Science Photo Library/Getty Images There are two kinds of people: Those who love, love, love all things fall, and those who like to rain on our parade. We get it. We’re a little obnoxious when we start jonesin’ for a PSL in March or planning our autumn decor in July. But let’s just try to let people love what they love, right? The world is dark. Life is hard. Fall brings Halloween, and Halloween is a chance to scoop the brains out of pumpkins and spook things up a bit. It’s our chance to come up with elaborate costumes and,...
15 New Kids' Movies & Shows Coming To Netflix In November 2024
Skydance Animation/Netflix Now that we’re in the final stretch of the year, it’s officially “hunker down at home” season. This little window between fall and winter is prime cozy time, and it would be a shame not to take full advantage of that. Here to help? Netflix’s latest lineup of family-friendly movies and shows, ready to be cued up for movie nights or “snow days” (if you live somewhere that doesn’t see snow, like I do, this translates to “personal days”). If you want to get a jump on the holiday spirit, you could cue up the Is It Cake?...
There's Still Time To Save Your Spotify Wrapped Year-In-Review From Your Kids' Music
LeoPatrizi/E+/Getty Images Whomst amongst us doesn’t look forward to their annual Spotify Wrapped year-in-review? It’s such a unique, specific, but accurately evocative way to look back on your year… that is if your kids haven’t taken over your account and utterly destroyed your algorithm. Whether you have an infant who needs to listen to hours of green noise a night in order to stay asleep or a Swiftie who acts like she’s paying that $11.99 a month, it’s very easy for a parent’s Spotify account to get overwhelmed by her children’s musical tastes. Honestly, it’s kind of a really great...
Massachusetts Votes On Ditching Standardized Test Requirement
Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision/Getty Images If there’s one thing that strikes fear into the heart of nearly every student, it’s a standardized test. For decades, state assessments have terrorized the average student. On Tuesday, the people of Massachusetts will have a say in their educational futures, when the state’s MCAS test is brought to a vote. Standardized tests have long taken criticism not only from bored, stressed students, but also from parents, who worry about their children’s mental health, and wonder about the value of the tests, and the quality of education their children receive when preparing for it. Massachusetts students take...