The ‘Bluey’ Episode That Helped Me See Myself As A Good Mom

A story about the stories we tell. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Apr. 23, 2024 urbazon/E+/Getty Images PERSPECTIVE [The ‘Bluey’ Episode That Helped Me See Myself As A Good Mom]( “My daughters are on the couch watching Bluey and eating their fifth snack of the hour. In the pause between hunting and gathering new snacks, I’m unloading the dishwasher. Or I was – until finding myself glued to the TV with a plate in my hand,” writes Laura Onstot. As it turns out, the episode (“Stories,” from season 3) hit surprisingly close to home for a grown adult and mom. And today, she’s talking about why, and what Bluey helped her realize. It’s a lovely piece. Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read More ⮕]( Latest LET'S DO IT [This Mom Wants To Normalize Asking For Cash As Your Kid’s Birthday Gift]( A lot of moms agree, so why is this still so stigmatized? [Read More.]( WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER [10 Mom-Tested Hacks For Visiting Disney World With Kids]( Stressing over your trip already? Deputy Lifestyle Editor Julie Sprankles has got your back. [Read More.]( Netflix CUE IT UP [Finish Earth Month Strong With Netflix’s New Nature Docuseries, ‘Our Living World’]( The streamer also has eco activities for the whole fam. [Read More.]( Featured Presented by BabyBjörn [4 Pieces Of Baby Gear That Parents Actually Find Useful]( When my second baby was born just a couple years after my first, I found myself gravitating toward a few select items in the “hands-free parenting” category and rediscovering my love of all things BabyBjörn. Not only does [BabyBjörn’s]( selection of [carriers]( [bouncers]( and [travel cribs]( make multitasking with young kids a no-brainer, but I also loved that the stylish prints and designs made my home feel less like a daycare and more like a calming abode. If you’re in the midst of adjusting to new-mom-of-two life, or even if you have a friend who’s expecting, check out the recommendations below for some smart [BabyBjörn products]( that’ll keep their newborn close and safe. [Find Your Perfect BabyBjörn Carrier ⮕]( BabyBjörn [Travel Crib Light]( $299.99 BabyBjörn [Baby Carrier Mini]( $109.99 BabyBjörn [Bouncer Bliss]( $259.99 BabyBjörn [Baby Carrier Harmony]( $239.99 Featured Nazra Zahri/Getty Images COVERT KITTY [Why Is My Cat Hiding All The Time, & When Should I Worry? A Veterinarian Explains]( I love it when our lifestyle team pops up with an answer to a question I’ve been walking around asking myself. This time, Brianne Hogan explained why in the world my cat is so obsessed hiding in my cabinets, and — more importantly! — whether I should be trying to lure him out. Check it out. [Read More ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [This Is What A 52-Year-Old Face Without Filters Or Makeup Looks Like]( ⮕ [13 Taylor Swift-Themed Snacks To Eat While You Cry To The Tortured Poets Department]( ⮕ [These Are The 9 Minutes In Your Child's Day When They Need You The Most]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2024 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.