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How to Make Your Marriage a Priority as a Mother 💌

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There is so much pressure on mothers to balance their titles, duties, and relationships. While it’s normal for your priorities to waiver when you have kids, you can and should put your relationship with your spouse first. 

Prioritizing your relationship with your spouse is one of the most integral things moms can do for their mental health and their partners. Being a parent doesn’t mean you’re not also a partner. 

When you and your spouse come together in understanding and love to raise your kids, that partnership is a positive influence for your little ones and makes parenting less stressful. 

Here are a few actionable steps to strengthen the bond between you and your partner. 

There’s a Completely ‘Logical’ Reason Why Your Toddler Does These Strange Things 👶🏽

Most mothers can write a book about all the strange things their toddlers have done. A book might help assure us our toddlers are not crazy, they’re just passionate little beings of emotion, energy, and chaos. 

What if we told you there’s a logical reason why your toddler behaves so strangely? Dr. Whitney Casares, pediatrician, author of Doing It All, and Gerber pediatric consultant is here to save the day (and our sanity) by explaining why our toddlers do these crazy things. 

Eating Dirt, Licking the Couch, and Guzzling Bathwater

Although our logical brains want to explain the dangers of germs to our little ones, they want to explore. Don’t let your little one ingest too much while, but a sip of bathwater won’t kill them. 

Choosing a Favorite Parent

While this one hurts, it’s natural for your toddler to prioritize one parent, based on how much time they spend with them. Casares suggests parents spend uninterrupted time with their little ones if they notice this pattern. 

Putting Things Up Their Nose

Another form of exploration! If you notice your toddler sticking smaller objects up their nose, explain the dangers and suggest putting things in their pockets instead. 

Banging Their Heads on Objects

Toddlers can't regulate emotions, so they lash out and hit their heads during tantrums. When your little one starts banging their head on things, redirect their attention to a less damaging coping mechanism.

Naked Baby Alert!

If your toddler tends to strip down, don't worry. Awkward as it may be, this is natural behavior. Teach your toddler that clothes are necessary when in public. 

Running Away

If your toddler runs away, remember they’re learning their limits and the difference between right and wrong. Teach them to stay close to you while out and about. 

Getting Physical 

No, your toddler is not a bully, they just have a lot of emotions. Getting into physical fights is a part of the developmental phase. Just make sure to teach them that fighting is never okay. 

Reading or Watching the Same Thing Over and Over Again

While you might get sick of reading “Goodnight, Moon” for the third time tonight, this is a self-soothing habit that even adults are guilty of. They’re just watching their comfort show for the seventh time -- it’s natural!

Adorable Thanksgiving Outfits for All Your Little Ones 🦃

Thanksgiving is a time to show off your fashion skills. ‘Tis the season for adorable fall-themed onesies for all your little ones! Here are some of our favorite fashionable choices for Thanksgiving. 

Flannel Set - $16

Cable Knit Sweater Set - Shop Now - $20

Newborn Ruffled Romper Outfit - Shop Now - $19.99

Toddler Girl’s Gingham Checkered Shirtall Set - Shop Now - $20

Boy’s Shawl Collar Sweater - Shop Now - $20

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Welcome Their New Baby 👶

According to sources, Kardashian and Barker welcomed their first baby together. Kourtney Kardashian announced her pregnancy at Barker’s Blink-182 concert in June. 

Since then, the couple has shared they are having a boy with an adorable gender reveal party. Kourtney Kardashian Barker is “over the moon” about the birth.

Rocky is Barker and Kardashian’s first child together. Kardashian has three children with Scott Disick, and Barker has two children and a stepdaughter with his ex-wife, Shanna Moakler.   

While the couple hasn't made an official announcement, Kourtney Kardashian Barker left the hospital on Tuesday. Fans have yet to see photos of Rocky, but we're anxiously waiting!

Lemon Shots 🍋 🥃

🔵 Abortion rights were at the heart of Tuesday’s State Legislature vote. Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, and several other states voted Democrats in, hinting at the 2024 election. 

🪧 The SAG-AFTRA strike is over after the union struck a tentative deal with studios Wednesday night. The new contract is valued at over $1 billion and has several perks. 

🔴 The five remaining candidates battled it out in the third Republican debate Wednesday night. Donald Trump was noticeably absent. They discussed the Israel/Gaza war, threw a few shots at Trump, and mentioned abortion rights at the end. 

🏨 Ivanka Trump claimed she didn’t know about the discrepancy Wednesday during the civil fraud case against Trump and his company. 

🧑‍⚖️ On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court voted on gun rights as it pertains to individuals with a history of domestic violence or criminal activity. A ruling is expected by June.

💪 Patrick Dempsey is People’s ‘Sexist Man Alive.’ The actor, who began his career in 1987 with Can't Buy Me Love, is finally PEOPLE’s 2023 Sexiest Man Alive at 57. 

🍔 🍩 Veterans, check out all the free meals and deals you can snag on Saturday this Veteran’s Day! The first 500 guests at Krispy Kreme will receive a free glazed dozen on Monday (11/13). 

Friday Fun Facts

In honor of Patrick Dempsey getting crowned as the most recent sexiest man alive, we wanted to share a few fun facts about the previous PEOPLE’s award. Want to test your knowledge? Hold onto your answers until Monday’s newsletter!

1. Four men have won this title twice, who are they? 

2. Who was the oldest recipient of the award when rewarded?

3. Who was the youngest?

4. Which two non-entertainers won this award?

5. Only one couple has won ‘Sexist COUPLE of the Year,’ who were they?

6. One woman received the title of “Sexiest Woman Alive,” who is she?