Phynart Studio/E+/Getty Images Some people really love gift-giving and some people are stressed just by the thought of a White Elephant gift, but in the Venn diagram of these shoppers, there is the last-minute gift giver. We’ve all been there — whether you suddenly realize you need a gift for your cousin at the family party or you just waited too long to order something for your dad, last-minute gifts are a category for a reason. But shopping for a last-minute gift doesn’t have to be stressful. There are a few last-minute holiday shopping tips and tricks to keep in...
What Is "Away Game Parenting"? This Holiday Season Struggle, Explained
TikTok / @myemtv All right, team. We’ve got some big games coming up (holiday parties) and the opposing team (our beloved family) is not about to go easy on us. You know that well-meaning, but totally irritating, habit your family members have of trying to help parent your kids, but they actually are doing the exact opposite? Or trying to look after your kids in an unfamiliar house or environment? Well, one mom put a name to this experience, and she’s calling it “away game parenting.” Mom and content creator Emily Haswell posted a video to TikTok, explaining what the...
8 Apps To Help Kids Connect With Their Grandparents
Halfpoint Images/Moment/Getty Images Having your grandparents down the street, or even in the same zip code, is not always a reality for a lot of kids. Families move more often and much farther than in generations past, and it’s likely that you have to work a little harder to make sure your kids and their grandparents keep in touch. Fortunately, there are many great apps to help grandparents stay connected with their grandkids. From playing games against each other and having watch parties, to even reading bedtime stories, there are some seriously sweet options out there. Yes, of course there’s...
Mom Decides Not To Initiate Any Holiday Magic
Melissa Neely Moms are the holiday magic. This we know. They are the ones who decorate the house, plan the trips to see Christmas lights, shop for the gifts (and then wrap them), and pretty much make the entire holiday season run smoothly. Moms are basically Santa Claus. And we’re so very tired. One married mom to three grown sons posted a TikTok, sharing that she would not be lifting one finger to decorate or get a Christmas tree, waiting on her family to take the lead. Her social experiment went viral after she shared her plan. “Today is December...