The One Piece of Parenting Advice That Deserves a Permanent Time Out
The internet is full of parenting advice—some of it helpful and some of it, well, not so much.
But one unlikely corner of the internet that is full of seriously great, no B.S. tips? Social media's favorite no-filter parent, Caitlin Murray of @bigtimeadulting fame. A mom-of-three, Murray has gained close to 2 million followers on Instagram for her funny, no-nonsense insights into parenting (if you're not familiar, see her video about "travel sports becoming a real kick in the tit" as an example) .
So when I recently caught up with Murray about all things parenting and her partnership with Prego, I just had to ask her—what's the one piece of parenting advice that needs to go?
'Just the overthinking of all of the feelings all of the time,' she tells me. 'You know, I want my kids to be open, and to want to come to me with everything that they want to talk about. But we pay, because of all of the information out there about parenting styles and parenting trends and how to raise these really well-adjusted, happy kids.' And yep, I can totally relate—parents often feel the pressure to do everything just right (lest they screw up their kids forever!) and as a result, worry, obsess and overthink things.
All that overanalyzing, she adds, pulls you out of the actual moment. 'Just live your life! Just be!'
When I confess that I sometimes find myself parroting whatever parenting script I recently saw Dr. Becky or another millennial parenting guru share on the 'Gram, Murray doesn't miss a beat, saying, 'Scripted parenting is just not for me.' She adds that whenever she attempts to copy the latest parenting script her kids end up confused. 'Like, where is mom? Like, what is this alien talking to me right now? Saying this random thing? That doesn't sound like her!'
Murray's keeping it real in her partnership with Prego, too—she's helping launch a giveaway where parents can win a family meal kit delivered to their door, plus a $100 TaskRabbit credit to lighten the load just a little.
So what's the takeaway? Sometimes the best parenting advice is to stop trying so hard to follow all the advice.
The 5-Word Phrase That Can Help the Next Time You're About to Go Apesh*t On Your Kid, According to a Psychologist
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
34 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Kourtney Kardashian Shares Throwback Photo of Her Reaction to Tristan Thompson Cheating Scandal with Jordyn Woods
Kourtney Kardashian Barker is taking it back to one of the most talked about moments on Keeping Up with the Kardashians The Poosh founder shared an Instagram carousel featuring a photo of her reaction to the Jordyn Woods and Tristan Thompson cheating scandal in 2019 "I'm literally shaking," Kardashian Barker said on the E! reality show with a straight faceKourtney Kardashian Barker is throwing it back to one of the most shocking moments in Keeping Up with the Kardashians history! The Poosh founder, 46, shared an Instagram carousel on Friday, June 6, that ended with a still image taken from the penultimate season 16 episode of the long-running reality series. In the scene, the mom of four gets her glam done while wearing patches around her eyes and jawline. She was on a three-way call with sisters Khloé Kardashian, Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner. The sisters had just learned Khloé's then-boyfriend, Tristan Thompson, had made out with Jenner's best friend, Jordyn Woods, at a party at his house. Khloé shared on the call that Woods claimed she and Thompson 'did make out' and that she 'just can't believe this is happening,' adding 'she was 'confused.' "I'm like ... you're confused?" Khloé added on the call, to which Jenner responded, 'Wow.' Kardashian Barker said at the time, "I'm literally shaking, I'm so furious.' She quipped, "Tristan's gotta go.' Khloé, 40, and Thompson, 34, have had a tumultuous relationship since they were romantically linked in 2016. The Jordyn Woods scandal marked Thompson's second time being unfaithful to the Khloé in Wonderland podcast host. Days before Khloé gave birth to her first child with the then-Cleveland Cavaliers player, Thompson was spotted making out with two random women in April 2018. In December 2021, news broke that Thompson fathered a child with Marlee Nichols – while he was in a relationship with Khloé, following their reconciliation. Khloé and Thompson share two children: daughter True, 7, and son Tatum, 2 ½. In a November 2023 episode of Hulu's The Kardashians, Kardashian Barker told Thompson 'I don't think you deserve Khloé, or the actions that you've done are something she's deserved." "I'm really not here to judge," Kardashian Barker continued. "I don't have any anger, it's just more like I want an understanding of how you could do these things or how it got there.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. As for the Kylie Cosmetics CEO's relationship with Woods since the scandal, the two have slowly rekindled their friendship over the years. Last month, the two shared a sweet BFF moment while attending a Knicks vs. Celtics game. Jenner attended the game with her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet and sister Kendall Jenner. "We're wearing the same outfit every time!" Jenner, 27, told Woods, also 27, after they were spotted jumping up and down, holding hands, following the Knicks' win. Woods is currently dating Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
