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A Blended Family Is Struggling Because Their Two Boys Hate Each Other
Blending families is rarely easy. Two pre-existing family units coming together as something all-together new is a task that requires mindfulness, good communication, and even better luck. Like, what happens if you find someone you love but your children and their children just don’t feel the same? Or, worse, what if they despise each other? Such was the case for one Redditor’s family, and now the wife’s sibling is asking “Am I The Assh*le” (AITA) if she wasn’t being forceful enough in their warnings.
Where Have All The Great Sports Movies For Kids Gone?
Family movie night in our house looks a whole lot like it looked for my husband and me when we were our daughters' ages. A bowl of popcorn, the sofa bed pulled out, and a movie that premiered somewhere between 1990 and 1999. And because of that specific chunk of time, it's almost always a sports movie.
Polly Pocket Is Officially 35 Years Old & She's Only Improved With Age
If you’re a Millennial who preferred the “pink aisles” at the toy store, then there’s a good chance you had at least one Polly Pocket, the micro dolls that had big adventures in their own little self-contained worlds with playsets that looked like mom’s makeup compact.
I Took A ‘BFF Trip’ With My Daughter & Lived To Tell The Tale
If there was an Academy Award category for Best Friend in a Supporting Role, I’d win it. I’m a textbook great best friend: I listen to my friends without judgement; I respect their decisions; I compliment them for their unique style. But if there happened to be an Academy Award for Best Parent, I wouldn’t even bother attending the proverbial awards ceremony. Not because I’m a shitty mom, mind you. Or because Meryl Streep — mother of four — would sashay past me with speech in hand.
'When I Was Single I Slept With Multiple Married Men'
If you wish your spouse would stop working from home and head to the office more... or you sometimes want to peek into everyone else’s checking accounts... or you have in-laws who’ve ever out-stayed their welcome... well, this week’s submissions to the Scary Mommy Confessional might make you feel seen. Plus, you’ll find confessions about pregnancy, career regret, secret affairs, and more. Read on for the full roundup.
All The Non-Food Trader Joe’s Items We Can’t Live Without
We love Trader Joe’s around here. The price is right, the food is good, and perhaps most importantly, it just makes our busy lives easier. All those snacks! All those frozen meals! Plus, there’s an entire universe of TJ’s fans online, mixing and remixing their products into easy and delicious family-friendly meals. (A shrimp burrito bowl? Gimme.)
What Even *Is* The Month Of August?
I think it’s safe to say that summer always feels a little sped up once the 4th of July hits. My kids' school year ends in May. Our halfway point is the last week of June. But whether your family’s school year finishes at the end of May or the middle of June, there’s something about that “halfway point” (which is nowhere near really a halfway point of anything) that makes you start looking past your summer days. Is it that school suddenly seems upon us again, even though it’s still light outside at 9 p.m.?
Zooey Deschanel Has Thoughts About Coloring Outside The Lines
I’ll be the first to admit it: When I read that Crockett Johnson’s 1955 book Harold and the Purple Crayon, a book I read growing up and read to my kids, was getting the movie treatment, I was… dubious. Not because I don’t love the story of the intrepid toddler in footy pajamas who colors entire worlds into existence with his purple crayon, but because the titular toddler in the new film would be played by an adult: Shazam star Zachary Levi.
What To Text Your Partner After A Fight
I truly believe all fights have been brewing under the surface, whether we feel it or not — especially when it comes to a fight with your partner. Those things don't generally pop up out of nowhere, and even the silliest fight (like arguing over putting the dishes in the dishwasher the wrong way) can stem from something bigger, like feeling unappreciated or anxiety or whatever. No matter how the fight starts or how long it lasts, though, there's always that moment when it's over and you realize you need to say something: an apology, a funny quip to clear the air, something to get you back on your standard relationship footing so that you can both feel good.
Universal Just Dropped Tons Of New Details About Epic Universe’s New Wizarding World
It may be Harry Potter’s birthday, but Universal Orlando has a gift for all the Potterheads out there: brand-new details about the Harry Potter-themed park that will be part of the upcoming Epic Universe. And the popular vacation destination promises that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic will give guests “a new way to totally engross yourself in the stories of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts.”
