I Was A SAHM For 5 Years. These Are My Regrets.

Let’s talk about it. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Sep. 14, 2023 MAJOR FEELS [I Was A SAHM For 5 Years. These Are My Regrets.]( “Tomorrow, for the first time, I'll send both my kids — ages 5 and 7 — to the same school on the same full-day schedule. It's a motherhood milestone,” writes Neha Ruch. “But tonight, I'll stay awake, deep in mostly motherhood thoughts. I won't worry about my kids’ new teachers or my growing workload. I'll think through all the things I could have done differently. I was primarily a home-parent for five years. I loved it and I preemptively miss it. But sometimes when all is quiet, I think I got parts of parenting wrong.” It’s a lovely, meditative piece, and you should read it. Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read More ⮕]( Latest [@thecontouredlibrarian/TikTok]( HONESTLY, LOVE THIS [Librarian Goes Viral For Sharing Picture Book Recommendations For High Schoolers]( Her picks all feature cool art and big reminders. [Read More.]( FEELING CREATIVE? [Calling All Fall Stans! You Can DIY A Faux Pumpkin For Free At Michaels]( They’ll provide the decorating supplies as part of two “Pumpkin Fest MakeBreak" craft events. [Read More.]( RELATABLE [Taylor Swift Totally Geeked Out During *NSYNC’s Surprise On-Stage Reunion]( And she has some suspicions about what’s coming next. [Read More.]( Featured Presented by Inside Hotels [Don’t Say Goodbye To Vacation Vibes Just Yet — Plan A NYC Getaway At Millennium Broadway]( The back-to-school season can be a blur. [Slow things down]( and give your family a chance to regroup with a stay at [NYC’s iconic Millennium Broadway](. A [peaceful escape located within the buzzing metropolis]( of midtown Manhattan, Millennium Broadway offers [4-star amenities]( — with family-friendly accessibility. Rooms are [boutique-style]( at a great value, with floor-to-ceiling windows to give guests unparalleled city views. And with only 4-7 rooms on each floor, it makes the perfect place to retreat to after a long day spent exploring. Take advantage of the state-of-the-art fitness center and complimentary wi-fi, and use the hotel’s [Times Square location]( as a launchpad for an unforgettable vacation in the city that never sleeps. [Don’t wait another New York Minute!]( Reserve your room today. [Learn More ⮕]( Metropolitan Escape [Browse boutique-style rooms at affordable prices]( [Learn More ⮕]( [Learn more about hotel amenities, including a fitness center and concierge]( [Learn More ⮕]( [Check out the My Millennium Hotel Rewards Program for even more benefits]( [Learn More ⮕]( [Explore hotel packages and deals to make your stay even sweeter]( [Learn More ⮕]( Featured TALK IT OUT [I’m Divorced — & I Still Encourage My Teens To Spend Time With Their Dad]( “I’ve been divorced for almost seven years and my ex-husband and I have joint custody of our three teens. When we separated, we figured out a schedule that we thought would work for everyone: three nights with him in his new place, and four nights with me in their childhood home,” writes Diana Park. Then the kids got older, and they said they didn’t like going back and forth. But she still wants them to spend time with their dad. So today, she’s talking about how they navigate that together. [Read More ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [Allyson Felix Opens Up About Raising A Black Daughter & Her “Post-Retirement” Life]( ⮕ [Is Homework Good For Kids?]( ⮕ [Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is A Massive Nintendo Comeback — And Great For Kids]( 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 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.