WHY is this stage so hard?
Scary Mommy
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May 13, 2022
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16 Month Olds Are My Kryptonite
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What was the hardest stage of parenting for you? (Three. It was definitely three
for me. So far, anyway.) Today, Samm Burnham Davidson is reflecting on the
toughest chapter for her, which she’s in with her youngest daughter right now:
sixteen months.
“It’s no offense to her — it’s me,” she admits. “It’s just not my jam. Newborns
are my Super Bowl
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and babies are the best. Three is adorable and four is super funny. But this
weirdly transitional middle part — the sixteen-month madness — is my
kryptonite.” Sound familiar?
— Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor
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GO EASY ON YOURSELF My Kids’ Hobbies Are Totally Messy, And I Don’t Even Care
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“I have made peace with their messy hobbies. I don’t love the chaos, but it’s
absolutely worth it.” Read More
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YOU'VE BEEN WARNED. 11 Subtle Signs You Have A Toxic Relationship With Your
Family
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Some low-key signs your family dynamic might be toxic. You’ve been warned.
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CHRONIC CONCERN Long COVID In Kids Is Real
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The condition is not well understood yet, but it’s clear that some children
are suffering long past initial infection. Read More
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GO EASY ON YOURSELF
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Breastfeeding Was A Disaster From The Start. Why Was It So Hard To Stop Trying?
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Elizabeth Tannen had difficulty breastfeeding from the very beginning; now she
wonders why exactly she was so hard on herself about it: “While the benefits of
breastmilk are abundant, I knew the baby would be perfectly fine on formula.
Why, then, was it so hard to let go? In hearing other women’s similar stories,
one thread sticks out: none of us expected to try so hard.” Today she reflects
on what she wishes she’d known.
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Kelly Ripa Loves A Sunday Dinner Date With Her Grown-Up Kids
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Put Away the Lawnmower: ‘No Mow May’ is Here!
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How Do I Help My Kid Get Ready for Sleepaway Camp?
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