Three Really Dumb Things I Did Not Factor In About Having 4 Kids

Hindsight! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Jul. 18, 2023 NOW THAT YOU MENTION IT... [Three Really Dumb Things I Did Not Factor In About Having 4 Kids]( “I remember sitting on the couch after all three of our kids had gone to bed, talking to my husband about whether or not to try for a fourth baby,” writes Samm Davidson today. “Although my heart was set on it, we still went through the whole list of pros and cons to determine whether or not this was the right decision for our family.” As it turns out, she left a few big things off the list, and she’s shaking her head at herself today — and offering a heads up to anybody else making the same decision. Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read more ⮕]( Latest HELLO, SLEEVELESS SEASON [What's The Deal With Dark Armpits, & Do These DIY Solutions Actually Work?]( Before you start rubbing lemon juice on your pits, hear what a pro has to say. [Read more.]( MAKES SENSE HONESTLY [A Dad Recalls The Exact Moment He Knew He Didn't Want To Raise His Kids In The US]( The answer is emotional. [Read More.]( LET THEM EAT CAKE [Am I A Monster For Eating The Pizza At A Kid's Birthday Party?]( An etiquette expert reveals whether it’s ever OK to swoop in for kids’ food during festivities. [Read more.]( Featured SPONSORED BY K12 [The New School Year Is Right Around the Corner]( If you’ve been anxious about the upcoming school year, you’re not alone. Amid a troubling rise in safety-related concerns last school year, many parents across the country are realizing that a traditional classroom setting isn’t where their kids learn best. Some families are seeking [alternatives]( with many opting for high-quality online programs through [K12]( to get their kids where they need to be academically, in a way that suits their learning style. Because every student deserves the chance to reach their full potential. [LEARN MORE ⮕]( Featured FREEDOM [The Most Important Milestone Is When Your Kid Figures Out The Remote]( “My older daughter has reached a milestone that I didn't know existed, a milestone much more valuable than rolling, crawling, or walking,” writes Laura Onstot. What milestone is that, you ask? “She found a show to watch while I slept in. For the first time in seven years, my morning was not dictated by the demands of a child. I woke up, on my own, to the sun streaming through my bedroom windows.” This piece is so funny… and it’ll encourage you to teach your kid how to use a remote. [Read More ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [My Husband Thinks I’m “Making Up” My Post-Pregnancy Symptoms]( ⮕ [Summer Camp Was A Dream For My Kids Until It Wasn’t]( ⮕ [Cringey Dad Jokes Teach Your Kids A Valuable Life Lesson]( [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.