July 18, 2025

Parenting

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*Eye Roll*
By Samantha Darby

Please Stop Saying "Just Wait" To Moms Of Tween Girls

You really don’t have to steal our joy.

A mother sits comfortably on a couch, holding her baby. Natural light streams in, creating a warm, c...
Where's My Village?

Moms Aren’t Broken — They’re Lonely

Why so many moms feel isolated, and what we can do about it.

A single mum sits on a sofa looking down at two mobile phones. She attempts to stay focused and work...
SOS

Are We Emotionally Outsourcing Too Much of Our Parenting To Social Media?

Parenting advice on the internet is great, but are we forgetting about our own intuition?

teenager boy using cell home at home in his bedroom
Not Today, Satan

11 Red-Pill Influencers To Watch Out For, If You Hear Your Kid Mention Their Names

Brb, Googling “how to block the manosphere forever.”

Relaxed teenage boy at the sea during sunset with eyes closed. Rocky cliffs and waves are visible in...
Free The Teens

Parents Aren’t Letting Their Teens Spread Their Wings On Vacations — And It’s Hurting Their Development

A new survey from indicates that most parents are uneasy about letting their teens explore alone while on trips.

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"Five more minutes? Please?!"

When It Comes To Kids' Mental Health, It's Not The Screens, It's How They Use Them

A new study found that addictive screen use, rather than the duration of screen time, was linked to poorer mental health outcomes.

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By Julie Sprankles

Ali Larter’s Got A Full Plate & She Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way

The mom of two and Landman star talks to Scary Mommy about motherhood, being a horror icon, and repping women of a certain age.

Happy Little Secrets
By Samantha Darby

“Having Two Teen Daughters Is Way More Fun Than I Expected” & 13 Other Wholesome Confessions

Sometimes moms have happy little secrets and confessions, too.

so cute
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Is Making Her Teen Sons Do One Thing With Her Every Day & The Results Are Beyond Wholesome

From trip to Home Goods to TikTok dances...

You're Definitely Not Alone
By Nat Hrvatin

Have You Experienced “The Motherhood Penalty”?

For working moms, having a career often means masking to be seen as “professional” — and it comes at a cost.

grandparent GOALS
By Katie Garrity

These Grandparents Went All Out When Their Grandkids Came To Stay With Them

Welcome To Camp OmaPapa!

safety alert!
By Sarah Aswell

Toddler Nicotine Poisonings Have Skyrocketed 763% In 3 Years

The vast majority of these poisonings occurred at home.

yikes!!
By Sarah Aswell

A Woman Responds To "Screen Free Kids" Screaming In A Restaurant

The children's moms laughed as their kids shrieked.

the mental load is so heavy
By Sarah Aswell

The Perfect Response To When Husbands Say, "Just Ask Me For Help!"

When partners say, "We're not mind readers," this is what they don't understand.

it's the thought
By Sarah Aswell

A Mom Wonders If She Was Wrong For Throwing Her Kid A Low-Budget Birthday Party

"I just found out that local mums still gossip about it."

i'm here always
By Sarah Aswell

A Mom Shares The Things She Will Always Do For Her Kids, Even When They're Adults

"Mommy will always buy you dinner. I will always take you shopping. I will even fill up your car with gas..."