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It’s a vicious cycle. My 85 yr old dad gets dehydrated, brain fog, forgets to drink, thinks he’s dying, gets depressed, continues to not drink enough, goes to the hospital, comes home after hydration- and the cycle starts again.

I’ve told him ENDLESSLY that he needs to drink 3 big mason jars of water a day. But he doesn’t.

He’s also an old hippie health nut and doesn’t ever want to consume pedialyte or sugar or salt or fake sugar or… you get it.

Are there pills, patches, organic soup deliveries, ANYTHING that can help is break out of this mess?

Thank you in advance!

Has anyone found a good podcast or YouTube for kids by kids on said - or any mental health issues in tweens - tween boys specifically?

Thank you!

Looking for a good option dealing with bullies, making friends, maybe some adhd coping skills… by kids for kids. And boys, specifically. Any recommendations? Thank you!

I set two watches up through Verizon with standalone phone numbers, and connected to my phone for settings.

But they have NEVER worked well.

The Find My tracking spins and spins. Often times unable to find my kids for 30 minutes +. When not on WiFi, the messages are super laggy. Sometimes it shows my kids within 2 miles of where he is. It’s NOT the peace of mind I was searching for.

Has anyone had this issue and figured out how to fix? I’m about to just eat the costs and get my kids phones (which I don’t want to do…)

Thank you in advance.

Gift article from NYTimes. What are they sleeping on? What do they have right?

My son is turning 10 I’m looking for a fun spot to bring a handful of boys. Someplace other than Skyzone/nova/rollerworld/in the game/those places at north shore mall.

Thank you in advance!

My 12 year old boy is the sweetest kid. And I love that he’s still affectionate with me. But I am also often pushing down my own sensory overload to support him. For instance- when we’re watching a movie, he essentially want to be on top of me- stinking like a tween, breathing in my face, making me way too hot in my own hot- flash state!

I tell him- physical boundaries! I need space. But he’s constantly pushing this boundaries and asking for hugs every 3 minutes.Feet always creeping over to touch me.

This increases if, for instance, he’s watching a movie that emotional.

Is this a common issue for adhders? And how do parents looking to raise lovely, sweet, emotionally smart kids say BACK UP! without destroying their kids?

Thank you in advance!

Look. I love my crocs. They weigh nothing, fit my weird feet, and are so comfy. I’m also 51.

I’m traveling to Europe and am trying to pack. Do I leave them home? And if so, can anyone recommend a replacement warm European trip with a decent amount of walking?

But no old lady shoes. I’m a 1.5 inch+ platform gal for life.

Thank you in advance!

Anyone else?

Wondering if anyone has advice on an aging dad…

He’s been an athlete all his life- very fit, very strong- and it’s been a HUGE part of how he sees himself.

But he’s 85 now and falling ALL THE TIME. Broken ribs, fractured hips. When it happens he cocoons in his house and, if the depression doesn’t hit, he decides the only why is to work through the pain- pushing himself to walk 3x day- with canes. But his balance is junk, and he inevitably falls again.

We’re in a bad cycle right now. He’s fallen 3x in as many days (that we know about.)

He won’t let us get home health aid, cleaner, get meals delivered- nothing. He insists he can do it. But he can’t.

He can’t make it to the bathroom in time, either.

Last night, he called my sister at 4 am because he fell getting out of bed.

He’s in a great spot- retirement community in sunny spot. But he’s lives alone. And he’s TOO PROUD to admit he’s failing. (Especially to his daughters…)

He has GREAT health insurance (public school gym teacher for 40 years).

But damn.

Would love advice from anyone who has been there…

Thank you in advance.

After some flower and before bed is perfection.

I am looking for a good bob and dye job (balayage, highlights, not single process) that won’t cost $400 out the door and I don’t have to prebook 14 years in advance. Anybody find this magic mix?

My appearance thanks you in advance!

I just went and picked up my first prescription for progesterone. $71 for a month of 100mg - with health insurance! I’m adding estrogen in a few weeks. Does anyone have hints for more cost effective medicine? (In the US)

Tell me I’m not alone! I can barely think, can’t sleep, and would snort Allegra if I could inhale.

Tell me all your secrets to get through these miserable back to back days of 2,000+ tree pollen count.

We recently got Fables and The Wicked and The Divine, and the kids pour over them but damn they are violent.

Any recommendations for exciting, well paced, and beautiful with less gore? Bonus points for fantastical beasts! And/or stupidly hilarious.

(We also love Scott Pilgrim, Amulet, Nimona)

Thanks in advance!