Nope, Parenting Doesn’t Get Easier Once Kids Start School

What free time? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Nov. 16, 2023 REMINDER [Nope, Parenting Doesn’t Get Easier Once Your Kid Starts School]( “My youngest child started school this year. And as we got ready, people kept asking me one question: What are you going to do with all your free time?” writes Annabel Lee. “This question reflects a common assumption that once your kids are out of the preschool years, life gets easier because you suddenly have loads more free time. It’s like people picture some magic clock that strikes when your children start school, freeing you from your parental responsibilities or makes the mental load of parenting lighter.” And today she has a response: HA! Please read and enjoy. Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read More ⮕]( Latest TEAR-JERKER [This Daughter's Gift For Her Mom Changed The Entire Trajectory Of Her Life]( She recognized all the sacrifices her mom had made. [Read More.]( A STRONG STANCE [Millennial Mom To Boomers: Stop Talking To Children You Don't Know]( But not everybody agrees! [Read More.]( ALWAYS BE YOUR BABY [A Mom Explains Why Oldest Children Often Get Fewer Cuddles]( And then she shares what happened when she started cuddling her oldest again. [Read More.]( Featured Presented by Hallmark [Up The Delight Factor Of Your Holiday Season With New Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments]( The simplest way to kick off this season of celebration? Upgrade your collection of decorations with one-of-a-kind [Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments]( that are sure to bring a healthy dose of magic to your holiday. This year, the beloved brand released [450+ new styles]( featuring everything from a much-needed glass of vino to [an adorably mischievous kitten]( up to no good. Up your decorating game by stocking up on your faves from Hallmark and ease into the [holiday spirit]( in the most joyful way possible. [Shop now! ⮕]( What Mommy Wants Hallmark [Oh, What Fun It Is to Wine Ornament]( $15.99 [shop now ⮕]( Hallmark [Mini Tentacled Tidings Ornament]( $8.99 [shop now ⮕]( Hallmark [Nostalgic Houses and Shops Traditional Tudor 2023 Ornament]( $23.99 [shop now ⮕]( Hallmark [Mischievous Kittens Ornament]( $15.99 [shop now ⮕]( Featured HERE WE GO AGAIN [Yep! Jingle Baskets Are A Thing Now, Too]( I don’t know about you, but it seems every time I turn around, I’m greeted with another cutesy little holiday idea. I just got over the shock of “[boo baskets]( and now we’ve moved on. Deirdre Kaye reports: “Well, the momfluencers of TikTok have struck again, this time with ‘jingle baskets’ — a pre-holiday bundle of stuff to use throughout the extended season.” She explains what you need to know, if that interests you (or even if it horrifies you). Personally, I’ll keep handing my kid holiday PJs fresh out of the Target bag. [Read More ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [The Final Frontier For Helicopter Parents]( ⮕ [The Only Toy Gift Guide You Need This Holiday Season]( ⮕ [The Weirdest Bluey Fan Theory Is Basically An Unmade Rom-Com]( 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.