After decades of noise and digital disconnection, we find ourselves longing for what our grandparents once had— not just friends, but fellowship.

Parents will impact and influence their child, says Peterson, but parenting in and of itself changes the parent. Aptly titled, Parenting sets out to inspire parents to soak in those stages that, be it due to the culture or online content, are often merely endured. To appreciate the Terrible Twos is quite the countercultural feat!

Southern beaches, sunny skies, amazing eats, and pastel porches — Charleston, South Carolina is a haven for Americans of all ages to relax and indulge in the comforts of Southern hospitality. Yet, one characteristic makes Charleston stand out from other charming cities across the U.S: the array of churches on nearly every corner brings faith to the forefront for visitors and residents alike.

We are living in weird times. There’s a point when abundance stops being a gift and starts becoming a trap. That point, I would argue, is right now. We’re living in an era of too much, drowning in options—and the real flex? Choosing clarity over chaos.

Yes, we still go to the barbecue. Because living joyfully is a beautiful way to honor the people who died protecting our right to do just that. Memorial Day isn’t about guilt. It’s about grounding. It’s about holding space for both the sadness and the sunshine.

It is as though we only respect women’s autonomy when they choose independence. But what of the woman who chooses to stand beside a great man? Why do we so easily dismiss her agency? I write this essay not to convince every woman to marry a genius, but to offer an alternative perspective. Perhaps a young woman will read this who has fallen for a man with fierce ambition, and perhaps she, like I once did, is struggling to make sense of what that life would entail.

Famous for her late ’90s and early 2000s rom-coms like Something’s Gotta Give and The Holiday, Nancy Meyers has been popping up everywhere I look on the interior design corners of social media. The homes in her films have a signature look about them: warm, cozy, and timeless. Who doesn’t want that?

As a conservative and a Catholic, politics aren’t just a hobby for me. They shape how I see the world, how I vote, and how I hope for the future. But this Lent, I felt a quiet nudge from the Holy Spirit to lay it all down for a while. Because instead of lifting my heart, it had started to harden it. So I stepped back from the noise and answered the call to stillness, and here’s what I learned.

Fashion is more than fabric and thread; it is a powerful social and political tool. Martha Washington understood this deeply. With her careful attention to both fashion and etiquette, she set a standard that continues to shape the role of First Ladies today.