What If I Stopped Trying To Make Summer Magic?

A thought! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Scary Mommy Daily]( Jun. 10, 2024 [A cute young child holds several dandelions and squeals with delight. Colourful and fun image, depicting youth, springtime, nature, outdoors and childhood.]( Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment/Getty Images CHILDHOOD BLISS [What If I Stopped Trying To Make Summer Magic?]( Sarah Benedict realized something recently about her blissful childhood memories of summertime: “I don’t remember ever considering, or perhaps caring, what summer felt like for my parents.” Now she’s on the other side, and she’s getting a whole different experience: “Now, as a stay-at-home parent on the precipice of the end of the school year, it’s both humbling and liberating to think that most of my kids’ summertime memories won’t involve me. Because wow, summer is a lot.” And it’s made her rethink her whole approach! — Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read More ⮕]( Latest [Children cause chaos in a classroom as a teacher looks on.]( Skynesher/Getty Images INTERESTING INTEL [Teachers Reveal The Baby Names That Students Ruined For Them]( All it takes is one bad apple… [Read More.]( [Nicola Coughlan attends the Toronto Premiere of Netflix's "Bridgerton" Season 3 Part II at Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre.]( Robert Okine/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images AMAZING [‘Bridgerton’ Actor Nicola Coughlan Had The Perfect Response To Being Called ‘Brave’]( This is for every woman who has dealt with backhanded comments about her body. [Read More.]( [New ‘Bluey’ Is Coming, But It’s Not What You Think]( A LITTLE HIGGLEDY PIGGLEDY [New ‘Bluey’ Is Coming, But It’s Not What You Think]( The summer of Bluey is about to heat up with new minisodes, but what about Season 4? [Read More.]( Add To Cart [60 New, Popular Things On Amazon That Make Your Home So Much Better For Under $35]( SHOPPING [60 New, Popular Things On Amazon That Make Your Home So Much Better For Under $35]( “Upgrading your home life can be as simple as incorporating a few time-, money-, and sanity-saving items — like the 60 new and popular ones on Amazon you’ll find on this list. And by popular, I mean thousands of glowing reviews, all with prices that won’t break the bank,” writes Candace Nagy. Now, I KNOW your kid wants a rainbow night light. (Who doesn’t?) [Read More ⮕]( [Realistic Faux Tulip Bouquet]( Amazon [Realistic Faux Tulip Bouquet]( $19.99 [Shop Now ⮕]( [Amber Glass Soap Dispenser]( Amazon [Amber Glass Soap Dispenser]( $32.99 $23.74 [Shop Now ⮕]( [Fuzzy Faux Fur Throw Blanket]( Amazon [Fuzzy Faux Fur Throw Blanket]( $13.99 $10.79 [Shop Now ⮕]( [Kitchen Utensil Holder]( Amazon [Kitchen Utensil Holder]( $19.99 [Shop Now ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [15 People On The Moment They Knew It Was Time To Go No Contact With A Parent]( ⮕ [The Novelist Writing A Polyamorous Rom-Com]( ⮕ [Parents Are Key When It Comes To Limiting Screen Time For Kids, Study Finds]( Follow us on: [instagram]( [facebook]( [tiktok]( [x_social]( [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 2024 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.