If you know someone who's had a baby, chances are you've been to a baby shower. And whether you love them or hate them, there's no denying baby showers can be a rite of passage that makes impending parenthood feel real. 

But planning a baby shower can be overwhelming to say the least. So if you're planning one yourself, here are our top picks for making it a breeze — and cute to boot.

 1. Multicolored "Hello Baby!" printed dinner plates

These “Hello Baby!” printed plates are perfect for a gender-neutral shower and offer a colorful way to celebrate the special soon-to-be newborn. Perfectly sized for bigger meals and made of sturdy paperboard, this collection can be mixed and matched with all sorts of different patterns and colors (see below).

Spritz multicolored "Hello Baby!" printed dinner plates (pack of 10), available at Target

2. Printed lunch napkins 

These turquoise napkins are the ideal match to the plates above and perfect for serving guests at a shower. The three-ply napkin has a blue-and-white-striped pattern on one side and bold polka dot design on the other. Mix and match these napkins with other vibrantly colored tableware items. The best part: If you’ve got leftover napkins after the shower, these work well for a fancy dinner or brunch gathering too.

Spritz turquoise printed lunch napkins (pack of 20), available at Target

3. Pin the pacifier baby shower game 

Whether you love ’em or hate ’em, baby shower games are an important addition/tradition at any baby shower. The pin the pacifier set is a classic, easy game in which the guest wears an blindfold and tries to place the pacifier in the baby’s mouth. Included is a large poster, one adjustable blindfold and 12 pacifiers.

Pin the pacifier baby shower game, available at Amazon

4. Baby shower scratch ticket game

Our next baby shower game is this set of baby-themed scratch-'n'-win tickets. Simply ask your guests to scratch off the silver square to reveal the winning ticket. Each 24-card deck comes with one winner to reveal a picture of milk in the baby’s bottle. The nonwinning cards reveal pictures of various baby items that do not belong in a bottle.

Baby shower scratch ticket game (pack of 24), available at Amazon

5. My water broke baby shower game

Our last game pick is a game called "my water broke." At the shower, each person receives an ice cube with a plastic baby frozen inside. Each person then has to “watch” their baby and the first one to notice their baby has broken out of their ice cube must yell, “My water broke!” Included with the game are the baby pieces and instructions. This game will have your guests laughing for the duration of the party. Whether you put these baby ice cubes in your drink is entirely up to you.

My water broke baby shower game, available at Amazon

6. Pink & gold balloon scratch-off greeting cards

These unique, innovative and fun greeting cards make the perfect thank-you cards for after the party and will ensure your guests remember the event. The pink and gold balloon scratch-off cards by Inklings Paperie allow you to simply write your message in the blank area and cover it with the scratch-off sticker provided. Scratching gently will reveal your message. These cards are made of 100 percent-recycled envelopes, printed on sustainably produced paper and utilize soy-based inks.

Pink and gold balloon scratch-off greeting cards, available at Target

7. "It’s a Boy/Girl" milk jar party favors

Our next baby shower essential is a party favor. The Kate Aspen "It’s a Girl/Boy" milk jar is a cute, clear, old-fashioned glass mini-container with a real cork top and large, easy-access opening. The jar makes the perfect accompaniment and party favor for your guests. Up the ante and fill the jar with your favorite candy or bath salt for that personal touch.

"It’s a Boy/Girl" milk jar party favors, available at Target

8. Pink, blue & white gender-reveal candy kit

Lastly, we have some simple yet essential candy party decor. Available in pink, blue and white, whether you know the sex of the baby or not, these brightly colored candy accoutrements will add a dash of color and fun to any baby shower and provide yet another delicious goodie for guests to take home.

Pink, blue and white gender-reveal candy kit, available at Target

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Among the new additions to Grey Sloan Memorial in the upcoming season 15 of Grey's Anatomy is Nashville and The O.C. alum Chris Carmack. He's signed on to play a recurring role as an orthopedic surgeon named Link (full name currently unknown), and there's very little we know about him other than that.

More: The Grey's Anatomy Season 15 Premiere Will Be 2 Hours Long

According to a TVLine interview with Grey's showrunner Krista Vernoff, she's keeping the Link details under wraps for a reason. “I kind of want fans to discover him,” she said. However, she did reveal a few things that should get fans excited for this new character.

“He’s the first ortho god that we’ve had [at Grey Sloan] since Callie, who was an ortho goddess in my mind,” Vernoff said. Link comes into Grey Sloan having formerly worked as the team surgeon for the Seattle Mariners. Vernoff said he “brings the confidence of that. And Chris brings his own sense of humor to the set, and that has been really joyful to explore.”

Grey's has had its fair share of attractive male docs over the years, but Vernoff told TVLine that Carmack's character won't remind viewers of any of them (which, of course, remains to be seen). “He’s got a different energy than any of the other men in our cast,” Vernoff said. “It’s fun and funny. And when you look like that, men are maybe disinclined to like you off the bat, but Link is so likable that he defies expectations.”

We can definitely believe that. When Carmack's role was announced in July, he tweeted, "Thank you! Can't wait to scrub in!" which is just ridiculously endearing.

Carmack will be joined by fellow newcomer Alex Landi, who will play the series' first gay male surgeon, and returning favorites Kim Raver and Jeff Perry. 

More: Grey's Anatomy Just Made a Major LGBTQ Casting Choice — & Fans Will Love It

Grey's Anatomy season 15 premieres with a two-hour episode on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 8/7c on ABC.

Olivia Munn has been front and center in the headlines over the course of the last week since news emerged that she told the studio behind the upcoming Predator sequel, Twentieth Century Fox, that director Shane Black had cast his friend, a convicted sex offender, and that that actor appeared in one scene of the final cut. Munn demanded his scene be cut from the film on moral grounds. Since then, she has been standing alone against a tidal wave of backlash, left to discuss and defend her actions and seemingly left unsupported by the rest of her (predominately) male castmates — until costar Sterling K. Brown came forward on Twitter to voice his support for her.

More: Olivia Munn Posts About Getting a Sex Offender Ejected From Her New Movie

According to People, Brown quote-tweeted a video of Munn speaking to The Hollywood Reporter over the weekend at the Toronto International Film Festival, where she said she felt isolated by her castmates' perceived lack of support. Brown, who was not at TIFF with the rest of the cast over the weekend, apologized to Munn in a public quote-tweet before going on to address his feelings about the situation overall.

"I’m sorry you’re feeling so isolated, my dear," Brown wrote. "And I’m sorry you’ve been the only one to speak up publicly. I was not at #TIFF so I didn’t have an opportunity to be there with you. There are two main issues as far as I see it. First, what is and is not forgivable?..."

"That’s gonna vary from individual to individual," he continued in a follow-up tweet. "You and @BonafideBlack may differ when it comes to that issue. I don’t have all the details regarding his friend’s crime, but I know it involves a minor, and he spent time in jail. With regards to forgiveness, I leave that to... the individual." 

