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This Mom Reads Her Daughter's Journal To Make Their Relationship Stronger
Childhood can be hard. I mean, sure, there are no bills and someone else feeds and clothes you, but think about it: kids need to learn everything. Not just reading and writing but also how emotions and friendships work. For hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years many a young person has...
I'm Demisexual — Here's What That Means
I fall on the LGBTQIA spectrum. I fall under queer, technically bi, but it’s a lot more complicated than that. I identify as demisexual. According to Demisexuality.org, demisexuality is “a sexual orientation in which one feels sexual attraction only after forming an emotional connection.” Like all sexual orientations, demisexuality exists on a spectrum — it can vary widely in what it looks like. Some demisexual people may rarely experience sexual attraction, while others may experience it more frequently depending on the strength of their emotional connections. While demisexuality involves experiencing sexual attraction under certain conditions, asexuality typically involves experiencing little to no sexual attraction at all, regardless of emotional connection.
This Mom Says She Is Bringing Back The Village By Acting Like A '90s Mom
Growing up, I remember hearing often that “it takes a village” to raise a child, so when I got to be a parent (touched out, exhausted, anxious all day), I looked around and wondered where the hell my village was hiding. They had to be around here somewhere!
'My Husband Never Wants To Have Sex Again'
Once upon a time, “vacation” might have meant packing up your carry-on, taking a breezy cab ride to the airport, hopping on a flight to someplace relaxing and tropical, and whiling away a week on the beach while drinking fruity cocktails and forgetting about your responsibilities. After kids? Not so much. You’ll be doing a ton of work to organize and pack, sweatily hauling your belongings to and fro, doling out bribes and screens like your life depends on it, and spending a ton of money in the process. This week, we have some vacation-related complaints, plus confessions about drinking, finances, husbands who don’t want sex, and more.
I’m 45, & I Feel Like Crap Every Morning
I don’t want to open my eyes because it’s 4:15 AM. I’ve been waking up this early for months. My mind starts racing through my to-do list, and my eyes aren’t even open yet: I’ve got to remember to pay that bill, get my kid signed up for soccer, and donate that bag of old clothes sitting in my trunk. I can’t get up and clean because I’ll wake up my husband, who has been crashing on the sofa for six months, because he says I snore.
Are Mosquito Stickers Safe For Babies & Kids?
The sprinkler’s sprinkling, the sun is setting, and the kids are romping through the backyard — outdoor summer evenings playing in the water and getting covered in grass and dirt are the best. Except, of course, for those pesky bugs. By now, we’ve all seen mosquito stickers for kids, those little essential oil-drenched dots that you pop onto your kid to keep bugs at bay. At first blush, they seem way safer than bug sprays: They don’t contain any chemicals, and there’s no chance your kid will breathe in any spray. But are mosquito stickers actually safe for kids? There are a few things you should be aware of, experts say.
10 Sexless Sexy Movies You Can Actually Enjoy On A Plane
We're deep into family travel season, and you know what that means: getting on planes with your children, other people's children, and strangers all smooshed in together, trying to get to the fun part of their vacation. Everyone's just struggling to survive the flight with snacks and books and movies to distract them. Movies especially — and that can get tricky if you, like me, want to escape. A little sexy movie time, if you will. Lightly sexy. Like, sexless-movie-sexy so you don't scar your kids, any other kids with a direct eye line to your seat, or even that nice older couple sitting in your row who hasn't figured out it's not polite to stare at your screen.
This Mom Totally Nailed The Guilt Of Parenting Teens During The Summer
Summertime with young children is simultaneously nerve-wracking and wonderful, depending on the day (or hour... or minute). At the best of times, it’s a time for gentle adventures, carefree outdoor play, and special trips. At the worst of times, it’s chaotic and exhausting as you try to find something to occupy your kiddos so you can accomplish literally anything. But what happens when those days of chaos and joy are behind you?
6 Reasons I’ll Be Stocking Up On These New Tile Town Sets Ahead Of The Holidays
As a parent, I’m always on the lookout for durable, quality toys my kids will actually play with for more than one afternoon. And especially in this digital world, it’s a plus if those toys happen to be analog options that encourage imaginative play. Over the years, I’ve realized that my kids spend a lot more hours playing with toys that lend themselves to transformation — which let them curate their playtime — than they do with static playsets.
Can We Talk About Kennedy, The Baby Name?
