Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images As a mom living in New England, not a warm day has gone by in the past decade or so where I haven’t checked my kids for ticks. Yes, the wee vampires are the bane of my summer existence. They love to hide in the body’s nooks and crannies — in or behind ears, armpits, and nestled against hairlines — and, worst of all, they spread a number of diseases, including Lyme Disease, which can cause neurological damage if left untreated. And it turns out these suckers (pun intended) are particularly lively this year, according to data from...
“My Kids Have Been Swimming Instead Of Bathing This Summer” & 13 Other Confessions
Raul Ortin/Moment/Getty Images Summer can be an overwhelming time for moms. You want to enjoy the season with your kids (“You only get 18!!!” the memes love to shout), but it’s not always as easy as social media makes it look. Moms still work, they’re overstimulated, they’re lacking funds for all the vacations and activities — summer can just be tough. And the moms this week are confessing all of their summer woes and frustrations. Honestly, it doesn’t get much more relatable than this set of confessions. Some moms thrive in summer — they love letting their kids get feral...
“Loneliness Creep” Is Real, & Moms Are Especially Vulnerable
Kinga Krzeminska/Moment/Getty Images We’ve all had the experience of feeling alone in a crowded room, right? Or knowing we have friends to call or text, yet feeling like reaching out is just pointless. We’re calling it “loneliness creep” — when that feeling of being left out or separate from those around you creeps in even when you’re in the midst of your favorite people. You know you have support. You know you are loved, and you love those around you. So, what gives? It turns out that moms are particularly vulnerable to this feeling. For starters, don’t panic if you’ve...
Is A Getaway With Your Partner The Answer To Your Relationship Rut?
Xavier Lorenzo/Moment/Getty Images Maybe a little weekend at the beach, with a nice dinner and drinks Saturday night? Or what if we got a cabin in the mountains for a few days, just to unplug and really reset? If you’ve ever wondered about booking a trip to rekindle the spark in your relationship, well, you’re not alone. But traveling isn’t always seamless, and in fact, it’s kind of a breeding ground for conflict. So, we asked couples therapists whether taking a trip when your marriage is struggling is a good idea, or if it might be a disaster waiting to...