Here are some of the things I remember: the physical liberty I felt the moment I pushed each one of my kids out of my body; the surprise of realizing that, despite all my efforts and commitment to “the healthier option,” I absolutely hate breastfeeding; the peace that settles in when all my kids are tucked into bed (and the freedom of having a glass of wine on the porch afterward); the heartbreak involved in watching a friend of my child’s be mildly rude to them or not laugh at their joke; the toll motherhood takes on a marriage and...
Steve From 'Blue’s Clues’ Is Starting A Podcast & Our Inner Child Is Happy Crying
YouTube The pandemic was a tough time for all of us, and the first vaccines did not roll out until the very end of 2021. But in September of that year, things were starting to look up… yes, because the vaccine was approved, but mainly because Steve Burns from Blue’s Clues told us he was proud of us in a fourth-wall breaking video. Seriously, do you guys remember how frickin’ cathartic that was? And now, Burns has given us more good news that’s bringing a tear to our eye: the Millennial/Gen Z icon is hosting a podcast — for adults....
Nelly Admits He Doesn't Change Diapers Or Get Up With His Baby
Michael Simon/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images Dads are helping more than ever. Compared with even one generation ago, they’re putting in more quality time with their kids, doing more housework, and taking more paternity leave. And while your grandfather likely didn’t change many diapers — if he touched them at all — it’s the norm today for fathers to know their way around a package of Huggies. But, sadly, the memo hasn’t gotten to every new dad. This week, musical artist Nelly admitted that when it comes to parenting his 11-month-old son, Kareem Kenkaide (KK), he’s letting his wife take the...
An Open Letter to Anyone NOT in Perimenopause
karetoria/Moment/Getty Images If you are reading this and you are in perimenopause, before you do anything else, please send it with abandon to partners, bosses, and that one guy in your yoga class who gives you the stink-eye when you get wobbly in triangle pose. Everyone, listen up: Perimenopause is an unmitigated, unrelenting, confounding shit show. If you think you get it because you saw some dude’s reel about his wife? Nah, bruh. Although @whatthemenopause’s post about how to safely handle an alligator is a scientifically validated depiction. Still, you don’t get your perimenopause PhD by watching memes. In fact,...