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

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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?

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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?‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

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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

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The Divorced Mom’s Guide To Dating Red Flags

(Scary Mommy's Version)

Aug. 7, 2025 the 411 The Divorced Mom's Guide To Dating Red Flags This month's Ask A MWLTF dives into all those red flags to watch out for when you get back into the dating pool post-divorce. While, yes, it's slightly terrifying, it's also about being aware of what you want this time around – whether it ends in marriage or not. Some are funny, some are not. Either way, I think you'll appreciate this list. Read More ⮕ Latest Win McNamee/Getty Images News/Getty Images Pregnancy New Report Says President Trump Plans To Walk Back On IVF Promises There has been no progress made since the president asked for IVF expansion advice in February, and now White House is backing away from the plan entirely, new report claims. Read More. RICCARDO MILANI/AFP/Getty Images Millennial Nostalgia Retailer Claire's Files Bankruptcy; Millennials Are Reeling Claire's has declared bankruptcy, citing debt and changing shopping trends. While the company will continue operations, challenges remain moving forward. Read More. The Byers House/Airbnb Hawkins IRL This 'Stranger Things' Filming Location Airbnb Lets You Book The Byers House This fan-designed Airbnb recreates the Byers home in perfect 1980s detail — complete with Christmas lights, a VHS player, and plenty of Easter eggs. Read More. Featured ferrantraite/E+/Getty Images is this sh*t in dolby surround sound? Overstimulation & Motherhood Go Hand-In-Hand. Here's How To Ease It. Struggling with sensory overload as a mom? Experts offer a fascinating explanation on chronic overstimulation, along with practical tips for coping. Read More ⮕ From Around The Internet: ⮕ Jonathan Bailey Wants Us All To Yearn A Little More ⮕ The Grooms Smashing Wedding Cake in Their Brides' Faces ⮕ Woman Goes Viral for Polarizing Office Outfits. She Says She Refuses to Dress 'Stuffy' Like 'the 1950s'

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