I Don't Regret Having Sex With My Ex Even Though We Couldn't Stand Each Other
The first time we had sex in our After was the night he came over to talk about custody arrangements.
Stuffed Animals Are Pure Magic
My childhood conviction that stuffed animals are real has never entirely left me.
“I Think About Having Sex All Day, Just Not With My Husband” & 30 Other Mom Confessions
And there’s all THIS *waves hands wildly* happening in the world.
Which Back-To-School "Essentials" Are This Year's Stanley Tumblers?
The most coveted items on kids’ back-to-school shopping lists, according to tweens and teens.
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Is There A Generational Divide Over Sharing Your Location?
Do you share your location with your partner? How old are you...?
Why Does Your Cat Act Like A Psycho At Night? Experts Explain How To Stop It
Love you so much but STOP YOWLING.
11 Recipes To Use Up Jelly & Jam, From Baked Brie To Homemade Sauces
Did you say jargaritas?
Come Inside Scary Mommy's Rowan Ear Piercing Event
Scary Mommy hosted a moms' night out piercing party in June.
Watch This Masterclass In Girl Dad After This Man’s Daughter Worries She's Getting Her Period
Calm, cool, collected!
This Mom Received A Reprimanding Note From Her Kid's School After Sending Pretzels For A Snack
New Mexico Will Be The First State With Universal Child Care — Here's What That Means
This Husband “Hates” When His Wife Takes A Shower Without Him & The Internet Is Weirded Out
The "Cat vs. Dog” Parenting Style Could Be The Trick To Getting Your Teen To Open Up
Rhode Island Becomes First State to Mandate Workplace Accommodations for Menopause
Trump Says He Will Promote School Prayer Through Department Of Education Guidelines
A Dad Complained That His Wife's Life Is "Cooler" Than His & People Had Thoughts
I love my children, but sick days are the GD worst.
I slept with a younger guy at my gym while my husband was at work and I want to do it again.
Most of the things that drive you crazy about your kids are your fault.
Telling the kids about the divorce is a billion times more gut-wrenching that I thought it would be.
My students are coming to class sick and it’s disgusting.
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The Silent Ways Men Check Out Of Their Marriages (& What You Can Do About It)
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We Need To Rethink The Sunday Reset
Because sometimes a mental reset is way more important than meal prepping three pounds of sweet potatoes.
Is "Emotional Labor Creep" Happening In Your Relationship?
Or are things actually divided nicely?
OK, Why Are We *Really* Wearing Weighted Vests?
Is it actually doing anything other than making us feel like we're part of a trend?
No One Prepares You For Becoming The Family Chauffeur
Is “Uber parenting” the new helicopter parenting?
Researchers Sound Alarm On Immigration Policy's Effect On Kids' Mental Health
“Immigration enforcement becomes a formative, often traumatic, force in children’s lives.”
19 Out-Of-This-World Astrotourism Trips To Share With Your Space-Obsessed Kid
From rocket launches to dark-sky parks, these destinations will fuel their cosmic curiosity.
9 Money-Saving Tips From Moms Of Multiples
Because if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that kids are expensive.
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She doesn’t want to hear that her stretch marks are “awesome.”
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For most of my career, I’ve had a very specific writing routine. Then I had a baby.
This Mom Wants To Normalize Gender Disappointment In Viral Video
Her honesty got mixed reactions from followers.
How To Survive Spirit Week Without Losing Your Everloving Mind
Spoiler alert: You’re going to have to do some personal soul searching.
This Face & Body Spray Finally Helped Me Banish Body Acne Once & For All
Begone, back zits.
Educators Get Honest About 11 Things They Secretly Wish Parents Would Stop Doing
Hey, when we know better, we do better.
Watch This Masterclass In Girl Dad After This Man’s Daughter Worries She's Getting Her Period
Calm, cool, collected!
I Sh*t My Pants On A Run And You Might, Too
Just call me Forest Dump, because I was running and releasing.
SHEIN Teamed Up With My Little Pony & Transformers To Create The Cutest New Collections Just In Time For Back To School
My Little Pony and Transformers, oh my!
A Dad's Anger Shouldn't Change The Mood Of The Entire House.
A woman explains how to prevent walking on eggshells around upset parents.
11 Comfort Movies To Bring Your Heart Rate Down This Weekend
Sorry, Christopher Nolan — you’re too intense for what we need right now.