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Feb. 1, 2024

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WE'RE HAVING FUN
Well, We’re Going To Disney. Bring It On. ([link removed])

“We’re doing it: We’re going to Disney World after four kids and ten years of begging,” writes Samm Davidson today. “But now that the dust has settled and I have started preparing for the details of our journey, I’ve decided that a big pep talk is in order. And I don’t mean with my kids. I mean with myself. I need to get my head on straight and set some expectations. So here are a few rules I will try to live by as I take my kids to meet Mickey for the first time.”

And honestly, they’re pretty universally applicable! I bet you’ll find them helpful, even if you’re not a mouse house.

Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor
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We’re A Foodie Family — Here Are The Restaurant Foods We Buy For Home ([link removed])

Sometimes copycat recipes just won't cut it.
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BRACE YOURSELF
How To Talk To Kids About Porn — & Why It’s So Important ([link removed])

We asked two experts for insight, including actual talking points for this sensitive convo.
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CALL IT WHAT YOU WANT
15 Dog Names Inspired By Taylor Swift That Would Be Cute In Any *Era* ([link removed])

“Can I go where you gooo? Can we always be this clooose, furever and ever?”
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BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS!
Scary Mommy's Black History Month Reading Challenge ([link removed])

“Happy February, and happy Black History Month! In the last few years or so, and especially since the murder of George Floyd, I’ve struggled with how to approach this month in the most meaningful and appropriate way,” writes Sarah Aswell. “Last year, I decided to dedicate the month to reading all Black authors. It ended up being the most joyful month of reading out of my year.” She’s doing it again this year, and she’s bringing Scary Mommy readers along. She’s started off with a list of prompts — and suggestions for each.
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Let Us Descend ([link removed])

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The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country ([link removed])

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Before I Let Go ([link removed])

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Becoming ([link removed])

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