Is Anybody Else Getting Tired Of Listening To Their Kids On Speakerphone?

Huh! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Sep. 22, 2023 [Is Anybody Else Getting Tired Of Listening To Their Kids On Speakerphone?]( One of the fun things about this job is learning just what awaits me in a few years, when my kid gets a little older. Apparently, I’m approaching the speakerphone era. Meg St-Esprit writes: “It’s a common scene in my house: one of my four kids plop themselves down right in the middle of the living room floor with an iPad and pings a friend for gaming. The friend clatters to the call, often sounding like they are tripping over everything in their house while they get ready to play. If you’re not to this phase of life yet, it may sound strange. But trust me, kids today don’t play video games alone anymore.” She goes into more detail in the piece — does it resonate with you? Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read More ⮕]( Latest HARD PASS ['My MIL Is A Witch']( Let’s be real: Scary Mommy Confessions never disappoint. [Read More.]( I'M NOT READY [When Can I Let My Kids Trick-Or-Treat Alone?]( An expert weighs in on solo trick-or-treating age, plus tips for keeping everyone safe on Halloween. [Read More.]( [People Are Freaking Out Over The “Last Gen X Playground” Still Standing]( They don’t make ’em like they used to. (Whether that’s a good or bad thing is a matter of debate.) [Read More.]( Featured KNOW THE SIGNS [Do You Have Typical Pregnancy Jitters, Or Is It Medical Anxiety?]( “Real talk: Pregnancy and childbirth are nerve-wracking AF, and that's without mentioning all the natural worries of keeping a tiny human safe and well for years to come. But if you're someone with medical anxiety, those usual fears could be amplified tenfold, causing you serious physical and emotional distress,” writes Arielle Tschinkel. “So, how can you differentiate between standard pregnancy/parenting jitters and genuine anxiety?” She’s laying it out at the link. [Read More ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [Adults Are Panicked About Teens and Social Media. These Girls Have Advice.]( ⮕ [When Diet Culture Comes For Babies]( ⮕ ["Elephant Parenting" Is The Healthiest Parenting Style — If You Avoid These 4 Mistakes]( 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.