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My identity as an Israeli expat is always a fraught thing, but this year, it’s felt particularly heavy — with the recent political upheaval and mass protests against Israel’s current right-wing government and the recent fighting in Gaza Strip. Sometimes, I’m searching for just a little bit of joy to feel connected to my homeland. Enter: the Israeli Eurovision entry of 2023. I’ve previously written an ode to Noa Kirel’s 2023 Eurovision song, “Unicorn.” It’s a perfect Eurovision song — just camp and dynamic enough, with an empowering rallying cry for every age group (my toddler would love to have...

Kayla Sullivan’s news anchor reports capture all the ups and downs of parenting, and this one about maternity leave is no exception Anyone who’s taken maternity leave in the U.S. knows it’s no picnic—but also knows that not everyone gets that. You might already recognize the viral news anchor mom from TikTok: Kayla Sullivan, a toddler mom who uses hilarious “news reports” to capture all the ups, downs, and in-betweens of parenting. She’s back with another video you won’t want to miss, and this time, it’s all about the chaos of maternity leave. “Breaking news: you just gave birth, and...

There’s little more bracing than the thought of your child being in a situation in which they’re forced to call 9-1-1, but avoiding the thought will only ensure ill-preparedness if the time ever comes. The act can be daunting even for some adults, so it’s important to give kids a framework to work through in what will assuredly be a high-stress situation. Today I’d like to walk you through teaching kids how to call 9-1-1 so you can walk them through it. I write as a former municipal police officer for a mid-sized city; I bring a lot of opinions...

Parents, don't despair: There's plenty of good stuff to look forward to. If you’re a parent on social media, you may have noticed a recent trend: sentimental videos that implore you to soak up every minute of the baby and toddler stage before this precious time is gone for good. There are Instagram reels and TikToks aplenty reminding you how many summers you have left with little kids or telling you to stop worrying about your messy house because one day you’ll miss seeing toys, crumbs and clothes scattered everywhere. This narrative is in line with previous social media trends...

Normally, when you text your partner about the kids, you expect a simple sentence or two reassuring you that they are ok. However, Dad and photographer Kenny Deuss had other ideas, and thus his series of humorous photoshops was born.He takes photos of his kids then photoshops them into increasingly precarious and dangerous situations, then he sends his partner the images. These proved to be particularly popular online and we got in touch with Kenny to learn more about his craft, the process, and other creative endeavors. More info: Instagram | TikTok#1 The Car Was Making Some Strange Noises So Aster...