(ForEveryMom) Well friends, we’re about halfway through 2021, and if there’s one thought I’ve had over and over again this year, it’s “what was life like before TikTok?” The social media platform peaked during the pandemic when all of us 30-somethings found unexpected joy from choreographing a dance routine worthy of The Backstreet Boys. But in the months since, TikTok has … [Read more...] about Mom Switches Baby in TikTok Prank—Catches Dad’s Sweet Reaction on Camera 😂
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Tennessee Bans Teaching Critical Race Theory in Schools
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee is the latest state to ban teachers from teaching certain concepts of race and racism in public schools, where teachers risk losing valuable state funding if they violate the new measure. Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed a measure into law Monday after it attracted some of the most impassioned debates … [Read more...] about Tennessee Bans Teaching Critical Race Theory in Schools
Survey: Religion a Key Topic for Many Millennial Moms During Pandemic
by Joseph Hammond (RNS) Religion was an important topic of conversation between mothers and their children during the pandemic, according to an annual "State of Motherhood" survey from Motherly, a website focused on millennial motherhood. The report, released earlier this month, showed that some 31% of mothers said they had discussed religious issues with their children … [Read more...] about Survey: Religion a Key Topic for Many Millennial Moms During Pandemic
Firefighters Warn: Never Leave Water Bottles Sitting in a Hot Car
(ForEveryMom) With summer rapidly approaching, firefighters are warning people to never leave clear plastic water bottles in a hot car. It seems like the opposite thing you would hear as temperatures heat up, but officials have found that partially full plastic water bottles can actually pose a threat to you and your personal property. Dioni Amuchastegui, a battery … [Read more...] about Firefighters Warn: Never Leave Water Bottles Sitting in a Hot Car
Lego Unveils First LGBTQ Set Ahead of Pride Month
(CNN) Lego fans can build castles, jungles and entire town centers with the right set of bricks. But from June, the company will launch a brand new product -- its first ever LGBTQ-themed set, named "Everyone Is Awesome." The 346-piece set contains 11 figures, each with an assigned rainbow color. Lego said Thursday that the model was inspired by the classic rainbow flag, … [Read more...] about Lego Unveils First LGBTQ Set Ahead of Pride Month