Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Getty Images Here’s a hard truth: A huge part of being a mom is carrying around things that would be too uncomfortable for other people to bear. We often swallow our fears, our anxieties, our annoyances, and even our everyday “icks” to save other people’s feelings — or, in the case of our kids, protect them. But is everything that we omit really better left unsaid? When is it wiser to unburden yourself and share the mental load you’ve been carrying with someone else? Judging by this week’s roundup from the Confessional, many moms are grappling with...
Sally Field Shares Her Pre-Roe Abortion Experience; "We Can't Go Back"
Hulton Archive/Archive Photos/Getty Images Prior to the codification of Roe v. Wade in 1973, abortion was completely illegal in 30 states, leading women and girls to go to often desperate measures to end an unwanted pregnancy. In a recent video posted to her Instagram account, actress Sally Field detailed her harrowing experience of getting an abortion prior to Roe v Wade, something she says she still feels “shame” about “because I was raised in the ’50s and it’s ingrained in me.” Content Warning: Sexual and medical abuse. In 1964, Field was 17 years old, and she describes herself as naive,...
Amazon's Selling A Ton Of These 60 Cheap Things That Seem So Expensive
Amazon If you’ve had your eye on a few luxurious home or fashion finds but are waiting for a sale or for your bonus to drop into your bank account, you no longer have to wait. Every item on this list looks and feels so posh but comes with a price tag that will have you feeling all kinds of good about your finances. Ahead, find everything from gold accessories to self-care must-haves and decor items that will make your home feel extra fancy. Scroll on to shop the edit of 60 expensive-looking (but secretly budget-friendly) finds. This Upscale Garbage...
New Study Finds Toddlers Get Too Many Calories From Ultra-Processed Foods
eclipse_images/E+/Getty Images Establishing healthy eating habits for our little ones can be a tremendous source of anxiety for parents. We know that, ideally, our toddlers should be eating loads of fruits and veggies along with wholesome whole grains and lean proteins. We also know that can be challenging for any number of reasons, from cost of produce to the fact that our kids favorite thing to do with all those veggies is throw them on the floor while screaming. And it’s not just Americans who struggle with this issue. A new study from University College London (UCL), published in the...