Let’s Stop Calling Little Girls ‘Bossy’
Photo: Tiffany Brock (Getty Images) We put a lot of labels on our kids somewhat reflexively, and they’re not all good. We see an undesirable behavior and we point it…
Everyone Needs to Relax About the Oxford Comma
Photo: TungCheung (Shutterstock) If you’re looking for a grammatical convention guaranteed to spark an unnecessarily outraged debate, look no further than the Oxford comma . The Oxford comma, you see,…
Use a Simple Countdown for Your Next Virtual Meeting or Hangout
Screenshot: David Murphy The etiquette of virtual hangouts always keeps me on my toes. If I’m the host of a Zoom meeting, for example, I find it’s best to sign…
Let People Enjoy the Things You Hate
I have a friend who recently shared an Instagram post from a wildly problematic figure. I understood my friend to be unaware of who this person is—unlike me, my buddy…
The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide To Kid Culture: Lady Dimitrescu and Silhouettes
Internet CultureInternet CultureIt’s hard to keep up with internet culture, but don’t worry: Each week we’ll tell you the best of what you need to know. This week’s trip into…
Think Twice About ‘Twerk Out’ Classes
Photo: Undrey (Shutterstock) There’s never been a shortage of fad group fitness trends—from TaeBo to Zumba to pole dancing, and everything in between. A newer fad, though, is one you…
Add Sprinkles to Your Toddler’s Medicine
Photo: Anna Hoychuk (Shutterstock) When little kids are sick, they often need to take medicine—but when kids are sick, they also often feel strongly that they’d really rather not take…