Biggest advice would be talk about it ahead of time with PLENTY of time for them to process it. Don't surprise them, even if they get a bit more anxiety leading up to it that is better than a surprise or false explanation of what is about to happen. A few tips someone gave me below:

1. Stay Positive: Frame the procedure as something that will help them feel better, like "a special fix for their throat."
2. Role-Play: Pretend play can help reduce fear—be the doctor and explain the steps with toys. Read books about it.
3. During Recovery Offer Choices: Let them pick what soft foods or movies they want. This gives them a sense of control.
4. Sticker Chart for Drinks: Incentivize drinking water with stickers or small rewards.
5. Cold Magic: Use frozen treats like slushies or ice pops to ease throat pain. Avoid citrus or scratchy textures.

All of that to say, expect more clinginess and mood swings. The medications and discomfort can make them irritable. Stay patient and offer reassurance. Good luck mama!!!

Last but not least -- i recommend a THC drink at night (Happi or Giggli) brands you can order off their website. Rather than a glass of wine since you will be up at all hours of the night. These drinks will just take the edge off for you :).

Love the beauty way products! All non toxic and smell great- www.thebeautywayco.com

Saw all the new research about immediately toss all the black plastic cookware utensils!! What is everyone purchasing instead?!

For those who can’t afford to keep treating the entire household… my pediatrician said to coat their hair with cetaphil and it suffocates the bugs .

We just got the dreaded lice email from school. Freaking out. What do I need to know/do?? Helppppppp

Saw this and thought I would share! We have X Trema and love it!

Anyone had an ablation done so they don’t have periods anymore?!

Worried about the side effects of stopping that natural cycle, but also interested in all the facts, experiences and pros / cons.

I realize that this has to be for the “right” friend. But one of my girlfriends got me this portable label maker and I’m actually in love with it and it brings me a lot of joy haha.
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I actually have done a lot of research and your good ole stainless steel pans is one of the best and cleanest out there today. I have a couple caraways, just make sure you don’t scratch them.

I don’t like TV, so the show must not be slow and hook me early on. Also a plus if it’s not 10 seasons long haha! Looking for a few good shows to watch with my husband —

I am all about a larger gift card pulled in from all friends!

Are you looking for individual or marriage?

Our 3 year old lovedddd his ride on cars , get a good quality one that will last. Also get a remote option and 2 seater, it was a great activity outside and he became an excellent driver pretty quickly!

We pick one day / week that is a “play date” day. They can play outside in the front lawn with neighbors but official playdates are saved for one day / week. Set the boundaries early!

My son loves video games, we don’t have them but he goes to friends houses and plays them. I loved video games growing up, but I know they’ve changed. Would love any research, experience and all the things to help navigate when or never to introduce them, are their healthy good ones out there still?!

We are going to delay as long as possible, I feel like once we start they will ask ALL the time!! Kinda like play dates.

I have done lots of research on this!! We had a Berkey, honestly it was fine but it was super annoying to constantly refill the Berkey. And if you have more than 1 kids, refilling those big bottles it seemed like that thing was empty all the time. We just installed the Aquasana Reverse Osmosis under our sink with the specific no air gap faucet. We LOVE it. That being said, if you are looking at a whole house water filter system (baths, showers etc), I would check out the following companies:

Planning a Disney World Trip with the kids - when is the best time to go, places to stay and all the Do's and Don'ts!!!