In yet another follow-up, Brown wrote, "What I take issue with, (& I believe Shane addressed this in his apology), is that we all have the right to know who we’re working with! And when someone has been convicted of a crime of a sexual nature involving a child, we have the right to say that’s not okay!"

He continued, "Our studio was not given that opportunity, and neither was our cast. Especially @oliviamunn who was the only member of the principal cast who had to work with him. I so appreciate that you 'didn’t leave well enough alone,' & again, I’m sorry you feel isolated in taking action." 

To conclude his thread, Brown added a thank-you to Twentieth Century Fox for their quick action and again told addressed Munn: "I hope you don’t feel quite so alone. You did the right thing."

In speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Munn said that when it comes to making movies, "We can't tell stories about people and then not care about people. It's not an easy thing to be the one to speak up and there are people who get very mad at you for not just helping them bury it." She added that she hasn't heard directly from Black other than seeing his public apology online with everyone else. "It's honestly disheartening to have to fight for something so hard that's just so obvious to me," she added.

"I do feel like I've been treated by some people as if I'm the one who went to jail or as if I'm the one who brought this guy on set," Munn said. "It's a really lonely feeling to be sitting here by myself when I should be with the rest of the cast."

More: Lindsay Lohan Is Apologizing for Her "Hurtful" #MeToo Remark

The fallout from Munn speaking up against Black casting a convicted sex offender in this film (and others according to the Los Angeles Times) has been brutal, and we're glad that Brown spoke up in support, even if it took him several days to do it. Munn has not commented on Brown's tweets at the time of this report, but hopefully, his words have given her some comfort. 

Dating is hard, and that is especially true when you are a parent. I mean, with work schedules, school schedules and your kids' endless activity/playdate schedule, there isn't time to do much else. As such, dating often takes a backseat, and that is true for fitness guru Jillian Michaels.

More: Jillian Michaels Confirms She Isn't Marrying (or Even With) Heidi Rhoades

In fact, according to Us Weekly, the author, TV personality and all-around badass told reporters at the Stand Up to Cancer Live broadcast event on Friday, September 7 that dating is the last thing on her mind.

"When you have kids, it’s almost impossible to allow other things to, like, f—k with you because they just demand 100 percent of your attention!” But according to Michaels, that isn't necessarily a bad thing “It’s nice. It’s a welcome distraction to kind of get me out of my own head.”

Of course, Michaels isn't just taking a break from the dating scene because of her kids. She admits she is avoiding the scene because it sucks: dating "is a special slice of hell...[it] like, yeah, that sucks.”

Michaels broke up with her long-time partner and fiancée Heidi Rhoades in June. However, she and Rhoades remain friends and coparents to their children: Lukensia, 8, and Phoenix, 6. 

"Heidi remains one of my best friends and coparents," Michaels said.

What's more, the fitness instructor revealed she and Rhoades are not only better people but better parents when separated: "We've found we're better friends and parents living apart than staying together," Michaels wrote on Instagram in June. "Life and people change but our love for one another and commitment to raising our two kids as an inseparable team remains."

More: All the Hollywood Couples Who've Called it Quits in 2018

And while we love it when celebrity couples work out, we love it more when they come together for the kids.

Actor Dwayne Johnson is such a softie when it comes to family life it's hard for us to think of him as "The Rock" anymore. (We're voting for a new nickname — maybe "The Cotton Ball.") 

His longtime love — Lauren Hashian, with whom Johnson shares two daughters — shared on Instagram the sweetest happy birthday message she's ever received. Just watch as Johnson, snuggling their daughters Jasmine, 2, and 4-month-old baby Tiana, orchestrates the best rendition ever of "Happy Birthday." Dying, we tell you.

Johnson and Hashian and their girls are quickly becoming one of our favorite Hollywood families ever. "We love you so much, Mommy! Have a nice day!" crows daughter Jasmine at the end of the video, melting us into gooey puddles under our desks.

Hashian, clearly moved by the gesture from her sweeties, captioned the post: "It’s moments like this that you’ll watch for ever and ever and ever. This is what it’s all about. These are the true gifts. Feeling so blessed and so grateful beyond measure on this BIRTHDAY #FamilyLoveAndBabies"

More: The Rock Reveals His Struggle With Depression

Not cute enough for you? Tough crowd, eh. No probs. Check out this video from the Hashian-Johnsons featuring a delicious morning conversation with baby Tiana:

More: Dwayne Johnson's Daughter Compliments His "Brown Boobies"

Johnson also has a 17-year-old daughter, Simone Alexandra, with ex Dany Garcia, a producer. He may play a hundred roles — actor, wrestler, feminist, producer — but it's clear to us that his absolute favorite role is daddy. Johnson posted this gorgeous shot of Jasmine and himself for Women's Equality Day in August:

The caption slayed us:

"She can be anything she wants. She can sit at any table. She can trailblaze a path, while humbly and gratefully recognizing those before her who paved the way. She and her big sister, Simone and her baby sister, Tiana Gia will always have a strong voice and always make a positive impact. She can also just forcefully shove a buttery, delicious croissant in daddy’s mouth when daddy is on a very strict diet. #JasmineLia #WomensEqualityDay"

We might be a little in love. Maybe just a little. 

Dad beast and actor Dax Shepard is the internet's No. 1 DILF at the moment — thanks to a cheeky post his wife, Kristen Bell, posted on Instagram. On Sunday, Bell posted a sexy shot of Shepard in handyman mode tooling with their daughter's pink-and-blue Paw Patrol bike. The caption? "The #dadbeast likes big butt books and fixin kids toyz."

More: Kristen Bell Has a Genius Hack for Getting Kids to Talk About Their Day

You might need to look a little more closely at the pic to catch the "big butt" reference. Shepard — host of the popular podcast Armchair Expert — is fixing his daughter's bike in front of The Big Butt Book 3D (and yes, we're wondering if Bell planted it there without Shepard realizing it). Did we mention we love this couple?

Commenters on Bell's post were quick to call out the, uh, interesting reading material:

"What the helmet is the big butt book 3d?! Lol" asked one.

"That is hilarious! And it's on 3D, gahaha," added another.

"The Big Butt Book...in 3D, lol fat bottom girls, get on your bike and ride! (after you fix it)," someone advised.

Another posited, "That book may be why Dax spends 10 minutes longer every time he fixes things."

More: Kristen Bell Shares Daughter's Adorable Reaction to Learning Her Parents Are Famous

Shepard is clearly very content in the handyman role. A few weeks ago, he posted a pic of himself on his Instagram of him reclining in the shade on the family's roof with some two-by-fours.

