“Without going into too much detail, I grew up in a family of sh*t talkers,” writes Diana Park. “For a long time, I thought it was just normal. But I always wondered what it felt like to be in a family that truly had each other’s backs and who would never talk unfairly about each other.” She was determined to break out of that pattern with her kids… but it’s easier said than done. And today, she’s getting really frank about it.

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“If the idea of decorating your kid’s room in pastel pinks and blues has you feeling a little less than excited, you’ve come to the right place,” writes Amber Guetebier today. “With the turning of the seasons, we turn to our inner woodland witch to help with home decor — but spooky season isn’t the only time of year to get those moody vibes. Inspire your little would-be wizards (and yourself!) with a room that invokes the spirit of magic: freedom, harmony with nature, and a little streak of mischief.” And she’s got some great recs, too.