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Times
14-07-2025
- General
- Times
My husband Ben posted my age on Instagram. Friends were aghast. Why, asks Marina Fogle
I t's one of the few things that children are absolutely right about. I remember asking my daughter Iona, then aged seven, what she wanted to be in the future. 'Eight,' she responded with the swift directness that only those who have no doubt about their answer poses. While adults, those beneficiaries of education, maturity and decades of life experience, are reticent about their age, regarding getting older as an embarrassment, a frailty, a weakness, children, unsullied by this manufactured shame regard it as it should be, a privilege. Growing up, I was aware of this stigma. My grandmother, the down-to-earth product of a generation who came of age during a war, was bafflingly elusive about her age. 'I'm as old as my tongue, and a little older than my teeth,' she would say, mysteriously. This puzzled me; did she think I would admire her less if I knew how old she was?
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beloved '90s Star Makes Bold Declaration About Kids—And Parents Can't Help But Nod in Agreement
Beloved '90s Star Makes Bold Declaration About Kids—And Parents Can't Help But Nod in Agreement originally appeared on Parade. Melissa Joan Hart is the mom of three boys, so it's safe to say she knows a little something about watching them grow up. Her boys, Mason, 19, Braydon, 17, and Tucker, 10, whom she shares with her musician husband Mark Wilkerson, are growing up fast. On Friday, July 11, the Clarissa Explains It All star shared a screenshot from another creator that reads, "I regret to inform you that, due to entirely unforeseen circumstances that literally everyone warned me about, I have officially graduated from desperately wanting my son to leave me alone for five minutes to desperately wanting my son to hang out with me for five minutes." 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 In the caption, the Sabrina the Teenage Witch star wrote, "Bingo!! Pay attention parents of little ones. The days are long but the years are short. Repost from @grownandflown" Hart's comments section quickly filled up with other parents weighing in on the reminder, many in agreement. One wrote, "Snap. Mine turned 15 yesterday. I got a thankyou, love you and then he asked if we could do something as a family on Monday instead and went out for the whole day with his friends. I love this stage said no parent ever 🥴😢🤷🏼♀️" Another chimed in, "My son moved out at 18 1/2 and I've been begging him to come back for 8 years ! 💕🥺"A third said, "My teens are 19, 14, and 12. My 12 year old still thinks I'm cool enough to hang out with, but the older two, not so much." Another commenter got emotional. They shared, "Brb going to get Kleenex. 🥹 My son turned 11 today and I can already feel time slipping away too fast." Beloved '90s Star Makes Bold Declaration About Kids—And Parents Can't Help But Nod in Agreement first appeared on Parade on Jul 11, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
Times
06-07-2025
- General
- Times
The luxury of ambivalence
Wasn't it exciting getting new school shoes when you were a kid? It was the ritual manifestation of growing up, and growing up (for me, at least) was the sum of all ambition. The late August visit to the special shop, being allowed to pull the paper ticket from the machine, the number denoting your place in the queue. The exciting countdown that was broadcast as you waited for your turn, those ahead of you called one by one. The cold metal feeling of the measuring contraption on the sole of your foot, followed by the gentle tightening of the tape over the widest part. This was followed by the bringing home of the new shoes, proudly wearing them for the first time. The gasps of astonishment from any adults present at how enormous your feet were getting. The only problem was that this moment of excitement and pride was tinged with ambivalence — it meant the holidays were over and it was time to go back to school. The thrill of buying fresh, delicious new stationery also signified the looming and inexorable end of the holidays. In fact, many of the greatest pleasures in life hold this sort of contradiction: • Loving finishing a book but hating finishing a book.• Not wanting a packet of white chocolate Digestives to end, but still eating them.• The relief of breaking up with some someone who was wrong for you, then immediately missing their friends and family, who were excellent.• Hating that your period has come — but at least you're not pregnant. • Hating throwing up — but at least you're pregnant.• Arriving at your destination after a glorious train journey.• Having dear friends to stay, accompanied by the niggling resentment that you have to clean their sheets and cook for them.• Finally making it into the cool gang at school and realising they're not very nice.• Being delighted to stay at home on the sofa, while also furious at not being invited.• The satisfaction of buying the next size up in nappies for your baby, but then, oh, they're growing. Swings and roundabouts, eh?
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
My sister and I fought our entire childhood due to our differences. As adults, we are best friends.
