ALL GROWED UP
The showrunners took from the Harry Potter playbook: cast some accomplished, older actors to make up for the lackluster child stars.
Laura Wheatman Hill (she/her) lives in Oregon with her two children. She has a masters of arts in teaching and has taught English, writing, and drama to students of all ages. She has been published by Slate, CNN, Real Simple, Parents, and others. You can find her at laurawheatmanhill.com, onTwitter @Lwheatma, and on Instagram @LauraWheatmanHill.
ALLONS-Y!
The beloved sci-fi series finally reflects its diverse fanbase on screen, with the most inclusive, exciting episodes to date.
ENEMIES TO LOVERS
With her captivating, hilarious, digestible “The Neighbor Saga,” Summer England is revolutionizing a tired genre.
THINK OF THE CHILDREN
Parents and educators are worried—and curious—about their children’s increased use of AI as a means of socialization.
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An ice pack for your head that actually works.
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This cozy sweater has quickly become my cold-weather go-to.
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A base layer like this one from 32 Degrees can be your saving grace from the whipping winds of winter.
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Vanicream Gentle Face Cleanser is effective but not irritating to people with super sensitive skin.
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Easy but stylish, these pants from Mountain Hardware are great for early fall.
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I beat the heat and had a treat with my kids because of an inexpensive snow-cone maker.