Is It Too Late To Become A 'Yes' Mom?

I’m so tired of ‘no’. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Apr. 26, 2023 NO MORE NO [Is It Too Late To Become A 'Yes' Mom?]( Every weekend, it’s the same scene at CJ Kelsey’s house, as her daughter abandons breakfast and asks for dessert instead. And the thing is, she’s just sick of saying “no” all the time. She writes: “My children are constantly comparing me to other adults who (seemingly) let their children do whatever they please for the most part, and I am left feeling inadequate. I constantly hear some version of: ‘Well, their mom lets them do everything — why can’t you?’ A mom from school, relatives, fictional parents from TV. It hurts. Even though I know that parenting is subjective, and we can only do what is within our own powers, it still stings when I know they wish I were different. Then again, didn’t I wish my parents were different too?” It’s all got her wondering whether it’s too late to become a “yes” mom. And honestly, who HASN’T had the same thought? Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read more ⮕]( Latest #MOMHACKS [A Mom's Hilarious Hack To Avoid Theme Park Food Prices Goes Viral]( Quite frankly, I’m inspired. [Read More.]( PRO POINTERS [7 Wise-As-Hell Bathtime Tips From A Mother Of 7]( Her kids range in age from 6 months to 17 years old — no twins! [Read more.]( NICE GESTURE [More and More Companies Are Letting Women Opt Out Of Mother's Day Marketing Emails]( Grief, infertility issues, or traumatic pasts can make a seemingly lovely holiday into a day they’d rather forget. [Read more.]( Featured Presented by Sylvan Learning [This Affordable Tutoring Program Will Relieve Homework Stress & Save Your Sanity]( It’s been three years since the pandemic shut down schools, forcing remote learning into our homes. Kids across the country are still struggling to catch up, and parents are often at a loss for how to help. Enter [Sylvan Learning]( a time-tested, data-proven tutoring system that’ll boost their grades, engagement, and academic confidence. Best of all, right now Sylvan is offering a [$29 promotion for their Insight Assessment]( a tool that helps Sylvan create a customized tutoring plan to meet your child’s unique needs. There’s no better time to partner with Sylvan for your child’s education. [LEARN MORE ⮕]( Featured PARENTING [From The Confessional: 'I Let My Son Pee Outside In The Summer']( We’re back in the Scary Mommy Confessional today, and it’s a spicy batch this time. How many of you relate to this one? “I would love for Roblox to go away forever!!” And here’s an absolutely genius lifehack for you: “When my son loses a tooth I take money from his own piggy bank to put under his pillow.” Click to read ‘em all, and as always, if you need to scream into a sympathetic ear, the link is [here](. If you want to browse past Confessions, head [here](. [Read more ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [What If You Weren’t Scared of Your Kid Being Fat?]( ⮕ [21 Really Great Mother’s Day Gift Ideas]( ⮕ [54 Small, Nice Things To Do For Yourself]( [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 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.