9 Backhanded Compliments Parents Get at Restaurants 9 Backhanded Compliments Parents Get at Restaurants Before I had children, I used to love going out to dinner. I would pick out the perfect outfit, my girlfriends and I would drink our favorite cocktails, and I would eat (and actually enjoy) food without a care in the world. But when kids do come, dinner outings just aren't the same. Gone are the cute outfits and funny cocktail conversation, and instead come bulky diaper bags and nicely worded threats to "eat your dinner now." And total strangers suddenly become very interested in why you're out to eat with all your children. Through talking to other moms, I've discovered nine backhanded "compliments" people think it's OK to say to parents while dining out with children. Related This Mom's Video Totally Nails Why Having a Dog Is NOT the Same as Having Kids

The "Granny Pod" Lets Your Elderly Parents Move in Without Setting Foot in Your House The "Granny Pod" Lets Your Elderly Parents Move in Without Setting Foot in Your House Most families have had to tiptoe around that difficult conversation of what they'd agree to do with an ailing, elderly parent. We might not want to see our aging moms, dads, or in-laws living alone or in a nursing home, but the alternative — having them move into a spare bedroom or the basement of our own house — has its own complications. Thankfully, if you're concerned about a new roommate but have enough cash and yard space, a "granny pod" can serve as the ultimate compromise. This particular tiny home, known as MedCottage, is set up to serve as a portable hospital room — complete with hand railings, remote monitoring, lighted floorboards, soft tile floors to minimize damage from falls, and a fully stocked first-aid cabinet. The small cottage is roughly 12 by 24 feet, which is enough space for a bed..