My Kids Don’t Want Kids & I Have A Lot Of Feelings

It’s a lot. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Dec. 27, 2023 LIFE CHOICES [My Kids Don’t Want Kids & I Have A Lot Of Feelings]( “All three of my teenagers have been pretty vocal about not wanting kids,” writes Diana Park. “My oldest was about 14 when he first started telling me the reasons: kids seem expensive, they are a lot of work, crying babies really bother him, and he didn’t think the world needed any more people. Of course, I thought he’d change his mind as he got older. Six years later and he still feels the same way — and his siblings agree with him.” And now, she’s trying to make peace with it. Maybe you’re in the same place? It’s worth a read. Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read More ⮕]( Latest HOW RUDE [These New Parents Were Left "Stunned" By Their Family's Response To Their Baby's Name]( The baby name definitely does not warrant this kind of reaction at all. [Read More.]( Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/DigitalVision/Getty Images FOREVER COUGHS [My Kid Isn’t Contagious Anymore. The Cold Just Won’t Go Away.]( What’s most frustrating is that it seems unavoidable! [Read More.]( Nope [I Was Pushed Into Inducing Because It Was A Holiday. Never Again.]( This shouldn’t happen. [Read More.]( Featured Presented by Inside Hotels [Now’s The Time To Plan A New Year Family Adventure]( Kick off your 2024 with a bang by booking a family trip to Washington, D.C.’s [Dupont Circle Hotel](. The luxury spot offers spacious rooms and [5-star amenities]( in America’s capital for a getaway that’s an ideal blend of history, culture, and comfort. Each room includes [homey touches]( like Nespresso machines, heated bathroom floors, and 300 thread-count imported linens, perfect for getting geared up for a day spent adventuring. And after you’ve explored enough historic landmarks with your crew, you can sit down to a [family meal]( without leaving the property at in-house restaurant The Pembroke. [Don’t wait – book today. ⮕]( Five-star relaxation [Learn more about stylish rooms and suites]( [learn more ⮕]( [Refuel at one of three onsite restaurants and bars]( [learn more ⮕]( [Browse hotel amenities to make your stay more memorable]( [learn more ⮕]( [Check out major deals and special offers]( [learn more ⮕]( Featured READ BEFORE YOU EAT [How Long Are Leftovers Good For, Anyway?]( Even if you’re super diligent about eating every last bite of everything you cook, “once you get into the holidays, leftovers reach new levels,” writes Deirdre Kaye. I bet your fridge is absolutely crammed full right now, in fact. So how long do you actually have to eat all that stuff? She’s got the details. [Read More ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [They Gave Birth In Less Than Three Hours. They Wouldn't Recommend It.]( ⮕ [Let Your Kids Eat As Many Sweets As They Want For The Holidays. It’s Good For Them]( ⮕ [What Is A Power-Down Hour And How Does It Help With Sleep?]( 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.