When Should Kids Wear Mouthguards? Dentists Say More Often Than Parents Think
sourab26 My son is 8 years old when he hops on his friend’s hoverboard, and the two of them glide down the street like one glorious unit, sharing that little slice…
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Forget December… May Is The Month That Actually Breaks Moms
Everyone warns you about December. The chaos, the spending, the emotional spiral of trying to make magic happen while slowly losing your mind. But I would like to formally nominate…
What Is “High-Functioning Burnout”? Therapists Say Moms Are Especially Vulnerable
So many mornings, I wake up and already feel behind. Before I can even pour a cup of coffee, my brain starts mentally tallying up everything I need to do…
I Have Debilitating Dental Anxiety. Here’s What I Do To Combat It.
I am one of 73% of adults who have dental anxiety, and I’m not just talking about a bit of dread when the text reminder hits about an upcoming visit,…
The Worst Day Of My Life Was My Kids’ Best Day
The best day of my kids’ life was one of the worst of mine. “Sweetie, Daddy is going to pick you up from preschool today,” I hesitantly explained. “Boys lunch,”…
Can We Talk About The Hypocrisy Of School Sports Fees Please?
When my youngest son decided he didn’t want to play football anymore after his first season, I nearly wept with relief. It’s over, I thought, I can see the light…
I Stopped Being A ‘Good’ Daughter On Mother’s Day
I was great at Mother’s Day when I was a little girl. I always treated it like my mom’s own personal Christmas Day, like I was her mom and she…
The Swedish Sleep Hack That Might Save Your Marriage
Generous parental leave, amazing meatballs, decluttering that just makes sense… Sweden famously gets a lot of things in life right. But what if the secret to a happy marriage is…
The One Sunscreen I Can’t Live Without
On a good day, even if I get ten hours of sleep, it looks like I have bags under my eyes thanks to my thin Irish skin. My skin is…
Have I Taken Body Positivity Too Far with My Kids?
I don’t usually take parenting advice from celebrities. But I once saw a clip of Kate Winslet that stuck with me. On an episode of Running Wild with Bear Grylls,…