Nikki Scarnati / TikTok Spring break is here! And if you’re traveling somewhere warm, you might want to brush up on your swim safety, especially when it comes to kids. We know that there are certain swimsuit colors kids should avoid and what flotation devices should go in the garbage, but did you know there might be a better way to wrap your kid in a towel when they get out of the pool? Nikki Scarnati, a Certified Self-Rescue Swim Instructor who uses her TikTok account to share swim safety tips, offered up some advice for parents about swim towel...
"Spring Break Is Kicking My Ass" & 19 Other Real Mom Confessions
MilosStankovic/E+/Getty Images Spring is finally here, but look — the world is still kind of spinning in a way that makes us feel more dizzy than whimsical. There’s just a lot happening, you know? From major government changes to parents binge-watching Adolescence and staying up all night panicked about tweens and social media, it’s no wonder we’re kind of cranky. And our confessions really show all of the stress we’re holding. From fears about our kids, to wishing our kids could maybe develop a little bit more of a backbone, to just normal everyday complaints, we’ve got a lot on...
7 Easter Egg Dyeing Ideas If You *Don't* Feel Like Dropping A Paycheck On Eggs
ArtMarie/E+/Getty Images Dyeing Easter eggs is always one of my favorite holiday traditions, and a classic to boot, but let’s be real — I am less than thrilled at the idea of spending $6 on a dozen eggs. And with three kids, you know I need more than 12. We’re talking $18 in eggs that nobody’s going to feel great about eating in a few days when the inside is stained with our purple-dyed fingers. But luckily, we don’t have to let this tradition go just because eggs are ridiculously expensive right now. There are some DIY and super easy...
6 Things Long-Distance Friends Do To Keep Feeling Close, Distance Be Damned
SDI Productions/E+/Getty Images We’re all adults here, which means we’ve likely all known the pain of having your best friend move to another city — or being the friend who had to relocate yourself. It sucks having your best friend in another time zone, on the opposite coast, or on the other side of the world. Yes, there’s calling, texting, and social media to keep in touch, but sometimes, it just doesn’t feel like enough. And with busy schedules and families involved, it can be hard to remember to reply to every message or make time for the long chats...