Having Kids In Three Different Schools Is No Joke

Welcome to the circus! [Scary Mommy Daily]( Aug. 5, 2024 [Having Kids In Three Different Schools Is No Joke]( merry-go-round of drop offs [Having Kids In Three Different Schools Is No Joke]( Well, ready or not, here we go — it’s the beginning of August and we’re now fully in the throes of back-to-school season, whether your kids are already headed back or still hanging around the house for a couple of weeks. So today, Scary Mommy is launching our annual back-to-school package, and first up, we’ve got Samm Davidson talking about her days in the circus. “I have four kids ranging in age from 3 to 11,” she writes. And so she’s all over the place: “First to the elementary school, then home for a few minutes before heading off to the preschool with my bookends, and then a quick trip to Starbucks until it’s time to drop my oldest off for his first period. The mornings are chaotic, messy, and pretty inconvenient... but so are most things at this stage in life. Because having four kids in three different schools is no joke and I am really tired.” I bet many of you relate! — Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read More ⮕]( Latest [These Mom-Approved Hacks Could Save You Bank At Disney]( Every Little Bit Helps [These Mom-Approved Hacks Could Save You Bank At Disney]( It may be the most magical place on earth, but it can feel very un-magical for your budget. [Read More.]( [A woman in a car wearing large sunglasses, smiling, with text overlay discussing recovery and support challenges.]( TikTok Called Out [Were You A Kid Who “No One Needed To Worry About?” This Mom And Therapist Has A Message For You.]( This goes out to everyone who was “a pleasure to have in class,” who might be struggling now. [Read More.]( [A Beloved ‘SpongeBob’ Character Finally Gets Her Due]( Movie Night Pick [A Beloved ‘SpongeBob’ Character Finally Gets Her Due]( Scary Mommy spoke to Carolyn Lawrence about her new movie, her dream SpongeBob cameo, and what it means to play this plucky (dare we say feminist?) squirrel. [Read More.]( Featured [How To Have The Back-To-School Budget Talk With Your Kid]( Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images Brace Yourself [How To Have The Back-To-School Budget Talk With Your Kid]( Speaking of back-to-school season, let’s talk money: “Getting hit with a mile-long back-to-school wish list is no parent’s favorite way to wrap up the summer,” writes Candace Nagy. “Yet, there’s no escaping it — every fall, kids will inevitably need and want all the things for the new school year. According to a financial expert, there’s a way to tackle that list without the drama or going into debt.” Let’s get into it! [Read More ⮕]( What Else We're Reading ⮕ [There's a Core Reason Teens Are Anxious-and It's Not Phones.]( ⮕ [Romper’s 2024 Back-To-School Shopping List]( ⮕ [“It Was Threadbare”: An Oral History Of 'Watch What Happens Live']( 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.