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Jan. 25, 2023
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NOT AN INSULT
My Kid Called Me Strict — And I’m Actually Thrilled ([link removed])

“You’re the strictest mom I know,” Christina Crawford’s son recently informed her (when she reinforced that no, he won’t be getting a phone yet). “Okay, first of all, I am cool ([link removed]) ; my middle part and socks with Crocs confirm that,” she says. “So, mic drop. But if he was referring to ‘cool,’ as in letting him call all the shots, then no, I’m not a cool mom; I’m a regular mom. Or, depending on your interpretation, maybe even a strict one.”

But if he wanted to make her bend on her rules, boy, he picked the wrong thing to say. Give it a read to find out why.

Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor
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A recent study linked nearly 13% of current childhood asthma cases in the country to gas stove use.
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My 5-Year-Old Loves Makeup, And I Have A Lot Of Conflicting Feelings ([link removed])

Samm Davidson’s daughter’s favorite thing right now is putting her face on: “She puckers her lips and applies a thick, dark layer of red lipstick, smacking her lips with pride. She looks so happy,” Samm writes. Like so many things, though, it’s complicated for a mom: “As I stand watching, I can’t help but wonder — is this okay?” Give it a read and see where she lands.
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