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Jan. 27, 2025

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No, I Won't Snuggle With You When You're Sick ([link removed])

Oh my GOD do I feel seen with this piece. Laura Onstot details the very real motherhood dilemma of wanting to snuggle your sick kiddos, but also to be very, very aware of germs and how detrimental getting sick is to not only you, but your household. Sure, we all love our kids, and we all want to make them feel better when they have a fever, or rub their bellies when their tummies hurt, but we also want to stay far, far away. In this piece, Laura hilariously writes about the persistence of germs, and how much getting sick sucks. So if you’re home with a sick kid, or just live in fear of viruses this time of year, prepare to feel a little less alone.
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This Pediatric Speech & Language Pathologist Urges Parents: “Don’t Be A Cop During Playtime” ([link removed])

Kids remember things better when it’s fun!
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This Mom Calls Out The Fact That Moms Actually Can't ‘Go Back To Work’ After Kids Are In Elementary School ([link removed])

"They deserve a mom who isn’t multitasking herself into a frazzled rage."
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Turns Out, Parents *Do* Have Favorites & It's Exactly Who You Think ([link removed] a new study — avery particular type of child.)

So, what makes a favorite child “the favorite”?
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How To Fight Against Having A Default Parent In Your Household ([link removed])

Let Katie McPherson detail this piece for you: “By now you’ve probably heard of ‘default parenting’ — when one parent in the family takes on most of the responsibilities of raising kids. It usually comes up in conversations about the mental load, or the invisible load, of running a household: remembering to buy toilet paper and put it in all the bathrooms, that next week is Spirit Week at school, and the dog needs its yearly shots soon. Statistically speaking, moms are most often the default parent, a title that comes with burnout, stress, rage, and resentment if left to fester. So, here’s how to fight against having a default parent in your household, with tips and scripts from maternal mental health experts.”
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⮕ How Criticizing Other People Can Hurt Your Child's Self Esteem ([link removed]“Growing up with a parentthese behaviors,” she concludes.)

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