Shepard also recently posted a photo showing him fixing his Mercedes station wagon. (Nah, we didn't know Mercedes made station wagons either.) The caption for that one? "My wife: 'What are you doing?' Me: 'Saving six grand.' Real talk, the dealer estimate was $8400!!!! For rotors, pads and sensors!!!! #dadbeast."

#DadBeast indeed. Bell and Shepard continue to be #AllTheGoals — naughty reading material included.

When you hear, "Trust exercises," do you think of trust falls, blindfolded walks or three-legged races? You're not alone. But while those may be fun activities, when it comes to building deeper trust in your romantic relationships — or repairing broken trust — the work is often less physical and silly. 

But it is important. "Healthy partnerships aren't possible without trust," licensed clinical social worker Dr. Alisha Powell tells SheKnows. A breakdown of trust can lead to disengagement, lack of emotional and physical intimacy and even betrayal. 

Nobody wants that. Put aside your plans to fall backward into your beloved's arms. Here are the real trust-building behaviors worth practicing in your relationship. 

Try extended eye contact

When is the last time you really spent a few moments looking into your partner’s eyes? If you can’t remember, an extended eye contact session may be just what the therapist ordered according to Kate Balestrieri, a licensed clinical psychologist and executive director of Triune Therapy Group.

“Eye contact is a really important way to be present with our partners,” she says. “We can be more empathic, we are able to discern what our partners are bringing to the table more readily, and we stay more connected.” And all of that leads to deeper trust.

More: How to Tell if a Relationship Issue Is a Deal Breaker

Work on your follow-through

Depending on whom you ask, our generation is a group of plan-canceling hermits. And while it might make for a funny social media post, consistently failing to do what you said you were going to do — whether it’s date night or taking out the garbage or dropping the kids off at school — starts to train our partners not to believe us, Balestrieri says.

That doesn’t mean you have to be perfect. “What I think is important is when you make a commitment to do something, you follow through to the best of your ability, and if you can't, you're accountable proactively,” she says. That means own up to how you messed up, apologize and explain how you’ll fix it or do better next time — and then actually do that.

More: 6 Signs You & Your Partner Have a Disconnect

Share your plans

Especially in couples who are dealing with a serious act of betrayal like fidelity, sharing your plans before your partner’s suspicions have the slightest chance of getting aroused is huge, Powell says. “If you're going to be late or you're going out to dinner with friends, that you give [them] a phone call to let [them] know,” she says. That also means having a conversation about what the boundaries are that make your partner feel safe so you know what expectations need to be met.

More: 10 Signs of a Healthy Relationship

Talk about previous betrayals

Even if there hasn’t been a betrayal in your relationship, old hurts can inform you or your partner’s behavior. Maybe they had a partner or a parent who was unfaithful in the past. Maybe their parents lacked consistency growing up. Whatever it is, getting to the bottom of it can help you know how to move forward. “Understanding the root of people's triggers can help us be more sensitive in either avoiding them or anticipating them and collaboratively planning ahead,” Balestrieri says.

Share upcoming stressors

What tends to make us less consistent with each other? When we’re stressed or overwhelmed. Getting in the practice of sharing upcoming stressful events can be huge in keeping trust strong between partners, Powell says. “As they're both disclosing really personal things about what's going on in their lives and what's stressing them out… they're also building that emotional connection with each other.” And emotional connection breeds trust.

Practice active listening

All this talking doesn’t do much good if both partners aren’t practicing active listening. Listening without interruption and summarizing what the other person has said to be sure you’ve understood them are key parts of being an active listener. But Powell has another tip to help couples communicate honestly — after a partner has finished speaking (and the other partner listening), she has them ask an important question: Do you feel understood right now? “And they can answer yes or no,” she says. “And then the partner gets that feedback as well.”

Grey's Anatomy fans, you might want to sit down for this one. If you were already pumped for the two-hour season 15 premiere, just wait until you watch the first trailer for the upcoming season, which dropped on Monday. Seriously, you aren’t ready for what your eyes are about to see.

At the end of the 30-second video, "one jaw dropping twist" is teased, and that’s exactly what is shown. Very quickly, Meredith is seen having sex with a very familiar doctor. Are you ready for this? You'd better take a moment to prepare yourselves. 

It is none other than DeLuca! You read that right. Meredith and DeLuca are in bed making out and look like they are having a very good time.

More: 12 Things You Notice When You Re-Watch Grey’s Anatomy From the Beginning

What is happening? Is it real? Is it a fantasy? After they’re seen in bed together, they're shown at the hospital, where Meredith gives DeLuca a strange look. He comes up to her and says with a smile, "Dr. Grey." Meredith almost looks uncomfortable. Does she feel awkward because she had a sex dream about DeLuca? Does she feel weird because they had sex? Fans will just have to wait and see when Grey’s officially returns.

As previously announced, this is "the season of love," as executive producer Krista Vernoff told TV Line in July. In August, Vernoff also told TV Line, "But as the showrunner, I can confirm for you that Meredith Grey is very much a part of our Season of Love."

More: The First Photos of Grey's Anatomy Season 15 Are Here, & They're Promising

Vernoff continued, "Yes, [Mer]'s a single mom, and that complicates a dating life. And yes, she's a surgical marvel with new, game changing medical ideas she’ll be pursuing. But she also hasn’t dated at all since [Martin Henderson's] Nathan Riggs left [in season 13]. And the one-two punch of meeting [Scott Speedman's] Nick Marsh awoke a desire in her that she can't put back to sleep. The question this season is not 'Will Meredith Grey find love again,' but 'With whom will she find love?'"

More: Kim Raver's Grey's Anatomy Storyline Is Getting an Upgrade in Season 15

Let’s also not forget that in the season 14 finale, Meredith turned down a drunk DeLuca after he kissed her. Does she have a different attitude now? Who knows what will happen with DeLuca, but there’s also a chance Meredith could find romance with Chris Carmack’s new character, an orthopedic surgeon dubbed an "ortho god," according to TV Line. Carmack is also seen in the trailer along with newcomer Alex Landi, who is playing Dr. Nico Kim, the series' first-ever gay male surgeon.

Whatever happens, it sure sounds like Meredith is going to have an interesting and possibly steamy season. Grey's Anatomy season 15 premieres on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 8/7c on ABC.

More and more adults are choosing to cohabit — and the decision to do so isn’t limited to only millennials. In fact, the Pew Research Center reported that the number of cohabiting adults over the age of 50 has increased by 75 percent in the last decade, climbing to roughly 16 million in 2016.

For some, cohabiting, or living with a partner outside marriage, is an expectation, with 64 percent of American adults viewing it as a step toward marriage. Indeed, nearly 76 percent of married couples reported living together before officially tying the knot.

For others, it’s a practical move to save money by splitting living expenses with a partner. But financial benefits aside, it saves the time and inconvenience of traveling back and forth between separate residences for overnight stays that would take place otherwise.

