“I used to loathe group text threads,” admits Molly Wadzeck Kraus. “Whenever somebody added me to one, I immediately muted it or politely requested removal. The incessant notifications and the constant pressure to stay on top of the ongoing conversations grated on my nerves. I didn’t understand why you’d want one just for chatter. If it’s important and timely, just call me, I always thought.”

Well now she’s changed her tune, and she’s explaining why in a love letter to the mom group chat.

— Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor

Anybody else’s house looking a little wrecked by this point in the summer? Well, now that we’re all starting to think about returning to regular life — and regular cleaning — here are a few suggestions for purchases to throw in the mix. Good luck!