Many of us rang in the New Year by partying hard, staying in, or simply taking a well-deserved break. Now that 2026 is officially here, there’s no better way to kick things off than with a few good ...

Picture this: It's Christmas time, all of your extended family members have come over, the presents are unwrapped, and now you have to make conversation until supper is ready. If this sounds daunting, ...

The festive season is officially upon us and that means it's time to update our Christmas playlists, queue up Christmas movies on Netflix, and shop for Christmas presents (even if we plan on keeping ...

This column mentions depression and mental health issues. If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate help, contact the following organizations: - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, ...

Here’s a rather nonintuitive writing tip I learned early in my career: When there’s tragedy, drama or big emotions in a story, pull the writing back. Do less. Let the story carry the weight of what’s ...

When it comes to baby milestones, parents tend to focus on first steps or first words, but there’s a milestone that is just as important: a baby’s first joke. Before they can bat at a toy, babies can ...

My daughter, Alice, is almost two, and quite funny. Although she can say short sentences—“I need cake!”—her humor isn’t particularly verbal. Instead, she giggles while stumbling around in grownup ...

Already planning your Halloween costume? If you're considering wearing a corset top or dressing as "The Lorax," you may receive snarky remarks. “You can’t complain about basic corset Halloween ...

Do you have that one friend who says the most absurd dark joke at the dinner table and leaves everyone stunned? If not, sorry to break it to you, but you might be that person. Some people just love ...

What was your favorite part of Borderlands 3? Was it the toilet humor? I'm guessing not, and Gearbox Software has admitted that leaning heavily on fart gags, as a substitute for some of the series' ...

Emilia Mickevicius does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...