It’s Ok To Have Your Kids See You Be Sad

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Mar. 20, 2023 BE HONEST It's Ok To Have Your Kids See You Be Sad As a parent, it's so tempting to wall off your negative emotions from your kids. And man, there's so much stuff out there to be sad about. But today Meg Raby is arguing that's a mistake: "Sadness cannot, no matter how hard you try, be escaped. Our kids will be sad. Our kids will see sad things. Our kids will also see their parents sad. To avoid stories and information that most likely will leave our child feeling sad, in my opinion, leaves them to live in a make-believe world and misses brilliant opportunities to navigate sadness together." Definitely don't miss this one. I think it's a really important piece. Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor Read more ⮕ Latest POIGNANT A Dad Perfectly Captures The Hardest Part Of Having Joint Custody In Touching Video In a viral video, he shows what it's really like to come home alone after dropping your kids off with a coparent. Read more. JUDGE LESS A Former Flight Attendant Weighs In On The Debate About Crying Babies On Planes She recounted one experience that showed people's true colors. Read more. TAKING A BREAK This Mom Is Taking A "Mid-Life Gap Year" Away From Everything She's spending the time resting, writing and traveling without her family. Read more. Presented by LMNT LMNT Drink Mix Helps You Stay Hydrated Without The Headache For busy moms, finding time to make — and stick to — a hydration goal can feel like a pipe dream. Enter LMNT: it's a drink mix that contains a science-backed electrolyte ratio of 1000 mg sodium, 200mg potassium, 60 mg magnesium to replace everything you lose while you sweat — and then some. With none of the junk found in other supplements, LMNT helps you avoid the headaches, cramps, and fatigue caused by electrolyte loss. Receive a free sample pack with any purchase! Shop now ⮕ LMNT LMNT Citrus Salt $45 SHOP NOW ⮕ LMNT LMNT Watermelon Salt $45 SHOP NOW ⮕ LMNT LMNT Orange Salt $45 SHOP NOW ⮕ LMNT LMNT Variety Pack $20 SHOP NOW ⮕ Featured GET IN MY BELLY A Very Unscientific, Mom-Centric Examination Of The Best Girl Scout Cookies It's Girl Scout cookie season, and the Scary Mommy editorial team has thoughts. "Sure, you could try the new Raspberry Rally cookies, but why do that to yourself when you could indulge in your tried-and-true favorites? And sure you could sprinkle the new Thin Mint seasoning on top of just any mediocre cookie, but again, why do that to yourself?" We've got some spicy opinions at the link — what's your strategy? Read more ⮕ What We're Reading ⮕ Raising Kids Would Be So Much Better Without Cars ⮕ Jellyfish Parenting Isn't Just A Silly Name ⮕ Marie Kondo Reveals How She Helps Her Daughters Let Go Of Toys

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