#parentingpriorities

No man in the house. No game plan for the kids. We’re raising generations with broken foundations — while prioritizing personal upgrades over parental knowledge. This isn’t hate. It’s accountability. If you can research a BBL, you can research your child’s future.

On our latest weekly roundup, Terri's making a Lenten sacrifice and exploring its technicalities. She may need to be more specific next year. What we're watching: We continued with season 2 of Reservation Dogs with episodes 3 and 4: "Roofing" and "Mabel." Both had their share of humor as well as a hearty helping of melancholy and heartbreak, as Elora lost her grandmother but connected with their community. Catherine's library find this week is actually her book club find that could become a library find for someone else. It's called Raft of Stars, by Andrew J. Graff, and it takes place in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Mentioned: Terri's current audiobook listen, From Cradle to Stage: Stories from Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars by Virginia Hanlon Grohl (mother of Dave Grohl, whose own book was a past Terri rec). In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed parenting-related job titles (March 1, 2021); bedtime quandaries (February 26, 2020); and our priorities as parents (March 1, 2017). Mentioned: Dog probiotics, Jamie Lee Curtis's viral plea for afternoon concerts, and VEEPS as another old-person option: Stream concerts from home instead! ​ Next week, we'll watch the next two episodes of Reservation Dogs, season 2: E5 “Wide Net" and E6 “Decolonativization.” Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.

My child will never have the cutest clothes and be seen as the best dressed in any situation. He may even be considered one of the worst dressed kids around - mismatched items, stains here and there, clothes that are just a bit too small. But I promise you this, he will get to roll around and play in the dirt. He will learn that looks are secondary to heart. He will know that there are far more valuable investments than clothes, especially for a baby. As much as I am in awe of the amazing items children get to wear these days, it's just not our priority. He will turn out fine and feel incredibly loved even if all his clothes are second hand and come from the clearance rack.