Thursday, October 31, 2024

We’re Divorced, But We’re Still Partners

We're in this together.
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Oct. 31, 2024
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We're Divorced, But We're Still Partners

"When my ex and I separated 10 years ago, we were very clear about one thing: our kids would come first," writes Diana Park. "They'd come before our feelings about each other, new partners, and any hurt, sadness, or mourning we had. It was important that our kids didn't get caught in the crossfire of our divorce. I'm proud of us as parents; we've done a good job with all three of our kids. Not a perfect one, but a damn good one."

But she got something else out of the arrangement that has really surprised her.

— Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor

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"Halloween is one of those holidays that you can feel pulsing throughout the entire day. Everyone's spirits are high, costumes are worn to work and school, candy corn is a breakfast consideration — it's just one big, fun day from start to finish. But it can feel a little hairy the closer you get to trick-or-treating, especially on a school night," writes Samantha Darby. What are you supposed to feed these little ghouls??? She's got some advice.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

24 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving In October 2024

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Oct. 30, 2024
24 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving In October 2024
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24 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving In October 2024

October has been the longest year (amirite?), but there was an Amazon Prime Day earlier this month. Like many of you, we stocked up during that event, but there's always some random, last-minute thing you need ASAP. So we rounded up everything else we liked on the site this month. Need a stool? A white noise machine? You probably could use some new underwear. We've got you covered.

— Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor

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Let's talk about something important: anchoring your furniture. There's lots of kits out there, so the venerable Consumer Reports put them to the test to see which one you should buy. And it turns out there are some budget options that fared better than their more expensive competition. Check it out.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

I'm In My Potted Plant Parenting Era & It Sure Feels Weird

I'm too extra, apparently.
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Oct. 29, 2024
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I'm In My Potted Plant Parenting Era & It Sure Feels Weird

"You're warned about a lot of ages and stages as a parent — the terrible twos and the threenager years and of course the craziness of the actual teenage years," writes Holly Garcia. "You know going into this gig that as your kids get older, they'll step into their independence more and more and lean on you less and less. But it's hard to know just how it's going to feel when it happens." Yes, she's in a whole new phase of parenting – the potted plant era of parenting tweens.

I love this term and find it super useful, and today she's explaining the whole thing. I bet it resonates!

— Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor

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Which Halloween Movie To Watch, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

"Halloween movies are always some of my favorites," writes Samantha Darby. "Because so many of them are often set in October (although not all on this list are), they give those cozy, warm vibes of a comforting movie while also being a little extra creepy and spooky. The problem is there are tons of Halloween movie options. So, if you want to maximize all of your Halloween feels this year, choose a Halloween movie based on your zodiac sign. Honestly, you might be surprised at the one for you." Let's get into it!

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