| No Images? Click here  “When should I give my kids a cellphone?”It must be one of the most commonly asked question of experts. And at the HuffPost Parents Conference on November 2, experts on our screen-savvy panel discussed just that.What did we learn? It’s not about a one-size-fits-all age. It’s about what’s right for your kid developmentally and emotionally. Many of the kids I know get phones when they enter middle school — which makes sense as they start walking to school on their own, among a myriad of reasons. But if you’re thinking about it — or wondering what’s to come — what should you really be thinking about? What are the questions you should ask yourself?Look no further than Taylor Pittman’s recap from the conference, including what questions to ask yourself (and your partner) and how to explain phones to your kids. It helped me collect my thoughts, and I hope it’s equally helpful for you.
Too real  #funkillingmom  As Jennifer Garner asked: “Is this a nine year old burn? Or the ultimate compliment?”Food for thought: I took off the end of last week for some much-needed self-care. I turned off all the alerts on my phone for an entire day, so the only people who could reach me were my husband, sitter, my parents and my kid’s school. I got a massage. I ran errands so alarmingly efficiently that I had hours left in my day. It was glorious. All this to say, in all the chaos of parenting, it’s easy to forget the simple acts of taking care of YOU, and doing things on your own time frame once in a while. Especially as the insanity of the holidays quickly approaches, I highly recommend taking some you time if you’re able… even if it’s running errands without having to deal with car seats. You deserve it. More stories from the trenches: P.S. Want the inside skinny on what to buy for everyone in your life this holiday season? Sign up for our Gift Guide newsletter here. HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More.A guide to helping you raise the kind of person you'd like to know. Love what you see? Send it to a friend. Did someone forward this email? If so, subscribe here. Can't get enough? Check out (In)formation and The Good Life. |
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