Instagram / @nathaliemariemarichal The college decision deadline is approaching, and graduation is in sight — a bittersweet time for Mom and Dad, and a busy, stressful, confusing time for high school seniors. My younger brother is graduating this year, and watching him try to navigate questions about his future has been eye-opening to me —...
Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service/Getty Images Every year, the American Library Association (ALA) releases its “State of America’s Libraries” report, highlighting the accomplishments and challenges facing these invaluable community resources. A snapshot of 2024 examined, among other trends, the issue of censorship in public and school libraries, and shared the 10 most banned books of 2024....
TikTok / @jessiiewessy, @pinkpalmpuff If your tween has a birthday coming up, and topping their list was something called a “Pink Palm Puff,” you’re not alone. If you looked it up, only to be astounded by the $89 price tag, well, you remain in good company. Pink Palm Puff hoodies are the newest must-have status...
YorVen/E+/Getty Images I’ve counted myself lucky that, as a mom of a teenage boy, I still have a steady supply of hugs from my kid. My son is tremendously affectionate, and while I’ll always respect his need for space, so far he’s the same beloved little barnacle he’s always been. But it seems that not...