35 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Baby Princess Ines Has Her First Matching Moment With Mom Princess Sofia in Tiny National Costume
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Princess Ines might only be four months old, but she's already getting into the National Day spirit—and in adorable style. Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden's new baby made a surprise appearance with her parents to celebrate Sweden's National Day on Friday, June 6, joining mom and dad to officially open the palace to visitors. And even though she's just an infant, this marks Ines's second official royal appearance. Princess Sofia is on maternity leave at the moment, but she surprised royal watchers by bringing Ines to help open the royal palace in Stockholm Friday. Dressed in a national costume with the colors of the Swedish flag, Sofia held her daughter, who was adorably clad in a matching blue and yellow dress with a white shirt underneath and white tights. In a video shared by Carl Philip and Sofia on Instagram, the couple wrote, "Glad nationaldag🇸🇪 Today we opened the Royal Palace for visitors." They're seen opening the massive wooden doors to the palace with Ines and waving to onlookers before groups of visitors flooded through the gates. The prince and princess also brought Ines into the courtyard to greet people from the Swedish Scouts and the Prinsparets Stiftelse, or the Prince Couple's Foundation, the charitable organization created after their 2015 wedding. Although Sofia and Ines didn't take part in the rest of the National Day festivities, Prince Carl Philip joined the rest of the Swedish royal family, including his parents, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, sister Crown Princess Victoria and brother-in-law, Prince Daniel. Princess Ines—who is eighth in line to the throne—was born on Feb. 7, joining big brothers Prince Alexander, 9, Prince Gabriel, 7, and Prince Julian, 4. She was given the title of Duchess of Västerbotten by her grandfather, the king, at birth. The little princess made her first official appearance at just two months old, joining her family on the palace balcony to celebrate King Carl Gustaf's birthday. Royal fans will have more photos of baby Ines to look forward to soon enough. On Friday, June 13, the princess will be christened on a very special day—Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia's 10th wedding anniversary—at the same church where they got married in 2015.
Yahoo
44 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Nicky Hilton Shares Breastfeeding Photo in Support of New Infant Feeding Campaign
Nicky Hilton wants all new mothers to know that, no matter how they feed their babies, they're supported. The entrepreneur, 41, has teamed up with Nara Organics in support of The 2am Club, a social campaign which aims to share insight into the pressures placed on mothers during their feeding journeys and the urgent need for maternal mental health advocacy. To announce the partnership, Hilton shared a personal photo of herself breastfeeding one of her three children via Instagram on Friday, June 6. 'Each person's feeding journey is unique, and I'm excited to support @Narababy as an investor,' she wrote alongside the photo, in which she looks at the camera as her newborn nurses. 'Their innovative baby formula, launching this spring, is something I'm truly proud to be a part of. Share your feeding confession at Celebrity Moms Share Breast-Feeding Pictures Spearheaded by celebrity moms Hilton, Karla Souza, Jordan Foster and Katie Lee, 'The 2 AM Club invites all parents to share raw, unfiltered 'feeding confessions' through voice notes, short written stories, and photos, offering an honest look at what feeding really feels like,' a press release shared with Us Weekly read. 'The goal is to normalize the hard, the beautiful, and everything in between, especially during those isolating, sleep-deprived hours when self-doubt creeps in.' Hilton shares daughters Teddy, 7, and Lily-Grace, 8, and son Chasen, 2, with her husband, James Rothschild. In her post, she shared that she breastfed all three of her children, but not without challenges. 'While I enjoyed the moments of bonding, the latching was often painful,' she shared via Instagram. 'I didn't find breastfeeding as effortlessly as I'd hoped. Plus there was so much pressure to keep going because it's what society tells us we should do. The expectations placed on mothers can be overwhelming. We're just trying our best, and feeding our children — whether through breastfeeding or bottle-feeding shouldn't come with guilt or judgment. You have to listen to your body and do what feels right.' Other moms shared their photos and stories as well, with Souza, 39, tandem nursing two of her three babies in a photo shared by The 2am Club and Lee, 43, noting that 'breastfeeding worked really well' for her and daughter Iris, now 4. Foster, 39, also posted a photo from her feeding journey via Instagram Stories on Friday and wrote, 'I'm grateful to have this community for round 3. As hard as newborn things are, it's the feeding I'm most nervous for every time.' Kathy Hilton Defends Paris Hilton Against Mom-Shamers: I 'Totally Understood' the Diaper Dilemma Jordan, the style director of Favorite Daughter and sister of Erin and Sara Foster, added that she's most jealous of 'those that breastfeed without difficulty.' 'With my third baby, I plan to introduce formula much earlier and feel relieved that I will do so without any guilt,' Jordan, who's expecting her third child, shared.