Sure, cohabiting makes financial sense, but is it good for you? What exactly are its effects on your physical and mental health?

For all those debating whether or not to share a physical address with a partner, here’s what the science says.

Cohabiting has emotional benefits like marriage — but mostly for women

It’s been well documented that marriage has a positive impact on individual well-being, both in physical and psychological terms. To determine whether cohabitation has the same effects, researchers from Ohio State University examined data from the 1997 National Longitudinal Survey of Youth. Their results? Cohabiting, or “first unions,” had a similarly positive impact — but only for women. 

Curiously, while women saw a boost in emotional well-being from cohabiting with partners, men only saw a benefit from marriage. The researchers attribute this gender difference to a difference in how cohabiting is perceived, with men viewing it as a relationship test more than women.

Cohabitation is connected to a higher rate of unplanned pregnancy 

According to a 2013 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the probability of pregnancy for women cohabiting for the first time has increased to 19 percent since 1995. While this translates to nearly 1 in 5 women overall, the CDC found variations based on race and educational attainment. 

Specifically, 40 percent of foreign-born Hispanic women became pregnant in their first year of cohabiting compared to 24 percent for U.S.-born Hispanic women and Black women, 14 percent of white women and 13 percent of Asian women. Women with a bachelor’s degree or higher were less likely to experience a pregnancy (5 percent) compared to women with less than a high school diploma (33 percent).  

More: Drugs & Alcohol Destroyed Our Relationship — Now I'm Learning to Love My Sister

The older individuals are before cohabitation, the less likely they’ll divorce

Once upon a time, there was a commonly held belief that living with a partner before marriage meant a higher likelihood of divorce once a couple was married. However, research from sociologist Dr. Arielle Kuperberg dispels this myth, instead pointing to another factor that tends to be left out of the equation: age.

According to Kuperberg’s research, the younger the individuals who decide to cohabit, the greater the risk of divorce. Interestingly, 23 appears to be the magic number in that cohabitation and marriage decisions made before the age of 23 have a heightened divorce rate compared to those made later.

For some, cohabiting may mean lower rates of exercise

A study of German households conducted over 19 years revealed lower rates of physical activity among cohabiting couples compared to couples who were dating but not living together. In fact, married couples reported less exercise on the whole compared to dating couples, although it appears that over time, married men eventually reported more physical activity.

Perhaps this doesn’t come as a surprise. The researchers behind the study speculate that “release from the marriage market” causes these lower exercise rates — as in, couples feel freed from the pressures of romantic courtship and the need to maintain a certain image. As one can imagine, after all, many couples would probably opt to stay in for a Netflix marathon instead of date night at the gym. 

Cohabiting couples are happier than married couples

Research by sociologists Drs. Kelly Musick and Larry Bumpass published in the Journal of Marriage and Family found that compared to married couples, cohabiting couples report more happiness and higher self-esteem. Of course, that’s not to say married couples aren’t happy — simply that in the long run, cohabiting couples come out on top.

In a statement, Musick suggests that this is because of the perception that marriage has more obligations than cohabitation, which thus gives the latter greater freedom and flexibility. For instance, you’re more likely to find a married couple with kids than a cohabiting couple with them.

How to make cohabiting work for you

Research aside, it goes without saying that living together outside marriage has no guarantees for the outcome of your relationship. However, there are certainly ways to make cohabiting a more positive experience.

Consider a cohabitation agreement

While not every couple feels compelled to use one, a cohabitation agreement can safeguard against the potential headaches of living together. Such an agreement may outline terms such as how household costs will be managed or how property bought together will be split in the event of a breakup. Not only that, it even helps to broach other issues — like cooking and laundry — that might otherwise have gone untouched.

Talk finances with your partner beforehand

It’s rare for both partners to make the same amount in a relationship. Be candid and open to discussing this, as equal is not always fair when it comes to splitting rent and other housing costs. According to the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, financial disagreements are the third-leading cause of divorce, and though you may not be married, talking finances will surely help fight against potential heartbreak.

More: My Anxiety Attacks Chased Me Out of My Job, Relationship & Country

Before making the big move, you should come to a decision about how costs will be split. For instance, rather than dividing all expenses evenly, consider using a percentage that more adequately reflects each partner’s salary. Alternatively, perhaps one partner will be responsible for paying for all utilities and groceries while the other covers rent.

Remember to give each other space

Living with your partner doesn’t necessitate spending every waking hour with them. It’s natural for people to want their own space, so consider designating some area, e.g., the garage or study, where either can go to unwind. Having separate hobbies and interests is also helpful for giving each other room to grow and explore independently while still maintaining the comfort of coming home to one another.

So, is cohabiting good for your health? Like most things, it depends. While there can certainly be some financial and emotional benefits, it may also mean less exercise or additional mental stress when the partnership is strained. In the end, no research study will be able to tell you what works best for you and your partner, but they could be helpful for facilitating the many discussions that arise when sharing your life with someone else. 

Is it a coincidence that back-to-school season, one of the busiest times of the year for parents in particular, is also when network TV is back in session? We think not. Moms need a little “me” time this time of year (well, all times of year, really), and these new series coming to network TV this fall are worth fitting into your busy schedule... at least after the kids go to bed.

From a sitcom about single parenthood to an Amy Poehler-produced comedy about a mom who tries to do it all (haven’t we all?), these 9 new shows will make you LOL, distract you from your everyday mayhem, make you realize your home life isn’t that weird after all — or perhaps all of the above.

Keep scrolling to watch the trailers, find out the premiere dates and see who stars in what, and set your DVRs accordingly!

More: All the New Original Programming Coming to Hulu

1. Single Parents

Who stars in it: Leighton Meester, Taran Killam, Brad Garrett

When it premieres: Sept. 26 on ABC

Why moms should tune in: This ensemble comedy is about single parents (duh) who band together to help raise their kids and to help each other understand the importance of having personal lives outside of parenthood. Couldn’t all moms use a refresher in that?

2. The Neighborhood

Who stars in it: Cedric the Entertainer, Max Greenfield, Beth Behrs

When it premieres: Oct. 1 on CBS

Why moms should tune in: We’ve all heard the story of two very different families living next door to each other, but this one, about an overly friendly white family that moves into a tough black neighborhood in Los Angeles, just might make you and your kids see that being different from your neighbors (literally or otherwise) isn’t always a bad thing.

3. Happy Together

Who stars in it: Damon Wayans Jr., Ashley Stevens West, Felix Mallard

When it premieres: Oct. 1 on CBS

Why moms should tune in: A 30-something couple living a mundane life in the 'burbs reconnect with their younger selves when a Harry Styles-esque pop star moves in with them in an attempt to escape his life in the spotlight. Moms in their own monotonous routines can live vicariously through this everyday duo as they're just trying to be cool again.

