Tag: Parenting

We underestimated the Joker for sixty-eight years. Heath Ledger laid bare his interiority without explaining it. Schools are misunderstood, distressed ecosystems capable of tremendous good and tremendous harm. A school more loved than resourced will drift toward disorder, however hard people inside work against the undertow. Black parents face an impossible calculation each summer: this school will see my child, that school will stretch my child, which loss can we afford? We cannot replace a school's missing infrastructure, resources, and attention, even with the will of one powerful Black mother.

Coco Gauff has become a star in women's tennis, winning the U.S. Open in 2023 at age 19 and her second major singles title at the French Open in 2025. Behind her success are her parents, who made major personal and professional sacrifices to help her pursue her dreams.

Megyn Kelly doesn't think much of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's parenting skills when it comes to their 13-year-old daughter North West. Kelly sat down with Dr. Drew on Tuesday's episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, and the two slammed Kim and Kanye for allowing North to be such a public figure at such a young age. Kelly also made the point that North is releasing a rap album and performing onstage.

Whether it's the first day of kindergarten or a tear-filled cross-country drive to college, no parent is ever truly ready for the emotional wrecking ball that is school drop-off day—and celebrities are no exception. From Usher sharing a heartfelt video cheering on his son, Cinco, at Howard University to Kevin Hart fighting back tears after dropping his daughter, Heaven, at her freshman dorm, back-to-school feelings hit everyone the same.

The 46-year-old singing legend took the stage in a form-fitting, body-hugging catsuit, hitting whistle tones and belting out hits that left the live audience completely mesmerized. But once clips from the performance hit TikTok and Instagram, online trolls and body shamers immediately flooded the comment sections with unprovoked critique.

Back-to-school planning means checking off supply lists, picking out first-day outfits and readjusting to school hours. For many Black families, it also means searching for guidance that's typically shared through private conversations and networks. Whether your student is learning the ABCs or preparing for the SATs, these 15 tips can help.