I was 30,000 feet in the sky, between changing back-to-back blowouts in a dimly lit airplane bathroom, when it hit me: Nothing prepared me for parenthood like the job I quit before becoming a mom. It had been nearly two years since I’d reported on live TV as a national news correspondent, but while on...
Getty / anouchka I had my 6th birthday party at our local McDonald’s, and it was an absolute banger. We had burgers, fries, and even those old-school McDonald’s sheet cakes! There were party hats and an appearance from Ronald himself. After singing “Happy Birthday,” all the kids ran into the giant PlayPlace (my mom used...
TikTok Growing up, there was nothing quite like getting to spend time at Grandma’s house. (Sidebar: why is it always “Grandma’s House” even though, more often than not, Grandpa also lives there?) In the summer especially, my parents would drop off my brother and me, and we’d enjoy a few days of treats, swimming in...
Matthew Stockman/Getty Images When you’re a parent — and, let’s be honest, a mom specifically — it’s tempting to jump in and do things for your kids because, well, you’ve got a lot on your plate. It can feel easier to just do it yourself, the way that you think things should be done. But...