I Started Taking PTO The First Week Of School & It Saved Me

Much-needed.

Aug. 18, 2025 much needed I Started Taking PTO The First Week Of School & It Saved Me This piece, which we published last year, is still completely relevant today: moms in particular who take PTO during the first untenable week of school. It's chaos, it's emotions, it's a lot. So Lauren Davidson decided to take time off work to help her family cope. She writes, "Back-to-school is a big transition for kids, and I like knowing that I'm there for them in a big way the week of. We have a little more time to talk through what the new year might be like and cook their favorite dinner the night before. We can transition our bedtimes a little earlier and squeeze in one final afternoon at the pool or ice cream outing to say a proper goodbye to summer. It's not necessarily the most fun week to take vacation days — I'd rather spend those days on an actual family vacation or save them for the inevitable unexpected times I need to keep sick kids home from school — but it feels like one of the most important." Maybe you should think about it, too, as the back to school season gets into full swing? Read More ⮕ Latest *Evil Wicked Laugh Here* The Bath & Body Works Disney Villains Collection Is Gothic Glamour And I can't decide which creepy power-hungry icon I love more. Read More. hold on a sec... This Mom Claims She Can No Longer Bed Rot After Having Kids & People Had Thoughts There's one huge variable missing from this story. Read More. Carol Lee Rose/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images hot take Nick Cannon Says He Doesn't Believe In The Term "Co-Parenting" "I think it does more harm than help." Read More. Featured Presented by Verizon Back to School Chaos? Experts Say These Two Tools Make It Easier What do the experts say about integrating digital tools into your child's life? Start small now and add features as your kid gets older. Luckily, there are a couple tools that allow you to do just that… starting with the Verizon Gizmo Watch 3. With real-time GPS tracking, no internet or social media connection, and parent-approved contacts to keep communication safe, this kid-friendly smart watch helps you stay connected with your kid while teaching them independence. Just ask Rachael Zehrung, PhD. "I feel strongly about using wearables to build a kids' agency," she says. When your kid is finally ready for a smartphone, grow with Verizon Family Plus. This family-friendly app helps you set content filters, track screentime, and get driving insights for teens. One of Verizon's parenting coaches Bea Moise uses it at home. "My kids get two hours of screen time. After that, it shuts off," she says. Shop back to school tech. ⮕ Add To Cart Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 Shop Now ⮕ Verizon Family Plus App Learn More ⮕ Featured These Words Slay, FRFR Teachers Predict The Slang You'll Hear This School Year I'm gonna be honest: Sometimes I have zero idea what the words that are coming out of my children's mouths mean. "Skibiddi" is the least of my concerns at this point. So we asked teachers – who are, let's be honest, our first line of defense here – for the words they expect kids to be saying this school year. After all, the children will always be one step ahead of us when it comes to new slang, but we can try to keep up. Read More ⮕ Relationship Pieces To Revisit: ⮕ My Therapist Suggested A Weekly 'Fight Night' & It Worked ⮕ Can I Date My Kid's Teacher? ⮕ I Moved In With My 96-Year-Old Grandmother After My Divorce

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Rowan Reimagines The Piercing Experience

Safe and memorable

Aug. 18, 2025 Presented by Rowan Get Pierced The Safe Way With Mom-Founded Rowan Louisa Schneider, Founder & CEO of Rowan, was looking for a safe and celebratory piercing experience for her daughter. What she found shocked her: nearly 30% of ear piercings resulted in a negative outcome. That's when she started Rowan: A company that follows the Rowan Clinical Piercing Standard – only nurses perform the piercing upholding rigorous safety protocols with hypoallergenic jewelry always, and where aftercare is never an afterthought. Over 87 studios across the United States and expanding rapidly. Shop a curated selection of their bestselling hypoallergenic earrings below, and book your piercing appointment today. Book Now ⮕ Add To Cart Rowan Star CZ Huggies $28 Shop Now ⮕ Rowan Heart CZ Charm Hoops $38 Shop Now ⮕ Rowan Two-Tone Link Drop $78 Shop Now ⮕ Rowan Ribbon Studs $38 Shop Now ⮕

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