May 2, 2024

Parenting

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Kids wooden blocks with numbers on them
hell no
ByAshley Ziegler

Am I Overreacting About My 7-Year-Old's 'Spaghetti Strap' Dress Code?

If I were a cartoon character, there would have been smoke coming out of my ears.

Beautiful young mother teaching her daughter how to walk in the park.
perspective

The ‘Bluey’ Episode That Helped Me See Myself As A Good Mom

I was telling myself the wrong story.

milestones

I've Made It 10 Years As A Mom. Here's What I Know.

Along with celebrating the person he’s becoming, I’m celebrating my own anniversary.

This Is Encouraging

Real Moms Share 5 Surprising Reasons To Look Forward To, Not Dread, The Teen Years

Yes, this season has its silver linings, too.

so long, farewell

I Miss The 'Wild Kratts' Days

Oh how I adore Chris and Martin.

I'm sorry my teenager was a jerk during my divorce.
empathy

I’m Sorry My Kid Was A Jerk During My Divorce

His world was turned upside down, and he didn’t know what to do.

c'mon mom
ByKatie Garrity

Mom Asks If She’s Wrong For Making Her Daughter Shower At School After P.E

Her daughter repeatedly said how uncomfortable she was.

nice teamwork!
BySarah Aswell

A Mom Shares The "Three Agreements" She And Her Spouse Have About Childcare

Okay, these actually make a ton of sense.

plan ahead
ByKatie Garrity

This Mom Doesn't Go Anywhere Alone With Her Kids Until She “Scouts” The Location First With A Second Pair Of Hands

"I bring my husband, I bring my mom, whoever."

hell no
ByAshley Ziegler

Am I Overreacting About My 7-Year-Old's 'Spaghetti Strap' Dress Code?

If I were a cartoon character, there would have been smoke coming out of my ears.

This Is Encouraging
ByAlexandra Frost

Real Moms Share 5 Surprising Reasons To Look Forward To, Not Dread, The Teen Years

Yes, this season has its silver linings, too.

wtf?
ByKatie Garrity

A U.S. Rep. Blasts Bill That Would License Lactation Consults In Connecticut: “Nobody Needs To Be Taught How To Breastfeed”

Despite her horrific, misguided views, the bill passed.

yaas queen
ByKate Auletta

Emily Blunt Says Taylor Swift Gave Her Kid The ‘Best’ Compliment

"It was the best thing anyone's done for my child," the actor shared with Howard Stern.

beauty norms?
ByKatie Garrity

Mom Says She Shaves Her 11-Year-Old's "Little Unibrow And Little Peach Fuzz" So She Feels "Comfortable"

The internet had mixed reactions to her honest moment.

Growing Pains
ByDiana Park

Let Your Kid Pull Away. They'll Be Back.

I took a step back, but kept a close eye.

doing it right
BySarah Aswell

A Doorbell Camera Has Captured The Ideal Mother-In-Law In The Wild

A mom shared footage of why she loves when her MIL visits so much.