Matthew Georgio was having trouble in school. “He wasn’t listening,” his mother, Melissa, told The Post. “Teachers were saying, ‘Look, he’s a smart kid, he’s just not paying attention in class.’” What first seemed like defiance had a far more troubling explanation — the young Australian simply couldn’t hear. Melissa Georgio’s son, Matthew (left), saw … Read more
Say it ain’t dough. After 124 years, Caputo’s Bake Shop, a fixture of Brooklyn neighborhood Carroll Gardens, has baked its last loaf of Italian bread. And owner James Caputo is overwhelmed at the thought of saying goodbye. “I haven’t cried since I was a child, and I thought I never would again,” Caputo, 54, told … Read more
Across NYC, eldest daughters are meeting up to unpack the pressure they say never really went away. The “eldest daughter” is not just the one born first. She’s the one diffusing group chat meltdowns, remembering every family member’s birthday, and absorbing everyone else’s emotions like it’s a full-time job. The only difference? Now she’s doing … Read more
Mr. Worldwide is staying close to home. The Miami-born recording artist Pitbull, whose real name is Armando Christian Pérez, selected one of his childhood homes as the future site of his music company headquarters, sources confirmed to the Real Deal. Pitbull, 45, has selected a sentimental site for his label’s new office. Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn … Read more
This parent meant business. A man’s list of chores he was given as a child has gone viral, highlighting the significant differences in parenting styles between then and now. Shared on Instagram threads, the post, with 1.6 million views, read “My dad sent me my chore list from when I was a kid.. this s–t … Read more
This is snot funny. One seemingly harmless childhood habit could come with a cost — and has even led to hospitalization. Those works of art your kids might produce from their noses don’t make them Picasso, and could instead cause a serious, even deadly infection. Sticking your boogers to the wall may be convenient, but … Read more
LONDON — David Bowie’s bedroom could soon be London’s newest tourist attraction. The house where the musician grew from suburban schoolboy to rock ‘n’ roll starman has been bought by a charity that plans to open it to the public. The Heritage of London Trust said Thursday that the 19th-century railway worker’s cottage in the south London … Read more
He took the chevy to the levee. Chevy Chase, 82, is the subject of the new CNN documentary, “I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not” (Jan 1 at 8 p.m. ET). The documentary covers the controversial comedy legend’s career, from his rise on “SNL” in 1975 to his fall when getting unceremoniously ousted from “Community” in … Read more
There’s no place like home for the holidays — or the natural slide back into adolescent feelings and behaviors that often accompany being back with family during Christmastime. Coined by some mental health professionals as “holiday regression,” the tendency to revert to old dynamics, habits and especially anxieties during familial festivities can be an annoying … Read more
He was in the house. During a recent interview with Woman’s World, “Little House on the Prairie” star Alison Arngrim, 63, reflected on her late co-star Michael Landon, who died in 1991 of 54 of pancreatic cancer. Arngrim, who played Nellie Oleson on the show, called Landon “one of the funniest people I ever met.” … Read more
A family of a little girl with condition dubbed ‘childhood dementia’ are raising $6 million to get treatment approved by the FDA — after she was diagnosed when they spotted a child with the same strong eyebrows on TikTok. Morgan Rachal, 30, was over the moon when doctors told her that her daughter, Lydia, now … Read more
Have you traded the freedom of play for the confines of productivity? That bargain may be costing you more than you realize. According to one expert, unstructured play is one of the easiest ways to boost mental health, relieve stress and reconnect with the nourishing influence of our own inner child. “Everyone benefits from playing,” Cas … Read more
Frankly, it’s his dream job. A furloughed IRS lawyer is living out his lifelong ambition while furloughed during the government shutdown — operating his own hot dog cart. A suit-clad Isaac Stein has been operating “Shysters” hot dog cart in nation’s capitol since the funding for federal agencies dried up on Oct. 1 — hocking … Read more
Not even Posh Spice could escape childhood bullying. Victoria Beckham opened up this week about being taunted and teased at school, revealing she struggled “enormously” with her academics. “I’m a self-diagnosed dyslexic. I suffer from dyscalculia,” the fashion designer said during an Oct. 22 appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. “All those things that … Read more
Growing up with famous parents, Melanie Griffith, Don Johnson and stepfather Antonio Banderas, left an indelible mark on Dakota Johnson — sometimes for the better and sometimes not. “I don’t think I ever truly realized what Hollywood was, but I grew up on set and was always surrounded by people who made movies,” Johnson told Vogue Germany for … Read more
Everywhere you look, everywhere you go. “Full House” star Candace Cameron Bure has opened up about why she decided to flee Los Angeles for a small Northern California town following her childhood fame on the beloved sitcom. “I still love SoCal, but L.A. is certainly not the same since growing up there and especially since … Read more
Her bash got trashed. A shocked parent wound up taking heat over her 7-year-old’s birthday party, where the only thing louder than sugar-fueled shrieks was the meltdown that followed — by another mom. An aggrieved guardian complained that the host of what was meant to be a sweet celebration “made her kid cry twice this … Read more
Ethan Hawke is reflecting on his late pal, River Phoenix. While at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, the actor, 54, spoke to Entertainment Weekly about meeting the late star, who died at age 23 in 1993, while filming “Explorers.” Hawke and Phoenix starred together in the sci-fi film in 1985. Ethan Hawke attends the premiere of … Read more
If all your friends were imaginary when you were a kid, your troubles may not be over. Research has established that loneliness in childhood can lead to issues in adulthood — particularly when it comes to long-term mental health. But a new study published today found that those feelings of isolation can also impact physical … Read more
What a life he’s lived. Charlie Sheen is more candid than ever in his new two-part Netflix documentary, “aka Charlie Sheen,” directed by Andrew Renzi. The Hollywood star, 60, reflects on some of his biggest experiences, including the highs and lows of his acting career, his multiple marriages, his drug addiction and his journey to … Read more