TikTok When you’re a parent, there’s a lot you sign up for that you can’t really prepare for. Sleepless nights, constant vigilance, and, of course, temper tantrums. We know they come with the territory, but I don’t think any amount of parenting books can prepare you for the feeling you have when you’re carrying a wailing toddler out of a store over your shoulder. But while you can’t exactly prepare for it in the grand scheme of things, there are things you can do to make the situation better for everyone involved. And Gabriel Hannans (@the_indomitable_blackman), an educator and registered...
Main Character Energy, But Only On Thursdays? We Can Co-Sign That
@gracefully_grounded on Tik Tok At this point, we’re all familiar with the concept of “romanticizing your life” — leaning into the things that make your day feel more special, beautiful, or meaningful, and overall less mundane. How you do it (and how influencers recommend you do it) varies from person to person, but a lot of times, it just doesn’t feel attainable for busy parents. But some millennials on TikTok are proposing a new approach: just be the main character in your life one day a week. Kelsey A. (@ gracefully_grounded on TikTok) recently posted a video describing her routine....
50+ Mother's Day Captions For Instagram Posts Honoring Your Mom
Goodboy Picture Company/E+/Getty Images Mother’s Day is nearly here, which means it’s almost time to post our tributes to our wonderful moms — and honestly, a little slideshow of our own favorite motherhood moments this year. Need some perfect Mother’s Day Instagram captions to fill that little empty space underneath? We’ve got you covered. From funny captions and corny Mom jokes (that’s right, Dad jokes don’t get all the glory) to sweet captions and quotes, there are so many options to choose from. No doubt you’ll find the perfect way to say I love you to your mom and shout...
Mother's Day Feels Different When You Are Supporting a Grieving Friend
Plume Creative/DigitalVision/Getty Images Ten years and four kids into this motherhood gig and my outlook on Mother’s Day has been pretty much the same. Call me selfish (and maybe a little materialistic), but I have looked at this day as a ‘get out of responsibilities free’ card — a chance to spoil myself without the typical guilt that usually accompanies mom-centric decisions in this phase of life. I usually start this Sunday in May with some high calorie (and f*cking delicious) extra large frosted (and sprinkled) donuts. I schedule a little self-care (think mani/pedi/massage) and treat myself to a little...