China’s Pet Parents Choose ‘Fur Kids’ Over Human ChildrenThe choice to have a child comes with significant familial and social pressure in China, which some prospective parents avoid by raising children of a different sort.
The Gravitational Pull of Supervising Kids All the TimeWhen so many people think hovering is what good parents do, how do you stop?
Is Benign Neglect the Secret to Raising Resilient Kids?A parenting style called benign neglect helps foster independence and helps kids become more resilient. Here's why you might want try it out—plus the pros and cons.
It’s Decided — Parents Tend to Favor Daughters and Conscientious ChildrenLearn more about the traits of children who are more likely to be treated better by parents.
This Aggressive Baby Name Trend Is ‘Alarming’ Experts“It’s rare for me to outright reject a name or name trend, but ... “
These Guardian readers cut their phone use in 2024 – but were they able to keep it up?If you’ve ever wanted to waste less time on your phone, you’ll know how hard it can be to break old scrolling habits. Even if you’re able to delete your most time-consuming apps, it’s likely that you’ve ended up reinstalling them at some point.
I asked Perplexity for 7 prompts to challenge ChatGPT — here's what happenedTesting the limits of what AI can do is an exciting part of my job. As ChatGPT makes waves due to its increasing ability to understand and generate human-like responses, I couldn’t help but push the envelope. I enlisted Perplexity to come up with 7 prompts for ChatGPT to tackle.
Matter speakers are coming to stream music and tell you when the wash is doneMatter, the smart home standard designed to connect and control all your smart home devices, could soon support speakers.
For the Beyoncé Bowl, Every Boot, Hat, and Belt Buckle Held a Deeper MeaningFor every major Beyoncé moment we've experienced in the last three decades, there's always been a standout look to match.
25 New and Returning TV Shows You Should Add to Your 2025 WatchlistReal life is pretty mid at this point, so I'm committed to letting the soothing glow of the television (or tablet or phone) lull me into a state of peaceful euphoria.
You’ve always wondered, here’s the answer: do dogs actually watch TV?If you’re a dog owner, chances are you think your dog watches TV with you. If you’re a dog, there’s never been a better time for you to watch TV.
Your Phone Is Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat. Here's How to Clean It the Right WayIt's not a lie -- your phone harbors more bacteria than a toilet seat. Considering you put your phone against your face when making calls and you likely have your phone in your hand most of the day, there's a very compelling case for needing to clean your device regularly.
I've Studied Anger For Decades. Then An Encounter With A Man After Trump Won Changed Everything.In November, I was in a middle school gymnasium in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in between games at my 13-year-old son’s basketball tournament. Sheboygan is a city of 50,000 people on Lake Michigan in a county that had voted overwhelmingly in favor of Donald Trump for president just 18 days earlier.
My phone plan nightmareI gave up my old phone number. Disaster ensued. Two years ago, I got a new phone number. In the eyes of my social media and ride-hailing apps, Amazon, my bank, and the state of Pennsylvania, that effectively meant I lost my identity.
Cost to clean up toxic PFAS pollution could top £1.6tn in UK and EuropeThe cost of cleaning up toxic forever chemical pollution could reach more than £1.6tn across the UK and Europe over a 20-year period, an annual bill of £84bn, research has found. The number of British pollution hotspots is also on the rise.