Daniel Lee/Moment/Getty Images When friends ask me what having a baby is like, I’m sure to keep it positive — having kids is one of the best things I’ve ever done, but I’m also blunt — “It’s like getting punched in the face out of an airplane,” I tell them. “And then when you land on your feet somehow, everyone expects you to keep running while learning how to juggle.” Pregnancy is tough, but in my experience it’s got nothing in the postpartum period, which is decidedly harder in ways many people don’t acknowledge or understand. Recently, TikTok creator Lindsey...
"Trump Accounts" Offer $1,000 For Babies Amid Massive Social Spending Cuts
Guido Mieth/DigitalVision/Getty Images Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), which has narrowly passed in the House and now moves into the Senate, contains a multitude of cuts to social programs that will negatively affect millions of families to the tune of billions of dollars. But one provision, so-called “Trump Accounts” seeks to help families start saving from birth. “This is a pro-family initiative that will help millions of Americans harness the strength of our economy to lift up the next generation, and they’ll really be getting a big jump on life, especially if we get a little bit lucky...
What Is "Nourished Girl Summer"? We Petition To Keep This TikTok Trend
Studio4/E+/Getty Images Summer just used to be summer. But now we have a million quantifiers, from “hot mom summer” to “brat summer” to Paris Hilton’s “summer of sliving,” and honestly, I think they’re helpful. Summer can be overwhelming, especially as a mom, and giving it some kind of label or vibe to shoot for can help you curate the summer you want. And this year’s latest summer trend seems like a good fit for all of us: “nourished girl summer.” OK, so it’s not necessarily a new trend — there are videos from 2023 sharing hacks and tips on having...
How Chefs Order For Their Kids At Restaurants To Get Them To Try New Foods
Kobus Louw/E+/Getty Images When it comes to going out for dinner with kids, it’s easy to feel locked into only dining where there are chicken nuggets or plain buttered noodles. But if you like to eat, I dunno, literally anything else, that gets old fast. So, we asked food experts and chefs what they order for their kids at restaurants that allow them to eat where they want. It turns out that many restaurants can accommodate kids if you just think a little bit outside of the box. And better yet, these pros say that ignoring the kids’ menu —...