I have a very low-stakes problem, but it’s still definitely a problem: I can’t stop my child from posing the skeleton decorating our lawn for Halloween in a way that looks like a lewd joke. I just don’t know how to tell her to knock it off without explaining that the way she’s got it makes it look like the skelly is jerking off. It all started when she began pleading for outdoor Halloween decorations. Our town loves Halloween, and she had a big case of FOMO. She complained that “everybody” and “all her friends” had outdoor decorations and we...
20 Can't-Miss Gifts For Every Kid On Your List
All moms know the struggle of finding gifts that won’t end up forgotten. We’ve all spent hours and hours searching for the same holy grail of gifts that will keep our kids entertained for more than the time it takes to unwrap them. But this year, we’ve all got a secret weapon that makes finding high-quality, entertaining toys easier than ever: The Toy Insider. The Toy Insider is a go-to source for kid’s toys, games, and tech. Their team of toy experts have more than a combined 100 years in the business, and they just released their 2024 Holiday Gift...
Urgent Care Is A Whole Different Experience For A Kid On The Spectrum
Maskot/Maskot/Getty Images My daughter, Indy, had a hard fall at the playground over the weekend. I could tell her shoulder was in pain and couldn’t wait for a regular pediatrician appointment on Monday. And that meant we had to turn to a solution that filled me with dread: urgent care. That’s because Indy is autistic, and places like an urgent care office can be a total minefield. She doesn’t do well in new environments, with new care providers — she gets really scared — and on top of that, these places are sure to cause sensory overload. Knowing how difficult...
National Geographic's Best Of The World 2025 Travel List Just Dropped
Photo by Ciril Jazbec With 2024 rapidly coming to an end (seriously, how are we already *this close* to the end of the year?!), everyone’s looking toward 2025. What will the year hold? If you’re anything like me, you’re wondering where the new year might take you. And now we’ve all got a lot more wanderlust motivation, because National Geographic just released their highly anticipated Best of the World 2025 list featuring a new slew of must-visit travel destinations. Sure, you might not be thinking of making any major trips right this minute — everything feels so expensive right now,...