Seeing My Kids For Only Half The Week Sucks… Mostly

Though there is time for binge-watching.

Sep 26, 2022

SPLITTING TIME Seeing My Kids For Only Half The Week Sucks… Mostly   Meg Raby gets a fair amount of time to herself: "I've had the other half of the week to be single Meg — to sleep in a little longer, to get errands done sans kids and to carve out time for things that make me me. Things like writing, hanging out with friends, staying at home with my books, binge-watching Gilmore Girls for the 20th time, and dating."  You might be thinking that sounds pretty nice. But it's complicated: "Honest answer? Yes it is, and no it's not." See what she has to say at the link.  Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor   Read More

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BASED ON MY MOOD Am I An Extrovert Or An Introvert? Who Even Knows Anymore?   Being a parent involves a lot of socializing — "There's endless parties, back-to-school nights, and sports games" — and frankly, it's confusing. Katie Bingham-Smith (who considers herself an extroverted introvert) says: "Sometimes we don't know if our introverted or extroverted selves will come out. I never know what side of my personality is going to show up when I'm in these situations, but I always remind myself I am going to that party or school function for my kids." Give it a read and see if you relate.   Read More

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