Mary Hendricks Just Wants To Have Some Fun With It
I’m sure you’ve stumbled across Mary Hendricks — aka @theverymarylife — in your online travels. She’s one of the many funny moms we here at Scary Mommy follow; she’s known for her very real dispatches from life as a mom to three young kids, posting videos like her hilarious running series “I’m Happy To Be Your Birth Control,” where she offers up glimpses of mom life. Plus, she’ll have you convinced that vertical Christmas lights really are the way to go.
Why Is It So Damn Hard To Find A Doctor Who Understands Perimenopause?!
At my most recent yearly physical with my regular doctor, I brought up how I’d been feeling: like crap. I’m 45, and I was sure what I was feeling was something different than regular PMS symptoms. I was tired, moody, achy, and sick of it. I thought it could be perimenopause, but I wasn’t sure.
Beat BTS Blues With These New Family Movies & Shows Coming To Netflix In August
Ah, August. What a month, right? You’re trying to enjoy the last gasp of summer with your family while also planning for the madness of back-to-school — and meanwhile, all you really want to do is hunker down somewhere with strong A/C and relax for a minute. While you realistically won’t have too many opportunities for that this month, that just means you should really lean into the quiet (air-conditioned) moments you do steal. Happily, Netflix is delivering a wide array of family-friendly movies and shows in August perfect for just such occasions.
The Average Cost Of A Child's Birthday Is Now Over $300
Whether you’re a parent who loves hosting birthday parties (raises hand) or hates it (frankly, most people I know), there are a few things you’re going to need to make it a success: space, a sweet treat, and the understanding that this is an expense you need to plan for in your budget. Of course, the cost of a birthday party can vary wildly, from the cost of a cake and a pizza to an ensemble of acrobats, a programmed drone display, and eight-tiered confections from a celebrity bakery. But what does the average child’s birthday party cost? According to a new survey from the Everyday Health Group for What To Expect, on average, parents spend $314 on their child's birthday party.
“You’re Too Old For That” & 10 Other Things
As our kids get bigger, so do their problems. When they used to be upset by a broken toy, now it's a friend saying something mean behind their back. Or finding out via social media that they were left out of something fun. Knowing how to talk to your teenage son or daughter about these tough moments can be so helpful, not just to make them feel better but also to maintain an open dialogue with them over time.
Bill Maher Says The Only Reason Parenting Is Hard Is Because Today’s Parents Make It Hard
The concept of “gentle parenting” can stir up some complicated feelings. The parenting style is often met with frustration and judgment when people assume that parents are essentially bending to the will of their kids — “permissive” parenting — and raising maladjusted adults. Comedian...
Is It Cheaper To Buy Or Rent Clothes?
Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, Rent The Runway, Nuuly, ModLux, Calpak. It doesn't take a fashion person to appreciate the high of wearing the right outfit at the right time. So, as a mom reassessing (aka disposing of) her wardrobe after alternating between pregnancy and breastfeeding for five years, I couldn't help but go all Carrie Bradshaw and wonder aloud whether renting was the best way to kickstart some confidence in the clothing department.
My Husband Is On The Spectrum & Routines Are A Struggle
In so many ways, my husband is an incredible dad and co-parent. His patience with our kids is unbelievable. His career in education has equipped him with tools and knowledge beyond what I could even begin to learn from parenting experts. Not to mention that he is without a doubt the quintessential “fun parent” who can elicit adorable giggles from our two girls practically on command.
What Is Soft Adventure? I Tried This Travel Trend On A Solo Mom Trip To Copenhagen
It wasn't until I was sitting in my "croquis clay" class on the third floor of a converted church in Copenhagen that I felt it. A big old exhale I've been holding for all of my adult life, maybe. A loosening. A feeling like I'm in this space just for myself; I'm not performing this trip for anyone.
Lea Michele’s Discarded Baby Name Would Have Been Epic
A lot has happened since Lea Michele gave birth to her son, Ever, 3, in 2020. The worst of a global pandemic, a cross-country move from California to her native New York, a triumphant return to Broadway as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl (the role she was born to play), and even a spot on Time’s “100 Most Influential People” list.
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