Yes, The Invisible Load DOES Get Heavier During Summer

Where are all the dads at camp dropoff?

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Is It OK To Teach My Kid They Don't Have To Be Friends With Everyone?

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Jun. 30, 2025 FG Trade/E+/Getty Images They're called boundaries Is It OK To Teach My Kid They Don't Have To Be Friends With Everyone? Katie McPherson poses an interesting question: "My son is 4 and just wrapped up his first year of pre-K, where he learned to write, count up to 200, and so much more. And, perhaps more importantly, he learned a lot about social dynamics this year. One of his biggest lessons came in the form of one specific kid, who more often than not would say something that would trip my little guy's very sensitive trigger. So, I started wondering: is it OK to teach my kid they don't have to be friends with everyone? We'd always tell him to be kind and respectful, but that he didn't have to spend extra time around this classmate if he didn't like his remarks. But was I just giving him an easy out when I should encourage him to talk it through, or accidentally instilling the idea that he could just cold shoulder kids he doesn't click with?" So she spoke to some experts – teachers, psychotherapists, etc – to find out more. Read More ⮕ Latest fun moms only Come Inside Scary Mommy's Rowan Ear Piercing Event Scary Mommy hosted a moms' night out piercing party earlier this month. Read More. Fertnig/E+/Getty Images Shhh 🤫 "My Teen Is Grounded & I'm Loving It" & 29 Other Mom Confessions In the latest Scary Mommy Confessions, 30 moms share their private feelings and thoughts. Read More. FG Trade/E+/Getty Images Fresh Air Want To Improve Student Outcomes? Fix The A.C. A study from the University of Albany has found that HVAC improvements in schools boost attendance & learning outcomes, because comfort is the best tutor. Read More. Featured Presented by Lactéol® diarrhEase™ Got A Runner? We've Got A Solution Parents get it… Set your child down in public, and instantly they're bolting off into the distance. And you? You're the poor sucker chasing behind frantically. Unlike that category of "runs," there's a postbiotic solution to the other one: Lactéol® diarrhEase™, a gentle and safe option for kids under 6 years and over 6 months in age.* This simple supplement is designed to help reduce the duration of occasional diarrhea by flushing out unfriendly bacteria.* Stock up on a pack or two now and be prepared for the next time your child gets uncomfortable and fussy with tummy trubs. *THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE. Find Lactéol® diarrhEase™ at your local CVS. ⮕ Featured 🌴 Add to Cart 🌴 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Raving About This Month — Beach Edition! From retro-inspired beach chairs to sweat-proof beauty finds, these MVPs are getting us through the start-of-summer chaos. Read More ⮕ Summer Summer Time: ⮕ I Have Cellulite & I Wear Cheeky Bathing Suits ⮕ 16 Summer Books For Kids Trending On Goodreads Right Now ⮕ 13 Perfect Poolside & Beach Bum Snacks

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