My Childhood Makes This One Thing About Parenting So Freaking Hard

Something a friend said really made me think. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Oct. 4, 2023 Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, Shutterstock STILL HEALING [My Childhood Makes This One Thing About Parenting So Damn Hard]( “I was the only mother out of all my friends and family who didn’t send my kids to daycare or preschool. Since I was fortunate enough to stay at home, I wanted to spend as much time with my kids as I could, even on the days I desperately needed a break,” writes Diana Park. “I didn’t leave them with a babysitter for longer than a half hour until they were in elementary school, and my ex-husband and I never went away on vacation without them because I couldn’t handle it. I thought for sure something would happen to them if I weren’t there. To say it interfered with my marriage is an understatement.” And then a friend said something that really put it all into perspective for her. Give it a read. Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read More ⮕]( Latest THE (G)HOSTS WITH THE MOST [13 Haunted Hotels For A Creepy-But-Luxurious Overnight Stay]( Guests can check out, but they never leave. [Read More.]( TOO LAX? [This High School Teacher's Untraditional Classroom Rules Are Causing An Internet Uproar]( Some parents think her rules are way too lenient. [Read More.]( SPLISH SPLASH [When Should My Kids Stop Bathing Together?]( A child therapist shares insights that can clue you in on when it might be time to pull the plug on sibling bath time. [Read More.]( Featured THE BEST ERA FOR INSPO, TBH [What You Should Read Next Based On Your Favorite ‘90s Rom-Com]( “The '90s are back, y'all, and have been for a while. From claw clips and low-rise jeans (a trend that could have seriously stayed in the archives) to middle parts and slip dresses, the era of 1990 has officially made a comeback,” writes Emily Weaver. “Also having a bit of a renaissance are the '90s TV shows and movies that raised us.” If you’ve been doing a little walk down memory lane, she’s got some book recs based on your faves. Check it out. [Read More ⮕]( What Mommy Wants Amazon ['Attachments' by Rainbow Rowell]( $15.99 [Shop Now ⮕]( Amazon ['The Beach Trap' by Ali Brady]( $9.99 [Shop Now ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [The Art Of Being A Morning Person (Even If You’re Actually Not One)]( ⮕ [Greeking Out Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids]( ⮕ [Is Your Sweet Rescue Dog Suddenly A Nightmare? Here's Why You Shouldn't Worry]( 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.