10’000 Hours/DigitalVision/Getty Images The day I found out my first baby was a girl, I was delighted. I think part of me just knew she was a girl, and the thought of raising a daughter didn’t scare me at all. I had two more daughters after her, and when everyone spent their time making jokes at the horror of raising multiple daughters (not funny, actually), I was learning that the real fear is raising an eldest daughter. OK, maybe “fear” isn’t the right word — but there’s definitely something to consider when you’re raising an eldest daughter. Whether you have...
'I'm Leaving My Toxic Job. I Wish I Didn't Have To Work Again.'
Most of us, at some point in our parenting journeys, have had to adjust our expectations. Because that image of motherhood or fatherhood we had before ever getting pregnant rarely — if ever — pans out exactly how we planned. Whether you didn’t connect with your infant immediately, can no longer imagine staying with your spouse forever, or question your choice to work full-time or be a SAHM, this week’s Confessions will show you that you’re not alone. And if you’ve ever sobbed over a skipped naptime… you’ll find a kindred spirit here, too. Scary Mommy Confessions are a tried-and-true part...
Resources For LGBTQ+ Kids Who Are Feeling Scared
martin-dm/E+/Getty Images Election Night can often be a pretty anxious day for a lot of us, even those among us who aren’t often concerned about politics. But when you or your kid’s existence has become politicized by campaigns and legislation — and when your lives might radically change depending on who wins — it’s even more nerve-wracking. The Trevor Project (TTP), a leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, shared that its crisis services — including its lifeline, chat, text features — began to experience significant increases in volume towards the end of election night —...
20 Best Children's Books Of 2024, According To Amazon
martin-dm/E+/Getty Images Whether you enjoy reading to your little one, or your not-so-little one is now old enough to love reading on their own, chances are you’re searching for some books to pop under the tree this year. Amazon has released their editors’ picks for the best children’s books of 2024. These 20 titles stood out to their expert panel, who read and review thousands of books each and every year, so you know your voracious bookworm will gobble them up, too. Some of these children’s books are brand new stand-alones — see The Bletchley Riddle and Buffalo Fluffalo, for...



