The life expectancy of an iPhone charger rivals that of a housefly. Whether it gets broken, stolen, forgotten or chewed on, the more life happens, the fewer lightning cords you have to show for it. Because chargers are such a fleeting commodity, it’s not a bad idea to have some extra ones around at all […]
It’s easy for parents to attribute their child’s poor behavior to a friend who they believe is a “bad influence.” Kids often get into trouble in pairs or groups, so there’s generally someone there to take the blame. And criticizing someone else’s child allows parents to hold onto the belief that their own child is […]
Sitting in a first-class seat for a long-haul flight (or, let’s be real, any flight) is the dream. But for most people, it’s not a reality. International first-class flights can cost far more than their economy alternatives, making them more of a luxury rather than a given. While riding in economy can be a slog, […]
When it comes to wanderlust, women seem more keen to grab their passports and follow it. Women travel more often than their male peers, making up 56% of leisure travelers, according to travel media brand AFAR. And increasingly, those trips are solo trips, with nary a spouse, friend or family member in sight. But traveling […]
When the parents of today’s teens were in college, if they wanted to talk to their mom or dad they had to go to their dorm room and dial their home phone number on a bulky phone with a long, spiraled cord. There were also hulking computer stations where students could check emails sent to […]
It feels impossible to go somewhere right now and not hear people coughing, sneezing and sniffling ― and that’s because COVID-19 is everywhere. If you haven’t been recently infected, you probably know someone who has. According to wastewater data from the Centers for Disease Control, dozens and dozens of states have “very high” or “high” […]
On Sept. 4, 14-year-old Colt Gray allegedly opened fire at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, killing two other 14-year old students and two teachers. Gray was arrested and charged with murder. The following day, Gray’s father, Colin Gray, was also arrested in connection with the attack, and was charged with multiple counts of involuntary […]
Experiences that may not seem remarkable to an adult end up being some of the most magical and meaningful memories for kids. Writer Molly Wadzeck Kraus posed a question on X, formally known as Twitter, in August, asking adults what little things their parents did that made their childhood feel magical — things they still […]
A new COVID-19 shot is here, and the Food and Drug Administration is recommending everyone 6 months old and up get it. Infectious disease experts have said the new vaccines, which target the KP.2 variant that’s behind the most recent wave of infections, do a better job at preventing serious outcomes like hospitalization and death. […]
If you’re of a certain age, you may remember the Presidential Fitness Test, a now-defunct physical fitness capability test in schools across the country. It was made up of multiple exercise challenges, and one of the factors it assessed was flexibility via a sit-and-reach test. Flexibility has been a long-standing measure of physical health. Touching […]