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April 18, 2024

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what would you do
ByKatie Garrity

This Mom Refuses To Send Her 7-Year-Old Son To A “Kid's Only” Birthday Party

"If I can't be at this birthday party, unfortunately, my son will not be attending."

yes please

A Mom Shares The One Thing All Moms Want For Mother's Day: Zero Decisions, Zero Planning

ten vs. ten

Dove's New Ad Highlights The Impact Of Anti-Aging Skincare Trends On 10-Year-Old Girls

new rules

This Mom's Strict Rules For Her Twin Tweens Has the Internet Shook

fashion emergency

Nike's Skimpy US Women's Olympic Uniforms Are Being Heavily Criticized By Athletes

words matter

New Study Reveals Top Negative Words Used By Today’s Parents When Speaking To Kids

yikes

The Internet Has A Strong Reaction To Mom Podcasters Who Don't Want To Hear Your Birth Story

i'm just dad

Ryan Gosling Jokes About His Daughters' Involvement In 'I'm Just Ken'

always welcome

A Dad Has A Sweet Message For His Adults Kids: You Can Always Come Home

disturbing

A Mom Is Warning Tween Parents About "The Fire Truck Game"

even pop stars need balance

Gwen Stefani Opens Up About Just How Grueling It Is To Be A Working Mom In The Arts

gross!

This Pastor Won’t Let His Wife Read Unless He Approves The Reading Material

ridiculous

This Mom Was Shamed At Her Local Library For Her "Inappropriate" Outfit

Who's Keeping Score?

Is Venmo Turning Our Friendships Too Transactional? Viral TikTok Makes A Fair Point

it's ok!

Parents: It's Okay If Your Kid Has Cavities, Says Pediatric Dentist

out in the open

A Daughter Asked Her Mom Not To Tell Her Dad A Secret — But Mom's Rule Is To Tell Him Everything Anyway

CONFESS

I have a crush on a dad at daycare. Not my son’s dad!

Confessional #653

I hate being in the mom group chats

Confessional #190

I wish my husband kissed better.

Confessional #6098

My husband got a puppy and I’m doing all the work 🤮

Confessional #2278

My sex life is bland and boring and I’m not OK with it

Confessional #554

Celebrity Interviews

Keepy Uppy
ByMatthew Kaplowitz

Bluey's Mum & Dad Address The For-Real-Life Rumors That The Beloved Kids’ Show Is Ending

Melanie Zanetti and Dave McCormack, the voices of Chilli and Bandit Heeler, weigh in on whether or not “The Sign” is really the series finale, along with other *trificult* questions.

We're All "Lunatics" Here

Maren Morris’ Next Act

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Top Chef’s Gail Simmons Has Some Surprising Advice For Parents Of Picky Eaters

shay rules

Scheana Shay Gets Real About Postpartum OCD

mom mode

Kylie Kelce Explains How Jason Helps Her Keep Her Cool While Parenting

america's mom

Donna Kelce Opens Up About Her Approach To Being A Mother-In-Law

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JoAnna Garcia Swisher Teases What’s To Come For Maddie In Sweet Magnolias Season 4

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Aja Naomi King Gets Raw About The Importance Of Playing Powerful Women

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The Family Plan’s Mark Wahlberg & Michelle Monaghan Talk Minivans & Their Go-To Karaoke Songs

Weekend Watch

Jen Garner Couldn't Handle Being A Teenager Today, Either

Entertainment

Sarah Michelle Gellar Is Making Sure Her Kids Know “Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees”

Exclusive

Adam Sandler Talks Pet Phobias, Co-Starring With His Daughters, & Revisiting The Iconic Lunch Lady

Exclusive

Hilary Duff Knows Parenthood Is Beautiful, And Very Hard

Entertainment

Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Gets Real About Becoming A Mom In Her 40s

Lifestyle

Henry Winkler Understands “A Heard Child Is A Powerful Child”

slay!

Jonathan Van Ness Wants Stressed Out Moms To Try Joy This Holiday Season

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what would you do
ByKatie Garrity

This Mom Refuses To Send Her 7-Year-Old Son To A “Kid's Only” Birthday Party

"If I can't be at this birthday party, unfortunately, my son will not be attending."

yes please
ByKatie Garrity

A Mom Shares The One Thing All Moms Want For Mother's Day: Zero Decisions, Zero Planning

"She wants a day where she can shut her f**king brain off."

Parenting
ByEmma Coburn

From The Confessional: ‘My In-Laws Don’t Know About Our Second Kid’

From giving birth on the freeway to pickleball-obsessed MILs, here's what 21 parents are talking about this week

Something's gotta give
BySamm Davidson

Can We Stop Inviting The Whole Class To The Birthday Party

I don’t want to feel shamed into playing this party-scorekeeping game when I create my guest list.