Wadjda offers a bold Saudi coming of age perspective
The film follows 10 year old Wadjda in Riyadh as she defies strict social norms to ride a bicycle. Waad Mohammed delivers a striking debut performance while Hasfan Al Man sour crafts a humane, cinematic glimpse into a hidden world with quiet resilience and ambition.
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The Candy Debate Across a Century of Halloween
Samira Kawash argues candy fear reflects parental control and a claim to children’s pleasure. She traces early 1900s reformers, 1950s child-centered ideals, and modern policies that limit sweets. She urges treating children as autonomous, teaching moderation and media literacy.
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Freezer Cooking to Save Time and Money at Home
Rachel Krych advocates freezer cooking to cut dinner prep time and costs. She shares tips for planning, doubling recipes, and swapping meals with friends or neighbors, plus ideas for prepping ingredients and library recipe ideas. A CVS deal for 1Xtra Laundry Detergent is noted.
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