Perhaps you “stumbled” across your kid’s internet history or overheard them talking to buddies about things they could have only learned by watching porn. I suspect many parents would panic and try to shut that shit down. Don’t. Monitor your child’s internet use with parental filters, but know that they likely have unrestricted internet access with some of their friends. Use this as an opportunity to have a really important conversation about sex and sexual identities.
Since my kids left preschool, they have truly begun to blossom. Their vocabulary and brains are expanding, and it feels good knowing that their growth is fed by me for now.
The half-hour special will be called Cocktails and Tall Tales with Ina Garten and Melissa McCarthy, and honestly can we just fast-forward to March already?
Screens are getting us through this pandemic in ways we never imagined. From work, to online learning, to helping busy parents cope, screens and screen-time guilt are all around us. Join us on February 9th at 7pm EST for an expert panel on how our online habits are impacting our kids, what to watch out for and what to stop worrying about.
scarymommy We are all fighting a battle. Be kind and check on each other.
FROM THE MOUTHS OF MOMS
Confessional #25817807 "I feel guilty feeling burned out by my kids. Entering month 11 of 24/7 together and I just need a break. They're great kids too. But this isn't normal."
