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May 31, 2023
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LeVar Burton Looks To The Next Generation

The storied actor and educator brings it all full circle in his latest role as an onscreen father to his real-life daughter.

All Of Legend
John Legend Has More Love To Give

With a newborn at home and an intimate new album out, Legend reflects on the family philosophy of letting fans in.

Dad Bod

7 Bodyweight Exercises To Injury-Proof Runners

ByJulia Savacool

If running is your only form of exercise, you’re asking for an injury. Here’s a workout to help you go the distance.

Baby Names

The 35 Most Popular Unisex Baby Names In The U.S. (And Then Some)

ByLauren Vinopal

Shift to neutral.

Disney Does It

Disney Just Announced A Pixar-Themed Hotel With A 'Finding Nemo' Water Park

ByDevan McGuinness

Just keep swimming.

Where's My Red Envelope?

I Remember When Netflix Replaced Blockbuster And It Was The Best Time For Video Rentals

ByNathan Rabin

Netflix will no longer send out DVDs by mail. Here’s why that’s very depressing.

Show Your Kids!

This Elusive Meteor Shower Is Grazing Our Skies — Here’s How To See It

ByDevan McGuinness

The Arietids are here. So long as you know where to find them.

Mental Health

Clancy Martin Is Making Peace With His Suicidal Tendencies

ByTyler Santora

Depression is something one lives with, not something we can eliminate. Martin helps us all understand this — and build a philosophy to combat it.

Dad Jokes

100+ Truly Funny Jokes for Work That Don’t Cross Any Lines

ByEmily Kelleher

No long, awkward pauses after these punchlines.

LGBTQ+

What We Can Learn From The Long, Dark History Of The Anti-LGBTQ Movement

ByTyler Santora

An expert traces the history of the anti-LGBTQ+ movement — and how it began to focus on kids.

LGBTQ+

Why Trans Kids Need To Be Allowed In Sports, According To A Trans Athlete

ByTyler Santora

Legislators across the country are trying to ban trans kids from sports. Swimmer and advocate Schuyler Bailar explains why they shouldn't.

Dad Bod

Supercharge Your Calves With This Simple But Serious Workout

ByJulia Savacool

The calves are one of the most injury-prone muscles. Strengthening them is your best protection.

LGBTQ+

10 Ways To Celebrate Pride Month With Your Kids

ByMax Lubbers

Pride parades are great, but there’s so much more to do.

Mad About You

How I Stopped Being an Angry Dad

ByDavid Willans

I used to be angry. It took me a long time to admit and even a longer time to improve, but I've finally arrived at a better place. You can, too.

Dad Duties

Nikola Jokić Says Fatherhood Doesn't Make Him A Better Ball Player

ByDevan McGuinness

But it does give him priceless perspective.

Shhh

What Keeping Secrets Does To A Relationship

ByVirginia Pelley

The average person keeps roughly 13 secrets. Each has consequences for you, your partner, and your relationship.

LGBTQ+

Should You Take Young Kids To A Pride Parade?

ByHeather Tirado Gilligan

Kids can join in Pride, but there are conversations you should have beforehand.

LGBTQ+

6 Things To Say When Your Son Comes Out

ByIsobel Whitcomb

Show your support with these simple phrases.