Sally Anscombe/Photodisc/Getty Images I was putting groceries away in the kitchen while my 11-year-old son sat at the counter eating a snack, when I heard a “ping.” I suspected it was his Apple watch, but that was weird, since he only uses it to communicate with my husband and me when he’s out of the house. As I fumbled some groceries into a cabinet, a melody of pings began, followed by an alarming tween giggle. “What’s that?” I asked. “Oh, Mom, it’s the sixth-grade group chat!” he responded excitedly. Well, shit. To say I am not ready to be the...
70 Great Gifts Under $25 On Amazon That Won't Make You Look Cheap
Amazon Getting gifts for everyone on your list can quickly add up. But no longer do you need to choose between going over budget or opting for cheap gifts. That’s because all of the great gifts under $25 found here look and feel so much more expensive than they really are. Ahead, find spa-like self-care finds, premium home upgrades, the latest tech gadgets, and even a few fashion accessories — all conveniently on Amazon, and all guaranteed to make you look like big spender. Super-Cute Ceramic Toothbrush Holders Urbanstrive Sleek Mini Ceramics Toothbrush Holder (2-Pack) Amazon These cute toothbrush holders...
Do I Need Glasses? 4 Signs It's Time For Some New Lenses
VioletaStoimenova/E+/Getty Images It’s 2:30 and your head is already starting to hurt. Maybe you just need a little more caffeine, or maybe a screen break, but these headaches just seem to keep coming lately. If you’ve noticed the longer you’re at your desk the more your headache grows, it might actually be a sign you need glasses. Aside from a pounding head every afternoon, what other vision-related flags signal that it’s time for glasses (or an update to your current lens prescription)? First things first: you need to be going to your annual eye exam, says Dr. Emilie K. Seitz,...
TikTok Mom Highlights The Real Life Consequences Of Pediatrician Shortage
TikTok Having kids is great, but sometimes taking care of them is a full-time job. And we’re not talking about simply caring for them (though that, too, is a full-time job). We mean coordinating the things they need outside of our homes: schools and daycares, activities, and, of course, doctor’s appointments. Case in point: Katie, who posts on TikTok as @katiebellaaf20, recently shared difficulties she’s had obtaining a state-mandated, routine test medical for her children in daycare. “Reason 972,000 why it’s stressful to be a parent,” she begins. She elaborates that her children do not have a pediatrician since the...