Baby names come from everywhere: books, movies, tragic American families who loomed so large in history they were known for being the “Camelot era.” They don’t exactly make baby name books around that niche of a topic, but they don’t have to because the Social Security Administration already has the data — Kennedy is a baby name, and a pretty popular one at that. Since 2011, the name has been in the top 100 for girls (it’s also tracked for boys, but we’ll get into that in a bit) and has at least been in the top 1000 since 1994. It’s always interesting to see a baby name jump in data, going from obsolete to No. 524 for baby girls in a single year. However, it’s always pretty easy to follow the trail of baby name data to discover the source.
Italian Boy Names For Your Bellissimo Bambino
Italian boy names sound quite dashing, don’t they? All those vowels and Zs! And unlike some names, Italian boy names make it clear what culture they’re derived from. People won’t have to question whether names like Vincenzo and Giovanni hail from Italy. They’ll just know by the distinct sound. It’s a great way to show some Italian pride … or at least show your deep adoration for the country and culture.
Gorgeous Italian Baby Girl Names For Your Bellissima Bambina
Italy is a popular tourist destination, and it’s not hard to see why. The place is breathtaking, and the people are charming — just like your daughter will be. Italian girl names reflect the wonderful aspects of this endearing locale. Whether you want to honor your Italian heritage,...
Watch This Sweet Moment A Dad Explained To His Toddler What Stepping On A Scale Means
I was a tween and teen in the early ‘00s. You know what that means, right?. Jessica Simpson was “fat.” Kate Moss was praised for her “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels” mantra (which she has since denounced). Shallow Hal was the most popular movie at the time. Every single female celebrity was picked apart for how they looked. It was an absolute nightmare being a couple of sizes bigger than all my friends.
TikTok Psychologist Shares How To Avoid Having A Rebellious Teenager
Every stage of parenting is challenging. But there are few more complicated stages of a child’s life than the teenage years. From attitude changes to the increased importance of friends, new interests to the constant tug of war for more independence, it’s hard to know how to make it through your child’s teen years with your relationship intact.
Loungefly Just Dropped A Monster High Collection, & Your Tween Is Going To Be *Obsessed*
We all know that kids’ whims can be fleeting. One day, they’re entirely obsessed with a song or show; the next, you get an eye roll if you mention the thing they couldn’t shut up about the day before. But it’s not an exaggeration when I tell you that no franchise has had my now 13-year-old in a chokehold for years the way Monster High has. So, please indulge me in scoring major brownie points for being the one to break this exclusive news: a brand-new Monster High collection with Loungefly drops today.
Dad Wonders If Camp Counselors Are To Blame For 10-Year-Old’s Poor Summer Camp Hygiene
Sleepaway camp can be such a formative experience for a kid. You’re tossed from one activity to the next, showering was never at the top of my priority list, but I still made time for one here and here, just a personal preference at that age. One dad is...
I’m A WFH Mom & This Is My 5-Minute Makeup To Look Alive On Zoom
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. No one loves the feeling of clicking into a Zoom meeting only to see their own wonky hair situation staring back, or to realize midway through the call that the bags under your eyes look way worse than they did earlier in your bathroom mirror. (Staying up late to finish a good book comes at a cost these days.) So, in these in-between summer weeks when I’m working from home and my 3-year-old is out of school, I usually struggle to keep him somewhere in my bedroom or bathroom while I throw on a clean T-shirt and brush my teeth. But after much practice and culling through many products, I’ve perfected a 5-minute face that takes me from mom zombie to well-rested, very-alert-looking employee in the eye of my laptop’s camera.
The Monster Summer Movie Trailer Just Dropped, & It’s Giving Peak Spooky ‘90s Vibes
The minute we hit that “halfway to Halloween” mark every year, I’m done with summer. Give me cool, crisp nights and cozy cardigans. Let me revel in my fall basicness while I stroll through a pumpkin patch with my kids, PSL in hand. Mentally, I’m in October — and everyone knows one of the best things about October is watching spooky movies. Fortunately, trailers for this season’s new additions are starting to roll in, and I’m already making plans to watch one in particular with my kids: Pastime Pictures’ Monster Summer.
Cool BTS Styles That Will Take The Classrooms By Storm
Back-to-school shopping is finally around the corner, which leaves style-savvy families everywhere eager to restock closets, refresh their looks, and start the season off strong. The great news is that you don’t have to break the bank to dress your crew head to toe in comfy, versatile, trendsetting pieces that can be mixed and matched to not only make a polished first impression, but keep them looking cool and feeling confident well into winter.
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