Fly View Productions/E+/Getty Images When it comes to parenting older kids, little strikes fear into the hearts of thoughtful parents more than the subject of smartphones. You hear so many horrible things about screen use in general and cell phones in particular, but at the same time it’s getting harder and harder to go through...
TikTok You might have heard of the Hype House and the Byte Squad content houses. Two of several “content houses” where social media influencers and content creators live and collaborate to produce content for platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. These extravagant houses often have features like pools, large gardens, and good lighting to facilitate...
UniversalImagesGroup/Universal Images Group/Getty Images A former colleague of mine, Janet Manley, recently wrote an article in The New York Times called “So You Think You Know a Lot About the Titanic” and I. feel. seen. The article explores the phenomenon of “Titanic kids,” children who develop a fascination with the maritime tragedy, memorizing esoteric facts...
RUSS ROHDE/Connect Images/Getty Images Melissa Calhoun — an AP English instructor at Satellite High School in Satellite Beach, Florida — has been teaching for more than 12 years. Those who say they know her describe her as inspirational, caring, and someone who made her students feel safe. SHS has opted not to renew her teaching...