Maskot/Getty Images I commonly hear the misconception that only children must feel sad and lonely without any siblings. As an only child myself and parent of "just" one kid, others often assume I felt isolated growing up "alone" and ask when I’ll have a second child to give my daughter a "friend." Yet sad and lonely is not what I remember from growing up as an only child — or what I’ve observed with my daughter. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. "There is a stigma in our culture about only children being lonely because they have no siblings, but...
Woman Explains Why She Refused To Wrap Her Mother-In-Law's Birthday Gift
TikTok Habits can be tricky to establish sometimes. Who among us hasn’t struggled with maintaining a good sleep schedule? Or exercising every day? Or keeping a steady “chore schedule”? (*Raises hand thrice.*) But some habits are easy to fall into… particularly when we’re not paying attention. Take, for example, unhealthy relationship habits. The kind that creeps up even in happy, otherwise healthy partnerships. That’s right, folks, we’re talking about invisible labor, specifically how TikTok creator Courtney (@cd._.ve) is looking out for her future and maybe we should all be taking notes. Courtney explains that she’s recently moved in with her...
TikTok Mom Offers Perfect Response To Unkind Comments From Other Kids
TikTok Kids say the darndest things, and sometimes those things are not rude, but nevertheless, they have the capacity to make you feel bad about yourself. Kids do this to us all the time — like when my daughter reminded me to make a waxing appointment by observing, “I never noticed you had a mustache before.” (Yes, and you probably will too someday you little so-and-so.) There’s no value judgment in that comment, it’s an observation. But kids also do it to one another and that can be difficult to navigate as a parent. Layla Shaikley, who posts on TikTok...
10 Family-Friendly Airbnbs That'll Have You Packing The Whole Family’s Bags
The Silo House at Laughing Llama Farm/Airbnb When I first head into a hotel or condo rental, the first thing I do is quickly scan for the breakables that my kids will no doubt demolish in the first 15 minutes of existing in the space. Know what’s way better than doing all that? Heading into an already family-friendly place where you can actually do what you’re supposed to on vacation — relax. At least till a kid needs something again. Airbnbs have gained popularity among parents for being much easier to use when traveling with kids. Some have yards and...