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VIRAL NEWS: CONGRESS CHAOS

... attention to news that really affects me or my family. And I think anything regarding a shutdown affects everyone in the United States.” — Morgan, 22, OH (Cassandra Collective) - SECURING THE SPEAKERSHIP - In the coming days, the House of Representatives will undertake the task of selecting a new speaker, temporarily delaying all other legislative matters. With Kevin McCarthy opting not to pursue another term as speaker, several House GOP leaders have stepped forward as candidates. To secure the ...

PARENTS ON BOARD

... Cassandra’s Latest on Parents!In Cassandra’s upcoming report, Parents on Board, we dig deeper into the democratic family dynamic of Millennial parents and their Gen Alpha children. When it comes to purchase decisions, we’ve uncovered that their choices and voices behavior is very much a two-way street. - Collaborative Purchasing of Millennial Parents & Their Gen Alpha Children - It seems like only yesterday, parents were fastening their Millennial children into car seats and putting those ...

A MINDFUL CHILD

... classroom. Last Summer ​she launched her book, “Mac Learns to Roar: A Mindfulness Book for Kids and Animals” about a young lion who learns a new skill. While learning, he goes through frustration, anger, and sadness. His friends, teacher, and family help him by introducing simple mindfulness exercises to calm his mind so he can feel brave in learning how to roar. The book was written for both educators and parents to help their kids to be present and face life’s challenges, disappointments, and ...

SAVE THE DATE

... Wedding Season is Upon Us Discourse around marriage as a patriarchal institution along with young people reconsidering big life milestones continues to be on the rise. For instance, Melissa from our Collective concurs that marriage is no longer a goal. But that hasn’t stopped Hallmark Channel from reminding us every June, wedding season is officially upon us. And after three years of pandemic disruptions, (some) couples are tying the knot in front of family and friends in big ways. and the ...

TEACHERS TAKE TIME OFF

... to a close, Cassandra believes teachers deserve some rest and relaxation. Brands are in alignment, acknowledging and honoring the work of teachers. Ahead are three brand initiatives aimed at helping teachers have a more enjoyable summer break. - NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE - For the fourth year in a row, Norwegian is celebrating educators by giving free cruises to 20 teachers across the United States and Canada. Students, peers, friends, and family were able to nominate an inspiring educator (or ...

VIRAL NEWS: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, GRIMACE SHAKE, & UKULELE APOLOGY

... , all in an absurdist dark humor tone. The original creator, @thefrazmaz explained that it's just a meme and doesn't actually mean anything. McDonald's Twitter account responded to the not-very-family-friendly trend with a hilarious tweet. While some think the trend is in poor taste, it has also been considered a creative way to generate buzz around a new product. The Grimace Shake TikTok trend has over 948 million views under the tag #grimaceshake, and single videos reaching 23 million views in a ...

VIRAL NEWS: THE LITTLE MERMAID, SUCCESSION, AND JENNA ORTEGA'S MOM

... . Regardless of all the discourse around this film, it still grossed $163.8 million at the box office on opening weekend, so apparently, lots and lots of kids and parents want to be part of Ariel’s world. - SUCCESSION FINALE - After four seasons of enjoyment for some and masochism for others, the Roy family finally has its successor... sort of. Don't worry; we won't spoil too much, but the internet might! The show which has elevated trends like "quiet luxury," and gave us the smash hit L to the OG, is the ...

COLLEGE COMMITMENT RITUALS

... college admissions. - #BEDPARTY - As discussed in a recent TWIVN, the bed party trend initially caught on in 2020, when graduating seniors weren’t free to gather in person to celebrate their school choice due to lockdown. The trend continues and outgoing high school students are taking it to new levels, where on Tiktok, the viral hashtag #BedParty has nearly 12M views that depict college-bound high school seniors celebrating their chosen schools. In essence, it’s a party that your friends and family ...

GOOD GETTERS

... . Hoping to impact her community on a larger level, she recently launched nonprofit Treefish. Her aim is to help teens find volunteer opportunities and to help them further encourage volunteering among friends and family. The app currently lists more than 150 organizations and has around 500 volunteers using the platform.— Cherie, 24, NY (Cassandra Collective) - MEANINGFUL TEENS - Sisters Isabella and Aria Capelli and friend Carolyn Considine joined forces in 2020 to launch Meaningful Teens, an ...

TEACHING RESPECT AND BOUNDARIES

... relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources. Offering 24/7 information to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships, Love is Respect also provides support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, and other service providers through free and confidential services via phone, text, and live chat.— Melissa, 23, FL (Cassandra ...