Kids today are growing up with countless options when it comes to toys, many of which we couldn’t even have dreamed would one day exist when we were little. There are high-tech toys, low-fi toys, toys that can tell you pretty much anything (thanks for rendering us obsolete, AI) — the list grows longer and more impressive by the minute. And, without fail, parents hear all about the "it" toys each year. You know, the trendy stuff that your child just can’t live without for one more second… but then tosses it in a corner after only three days of playing...
I Won't Rewatch 'A Christmas Story' Even If You Triple Dog Dare Me
MGM Look, I won’t argue the merits of A Christmas Story that have made it the fan favorite it is today. I can appreciate its memory play structure; it’s a story told by grown-up Ralph and his nostalgic depiction of a Christmas memory that more meaningfully reflects his relationship with his Old Man. I can admire some truly quotable lines like the Old Man’s, “Fra-GEE-lay? It must be Italian” as he opens his “major award,” and the complaint from a bundled-up Randy, “I can’t put my arms down!” This movie is a touchstone for viewers who connect to it on...
I Read My Old Diaries To Try To Understand My Kids
AleksandarGeorgiev/E+/Getty Images Let’s be honest: It’s been a long time since I was 10. But that’s the age my oldest is now, and I want to make sure I’m connecting with him the best I can as he ages. Around the time of his 10th birthday, he began to experience what my husband and I dubbed “ennui.” Every once in a while, usually when he was overtired, he’d break into tears and say he felt sad or lonely or just not himself. I didn’t know what to do with my typically easy-going, even-keeled kid, so I turned to another tween...
16 Gifts For Moms Who Really Do Love To Host
FreshSplash/E+/Getty Images Hosting isn’t for everyone, but for those who love it? They love it. Whether it’s the cooking they love or just having everyone in their house for a game night, there’s something about the person who thrives on people gathering in their home. And finding gifts for the mom who loves to host is a great way to show her appreciation for letting everyone in to fill up her dishwasher over and over again. On this list you’ll find everything from a nice bottle of wine to fun disco ball string lights — everything’s been chosen with one...