4. I Feel Bad

Who stars in it: Sarayu Blue, Paul Edelstein

When it premieres: Oct. 4 on NBC

Why moms should tune in: The struggle is real for Emet, who’s trying to be the perfect mom/boss/daughter/wife and always has something to feel bad about. Does a mom ever not? P.S.: It’s executive produced by funny mama Amy Poehler. Excited yet?

5. Charmed

Who stars in it: Melonie Diaz, Sarah Jeffery, Madeleine Mantock, Rupert Evans

When it premieres: Oct. 14 on The CW

Why moms should tune in: The reboot’s premise is the same as the WB original’s — three sisters in a college town learn they are witches after their mother dies. You were obsessed with the original back in 1998, and we’re here to tell you that you still deserve a little guilty TV pleasure all these years later.

6. The Conners

Who stars in it: John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalfe — basically everyone from Roseanne except Roseanne Barr, who was fired from ABC in May for her racist tweet

When it premieres: Oct. 16 on ABC

Why moms should tune in: Because the Conners are as real as a working-class family gets. An ABC release about the spinoff promises they’ll cover an unexpected pregnancy, financial pressures and coupon cutting this season, proving the show will be a must-watch even without its leading lady.

7. The Kids Are Alright

Who stars in it: Michael Cudlitz, Mary McCormack

When it premieres: Oct. 16 on ABC

Why moms should tune in: Set in the 1970’s, The Kids Are Alright is about a working-class Irish-Catholic family, the Clearys, who are raising eight sons under one roof. It’s safe to say that this one will make you feel better about the chaos in your house on the daily.

8. Fam

Who stars in it: Nina Dobrev, Tone Bell, Odessa Adlon

When it premieres: TBA on CBS

Why moms should tune in: A young engaged interracial couple is about to start their perfect life together — until her train wreck 16-year-old half-sister moves in with them and ruins everything. Whether you’re raising a teenager or have an annoying family member who drives you up a wall (you know the one), this one’s relatable on so many levels.

More: What's Coming to Netflix in September

9. The Passage

Who stars in it: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Saniyya Sidney, Vincent Piazza

When it premieres: Midseason on FOX

Why moms should tune in: Because you may have heard of the best-selling trilogy of the same name and/or crushed on Gosselaar as Zach Morris. But seriously, the thriller is about a 10-year-old girl who becomes the test subject in an experiment that will either cure all diseases or entirely erase the human race. Makes your kids’ everyday problems seem minuscule in comparison, no?

Subway restaurants are something of a global phenomenon. In fact, in 2017, there were more than 44,000 locations worldwide, and while the chain is known for their — well — subs, they are also known for their infamous $5 footlong deal, which launched in 2004. However, after years of controversy, the $5 footlong deal is coming to an end.

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Well, sort of.

CEO Trevor Haynes told USA Today that franchise owners will now have the option to offer the $5 footlong deal — meaning the offer will only be available at select locations.

The reason for the change is simple: Franchise owners said the discount was not financially sustainable. In fact, when Subway brought the $5 deal back earlier this year, more than 400 franchisees signed a petition against the promotion — and Haynes and others listened.

"How do we help our franchises with more of a regional value message, so they're able to [have] a value proposition that fits with their economic model," Haynes said. "If you look at California, there's a very different cost of business than in Arkansas."

That said, Haynes promises the chain will remain affordable: "Affordable food is what we've always stood for. It's not just about one price point."

But how will they do that? By offering regional promotions and encouraging store owners to find value options that work for them.

Subway is also looking to expand their menu. According to Haynes, the chain is working on developing a "firebird chicken" (a spicier rotisserie-type poultry), guajillo steak, regional flavors and panini.

More: McDonald's Is Testing Out a New Sweet & Savory Breakfast Sandwich

So while discounted subs may be a thing of the past, it does look like Subway fans have something to look forward too.

The most frequent question I’ve been asked during my pregnancy is whether or not I’m having twins (no, but thanks for the complex). The second-most frequent question is: Will I be having the baby back home in the States or in England, where I’ve lived for nearly a decade? My response is always the same: “Um, the free one, obviously.”

The free one is England, where — not including prenatal vitamins, cheap Asos maternity dresses, a much-beloved pregnancy pillow, and other baby swag — I have spent a grand total of £20 (about $26 USD) on my pregnancy. That’s the amount my local clinic charged me to print out an official letter giving me medical clearance to travel by plane.

But everything else has been free, courtesy of the National Health Service. My scans. My appointments with a general practitioner, midwives (who, as opposed to an OB-GYN, oversee the process) and various specialists, including a physical therapist. Prescriptions. Dental cleanings for the duration of my pregnancy and up to a year after my due date. A breastfeeding clinic — with home visits and support available after the birth — and antenatal classes. The labor and delivery, immunizations and checkups to come.

I’m not sure what this would all cost in the United States. I haven’t had health insurance — which was covered by my former company, though I paid extra for emergency and disability policies — since 2006, when I left a full-time job in New York City to go freelance and eventually move abroad. I remember all too well the co-pays and steep prescription costs, not to mention the time I got charged $1,300 by a doctor because of a paperwork error. The insurance company refused to cover it.

And I remember feeling lucky for it. For about 18 months afterward, I went without any health insurance because I couldn’t afford any of the policies I researched. I relied instead on WebMD and the odd $100 walk-in clinic visit. I was hyperaware of being a burst appendix away from bankruptcy. Fortunately, no accident befell me until the week after I moved to London, where, even without a registered GP, national insurance card or really anything proving that I wasn’t just an American tourist, I was charged just £25 for a consultation and crutches for my sprained foot.

In this era of GoFundMes and threats to the Affordable Care Act, I am immensely grateful for the NHS, which celebrated its 70th birthday this year. As a full-time freelance writer and a single woman without a partner’s second income to fall back on, I honestly don’t see how I could afford to have a baby without it.

But the NHS is only able to afford to provide these services for free by cutting out certain creature comforts and procedures it deems unnecessary. A pregnant woman here will get her first ultrasound and booking appointment at 12 weeks — when the risk of miscarriage has significantly dropped — followed by an anatomical scan at 20 weeks and a growth scan at 36 weeks. This may vary by area — my hospital only began offering the 36-week scan to patients a few months ago — and more monitoring is available if there are complications or if the mother has a history of miscarriages.

The wait can be excruciating. I was so wound up with nerves ahead of my 20-week scan that I got lost on the way to the hospital and turned up late to the appointment; when they said I’d need to reschedule, I full-on wept until they took me back and gave me the proof of life I so desperately needed. (Note to self: Stop reading online forums about when the baby is due to start kicking.) Another expat friend expressed frustration that a pregnant pal in the U.S. was already getting her first scan at eight weeks, while she had to wait another month and simply trust that her home pregnancy tests weren’t steering her wrong.

