Across the country, men and women are united in condemning toxic masculinity, and everyone agrees that it’s very, very bad. But what exactly is toxic masculinity? Thrown around so often, it’s easy to lose sight of the phrase’ actual meaning. Coined by Shepherd Bliss, who founded the Mythopoetic Men’s Movement, the term rose to prominence in academic settings well before emerging as the catchall description of male shittiness. But since then, “toxic masculinity” has come to encompass everything from man-spreading and the peculiar appeal of Hooter’s chicken wings to mass shootings and sexual assault. Read More...
As COVID-19 forced the shutdown of school districts across the country, millions of parents suddenly took on a second job: teaching their kids. Yes, some schools are reopening, but that doesn’t mean many of us aren’t stuck playing catch-up with our kids’ summer school via online and remote learning.
Thankfully, there are plenty of online resources that can help make this stressful time for parents a little easier. ABCmouse stepped in early to help parents and teachers. Read More...
Second maybe to a treehouse hotel, it’s hard to imagine a more exciting place to spend the night than in a castle ⏤ for kids as much as for adults. Who wouldn’t want to be a knight for a night? And while sleeping in a medieval castle usually requires a flight to Europe (and/or some creative handiwork with a cardboard box), thanks to rental and resort sites like Airbnb, VRBO, and HomeAway, it’s as easy as booking a hotel room ⏤ except, of course, it includes a drawbridge. Read More...
