This Pop Star Says All Parents Are Miserable

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No parents allowed in the Pink Pony Club
Chances are, you've heard at least one Chappell Roan song this past year. She won Best New Artist at the Grammys and has made quite the name for herself. Not only for her music, but for her strong opinions as well.

She shared one of those opinions on a recent episode of the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast. During the discussion, she revealed, "All of my friends who have kids are in hell," before adding, "I actually don’t know anyone who is like, happy and has children at this age."

Chappell is 27-years-old, so one can assume "this age" she's referring to is late 20s, which is the current average age to have your first child in the U.S.

The important bits
As you can imagine, her comments sparked an intense debate online. There were a significant number of moms who seemed to agree with her. One mom wrote, "YESS! Finally someone speaking my language."

Another mom commented, "She is speaking the truth. Being a parent is hell."

But other parents were not about it.

Random Mom on TikTok definitely has a point. The truth is, parenting is indeed hellish at times. Some days you might even legitimately question whether you gave birth to the antichrist. But those are often fleeting moments, and even when you're in the middle of one of those moments, you still love that little demon.

Parenting might not be for everyone, but for others? It's everything.

What's it all mean?
Chappell Roan hates kids. No, seriously, it just means parenting is probably not for her. And selfishly, we're fine with that because it means she has ample time to put out more bangers.

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💉 Vaccinating > Vitamating
Last month, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told reporters that cod liver oil could be a potential remedy for measles, primarily because it contains high levels of vitamin A. Some parents must have been listening to this advice because a hospital in West Texas said a number of unvaccinated children hospitalized with measles had signs of vitamin A toxicity. While normal levels of vitamin A could help with symptoms, the only proven way to protect against measles is the MMR vaccine — which RFK Jr. himself has recently acknowledged as the “most effective way” to prevent its spread.

🧠 How to raise a bilingual niño?
According to NPR, some parents are apprehensive about teaching their kids a second language because they believe it'll set them back or confuse them in their native language. Experts say that's a myth. In fact, studies show being bilingual can improve cognitive function and help with multitasking. Here's how to teach them.

📕 This book could help your kids learn to share
Is your kid struggling to grasp the concept of sharing? You're not alone. Dr. Becky just released her first children's book, That's My Truck, and it's all about encouraging kids to share. One tip from the book: rather than forcing sharing, suggest taking turns. The book has received high praise so far.

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Looking for a state that matches your budget? This new list from Realtor.com could help. According to their data, a family of four needs almost $230,000 a year to afford a home in Hawaii—the most expensive state in the country. The least expensive state? West Virginia, where you'd only need a household income of $71,000. Find out where your state stands.

👵 Do your parents have gramnesia? 
Probably, and it's pretty annoying.

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highly recommend asking your toddler this

BITES WITH KIYAH

Is the Mediterranean diet old news?
Have you heard? If the latest headlines are to be believed, we should toss out our olives, tomatoes, and fresh pasta and instead eat like Tanzanians. This so-called “African diet” recently made headlines for improving metabolic risk factors, inflammatory markers, and gut microbiomes.

But before entirely restocking your pantry, consider this: the “African” diet (more specifically, that of the Chagga tribe of Tanzania) has a lot in common with many other diets previously deemed healthy — even those previously considered the “best.” The diet is filled with legumes, leafy greens, and fermented foods, and is low in animal protein and ultra processed foods. And if you’re not already used to eating this way, such a drastic shift may result in a lot of wasted food.

So instead, ask yourself: “What is one small thing I could add to my current mealtime routine that might help move me closer towards the Chagga people‘s traditional diet?” Then start there.

If you’re looking for ways to incorporate more fermented foods into your diet, which can help considerably with gut health, we have some suggestions for you here.

HERE’S A QUESTION

Last week, we asked if you'd let your kids play football, and around 57% of you said, "No, not worth the risks," while "Only flag football" got 25% and "Yes, everything comes with a risk!" got around 15%.