Chasten Glezman Buttigieg

“The best part about coming home is you” isn’t just a warm closing. It’s the manifesto of a parenting philosophy. “It’s about unconditional love over material things,” he said. “In the whirlwind of figuring out parenting, it’s just so important to be grounded in that.”

They've got enough money to throw us into another war, but not enough money to fund the suicide prevention hotline. Very "pro-life." Very "pro-family." So "GREAT."

If Linda McMahon and the Department of Education believe in "efficiency and accountability" (after laying off half of the department), then I'm sure they'll gladly publish a list of every position that has been eliminated and why that position is no longer needed.

One of my favorite parts of seeing Wicked was just how HAPPY people were leaving the theater. Adults, kids, and especially the theater geeks like me.

My gosh, is there anything better than your kid, arms open, asking for just one more hug? As you figure out how to tackle all that feels heavy or overwhelming today, I hope you’ll pour your energy into the little things, too.

Who would’ve guessed “America First” would mean higher insurance premiums, abandoning farmers, and rising daily costs all while he invades another country 🤷‍♂️

So, grown-ups, what’s the most practical/ “Oh, heck yes, I’ll totally use this” gift you got for the Holidays? I’ll go first: proud owner of a new battery sorter🕺

Parents, if you have time to read anything today (and the capacity to feel rage), then these new allegations against two of the largest social media companies, and their apparent disregard of you and your kids’ relationships and mental health, should be it.

They’re only going after Tylenol because the president of the United States can’t say acetaminophen. 🤦‍♂️

There’s a reason they call it “doomscrolling” and not “joyscrolling.” The longer you’re here the madder you’ll get. Lean on your community. Video chat with friends and talk about the kids, work, or the show you’re enjoying. And then, make plans to *do* something together. Got ideas? Post ‘em below.

Happy Monday! Today we're going to: ☕ Drink good coffee. 🤗 Practice gratitude. 🙅 Ignore the bots.

*playing restaurant with toddlers* Me: What’s your soup of the day? Penelope: Fifty dollars.

As a parent, I say this with my whole chest: these guys are batshit crazy.

It is mind-boggling that the answer to the question "Should we feed the hungry and heal the sick or give more money to billionaires?" leads MAGA to this spending bill. Public service is about making people's lives better, safer, and more secure. Or so I thought.