TikTok/@thesam_show For many parents, catching a matinee showing of an animated Disney movie is a safe space for kids and normal kid behavior. It’s a cartoon, it’s marketed to kids, and it’s during a time when kids are out — adults can go see the later showings if they want total peace and quiet. But...
@leastimportantthings / TikTok We’re very close to being knee-deep in the holiday season, which means a lot of family time. And spending that much time around family, particularly in-laws, can be stressful, exhausting, and at times, traumatic. The holidays are supposed to be a time of giving and love and peace on earth, but, let’s...
Amazon MGM Studios All year long, we look forward to the holidays and the togetherness they bring. The kids usually get a pretty decent school break, and parents often find time to take a few days off, too. And while it’s tempting to try to fit every single seasonal bucket-list thing on your list, the...
MGM Look, I won’t argue the merits of A Christmas Story that have made it the fan favorite it is today. I can appreciate its memory play structure; it’s a story told by grown-up Ralph and his nostalgic depiction of a Christmas memory that more meaningfully reflects his relationship with his Old Man. I can...