FatCamera/E+/Getty Images Even before the 2024 election, President Donald Trump and the Republican Party made no secret of their desire to dismantle the 45-year-old Department of Education. Upon the confirmation of Education Secretary Linda McMahon, Trump said, “I want the states to run schools, and I want Linda to put herself out of a job.” On March 11, as part of the Department of Education’s “final mission,” nearly 50% of its employees — approximately 1,315 people — were laid off and will be placed on administrative leave on March 21. In a statement, the Department vowed to “continue to deliver...
The 10-3-2-1 Sleep Rule: Why This Viral "Hack" Actually Works
Maria Korneeva/Moment/Getty Images If you ask a room full of people to raise their hands if they feel well-rested every morning, you probably wouldn’t see very many hands pop up. According to the CDC, roughly one-third of Americans get insufficient sleep, meaning less than seven hours, and that’s to say nothing of those who sleep longer but still don’t sleep well. So it makes sense why the 10-3-2-1 sleep rule is going viral. And for once, this is a viral “hack” that could actually help — experts say it’s basedin real science. What is the 10-3-2-1 sleep rule? The 10-3-2-1...
I Always Wanted A 'Gilmore Girls' Relationship With My Mom. I'm Happy It's Not.
Warner Bros. Television I’m watching Gilmore Girls for the 100th time. On the screen, fast-talking mom Lorelai manically asks her 16-year-old daughter Rory to join her on an impromptu road trip the night before her wedding. Confused, responsible Rory demands why as Lorelai dodges questions before breaking down and admitting she can’t marry Max. Lorelai’s face slips into vulnerability for the first time, and Rory doesn’t hesitate to join in on the packing. I was always struck by how emotionally raw and trusting this mom and daughter were in that moment. I could never have imagined having that type of...
How *Not* To Raise An A**hole: Teach Your Kid To Read The Room
Instagram / @nickimarieinc The goal in parenting is, generally, not to raise an a**hole. But, inevitably, your child will do something that makes you question the progress you’ve made in that arena. That doesn’t mean they’re a bad kid, or on an unshakeable path towards future a**hole-dom, it just means they might need a good call-out here and there. One mom did just that, and shared the results in an Instagram Reel, captioned “how not to raise an a**hole.” Nicki Marie had been out shoveling some heavy New England snow when her daughter made a request that really ground her...