Growing up, my younger sister and I had some epic battles, with both of us showing our mean side. Over the years, our relationship evolved from a sibling rivalry to a strong adult friendship. The things that once drove me nuts about her, are now the qualities I love and appreciate the most. I am the oldest child. Like many, I grew up under the expectation that I should be mature, my sister's caretaker. I was classically anxious, organized, and bossy. My belief was that my little sister, who is three years my junior, was both my responsibility and my subordinate. We had epic, sisterly battles. I was type A, and my sister was not. We shared a bedroom, where my side had a bookcase, with my books arranged in alphabetical order and my bed tidily made. My sister hid chips under her bed among the dust bunnies and other random objects. I had an American Girl doll (Samantha, of course). Her favorite doll was a plastic witch with glowing, green skin. We were very, very different. When we were kids, I would entrap my sister in any way I could. Yes, I was a control freak and sometimes, not for my sister's betterment, but used for her downfall. I would play a game with her called "Yard Sale," where we lay out toys on our beds to sell to each other in exchange for coins. I lured her into selling some brand new doll clothes our aunt bought her, while also convincing her to trade me her dimes for my nickels. I easily convinced her that nickels are bigger, so they were more valuable. We also played a game I invented called "Princess and Helper." It's played exactly like it sounds. I was the princess, and she was to do my bidding. When our mom made homemade cookies, as she often did, we were allowed two per day. However, I would convince my sister that as my personal helper, she would need to go down and sneak me more cookies. After enjoying them, I would tattle on her for sneaking, or sometimes I would even summon our mom mid-sneak to catch my sister. My sister, the funny and witty one, would pay me back, utilizing the very thing I made her do for me: sneak. She confessed, years after I moved away from home, that she scrubbed the toilet with my toothbrush and replaced it, waiting for me to brush my teeth the next morning before heading off to school. The reality is, I was quite jealous of my sister when we were growing up. She was always getting others to laugh, and in her teen years she was a hazel-eyed, curvy blonde. I was nearly flat-chested, skinny, and overwhelmingly uncool. My sister was usually the life of the party. I was a stick-in-the-mud. After I moved away and got married, my sister completed nursing school and also wed. We both went on to build our families. I now have four kids, and my sister has three. As adults, my sister and I have found ourselves exploring how much we have in common, from raising kids, to our political and religious beliefs, and our stellar husbands who put up with our shenanigans and strong opinions. I can say that without a doubt, my sister is my best friend. The things about her that drove me nuts when we were kids are the very things I appreciate about her now. Her humor can help life be lighter. Her ability to care deeply for people shows her incredible empathy. She will drop everything to help someone in need. She's also the biggest hype woman of other humans, always dropping compliments on someone else living their best life. She's a fierce advocate for marginalized people. Sibling rivalry and the big sister-little sister dynamic is quite common, and I think we both have learned that our differences are what makes us amazing besties. Our sisterhood has been a long journey, one that has evolved from a constant battle into an appreciation that carries us through all life's ups and downs. Read the original article on Business Insider
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Former Modern Family child star looks unrecognizable as she shares harsh realities of growing up in spotlight
A former Modern Family child star looked unrecognizable in a new video... as she dished on the harsh realities of growing up in the spotlight. Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, now 17, became a massive star after she made her acting debut as Lily Tucker-Pritchett on the beloved ABC sitcom at only four years old. For eight years, she captured audiences' hearts while playing the adorable daughter of Cam (Eric Stonestreet) and Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson), and the entire world seemed to watch on as she matured into a young woman - both in the show and in real life. But now, she has opened up about what it was really like to be propelled into the spotlight at such a young age. Taking to TikTok, the actress admitted that she had no idea 'what she was getting herself into' when she joined the show at age four. She also revealed that she was subjected to a slew of cruel criticism, which led to her ultimately fleeing from the spotlight after the show ended. 'Have some tea and chat with me about how I grew up on a TV show and what my plans are for the future,' she began in the clip, which was viewed over one million times. 'As many of you guys know, I grew up on a TV show called Modern Family and I was on that show for eight years of my life... since I was four years old until the age of 12. Taking to TikTok, the actress admitted that she had no idea 'what she was getting herself into' when she joined the show at age four 'People ask things like, "How did you know you wanted to do that when you were four? How do you know you love something when you're so young?" And the truth is, you don't.' Aubrey insisted that she was 'not forced into anything,' adding, 'My mom wasn't like, "You're going to do this," it was not like that.' But she confessed that it wasn't as glamorous as some may think. 'I was not abused on set or anything like that, but you don't know what you're getting yourself into at four years old when you sign a contract to be on a show,' she said. Aubrey pointed out that being on that show was basically 'all she knew' so she felt like she didn't have many other memories from her childhood. She also admitted that being in the public eye meant she was subjected to nasty comments from others, which wasn't easy. 'Also, being on a TV show from a young age, people really took digs at my acting choices or they would say I'm a bad actor,' she recalled. 'I don't feel like I need to prove myself to other people... but it was really hard for me to grow up with so many people's opinions around me.' The 17-year-old explained that after the show concluded, she started trying out for other roles. But because she had been in the show since she was so young, she had basically no experience with the audition process. 'I slowly started to realize I was very sensitive at that age and I could not handle that type of rejection,' she continued. 'So I took a break for a few years.' But now, Aubrey said she's ready to return to the spotlight. 'When I got into my high school theater program I realized that I wanted to do this again and that I actually really enjoy it,' she explained. 'So I have been auditioning for the last two years seriously. For anyone who's been wondering, "Are you going to be on TV again and would you like to be on TV again or to do films?" Yes, absolutely, I would love to. 'And it's gonna happen. In addition to being on your screens again I would also like to be in your headphones or speakers because I'm not creating original music, yay! I've been writing music for three years now.' Aubrey revealed that her new single, Telephones and Traffic, is set to come out on May 23. She revealed that she was subjected to a slew of cruel criticism, which lead to her ultimately fleeing from the spotlight after the show ended But now, Aubrey said she's ready to return to the spotlight, revealing, 'I have been auditioning for the last two years seriously' 'I am grateful for all that Modern Family has given me, but it's time to move on to another chapter of my life where I get to share who I am,' she concluded 'I am grateful for all that Modern Family has given me, but it's time to move on to another chapter of my life where I get to share who I am,' she concluded. 'I'm excited for you guys to see it.' Last February, Aubrey told that she would be open to reprising her iconic Modern Family role for a spin-off series. She said: 'I'd definitely be interested if the script was good and the dads were on board, but school is my priority right now - unless something great comes along. 'I feel like the finale left possibilities and I think that's why people are always talking about a spinoff of the Tucker Pritchard family.'
