For all the good boys & men... Here we go again... No Images? Click here The newscycle has been particularly rough this past week, hasn’t it?To top it off, us parents have a lot on our plates, besides the whole 24/7 parenting gig. I’ve realized I could either give in to letting this all-consuming sense of dread and anger take over, or I could channel it and use it for good.As a mom of two boys, I’ve come to realize that my job as a parent is probably tougher now because I have sons. My husband and I have a responsibility to make sure our kids turn out differently than all the men who abuse women who are dominating headlines right now.To that end, there’s a quote circling around Instagram that I find compelling. It’s from Kimberly Johnson, a self-proclaimed “vaginapractor,” among other things, and the author of The Fourth Trimester.She wrote a post describing what she thought Brett Kavanaugh SHOULD have said at the hearings last week, and I’m considering it a road map of sorts for how to raise my sons. Be humble, be kind, be considerate and compassionate. Be a human being.I hope this quote helps you in these dark times. . Sooooo sweet This is genius! I’m going to file this invention under “things I wished existed 6 years ago when my first son was born”: Babylist, a baby registry site, now offers a Bottle Box of five of the most popular baby bottle brands (according to registry and consumer data) on their site. So now all that trial and error is just a little bit easier for new parents. For when your kid is keeping you awake A reminder —once again — to join us for our first-ever real-life parenting event, How To Raise A Kid, on Friday, November 2 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The core question we’ll try to answer: How I can help my kids navigate it all and grow up to be the kinds of people I’d be proud to be friends with: honest, respectful, empathetic, resilient, intelligent, curious, self-sufficient, creative? In short: not assholes. We’d love to see you there! P.S. The newly redesigned HuffPost LIFE launched today as your go-to guide for living the good life on a real person’s budget. Check it out today. JOIN US! More stories from the trenches: 11 Perfectly Relatable Parenting Moments From James Van Der BeekMom Draws The Chaotic And Blissful Moments Of Parenthood40 Funny Tweets From Parents About Their Kids’ Imaginary Friends 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. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe . For all the good boys & men... Here we go again... ... Read more » 5:07 PM
This is exactly what you need to live a better life Serving you some real talk. No Images? Click here Today we officially debut HuffPost Life, complete with a new look and mission. The new section will offer expert tips, actionable advice and real talk for real people who are looking for information on handling their bank accounts, their well-being, their relationships and more. In other words, you won’t find us reviewing any pricey vaginal eggs.I’ll still be covering issues we care about like mental health, self-care, exercise, sexual health and more. I’m here to help you (and myself, to be honest) take care of your mind and body so you can take on the world. First up is our brand-new project called Aging in America. We’re tackling the one thing we all have in common — aging — from every angle of our lives and celebrating it in the process. Because getting older is inevitable, but loathing it is optional.I’m really excited about this new chapter! I also want to hear from you on what you want to see. Email me at wellness@huffpost.com. Let’s start living the good life, shall we?—Lindsay You oughta know CBD has been growing in popularity, with many people reporting that it helps with anxiety and insomnia. But could it also enhance your sex life? Reporter Julia Ries investigated how taking CBD can affect what goes down in between the sheets. Here’s what you should know:CBD can help ease pain. So that could make a huge difference for people who experience issues with pelvic floor pain, endometriosis or other conditions that make sex painful.It can get you out of your own head. And some say that might lead to better performance, more satisfaction and more. EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON WHETHER CBD *REALLY* WORKS A Minute And Change Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" project will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week’s tip comes from senator Kamala Harris on how she takes a moment to de-stress before she goes to sleep: “One of the things that I do to relax at the end of the day is I read recipes. I have a whole collection of cookbooks, so if I’m at home, I read them. It could be Marcella Hazan or Alice Waters. Sometimes I just do the New York Times cooking app if I’m on the road, or I try to get past the paywall on Bon Appétit.” Crushing on this 'Gram Turn up the Wellness Jams Wellness Jams is a curated playlist from celebrities, influencers and readers that will help you work out or chill out. This week, I’m serving up some songs that I enjoy listening to on the subway when I zone out, which is one of my favorite (read: weird) ways I practice self-care. Take a look at the tunes below. HIT PLAY ON MY PLAYLIST Want more wellness? A Reminder That People With Anxiety Still Go On With Their Lives Christine Blasey Ford can be afraid of flying and still get on a plane.Medical Tests You Should Schedule ASAP, Based On Your Age Stay on top of those appointments with this handy guide.18 Illustrations People With Anxiety Need To See Immediately Consider these a pep talk for your brain. . 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.No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it.Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter.©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe . This is exactly what you need to live a better life Serving you some real talk. ... Read more » 1:40 PM