Wednesday, January 25, 2023

[New post] If You Are Lonely!

[New post] Tampa General moves to foster growth of Tampa’s medical, research district

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

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
You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safelyunsubscribe. Or to manage preferences clickhere
BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA
Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

To All The Moms Who Fill Their Own Stockings

I see you Dec. 23, 2024 Not Even Coal To All The Moms Who Fill Their Own Stockings This piece is a holiday classic: An ode to all th...