My gosh, is there anything better than your kid, arms open, asking for just one more hug? As you figure out how to tackle all that feels heavy or overwhelming today, I hope you’ll pour your energy into the little things, too.

Who would’ve guessed “America First” would mean higher insurance premiums, abandoning farmers, and rising daily costs all while he invades another country 🤷‍♂️

So, grown-ups, what’s the most practical/ “Oh, heck yes, I’ll totally use this” gift you got for the Holidays? I’ll go first: proud owner of a new battery sorter🕺

Buttigieg on Indiana: "The big part of how Trumpism works is to make you feel totally disempowered. To make him feel inevitable. And yet the clear takeaway from this is he is not unstoppable and you are not without power."

Parents, if you have time to read anything today (and the capacity to feel rage), then these new allegations against two of the largest social media companies, and their apparent disregard of you and your kids’ relationships and mental health, should be it.

The important thing is that we can rebuild something fully new and better, which is why facing the severity of this moment can be a source of hope rather than paralysis.

They’re only going after Tylenol because the president of the United States can’t say acetaminophen. 🤦‍♂️

What's happening with Jimmy Kimmel is about politics and power.

There’s a reason they call it “doomscrolling” and not “joyscrolling.” The longer you’re here the madder you’ll get. Lean on your community. Video chat with friends and talk about the kids, work, or the show you’re enjoying. And then, make plans to *do* something together. Got ideas? Post ‘em below.

Happy Monday! Today we're going to: ☕ Drink good coffee. 🤗 Practice gratitude. 🙅 Ignore the bots.

*playing restaurant with toddlers* Me: What’s your soup of the day? Penelope: Fifty dollars.

As a parent, I say this with my whole chest: these guys are batshit crazy.

It is mind-boggling that the answer to the question "Should we feed the hungry and heal the sick or give more money to billionaires?" leads MAGA to this spending bill. Public service is about making people's lives better, safer, and more secure. Or so I thought.

They've got enough money to throw us into another war, but not enough money to fund the suicide prevention hotline. Very "pro-life." Very "pro-family." So "GREAT."

Is the floor so low we’re only half-expecting an apology from a Senator who mocked the assasination of politicians he didn’t like? Or is there just no floor at all anymore? Mike Lee should resign. Today.

Congratulations to @chastenbuttigieg.bsky.social and Dan Taylor! PAPA'S COMING HOME is an instant New York Times bestseller! 🎉 A huge THANK YOU to all the librarians and educators that shared this sweet family story with your readers. 💙

I’ll be chatting parenting and the new book with @jenpsaki.msnbc.com tonight around 9:30 and tomorrow morning with @jonathancapehart.bsky.social and @eugenedaniels2.bsky.social at 8:30! See you there.

I’m looking forward to joining ABC News Live Prime (4pm) and Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC (5pm) this evening! See you there.

“The best part about coming home is you” isn’t just a warm closing. It’s the manifesto of a parenting philosophy. “It’s about unconditional love over material things,” he said. “In the whirlwind of figuring out parenting, it’s just so important to be grounded in that.”

Thanks for having me, @podsaveamerica.crooked.com

The so-called “party of family values” seems hell-bent on making life more expensive for American families.

It’s almost #IndieBookstoreSaturday! Today/tomorrow only: pre-order with Horizon Books here in Traverse City and I’ll personalize your book AND you could win a bag of Rosie and Jojo’s Java from Higher Grounds Coffee. Order here: www.horizonbooks.com/book/9780593...

I need more details about this enchanted rose. How long did it grow/how long did the petals fall for? Because Lumiere says they’ve been “rusting” for ten years during “Be Our Guest” and I know that lady at the door wouldn’t have cursed and eleven year old Prince exercising stranger danger, right?

Is it spam or is it just Pete Hegseth texting you classified information?

Just announced! @karaswisher.bsky.social will join me in DC to discuss parenting, writing, and, I assume, nothing to do with politics ;) Tickets at the link in my bio.

TRAVERSE CITY! Due to high demand, we've added a SECOND SHOW! We can't wait to celebrate with you. Tickets just went live at link in bio.

I’m thrilled to announce the book tour for PAPA’S COMING HOME! This story is such a special one for me and my family, and I’m looking forward to sharing the joy with readers this May. More information on each event at the link in my bio.

2016 Hegseth would be calling for the impeachment and imprisonment of 2025 Hegseth.

“Papa’s Coming Home” hits the shelves in two months! You can pre-order now. Check out this incredible animation of the illustration process from Dan Taylor 🥹

It’s simple. They’re going after the Department of Education to take money from your kids’ schools to give tax breaks to billionaires.

There is nothing like shopping at Kohl’s with a midwestern mother who has coupons.

A majority of Americans have an unfavorable view of: 👎Donald Trump 👎JD Vance 👎DOGE’s mismanagement 👎Elon Musk 👎Trump weakness on Russia Keep speaking up.

“Baubles?” Dude lives in a 22 million dollar Barbie mansion.

I care deeply about who Michigan will elect as Governor and send to the U.S. Senate next year, but I have decided against competing in either race. I wrote more here about my decision and how I view the work required of us all in this moment:

Families pinching pennies at the checkout are now losing federal support at their kids' schools because some billionaires in Washington want more tax breaks. Less help for you means more money for them.

If Linda McMahon and the Department of Education believe in "efficiency and accountability" (after laying off half of the department), then I'm sure they'll gladly publish a list of every position that has been eliminated and why that position is no longer needed.

If todays X outage is truly a cybersecurity issue, then let me draw your attention to Musk hijacking a two billion dollar FAA contract for himself with Starlink equipment that hasn’t been rigorously tested for cybersecurity concerns. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

For those asking, “Why don’t republicans push back?” Here’s your answer. Speak up, and MAGA/Elon will send the worst types of people on the internet after you. “…they are intimidated by the prospect of online attacks from Mr. Trump and Elon Musk… and frightened for the safety of their families.”

Opening Day!

We need community now more than ever. Take some time to research a local group you might benefit from participating in. Maybe it's a local charity, a sports group, or volunteering with your local Democrats. This might mean stepping out of your comfort zone, but that might be just what we all need.

Pete Buttigieg had a powerful response to Trump's address last night: Trump works for his billionaire buddies, not for everyday Americans.

lol ok

"I think everyone who isn't a farmer right now wants to be..." 🙄

I'm looking forward to catching up LIVE with Stephen Colbert tonight. Feels like there will be plenty to discuss! Tune in to the Late Show at 11:35 pm ET.

“Why don’t you wear a suit?”

Looks like tomorrow will bring votes on a Republican plan to fund tax cuts for the rich by slashing Medicaid. So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.

Trump gets fact checked by Macron Trump: Europe is loaning the money to Ukraine, they get their money back Macron: No. To be frank, we paid. We paid 60% of the total effort

Massive fail for Elon and DOGE. Pressure and calling out the BS works. Keep it up.

Looks like Musk-OPM 'report five accomplishments or resign' reached inside US intelligence community. Director of National Intelligence sends countermanding order: “Given the inherently sensitive and classified nature of our work, I.C. employees should not respond to the OPM email."

Dan Caine, Trump’s new replacement for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, reportedly told Trump, “I love you, sir. I think you’re great, sir. I’ll kill for you, sir.” He also put on a MAGA hat, despite it violating military protocol.