The general attitude is to be sensible and let nature take its course — and to be fair, the hospital where I’ll give birth has been doing this since the 1700s. IVF is offered provided the couple meets strict criteria, which varies by council but can include age limits and whether or not they already have children. Scans are performed when they are most vital and informative, even though that may be of little comfort to a newly pregnant woman in need of reassurance. The sex will not be confirmed until week 20 — though I cheated and paid $50 for a scan during a visit to the U.S. at week 15. Appointments are kept short, and on a recent occasion, I was told to take a photo of a breastfeeding flyer on my phone because there weren’t enough copies to go around. Not in the budget, I guess.

Circumcisions must be arranged through a private clinic because they are generally not considered medically necessary. Elective C-sections are also rare, as they are considered risky and more costly. Exceptions are made for, say, high-risk pregnancies, women carrying multiples or anyone experiencing tokophobia, or an extreme fear of childbirth, provided they seek (free) mental health counseling first.

C-sections will also be performed if there is a complication or the midwife deems it necessary, though assisted vaginal deliveries (using forceps or a vacuum) are preferred if the situation allows. Assisted deliveries are more common in the U.K., accounting for 12 percent of births versus 3 percent in the U.S.

At-home births or birthing pools are an option for those who crave a Zen delivery experience. Many moms (sorry, mums) give birth using only gas and air as pain relief, though — thank God — arrangements can be made for an epidural.

When I do give birth, I won’t be lounging around post-delivery in a private suite or feasting on steak and lobster like some of my American mom friends have. The kid and I will be given a bed in a shared room, and while I won’t be shuffled out hours later like Kate Middleton (I mean, Duchess Catherine of Cambridge) — the perfect paragon of no-nonsense NHS virtue — I don’t expect to stay more than a night unless complications arise.

Until then, it’s all pretty chill. Take my prenatal vitamins, see my midwife every few weeks and keep calm and carry on. There’s a lot to be said for this approach; research shows that maternal mortality rates are significantly higher in the U.S. (26.4 women per 100,000, per an NPR and ProPublica investigation released last year) than in the U.K. (9.2 women per 100,000). If a pregnancy is deemed high-risk, trust that the necessary support will be offered.

There’s also a lot to be said for being able to put that money I’m not spending on co-pays and insurance premiums toward diapers (erm, nappies), strollers (fine, prams), and college (sigh, uni) funds. And while I often feel like I’ve somehow wandered onto the set of Call the Midwife — my breastfeeding workshop was in Poplar, where the British drama is set, and my hospital’s claim to fame is having had Joseph “The Elephant Man” Merrick as a patient — I will never take the services I’ve received, gratis, for granted. I only wish every mom-to-be in every country could know what that feels like.

When you’re your own worst enemy, you need people in your corner who can keep you from self-destructing — or in some cases, help you pick up the pieces when you already have. Case in point? Ben Affleck’s family is rallying around him while he completes his third stint in rehab.

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Jennifer Garner, Affleck’s soon-to-be ex-wife, is leading that charge. It was Garner who staged an intervention and drove Affleck to a Malibu treatment center when it became clear he’d relapsed. Garner has also been helping the couple’s three children — Violet, 12, Seraphina, 9, and Samuel, 6 —  process the situation. According to People’s inside source, “[T]here are no secrets, and Jen is great at explaining what’s going on in age-appropriate ways.”

“She tells them Ben is sick and needs doctors. What she ultimately cares about is his sobriety and whether she can rely on him to co-parent,” said the source.

And now, another member of Affleck’s family support system has stepped in to lend a helping hand at home. Per People, his mom, Chris Affleck, is staying with Garner and the kids while her son seeks treatment.  On Sunday, the mother-in-law-and-daughter duo were spotted with the kids heading into church.

More: Ben Affleck Is Reportedly Very Serious About Getting Sober

Casey Affleck is apparently also in tune with his brother’s treatment. On Monday, he told Entertainment Tonight, “He’s doing great. He’s in rehab and he’s recovering and seems to be doing well.”

Sources speculate that Ben Affleck’s love life could have contributed to his relapse. He and Garner announced their split in June 2015 and filed for divorce in April 2017. For the past year, Affleck has been involved in a steady relationship with SNL producer Lindsay Shookus, who reportedly had a positive impact on his sobriety. Since their recent split, Affleck has been spotted with Playboy model Shauna Sexton.

More: Jennifer Garner Reveals What She Learned From Marrying & Divorcing Ben Affleck

The truth, of course, is that alcohol addiction is a disease and nearly impossible to rationalize. Affleck’s life has been shaped by alcoholism since he was a child, as his father, Timothy, battled the disease too.

“My father was an alcoholic and there was a cycle of addiction in my family,” Affleck told the Daily Mail in 2008. “He was an addiction counselor for many years and turned his life around in a very laudable way. But having such serious addiction issues has a major impact — it colors who you are and becomes part of you.”

Feeling stuck in your job? I think it’s safe to say many working professionals have had that feeling at one point or another throughout their careers. Often, this feeling comes from trying to figure out the next step forward but not feeling sure what it is or how to do it. You may also have questions about your future within the company.

The real next step to take forward? Reach out to your boss to schedule in some time to talk together. This shouldn’t be an intimidating discussion, but rather one in which you are able to express what your goals are so you’re able to get on the right track moving forward. Not sure what to ask? Get the ball rolling by asking these five questions.

1. How was your weekend?

How does asking this help advance anyone’s career? While it may seem unusual, you should approach the discussion from a polite place where you get to know more about your boss instead of immediately talking about your needs. By asking about their weekend, you’re usually able to find and stand on common ground together. You might already know a few things about your boss, such as what their kids are like, and can ask questions based on what you know as well. This shows you are actively listening during your meetings and able to retain important information in all forms.

More: What to Do Next if You've Picked the Wrong Career

2. What projects are you working on?

Maybe your boss has an assignment they need extra help with or hasn’t had the chance to start. If you’re seeking a challenge, ask how you can get involved, especially if the project is in your wheelhouse. This shows your boss that you actively want to take initiative and want to hit the ground running with the assignment, either as a team or going it solo to complete on your own.

3. How would you describe my work style?

You may think you’re exceptionally hardworking in the office, but that might not be how your boss sees you. Ask for their honest feedback on your work style and overall ethic. This will allow you to find out which areas you excel in as well as those that could use some improvement.

More: 15 Surefire Signs Your Employer Doesn't Care About You

4. Where did employees that previously worked for you end up doing next?

This is a tricky question to ask because when asked the wrong way, it could sound like you have one foot out the door. Kind of like you’re trying to mine your boss for this information so you can reach out to past employees on LinkedIn and get an in elsewhere.

Approach this question from a place of curiosity. Many bosses have a good relationship with their former protégées and can share how they later moved on to great things. Your boss may even be able to provide insight into the kinds of skills that those former employees cultivated while working for him or her that later took them up the career ladder.

