IMDB I’ve rewatched My So-Called Life pretty regularly since I was 16 — and when I first saw it, I never identified so deeply with any character ever like I did with Angela Chase. Her thoughts, her actions, and her wardrobe all spoke to me. But now I’m 43, I’ve got two kids who are almost Angela’s age and let me tell you: I am now worrying, rolling my eyes, and scolding people way more like Angela’s mom Patty than ever before. Her conflicts, her thoughts about identity, her relationship (not with Jordan Catalano) all deeply resonate now. And Angela? A...
Eva Mendes Gets Emotional About Her Biggest Parenting Struggle: Yelling
Raymond Hall/GC Images/Getty Images Like many A-list actors, Eva Mendes’ life might not often seem relatable. But when she opened up publicly this week about her struggle not to yell at her children or to parent using fear. Breaking generations-long cycles of trauma is something many parents can relate to. The 50-year-old entertainer appeared on the podcast Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali on October 15 and got emotional talking about how she was raised by her own parents — and how she wants to do differently. Specifically, the Training Day star spoke about how she feels about yelling at...
Parents Who Use Humor May Have Better Relationships With Kids, Study Says
Fly View Productions/E+/Getty Images After some couples therapy sessions, our therapist recommended that in some of our dumbest arguments, instead of letting things spiral totally out of control into something not so dumb, try laughing in the middle of the fight and recognize how silly we’re being. And honestly: it works! The vibe of the room totally shifts. We feel better. The laughter takes us out of the moment and resets the mood. Laughter is the best medicine, I guess. And apparently, humor is not just a remedy for cranky married couples like me and my husband. According to a...
15 Chappell Roan-Inspired Baby Names For Your Future Superstar
Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, Shutterstock Chappell Roan, who calls herself a “thrift store pop star,” has quickly become a part of mainstream culture. With her stunningly powerful vocals and campy, catchy pop hits, she continues to make a lasting impression on the music industry. Having acquired five “Billboard Hot 100” hits, seemingly all at once, Chappell Roan is an absolute icon. (And if you haven’t seen her VMAs performance of “Good Luck, Babe” yet, holy sh*t, go watch it ASAP!) Deservedly so, Roan took home the award for Best New Artist. Though not new to the music scene, she...