Oct. 13, 2025

Parenting

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Kids wooden blocks with numbers on them
The more you know
By Katie McPherson

The Guns In Our Houses Pose The Greatest Threat To Children’s Lives

School shootings understandably terrify us all, but experts say firearms at home are a much bigger risk.

A father helps his teenage daughter with her homework.
new parenting trend

The "Cat vs. Dog” Parenting Style Could Be The Trick To Getting Your Teen To Open Up

If you've been acting like a needy dog, it might be time to switch to black cat energy!

A therapist explains 5 ways you can protect your white sons from being radicalized online.
so important

A Therapist Shares 5 Ways To Prevent Your Sons From Being Radicalized Online

"If you don't shape his world, the algorithm will."

A woman carries a child with a colorful backpack into a building, greeted by another woman in an ora...
Straight From The Source

Educators Get Honest About 11 Things They Secretly Wish Parents Would Stop Doing

Hey, when we know better, we do better.

Photo of young girls and their mom having a cooking class at home
Under Pressure

Can You Stop Your Eldest Daughter From *Being* An Eldest Daughter?

IYKYK.

so true

This Mom Says That Having Three Kids In The '90s Is Having Five Kids Today

She also made some other funny comparisons.

show me the lie
By Sarah Aswell

Shonda Rhimes Says The Idea That Working Moms Can Have It All Is "Bullsh*t"

And the producer found relief in realizing that she can't keep all the balls in the air at once.

you could buy a lot of banned books with that!
By Sarah Aswell

A Librarian Who Refused To Ban Books Wins $700,000 Settlement

“I will never regret standing up for the First Amendment," she said.

always, always on
By Sarah Aswell

A Mom Explains How Flexible Jobs Mean "No Deep Work"

If you have a flexible job, congratulations, you are automatically the default parent!

these are all so valid
By Katie Garrity

Parents Are Sharing The Weirdest S**t That Happened To Them After Pregnancy

Did you know your belly button could move?

amazing boy mom
By Sarah Aswell

Mom Shows Son Bloody Laundry To Normalize Periods

She also explained what to do if he sees blood on a girl's pants.

past kids' meals?
By Sarah Aswell

Sisters-In-Law Are Sparring Over Whether Their Kids Can Get Adult Meals At Restaurants

Are there rules when it comes to when and how kids can order adult-sized meals?

brilliant!
By Katie Garrity

A Mom Received A Wild Letter From Her Kid's School And Parents Are *Loving* The Vibe

All schools should do this!

35 Years Later...
By Kelly Schremph

Tom Selleck In Three Men & A Little Lady Is Still The Girl Dad Of Our Dreams

Every little girl deserves a Peter Mitchell.

What To Look For
By Morgan Flaherty

How Young Is Too Young To Know If Your Kid Has ADHD?

Is it normal childhood behavior or early signs of ADHD? An expert explains.

hot take
By Katie McPherson

This Mom Is Tired Of Watching Her Neighbor’s Kids When They Come Out To Play With Hers

Whose side are you on?

The Parenting Advice You’ll Actually Use (Maybe)
Honest tips, hilarious fails, and solidarity for moms who are doing their best—and definitely winging it.
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