My Kid Called Me Strict — And I’m Actually Thrilled

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Jan. 25, 2023 NOT AN INSULT My Kid Called Me Strict — And I'm Actually Thrilled "You're the strictest mom I know," Christina Crawford's son recently informed her (when she reinforced that no, he won't be getting a phone yet). "Okay, first of all, I am cool; my middle part and socks with Crocs confirm that," she says. "So, mic drop. But if he was referring to 'cool,' as in letting him call all the shots, then no, I'm not a cool mom; I'm a regular mom. Or, depending on your interpretation, maybe even a strict one." But if he wanted to make her bend on her rules, boy, he picked the wrong thing to say. Give it a read to find out why. Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor Read More ⮕ Latest 📣 WOAH THERE What Does It Mean To Have Romantic Dreams About Someone "Off-Limits"? Waking up in a pool of sweat? No need to fret, according to a psychotherapist. Read More. PROCEED WITH CAUTION 10 Ways To Keep Your Kids Safe When Cooking With A Gas Stove A recent study linked nearly 13% of current childhood asthma cases in the country to gas stove use. Read More. YOU LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY Wait, We're Supposed To Be Washing Our Rice Before We Cook It? Oops. Chefs on TikTok feel pretty strongly about it. Read More. Featured CREATIVITY My 5-Year-Old Loves Makeup, And I Have A Lot Of Conflicting Feelings Samm Davidson's daughter's favorite thing right now is putting her face on: "She puckers her lips and applies a thick, dark layer of red lipstick, smacking her lips with pride. She looks so happy," Samm writes. Like so many things, though, it's complicated for a mom: "As I stand watching, I can't help but wonder — is this okay?" Give it a read and see where she lands. Read More ⮕ What We're Reading ⮕ My Teen Had Never Been To NYC, So I Had Her Guide Us. Here's Why. ⮕ A Parent's Guide To Stomach Pain In Kids ⮕ The Best Cardio Workouts At Home That Don't Involve Running

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