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6 compliments your husband is dying to hear
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There is more to giving a compliment then just telling someone they look nice. Here are 6 examples of compliments your husband would LOVE to hear. - photo by Megan Shauri
Women are usually pretty good at giving compliments, but sometimes we can forget the one person who needs to hear compliments more than others: our husbands.

Husbands have times of self-doubt and insecurities just like their wives do. Give your husband these 6 simple compliments to reassure them, and let them know how important they are to you:

1. You are so handsome

A lot of men pretend they are not into their appearance, or they try to make it seem like they do not spend a ton of time on how they look, but every man likes being told they are handsome.

No matter if they spent 5 minutes or 55 minutes getting ready, it is always nice to hear they look good. Make sure to compliment your husband often. And when they really hit it out of the park, let them know why! Whether it is a specific color they wear, style of jeans, or even the way they comb their hair, point it out to them. They will take note and probably wear that style more often if they know how much you really like it.

2. I love how you provide for our family

Even in todays world of greater equality, most men still feel it is their job to provide for the family. While their roles are not as clear as they once were 100 years ago, making sure there is food on the table and a roof over your head is an innate characteristic that men feel responsible for.

Make sure you tell him how much you appreciate what he does for the family. A man likes to know he is fulfilling his role and that you notice.

3. You are a great dad

Dads definitely dont get enough credit.

In most homes, the mother is who takes care of the childrens immediate needs. They are the ones to kiss their boo-boos, change their diapers and make sure they are eating their vegetables. Dads do a lot too; although, it tends to not get as much recognition.

Make sure your husband knows that you think he is a great dad. Tell him specifically what it is he does that makes you feel that way. Remind him how much his children love him and why. It will mean a lot to him to know that the person he respects and loves above all others, truly feels he is a good example for their children.

4. You are so good at making me feel like a priority

When you compliment specific things your husband does for you, it means a lot. It shows him that you notice the small things he does, and that you want him to keep doing them.

It may seem obvious to you that he should put you ahead of work, friends, and even his favorite activities, but sometimes it is hard for guys to do that, so when he does, make sure you tell him how much it means to you. When he knows how much it matters to you, he will be more motivated to continue doing so.

5. You turn me on

It is important that a man feels like he is attractive to you. It is more than him just looking handsome; it is you wanting to be with him. It is he who makes you weak in the knees and takes your breath away.

After several years of being together, some may wonder if the spark is gone. That is why you need to remind him, and tell him, that for you, the spark is very much still alive!

6. You make me happy

Just as a man feels it is his responsibility to provide for the family, he also feels like it is his responsibility to make you happy. Not just cheering you up from time to time, but that you are happy with your life.

If you are working at a job you hate and you complain about it, men feel like it is their fault you are not happy. Youre in a job you dont like because he does not make enough money for you to either not work, or to do a job that may not pay as much, but that you like better.

If he is working hard to make it so you can stay home with the kids during the day, but you complain about how horrible they were or what a hard day you had, he may feel like his effort is not worth it because you are not happy.

Even though you feel it is just you venting and then youre over it, men take it as a personal responsibility to change the situation so you are happy. It is okay to have a bad day once in a while, but make sure you outweigh the good with the bad by reminding him often how happy you actually are.

Giving a compliment is something that does not take much time and is rather simple to do, but unless it is something we do often, we may forget how much they matter to the person you are giving it to. Try to start and end your day with a compliment to your husband and see the difference it makes in their lives.
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How to avoid 'sharenting' and other paparazzi parenting habits
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A recent study revealed parents often spend up to two hours staging a single photo of his or her child to post online. - photo by Amy Iverson
Before having kids, some people just dont appreciate their friends baby posts. But after having a child of their own, three fourths of new parents jump right on the parental social media bandwagon. If you have become a member of this group, there are some rules to follow for posting responsibly.

Much of a parents worry is how to teach their children to use social media responsibly. We talk with our kids about privacy, oversharing, and setting restrictions on their devices to keep them safe. But parents themselves need to look in the digital mirror once in a while. Before having children, it doesnt take as much effort to think about what to post online. Its up to us to decide what we share about our own lives. But once you become a parent, there are many questions to think about regarding what is appropriate to post about your kids on social media.

In a recent survey, kids clothing subscription company Mac and Mia surveyed 2000 new parents to find out how they are documenting their kids lives on social media, and what concerns they may have.

First of all, people without children seem to feel a bit differently about the onslaught of baby pictures online than those who are parents. 18 percent of people say before they had kids, they were annoyed by their friends baby posts. But after having children of their own, 73 percent admit they post progress pictures of their little ones every single month.

Not only are new parents letting the world know each time their baby is a month older, but they are posting about their kids every few days or so. Men and women report they post 6-7 times per month about their baby.

And while 70 percent of new parents say the benefit of using social media is how easy it is to help family and friends feel involved, there are some downsides. Here are a few tips to avoid the pitfall of becoming paparazzi parents.

Dont miss the moment

In the Mac and Mia survey, some parents admitted to spending up to two hours to get the perfect shot of their baby. That seems a little extreme. New and old parents alike should be careful about spending so much time taking pictures and videos that they dont enjoy the moment. Years ago, I decided to never live an experience through my phone. A study by Linda Henkel, a psychology professor at Fairfield University in Connecticut, found that when people took pictures of objects in an art museum, they didnt remember the objects as well as if they simply observed them.

This photo-taking impairment effect can happen to parents as well. If we are so consumed by getting the perfect photo, we can miss out on the moment all together, and our memory of it will suffer.

Dont forget about privacy

60 percent of couples say they have discussed rules and boundaries for posting their babys photos, according to the Mac and Mia survey. Even so, men are 34 percent more likely to publish baby posts on public accounts. If parents are concerned about their childrens privacy, keeping photos off of public accounts is a given.

In the Washington Post, Stacey Steinberg, a legal skills professor at the University of Florida, and Bahareh Keith, a Portland pediatrician, wrote that sharing too much information about kids online puts them at risk. They write that all that sharenting can make it easier for data thieves to target out kids for identity theft. Check that your privacy settings are where they should be and never share identifying information like full names and birth dates.

Dont be paparazzi parents

36 percent of parents say they take issue when their childs photo is posted online by someone else. Responsible social media users will always ask permission before posting a photo of another child. But parents should also think about whether their own children will take issue with their own posted photos a few years down the road.

When parents are constantly snapping pictures and throwing them on social media, it can be easy to forget to pause and make sure the post is appropriate. I always use the billboard example with my kids. I ask them to picture whatever they are posting going up on a billboard in our neighborhood. If they are okay with that, then their post is probably fine. Parents should ask themselves this same question when posting about their children. But they should also ask themselves if their child would be OK with this post on a billboard in 15 years. If it would cause embarrassment or humiliation, it might be best to keep it private.

Once children reach an appropriate age, parents should include them in the process of deciding what pictures are OK to post. Researchers at the University of Michigan surveyed 10- to 17-year-olds and found children believe their parents should ask permission more than parents think they should. The kids in the survey said sharing happy family moments, or accomplishments in sports, school and hobbies is fine. But when the post is negative (like when a child is disciplined) or embarrassing (think naked baby pictures or messy hair), kids say to keep it off social media.
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