More: How to Increase Diversity & Promote More Women

5. What can I continue to improve on?

While this is a pretty standard question, it helps to get to the bottom of the expectations that your boss has for you. If you are doing something that doesn’t mix well with their leadership style, you will know how to fix it. If you are doing great, then keep up the good work. The key word here is “continue.” By wording it this way, you are showing your boss that you care about your overall journey in the company and want to make improvements and keep excelling onward and upward.

A version of this post previously appeared on Fairygodboss, the largest career community that helps women get the inside scoop on pay, corporate culture, benefits and work flexibility. Founded in 2015, Fairygodboss offers company ratings, job listings, discussion boards and career advice.

For many children, ear piercing is a rite of passage, but one young girl — and her mother — had a nightmare experience when her new piercing became infected and landed her in the hospital.

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According to People, last month, Suzie Nesbit took her 7-year-old daughter, Lily, to get her ears pierced at a Claire's accessories shop in Harlow, Essex County. The mother of three took her daughter in August because she wanted to ensure Lily's new piercing would be healed before the school year started, and by all accounts, the healing process was going well. Nesbit told People she was cleaning Lily's ears three times a day with the store's special ear care solution, as advised, and things looked fine on Aug. 22 — when Nesbit removed her daughter's first set of earrings.

However, a week later, things took a dangerous turn when Nesbit and Lily noticed a discharge coming from the young girl's ear. When Nesbit went to clean the area, she saw the butterfly back of Lily's piercing was missing.

Of course, Nesbit assumed the clasp had simply fallen off. As such, she attempted to pull Lily's earring out. However, when she couldn't free it a family friend — and nurse — suggested the earring back might be embedded.

Nesbit rushed Lily to the hospital.

“We didn’t think it was possible for the back to get stuck in her ear due to the size of it," Nesbit told People, but “I couldn’t push the earring back or forwards, it was absolutely horrible."

According to People, once at the hospital, emergency room staff needed to use a scalpel to remove the embedded closure.

"When the needle went into her ear it obviously really hurt her as it was so sensitive and she screamed out. She was then properly crying too, it was horrendous," Nesbit recalled to The Sun. “When the anaesthetic kicked in the nurse got the scalpel and had to reopen the wound and pop it out. It was horrific watching her go through such agony."

Nesbit is understandably furious and has vowed never to step foot in Claire's again. She is also urging the chain to revise their suggested healing times: “This was bad advice given by a name I trusted. I don’t know why they are pushing the three-week healing process guidelines. A piercing is a wound and needs at least six weeks to heal."

And Nesbit is right; according to Infinite Body Piercing's website, "[E]arlobe piercings usually take six to eight weeks to heal." What's more, the Association of Professional Piercers' website recommends keeping the area clean and soaking it with a saline solution only — not a chemical-based compound, like the one sold by Claire's.

That said, Claire's stands by their suggestion. A spokesperson told media outlets: “Our piercing procedure and all of our piercing instruments, supplies and earrings are designed to promote the safest and most hygienic piercing experience [and] the rapid after care lotion is dermatologist and paediatrician tested for the effective care of the pierced ear."

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The spokesperson then added, "[T]hree weeks of use is an appropriate and approved length of time."

As if Heidi Klum’s romantic history weren’t already intriguing enough, she just revealed a truly juicy tidbit about a potential love interest. Apparently, per her appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Tuesday, Klum totally ignored Drake’s advances earlier this year.

This story of unrequited text message love really started in February — the last time Klum stopped by to chat with DeGeneres on the daytime talk show. During that visit, DeGeneres had the then-single Klum pick between two eligible bachelors: Drake and Joaquin Phoenix. After a bit of back and forth, Klum ultimately settled on Phoenix.

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The following month, though, Klum began appearing in public with new flame Tom Kaulitz. And Klum gives at least part of the credit for that connection to DeGeneres, telling her, “You put it out into the universe! You really did.”

And while DeGeneres couldn’t have been happier for Klum, she was interested to hear if anything ever came from their earlier round of pick the eligible bachelor. More specifically, did Drake ever reach out?

“He did. Sorry, Drake! Snooze you lose! You know what I mean? He was basically a week too late,” Klum said, laughing.

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According to her, the two have a mutual friend who gave Klum’s number to Drake. He then used that number to text her. “I was like, ‘Oh, my gosh. This is so weird!’” Klum explained, adding, “But I never texted him back, because I found the love of my life.”

In other words, she didn’t call Drake on his cell phone — late night or any other time.

When DeGeneres playfully called Klum out for never responding to Drake’s text, Klum confessed that she’s socially awkward when it comes to dating in the digital age. “You need to write a book about this kind of stuff. I’m not good with the texting stuff in any case, or this texting etiquette. Like, some people wait a certain amount of days to call you back or text you back. I don’t know. I just didn’t get it at all!” said Klum.

An embarrassed Klum also issued a public apology to the rapper. “Where’s the camera?” she asked. “Drake, I’m sorry I didn’t text you back. You’re cool. I still love your music!... I’ll probably come to the concerts very soon.”

More: What We Know About Heidi Klum's Rocker Boyfriend Tom Kaulitz

We’re sure there are no hard feelings. Besides, all’s well that ends well, right? Klum seems happier than ever with her Tokio Hotel-rocker beau — it might even have been love at first sight.

“It was to the point so bad that I couldn’t even look at him. I had to sit next to him instead of across because then I would have had to look at him the whole time,” Klum explained about her intense connection with Kaulitz the night they met. “It was like an immediate [spark]. You know when that eye thing’s happening, and you get warm and fuzzy inside? It was like that.”

Actors Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon are no longer a couple, but their two children together — Ava, 18, and Deacon, 13 — are undeniably their mini-mes. Yes, we know how genes work, but the resemblance in this case is really uncanny. Yesterday, Phillippe posted a sepia-tone shot of himself with his kids on Instagram, captioned simply, "me n mine."

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Commenters were delighted by the post and raved about the serious twinning going down:

"Wow! They couldn’t look more like their parents if they tried! Adorable!" gushed one. 

"What unbelievably good genes!" exclaimed another.

"Her mini and your mini. You guys made some beautiful kiddos for sure," was another commenter's response.

Witherspoon, for one, has no regrets about the union — and the two beautiful kids it produced. The Oscar winner talked to ITV's Lorraine show during her promo tour for the film Home Again: “I got married when I was 23 and I had two kids by the time I was 27. I don’t know, sometimes it’s good to know yourself [first]."  

However, she “would never change anything," she said.

Witherspoon and Phillippe starred in Cruel Intentions together and got hitched in 1999. They split in late 2006. Witherspoon has since married Jim Toth, a Hollywood agent, and they have one child, son Tennessee, 5.

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Phillippe has also spoken about his divorce from Witherspoon. "I think more of the problem was age. When we got together, we were so young. I think it can create issues with two people in this industry because there's so much noise that goes along with it," he told Larry King.

