If there’s one thing every parent can relate to, it’s the sleepless nights that come with raising little kids. Whether it’s an infant who wakes up every hour on the hour or a toddler who resists bedtime altogether, kids and sleep routines make for some long nights (and exhausted days) for parents. In fact, a […]
There are plenty of things from my childhood that deserve to stay there. The Electric Youth scent. Bean bag chairs. Graffiti pants. I was born on the cusp of when Gen X turned millennial. I watched my favorite shows on cable, stuff taped on a VHS, and movies on Blu-ray. My family went through iterations […]
When we set out to list the best ’90s Halloween movies and TV shows for kids, it got us ’90s kids thinking about the many joys of being a parent. There are myriad reasons to love having kids. The way they look at you, feeling those chubby little arms around your neck as they whisper […]
It’s the most spooky time of the year, and we’re already getting all the pumpkin decor out of the basement. We’re officially in the Halloween season, and we, for one, can’t wait to celebrate to the fullest. From the Halloween decoration deals to queueing up the movie nights, we love everything about the spooky, fun […]
There are many benefits to having a famous parent. Just imagine getting to go on elaborate vacations and attend fancy parties, not to mention, having access to concerts, film sets, and other VIP spots (we’re just a little jealous, OK?). But for some celebrities, the perks stop there. Recently, a slew of stars have claimed […]
The Fourth of July is upon us, and while plenty of us are grappling with what that means (and/or already celebrated America’s diversity on Juneteenth), the holiday remains a day of celebration for many people in the United States. And hey, what’s not to like about food, fun, and fireworks — and a day off? […]
My parents divorced when I was 9, and I turned out OK. I turned out OK despite the fact that my parents’ emotional and legal separation was compounded by a physical distance of 1700 miles when we moved six states apart, making it hard for me to see my father regularly. I turned out OK […]
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. The first Juneteenth was celebrated back in 1866. Yet despite its long history, it only just recently became a federal holiday in 2021 — when President Biden signed the bill making it the first holiday to obtain legal observance […]
Every parent has been there. Your kid is in their room — door closed, AirPods in — while you stand in another part of the house, calling them for dinner or asking them if they’re (finally) ready to leave the house. It’s more than a little frustrating, and it can truly seem like once they’ve […]
Before the summer season kicks off, you need to make sure you have your beach bag packed and ready with all the essentials — sunscreen, beach towel, sunglasses, a good beach read, and of course, your new Jellycat. The plush brand just rolled out a new collection of beach-themed toys that are beyond adorable. From […]