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 life without some kind of smart device. But the Life in Media survey —a new study out of the University of South Florida that surveyed more than 1,500 11 to 13 year olds — offers some hope for worried parents. Children were asked questions about...
Ilana Glazer Perfectly Explained Why She Doesn't Feel "Mom Guilt"
Renee Dominguez/SXSW Conference & Festivals/Getty Images Ilana Glazer has had it with “mom guilt” — and honestly, so have I. Why do we have a mom-specific phrase for feeling like you’re not doing enough for your children? After all, I’ve never heard anyone talk about “dad guilt.” The comedian and toddler mom recently made her Broadway debut in the play Good Night, and Good Luck, which has lead to her spending more time away from her daughter than ever before. Glazer said that her on-stage success has brought upon plenty of people asking if she feels “guilty” for the time...
The Sweet Sisterhood Is A Gen Alpha Kid-Influencer "Content House"
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 content creation and collaboration. They often implode, but that’s neither here nor there. Now, there’s another content house making the rounds — The Sweet Sisterhood. And while people already have negative opinions on content houses made up of adults, this one is made up of...
37 Soft & Airy Baby Names That Are Lyrical & Unique
skaman306/Moment/Getty Images When the time comes to choose your baby’s name, you have to weigh a lot of factors. Do you want something timeless or modern, or maybe a family name with sentimental value? Or are you more interested in the vibe and feel of the name? How does it sound with your last name? If you like the idea of choosing something a little poetic, then soft, airy baby names probably speak to you a little more than all the rest. What makes the perfect soft, airy baby name? They have few harsh consonants in them, instead favoring soft,...