“Extremely Necessary” White Lies Parents Admit To Telling Their Kids

Shhhh…. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Sep. 15, 2023 Lauren Lodder/Twitter ADMIT IT [26 “Extremely Necessary” White Lies Parents Admit To Telling Their Kids]( “OK, I'll admit it. These are some of the white lies I've told my toddler,” Sarah Bourassa writes today: “‘It's getting dark out, which means the playground is about to close.’ ‘The store was out of cookies.’ ‘I love the mismatched outfit you picked out.’” And she’s far from alone, either. We recently asked our readers on Facebook — that’s you! — if they’ve ever gotten a bit… creative… with the truth for their kids, and we got thousands of responses. Read 26 of the best here. You never know when having one ready will come in handy. Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read More ⮕]( Latest CANNOT WAIT [The Official Trailer For Apple TV+'s Lessons In Chemistry Adaptation Is Finally Here]( It’s so good, it’ll give you goosebumps. [Read More.]( Trader Joe's HELLO, FALL FLAVORS! [23 Trader Joe’s Fall Foods That Are Worthy Of Your Autumnal Obsession]( From our resident TJ’s expert. [Read More.]( SHOPPING [These Cult-Fave Kids Socks Are Back-To-School Essentials — & You’ll Want Some Too]( Backed by thousands of reviews, these ultra-comfy socks are recess-ready. [Read More.]( Featured Presented by Liquid I.V. [Heavy Up On Stress-Free Hydration With New Kid Flavors From Liquid I.V.]( For already-busy moms, making sure their kiddos stay hydrated throughout the day can feel like a full-time job. That’s where [Liquid I.V.]( comes in: With 3x the electrolytes and 50% less sugar than the leading sports drink*, their new Hydration Multiplier For Kids is an absolute must, especially during back to school. With kid-friendly flavors like [cotton candy]( and [concord grape]( the easy-to-use packets are more hydrating than water alone, which means your kids can play the day away and you can rest easy, knowing you’re giving them the best. *Per 8 fl oz, Hydration Multiplier for Kids has 6g of sugar; the leading sports drink has 14g of sugar. [Shop now! ⮕]( Liquid I.V. [Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier For Kids, Electrolyte Powder Packet Drink Mix, Cotton Candy, 8 Ct]( $10.98 [shop now ⮕]( Liquid I.V. [Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier For Kids, Electrolyte Powder Packet Drink Mix, Concord Grape, 8 Ct]( $10.98 [shop now ⮕]( Liquid I.V. [Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier For Kids, Electrolyte Powder Packet Drink Mix, Crisp Apple, 8 Ct]( $10.98 [shop now ⮕]( Liquid I.V. [Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier For Kids, Electrolyte Powder Packet Drink Mix, Tropical Punch, 8 Ct]( $10.98 [shop now ⮕]( Featured UNRESTRICTED FUN [What To Do When Your Kids Want To Hang Out At The House With No Rules]( Vanessa Kroll Bennett is reminiscing a little bit today about her childhood: “We were that house, the house where kids learned new, questionable vocabulary and watched movies they weren’t normally allowed to watch.” But she admits: “It was also the 80s, so maybe everyone’s house in those days was that house. Sidebar: My parents were excellent, loving parents.” But what are you supposed to do in these more cautious times, when your kids want to hang out at a house where you aren’t entirely sure about the rules? Check it out. [Read More ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [Sadness, Relief, Nothing: There Are So Many Ways To Feel After A Miscarriage]( ⮕ [My Toddler Is A Bully. Here’s Why I’m Ignoring Her Bad Behavior.]( ⮕ [How Parenting My Sibling As A Child Changed My Life]( 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.