Hi Reader, Before Prime Day ends, I wanted to share the MKN community's favorite items! Most Popular 🌟 10. We all love independent play!! This is basically the Nugget's more affordable cousin. 9. If your kids listen to music, podcasts, or audiobooks, I will never stop recommending this. We've used ours almost daily for years and it's still one of the best purchases we've made. 8. Apparently a lot of us are tired of wet bathroom floors. 😅 These are a mom's best friend. 7. I own this everyday...
2 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, A mom in Emilia’s grade group chat sent around this article a few days ago about the UK’s plans to ban under-16s from social media, following in Australia’s footsteps. The U.S. has no ban plans, but is considering legislation to force social media companies to do more to protect kids and teens. Will any of these policy actions make kids safer or happier? I’m not sure that they will directly. It’s fairly easy to get around age verification checks, or seek out alternate social media...
4 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Thank you so much for all of the replies with Father’s Day gift ideas! It’s only a week away now, so if you’re still looking for ideas, this is for you! A few of these ideas are things Ben loves, but most of them came from the MKN community. ♥️ What I’m getting Ben – he already has two, but I once listened to him and a random guy at the coffee shop talk about their shared love for these for 10 minutes, so I think his collection can never be big enough! For outdoor enthusiasts and...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, After spending $12 on two frozen treats (HOW) at the pool yesterday, I thought it was a good time to refresh our memories on some store bought summertime treats to keep in the freezer! There’s a few new products out this summer, and some old favorites. These are all ones that are on the healthier side, as far as treats go! A lot of the no sugar added popsicle boxes look incredibly similar to the ones that DO have a lot of sugar added, so just make sure to check the label when you...
18 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, We all know the mental load of feeding kids goes way up in the summer time. More snacks. More food requests. More meals at home. More random kids at your house needing to be fed. Before you add another thing to your mental to-do list, save this email. (I swear yesterday alone I added 19 things to my to-do list. Sign the camp forms. Make camp carpool plans. Get a light bulb for the closet, buy goggles, call the plumber. OK, I will spare you the rest but I know you feel this in your...
25 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, You know what I’ve missed while my kids have been in school all year? I’ve missed walking around the house picking pillows up off the floor all day. I’ve missed the steady hum of my kids arguing with each other that I can hear from any part of the house. I’ve missed making food and cleaning up the kitchen around the clock. I’ve missed being asked, “can we go somewhere fun now” at 7:30 in the morning. Lucky me, I’m about to have ALL of that, and more! Okay you know I love my kids a...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Maycember, Mayhem, May-we-all-take-a-nap-now? I know you’re probably running around with your head barely attached to your body – so I just want to share a few snack box ideas with you to solve the “mooommmm I’m hungryyyy” problem while you’re running from one event to the next. Here’s some snack boxes I’ve packed, and a couple of my favorite breakfast smoothie recipes, too! Healthy and Filling Snackboxes I like to include some fiber + protein to keep them full. Beyond that,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, One thing that kills me about a lot of kids’ vitamin marketing right now is how it convinces parents that normal kid struggles mean they’re missing something important. Your child is emotional? It’s nutrient deficiencies. Picky eater? Hidden hunger. Big feelings? Trouble focusing? This gummy will change everything. And while nutrient deficiencies absolutely can matter in some situations, a lot of these ads jump from reality: “a multivitamin may help fill some nutrition gaps” to...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Last week I talked about why peptides and GLP-1s are being marketed like a quick fix—and why the reality is more nuanced. This week, I want to talk about something equally important: What actually impacts hunger, “food noise,” and weight before you ever consider medication. And honestly? These things matter even if you do eventually choose medication. Because if your body feels like it’s constantly fighting you…there’s usually a reason. And it’s not that you lack discipline, suck...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read