TikTok I know romanticizing a place you’ve never been to is ill-advised and will often backfire, but let me tell you I have been romanticizing Scandinavia for years now. Between their slower, often nature-focused way of life, robust social programs, and charming knitwear, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden have a special place in my heart despite the fact that I’ve never been to any of those places. And when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, the Scandinavians are second to none, as TikTok creator Madi Swegle (@sweglestory) recently learned. “Have you guys heard of the Scandinavian sleep method?” she...
Dads, Talk About Your Feelings With Tween Boys
Instagram / @thriveparentingnetwork It is not easy to raise emotionally intelligent boys — thank you, patriarchy. As a mom of boys (not a boy mom), you’re probably doing all you can to teach them how to navigate this big, complicated world with empathy and self-awareness, and boy, do you deserve a round of applause! But, like most things, this once daunting task becomes even more difficult in the tween years — and one expert says that this might be a job for dad. On an episode of the Rich Roll Podcast shared to Instagram Reels, psychologist Lisa Damour shared one...
Boy Mom Wants To Know How Parents Are Raising Sons To Not Be "Bad Men"
Jesse / TikTok In the 2024 election, there was a distinct shift among people ages 18-29 towards Trump, especially in men. Fifty-six percent of young men were in favor of the former President in 2024, compared to only 41% in 2020. When it came to actual votes, young Gen Z white men —mainly those without college degrees— voted overwhelmingly for Trump (67%). So, even though young voters tend to skew to the left, why did this happen? One major theory relies on the “red pilling” of men. The “Red Pill,” a term that comes from the 1999 film The Matrix,...
I Read My Child's Birth Chart — & Instantly Regretted It
Cavan Images If you’re like me and among the 27% of Americans who believe in astrology, you probably know that birth charts outline a person’s strengths and weaknesses. But while astrology has long been an interest of mine, I only recently realized I could use a child’s birth chart calculator to see what the stars potentially have in store for my 5-year-old son. I immediately regretted reading what I found. The negative part of my son’s reading honestly threw me for a loop. It’s one thing to read about ~my~ possible weaknesses in my horoscope, like easily doubting myself when...