Phillippe has been linked to numerous women since his split from Witherspoon, including actor Abbie Cornish (with whom he was rumored to have cheated on Witherspoon) and civil rights lawyer Paulina Slagter. He also shares a daughter with Pitch Perfect actor Alexis Knapp (that's sexy Stacie if you're wondering).

We sure love us some celeb kid-parent twin contests — and the Phillippe-Witherspoon crew may well be winning.

Miscarriages are all too common. In fact, according to Healthline, up to 25 percent of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. However, their frequency doesn't make them any easier to deal with — and unfortunately, this is a reality former Backstreet Boy Nick Carter and his wife, Lauren Kitt, know too well. Kitt recently suffered a miscarriage while pregnant with what would have been the couple's second child.

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Carter spoke about the loss on Twitter: “God give us peace during this time. I really was looking forward to meeting her after 3 months. I’m heart broken.”

Carter also revealed that the couple had been expecting a little girl. They already have a 2-year-old son, Odin.

“It was a little sister for Odin…” he wrote.

This is the second miscarriage the couple has dealt with; Kitt also lost a pregnancy before conceiving son Odin.

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The singer was set to perform last night in Lima, Peru, as it was the final date of Carter's South America and Mexico solo tour; however, when Carter learned of the miscarriage, he did not think he would be able to take the stage, tweeting “I don’t think I can perform tonight. I’m sorry Lima." Yet less than an hour later it appeared Carter had changed his mind. “This will be hard," Carter wrote, "but for the love of my fans here in Lima I’ll be on the stage tonight." 

Carter has previously noted that performing is cathartic for him. It became his outlet after his sister Leslie Carter's death in 2012. 

If ever there were a moment we wished Property Brothers’ Drew Scott could strong-arm his twin, Jonathan Scott, now is that time. Because according to Drew, his contractor bro keeps turning down the reality TV role of our dreams (for him) — being the Bachelor. 

“Jonathan has been pitched like, I think four times now, been approached to be the Bachelor,” Drew revealed to Us Weekly at the 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sunday (according to Jonathan, it's actually only three times). “He don’t need that.” 

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No offense to ABC’s current pick, Colton Underwood, but we’d love to see big-hearted builder Jonathan handing out roses to romantic hopefuls. 

According to Drew, Jonathan likely wouldn’t have time to hang out with Chris Harrison even if he wanted to. These brothers are busy, y’all. “Anyway I think right now he’s just focusing on what we’re doing, the shows, we’re launching our first kids’ book next month, which is exciting," explained Drew. 

Happily, though, that’s not to say being the Bachelor is entirely out of the cards for Jonathan. Well, if you ask Drew, that is. “Eventually he’ll have time and then I’ll pawn him off for a dating show or something,” the real estate pro joked. 

Jonathan is apparently less thrilled by the possibility, telling Us Weekly that being on the dating series would cause him “so much anxiety.” 

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Still, he could come around. Although he pointed out that he just said no to the franchise's latest offer about a month ago (presumably before Underwood was tapped for the gig), Jonathan did say he was open to other types of reality TV competitions. 

“I cannot,” he said of The Bachelor. “That is absolutely not me. I would love something like Amazing Race. [It] would be fun… but not The Bachelor.” 

If we’re really being honest with ourselves, we see Jonathan’s point. It’s clear from the brothers’ HGTV series Property Brothers and Property Wars that Jonathan isn’t a fan of the spotlight shining on him. Drew is the flashier brother — it’s kinda their shtick.

We’re holding out hope he could change his mind. After all, when asked if he’d be more open to the show if there weren’t the implied promise of marriage at the end, Jonathan quipped, “Oh, just frivolous sex? Oh, that sounds fun.” (Did it just get hotter in here? Asking for a friend.)

More: Drew & Jonathan Scott Gave Their Parents the Sweetest Surprise

In April, Jonathan and longtime girlfriend Jacinta Kuznetsov broke up, shocking fans. In a tear-jerking post on Instagram, Jonathan wrote, “When I met Jacinta in the fall of 2015, I met somebody kind and courageous and a champion of human/animal rights. We grew to respect each other fiercely and know that will remain unchanged for the rest of our lives.” 

Following the amicable (but still sad) split, Drew told Us Weekly that everyone was rallying behind Jonathan. “Our family is really close and we’re all here to support each other. I mean, the main thing for him and Jacinta, they knew they weren’t right together. They’re good people, but they’re not right together,” he said. 

It makes us wonder: Could the right person for Jonathan be one rose ceremony away? Only time will tell — but, you know, here’s hoping. 

Actor Nicole Kidman and her husband (none other than country singer Keith Urban) share two daughters — Faith, 7, and Sunday, 10 — and Kidman hopes her work creating characters has a positive effect on them, especially since the family has to deal with ridiculous tabloid gossip all the time. Kidman and Urban are just fine, people. Lay off, OK?

On Monday, in an interview with Entertainment Tonight at the premiere of her new film Destroyer at the Toronto International Film Festival, Kidman spoke about the challenges of balancing work and home life.

More: Nicole Kidman Undergoes Her Biggest Transformation Yet For New Film Destroyer

“We were by the skin of our teeth trying to make this film, and I mean, my kids are always like, ‘What is she doing now? Our crazy mama,’” Kidman laughed about filming some of the movie at home. "But it’s also interesting for them, I think, because they see me creating characters and, you know, they have vivid imaginations themselves and they construct stories, and so that’s all they know.”

In Destroyer, Kidman plays a police detective reuniting with people in her distant past. In real life, Kidman and husband Urban spend their time shrugging off rumors about their present. The two have been the focus of endless speculation about their marriage — something Urban says definitely has the power to affect their girls in a negative way.

More: Nicole Kidman Talks Letting Daughter Watching (a Little) of Big Little Lies

The singer (an Australia native like Kidman) visited The Kyle and Jackie O radio show on Monday and talked about the effect the tabloid gossip about him and his wife has on his daughters.

"When you have kids, it changes it because that’s really hurtful to kids,” Urban explained on the show. "They don’t quite understand, and they go, ‘Why are they saying that?’ and you go, ‘Because it sells. It sells magazines. It’s the only reason they’re doing it.’ That part of it is a bit rough.”

Urban didn't hold back his disdain for the gossip magazines.

"I probably find it a bit more absurd when you see a picture of Nic and I in Telluride where I was just with her and at the same time you read something, like that right next to it, and you go, ‘Well what a bunch of wankers,’” he exclaimed.

Urban insisted that friends and family who know them well find the rumors hilarious.

"They know. Everybody knows us. I particularly laugh when they go, ‘An inside source,’ because anyone who’s close to us knows how bullshit that is,” he said.

We're not buying any of the tabloid BS. Kidman and Urban have never looked happier — with work or family or with each other.