11 family-friendly ways to celebrate Sukkot—the feast of the booths

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Why this mom went viral after she was kicked off flight with 2-year-old son

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</div></blockquote></div><p>Mom Rachel Davis is going viral after sharing her travel troubles on Instagram. Davis says she was trying to fly from North Carolina to New Hampshire on American Airlines when she was kicked off a flight because her 2-year-old son would not keep his mask on. </p><p>Parents can understand how frustrating flying with kids must be right now, and Davis says that her son had been on four other flights with American Airlines within the week and had not been required to wear a mask on those flights. </p><p>”I tried repeatedly, begged him, bribed him, pleaded with him, did everything I could while he was screaming and crying as I tried to hold him and put the mask on, feeling my absolute lowest of lows as a mother,” Davis wrote on Instagram, adding that her family had to make alternative travel arrangements with the airline after all the passengers deplaned. It was incredibly stressful, she says. </p><p>Most airlines do not require children <em>under</em> 2 years old to wear masks, and American Airlines is one of them. In a statement to Motherly the airline explained: “To ensure the safety of our customers and team, American Airlines requires all persons 2 years and older to wear an appropriate face covering throughout the entirety of their journey. Policies are enforced and approved face coverings are made available at key points throughout the customer journey. We’ve reached out to the family to learn more about their recent travel experience and to address their concerns.” </p><p>Unfortunately, Davis’ son was over 2, so he did need to wear the mask per their policy, but that doesn’t mean that airline attendants couldn’t have shown some compassion or empathy when they saw Davis struggling. Traveling right now is so stressful and while the CDC and other health authorities do recommend masks for everyone over 2 years old, <a href=”https://www.mother.ly/child/stop-mask-shaming” target=”_blank”>some children will not be able to wear masks.</a> It’s something that’s important for everyone to remember as we move through this pandemic together.</p>

These Disney princess maternity shoots are stunningly perfect

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</div></blockquote></div><p>A Brazilian photographer found a way to make<a href=”https://www.mother.ly/life/maternity-photography-how-tos-6-steps-to-pregnancy-photo-perfection” target=”_self”> expecting moms</a> feel like absolute royalty: styling them like Disney princesses during their <a href=”https://www.mother.ly/lifestyle/what-to-wear-to-your-maternity-shoot” target=”_self”>maternity sessions</a>. The results are ridiculously cool, and something these moms are going to treasure forever. If you’re looking for some inspiration for an upcoming <a href=”https://www.mother.ly/news/gigi-hadid-pregnancy-photos” target=”_self”>maternity shoot of your own</a>, you’re definitely going to want to pin these pics. </p><p><a href=”https://www.vanessafirme.com/?fbclid=IwAR0fXN3M3s5X-cn1iGLtKbjM_v7R6nP8DoIzM05oRNRuYFGmu5i63musUho” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>Photographer Vanessa Firme</a> says the idea to dress moms like Disney princesses came to her when she was working with a client who was expecting a little girl she planned to name Bella. That reminded them of Belle, so Firme decided to dress the mom in the princess’s iconic yellow gown. Firme says that first shoot was so amazing she immediately realized she wanted to do more like that. “I thought: this must be what happens after ‘happily ever after’,” she explained.</p><p>Since that first Belle session, Firme has transformed pregnant mamas into Ariel, Snow White, Jasmine, Cinderella and even Maleficent. She’s even gotten some dads to join in the fun, like one who dressed up as the Beast. Even more adorably, she’s also had the opportunity to do sessions with some of the babies after they’re born and include them in the Disney-inspired shoots as well.</p><p>Firme says the shoots aren’t just about getting great photos. She says they let the moms forget about the not-so-magical parts of pregnancy, if only for a short time. “They were removed for an instant from the real world and taken to a world of enchantment.” She says she also thought about the ways that children idolize their mothers, and view them as princesses in their own right. Now, they’ll have pictures to match that sentiment.</p><p>Firme has styled so many amazing shoots, she says she “can’t choose a favorite.” And we definitely can’t either.</p>

Anderson Cooper shares sweet selfie with baby Wyatt: ‘He’s such a happy baby’

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</div></blockquote></div><p>Anderson Cooper’s cute co-anchor is growing up!</p><p>The veteran journalist shared a sweet selfie with his son, Wyatt. “My son will be five months old in less than two weeks,” Cooper wrote on <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/p/CFSH9wJhzhT/” target=”_blank”><u>Instagram</u></a>. “He is such a happy baby even though he has started teething. He loves being read to and so far Dr. Seuss is his favorite, particularly One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. Ok, that’s my favorite, but he does seem to like it a lot.”</p><p>Cooper’s followers were quick to show their support for the father and son duo.</p><p><em>Watch What Happens Live</em> host Andy Cohen commented, “❤❤❤❤❤❤” while fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg pointed out that Wyatt looks an awful lot like Cooper’s late mother, Gloria Vanderbilt.</p><p>The newscaster announced baby Wyatt’s arrival back in April with a heartfelt <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/p/B_oKGL9BYs1/?utm_source=ig_embed” target=”_blank”><u>post</u></a>, thanking their medical team and surrogate. “As a gay kid, I never thought it would be possible to have a child, and I’m grateful for all those who have paved the way, and for the doctors and nurses and everyone involved in my son’s birth.</p><p>Most of all, I am grateful to a remarkable surrogate who carried Wyatt, and watched over him lovingly, and tenderly, and gave birth to him.”</p><p>Cooper wrote about how he wishes his late parents and brother could meet Wyatt. “I imagine them all together, arms around each other, smiling and laughing, happy to know that their love is alive in me and in Wyatt, and that our family continues.”</p><p>There’s a lot to love in the new photo, between Cooper’s proud papa smile, Wyatt’s exposed belly, and their matching gazes. Here’s to hoping we see more of this news team soon!</p>

Katy Perry shares adorable gift Taylor Swift sent for baby Daisy

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</div></blockquote></div><p>Katy Perry recently shared the sweet gift that Taylor Swift sent for her newborn daughter, Daisy Dove (and of course it went viral). “Miss 🌼🕊 adores her hand embroidered blankie from miss <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/taylorswift/” target=”_blank”>@taylorswift</a> 😩😩😩,” writes Perry. “Hope it’s one she drags around for years till it becomes an unrecognizable shred that she keeps in her pocket as a teenager 🥺♥️”</p><p>Swift embroidered a flower and the words “Daisy Bloom” on the blanket. </p><p>Perry, 35, and fiancé Orlando Bloom, 43, welcomed daughter Daisy to the world in August. The singer also tagged the location of her post as “Stream Folklore”—a nod to Swift’s latest album, which dropped in July.</p><p>We love to see women supporting women—and adorable baby gifts!</p>