Thursday, January 30, 2025

Why Terrible Tweens Are The New Terrible Twos

Oh boy.
Scary Mommy Daily
Jan. 30, 2025
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Bruh
Why Terrible Tweens Are The New Terrible Twos

Oh MAN do I feel this one today. I have an 11 year old, and I can feel how we're right on the cusp of tweendom. My son is still loving, and funny, and allows snuggles, but I can see the tweendom on the horizon and I'm shook already. In this funny, albeit a bit alarming piece, Jessica Reynolds writes about all that is tweendom, and how it's scary and sweet and a bit ole struggle all the same.

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The "FAFO" Parenting Style Is All About Letting Kids Figure It Out

Natural consequences, people!

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explain yourself
A Woman Who Is Childless By Choice Asked Parents Why They Had Children, And The Answers Are Fascinating

People without kids are tired of explaining themselves. What happens when the script is flipped?

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A Quick Fix For Little Girls Who Are Already Saying
Whoops!
A Quick Fix For Little Girls Who Are Already Saying "Sorry" A Lot

We say 'sorry' way, way too much — and it starts so early.

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These Cleaning & Organizing Tools Will Make Your Life So Much Easier
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These Cleaning & Organizing Tools Will Make Your Life So Much Easier

As life gets hectic, there's one thing we know we can control: keeping our spaces clean and organized. Whether that's in the pantry, closet, or garage, there are plenty of genius products out there that make getting — and staying — organized as simple as possible. Even better? Giving your house a much-needed glow-up doesn't have to break the bank when you shop on Walmart.

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

What Does It Mean If You Dream About Your Partner Cheating On You?

How dare they!
Scary Mommy Daily
Jan. 29, 2025
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Unsweet Dreams
What Does It Mean If You Dream About Your Partner Cheating On You?

It's something that happens to most of us: We dream our partner has cheated or is cheating on you in your dreams. You wake up furious at your partner, only to realize it was, in fact, just a dream. But what does it mean? Sam Darby did us all a solid and looked into it for us. Here's what you need to know.

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This Mom Asked Her Daughter To Lower Her Babysitting Rate
too much or not enough?
This Mom Asked Her Daughter To Lower Her Babysitting Rate

"Parents, stop! This is ridiculous."

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Better Man
Here's Why So Many "Great Husbands" Have Trouble Transitioning Into Great Dads

"We tell women what it means to sacrifice as a parent and we don't give men the same message."

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This Mom Shared Affordable Winter Activities For Toddlers That *Are Not* The Library
No Winter Blues Here!
This Mom Shared Affordable Winter Activities For Toddlers That *Are Not* The Library

Trip to the mall escalator, anyone?

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Let's Talk About Sex Gummies (Yes, As In Edibles)
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I don't mean haribos
Let's Talk About Sex Gummies (Yes, As In Edibles)

"If you're a parent, there's a high likelihood that you've dealt with low libido — or, let's be real, a complete lack of a sex drive, period," Katie McPherson writes today. "Between giving your full attention to work and kids during the day and the exhaustion of shouldering such a heavy mental load, of course parents are flagging by the time the opportunity to be intimate arises. So what if eating one little gummy could bring the excitement back into your bedroom? THC and CBD gummy brands advertise their products as good for boosting libido. But do they really work?" She did some digging and got to the bottom of it.

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How To Tell A Bedtime Story When You're Exhausted

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