fotostorm/E+/Getty Images It can be so hard to discipline young kids in the right way. Toddlers and preschoolers are notorious worldwide for their stubbornness, tantrums, and boundary-testing. And at the same time, the parents of young kids are often sleep-deprived, burned out, and worn down. It can be a bad combination, and it can be...
Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Shutterstock, Getty Images Let me set the scene for you. In the previous six hours, my 7- and 9-year-old daughters binged on Netflix while I was draped across the couch like a lifeless sardine, glazed eyes staring upward. I felt bad about using screen time to babysit my children while COVID ravaged...
@moillyneena / TikTok As we approach the holidays, it’s time to get everything set! Wrap the presents, grab the last-minute stocking stuffers, and send a meticulously detailed (and slightly unhinged) group text to your family coming for the holidays. One woman on TikTok, Molly, shared her mom’s epic text with their family group chat, laughing...
nataliejoyjewlery / TikTok One survey asked parents how much they spent on presents each year — and it turns out that on average, parents spend $173 for each kid. So, if you have three kids, you’re shelling out over 500 dollars on gifts during the holidays just for the kids. While we can always try...