21 Thoughts About The Parent Trap As An Adult
I was probably in my early teens the last time I watched The Parent Trap. How could anyone not love that movie? It’s a timeless Disney classic — the ultimate childhood comfort film. Now that it’s cold outside and nostalgia’s hitting hard, I decided to rewatch it as an adult, and let me tell you…I have thoughts…
10 Surprising Ways TIFF 2025 Completely Healed My Inner Child
October 23, 2025
TIFF 2025: How A Film Festival Healed My Inner Child
*Krusty the Clown Voice* Hey, hey! I’m Sarah Hanlon, a media-obsessed writer and pop culture scholar. I grew up doing what we now lovingly refer to as ‘big screen activities’ aka…
I'm A Death Doula. Here's What I've Learned About The End Of Life.
October 23, 2025
Last spring, while spending time with a man in his 80s, with his wife and two sons at his side, I heard a familiar gurgling sound, the same one my father made during his final hours.
“I know it sounds as if he’s in pain, but he’s not,” I told one of the…
I Tried Puppy Yoga, And Here's My Honest Take On The Internet's Most Adorable Wellness Trend
October 21, 2025
I Tried Viral Puppy Yoga, And Here’s Why You Should Too
Hi everyone! I’m Lily, I’m 24, and out of all the harsh realities I’ve encountered in my post-grad life, feeling dog-deprived was one I hadn’t anticipated. As much as I…
My Son Was 1 Day Old When I Learned Our Family Had Been Exposed To Measles. Here's What Happened Next.
October 20, 2025
As parents, we make hundreds of decisions on a daily basis — some inconsequential, others less so. We’re constantly weighing pros and cons, risks and benefits. In a world that feels more disconnected than ever — when we can bury our heads into our phones and surround…
I Lost My Husband When I Was Just 35. He Left Me With An Inheritance I Had Never Imagined.
October 19, 2025
In a dimly lit Italian restaurant, not long after we received the terminal diagnosis for their son, I told my in-laws, Brian and Carol, that when Erik died, I couldn’t imagine being family anymore.
We’d already been through so much. At 35, I wasn’t supposed to lose…
I Was An Award-Winning Teacher By Day. After Dark, My Behavior Was Increasingly Troubling.
October 18, 2025
And the awards. A $10,000 travel grant from Fund for Teachers for a summer learning Spanish in the Dominican Republic. A $30,000 leadership grant that allowed a team of other accomplished teachers and me to hold a culturally responsive teaching conference. An award from the…

