Ashley Judd/Instagram There is literally nothing more refreshing than seeing post-menopausal women taking their power back, letting loose, being totally themselves, and not giving a single flying f*ck. And while there are some considerable challenges to aging, seeing people age well is the most empowering. And that’s why a new video from actor and activist Ashley Judd is something to watch on repeat. The 57-year-old Heat star was having fun playing in the Baltic Sea, and she wanted everyone to know that she does not care what you think of her — from how she looks to what she’s doing....
What Happens When Your Marriage Starts Feeling Like A "Situationship"?
zoranm/E+/Getty Images Every married person has probably heard of the “roommate effect” — that not-so-great phenomenon where you realize you’re treating your spouse more like a roommate than someone you deeply love and connect with. It’s easy to see how it happens. Divvying up household chores, spending most of your evenings chasing after kids, stealing five minutes together in the hallway after bedtime before getting to everything else on your list — it’s a common complaint for a reason. But what if your marriage starts feeling like a “situationship”? It’s a little different: A “situationship” is a slang word for a...
The Real Reason You Should Write Your Kid's Name On School Supplies
TikTok It’s almost back to school season, which means that people on the internet are fighting about school supply lists. While some complaints are valid — like, why in the world are teachers expected to pay for things like tissues? — other complaints are incredibly terrible. One of the biggest controversies? Parents insisting on personalizing or labeling their children’s school supplies so that they won’t be shared with the rest of the class. The vast majority of teachers will tell you that there are multiple reasons for communal school supplies: they make sure all kids have the same tools, they...
Do You Come From A "Sleep Supportive" Family? Or Not So Much?
Growing up, my mom was always supportive of us sleeping in on the weekend — her thought was that growing teens need more sleep (and that’s a fact) and snoozing until noon was healthy, not lazy. In the summer, we often slept in every single day. But when I slept over at my best friend’s house, I was shocked to discover that everyone in the family was required to be at breakfast even on the weekends — a rule that seemed to be tied to the family’s belief in a very regular schedule and a tough work ethic. It turns...