“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

“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.