TikTok Our children are our favorite people on the planet. OK, some days they might get on our nerves, but overall we think they’re amazing and brilliant and fun. They give our life beauty and depth we never could have imagined without them. But sometimes we don’t always let them know that the way we should. (Hey, life gets in the way!) Moreover, the things we do tell them in the absence of praise and compliments and positive affirmations, might ultimately wind up sending them the wrong message. And TikTok user @destination_moody has an important message for parents to help...
Woman Calls Out Corporate Christmas Parties That Don't Allow Spouses
@ pipercassidyphillips / TikTok When I worked in the corporate world at a small tech start-up, things would get weird at the company Christmas party, and they would get weird fast. I always made a quick exit after one drink because I just always felt out of place. I would rather be home with my husband and dog than watching Gary from Accounting hit on our 22-year-old intern, y’know? One woman on TikTok called out how strange these kinds of holiday parties can get, noting that the idea of not inviting spouses or partners is inappropriate. “Okay, I’m not in...
Why Parenting Tweens & Teens Is Harder (& How To Help Fix That)
TikTok As a mom to a tween and a teen, I feel qualified to share my opinion that overall, raising kids this age isn’t as difficult as juggling toddlers. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. There are unique challenges that come along with raising a young adult. Like, I’m currently struggling with balancing how much privacy I give them versus how much supervision (digital and otherwise) they need. This was nowhere on my radar when they were little and I was still wiping their butts several times a day. And, understandably, some people really struggle with figuring out how to...
Cute, Cozy & Chic — The Season’s Best Shoes Are In At DSW (Just In Time For Gifting)
With temperatures dipping and the holidays nearly upon us, there is no better time than the present to stock up on cold-weather-friendly shoes. And DSW is the ultimate spot for on-trend sneakers, warm boots, holiday-party heels, and all the cozy slippers. But these picks aren’t just for you — they’re also the perfect practical-yet-personal gift for the fashion girlies on your list. The footwear finds below are all but guaranteed to secure you the title of “best gift giver,” without setting your budget back in the process. Scroll on to shop the edit. The “It” Boot Of The Season For...