I Didn’t Speak Up In My First Marriage, But Now I Know Better

So important.

Aug. 8, 2025 Onwards I Didn't Speak Up In My First Marriage, But Now I Know Better I absolutely love this piece by Meg Raby, in which she talks about all the things she didn't see in her first marriage, and how it has informed her healthier second marriage. Mostly, she says, she and her husband didn't communicate properly, which, among other things, led to a breakdown in their relationship. It's part cautionary tale, part hindsight and it's equal parts moving and interesting. Read More ⮕ Latest hobo_018/E+/Getty Images Set Your Alarm For Party Time Maybe Having 8 AM Birthday Parties Is The Way To Go One mom's unconventional party time -- 8 a.m. -- spurred a new trend in her friend group. It turns out morning parties are just what parents of toddlers need. Read More. TikTok Leave Them Kids Alone! No, Really, You Don't Have To Play With Your Kid At The Playground Educator and writer Patricia Zaballos explains why allowing your kids to play independently at the playground is beneficial. So relax, mama! Read More. How's The Weather Up There? Dad Reminds Parents To Keep Things In Perspective... Literally One dad and parenting coach on TikTok offers advice on how our physicality may be affecting our parenting without even realizing. Read More. Featured Presented by Old Navy Ace The Back To School Season With Old Navy New year, new fits. Old Navy's back-to-school collection is packed with comfy, kid-approved styles they'll love from the classroom to the playground. With durable fabrics, on-trend details, and prices that pass every parent's test, these outfits are made to own the school year. And with Old Navy's new 1-year guarantee on all kids' clothes — oops-proof or your money back — you can rest assured these outfits will outlive the semester ahead. Shop Now ⮕ Add To Cart Old Navy Oversized Floral-Back Cut-Off Jean Jacket for Girls $36.99 Shop Now ⮕ Old Navy Eyelet Trim Tiered Skirt for Girls $24.99 Shop Now ⮕ Old Navy Water-Resistant Vintage-Style Bomber Jacket for Boys $49.99 Shop Now ⮕ Old Navy ShredTech Baggy Carpenter Pants for Boys $36.99 Shop Now ⮕ Featured SolStock/E+/Getty Images BFF, LYLAS 11 Moms On How They Squeeze In Time With Their Friends From grocery shopping together to hitting the gym, here are 11 ways other moms are making time for their friends. Read More ⮕ What Else We're Reading: ⮕ AI Is Everywhere... Do We Really Want It As A Co-Parent? ⮕ How To Help Your Child If They've Been Diagnosed With An Eating Disorder ⮕ Why Are Elder Millennials Weird About Sharing Their Location With Their Partner?

Follow us on: Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch. 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 safely unsubscribe. Or to manage preferences click here BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2025 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

Tina Avila's New Blog Post/Podcast Episode

This week's blog post and podcast episode: "WordWise: Did the Bible Really Mean That?" Have you ever opened your Bible hoping to find something uplifting and ended up reading about some weird family drama instead?‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

Can't see this message? View in browser

NEW BLOG POST & PODCAST EPISODE This week's blog post and podcast episode:   "WordWise: Did the Bible Really Mean That?"   Have you ever opened your Bible hoping to find something uplifting and ended up reading about some weird family drama instead? BLOG PODCAST Visit Tina's social accounts Check out the site

This email was sent from this site. If you no longer wish to receive this email, change your email preferences here.