July 6, 2026

Parenting

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Kids wooden blocks with numbers on them
Three children share a tender moment on a rocky hillside at sunset, wearing warm sweaters and beanie...
it's on me
By Jen McGuire

I Prioritized Raising Good Brothers Over Raising Good Sons

I just forgot one thing: I forgot to remind them that I’m here too.

Young mother working from home and taking care of her son at the same time
Counting Down To August

I Hate The Mom I Become Over The Summer

Stomp. Stomp. Here comes the overstimulation monster (it’s me).

to hover or not to hover

It’s Really F*cking Hard Not To Be A Helicopter Parent These Days

An ever-shifting parenting landscape and a ever-pushy algorithm make finding the middle ground a tricky task.

Hugging
what i know

I Raised 3 Teens. Here Are My Best Pieces Of Advice.

I stumbled a lot, but I also know what worked for us in the end.

Young woman is sitting cozy on armchair at home while watching TV. She has a facial cosmetics mask o...
Too Much?

Do You Send Your Kids To Their Room So You Can Have Quiet Time?

One parent on Reddit asked if it was OK to say goodnight to her kids at 7 p.m. so she can breathe.

A Fillipino American teaching her multiracial son how to drive.
Clear the roads, tysm

The Safest Used Cars For Teens Under $10,000

Thanks to Consumer Reports, finding a car for your teen to drive is a little less overwhelming.

Digital Detox Time?
By Katie McPherson

What Are ‘iPad Kids’ Turning Into As Teens? Psychologists Answer

Boredom is more important than we could’ve known.

Whose Side Are You On?
By Laili Shahrestani

This Mom Shared Her Strict Summer Parenting Rules & The Internet Had A Lot To Say

Parents are debating whether summer should be this structured, and if boredom might actually be beneficial.

Comin' In Hot
By Laili Shahrestani

“I Love Being A Mom, But Not A Wife” & 50 Other Mom Confessions

From perimenopausal rage to delivery-driver fantasies, here's what moms couldn't keep to themselves this week.

Hold The Line
By Katie McPherson

Should Grandparents Be Allowed To Post Kids On Social Media?

The answer seems obvious, but some families are caught in a heated debate.

Spoiler: It Sucks
By Katie McPherson

What It’s Really Like Being A Mom With Chronic Illness

The mom guilt is real and probably not going anywhere.

It's That Time Again
By Laili Shahrestani

“I’m Dreading Taking My Kids To Disney World” & 57 Other Mom Confessions

Summer break or summer scaries?

Remember Lounging?
By Katie McPherson

Moms On Reddit Say They Miss The “Real Vacations” They Took Before Kids

If you’ve ever thought, “I need a vacation from this vacation,” you’re not alone.

In Memoriam
By Team Scary Mommy

Jill Smokler, Founder Of Scary Mommy, Has Died

She built a place where moms could say the hard, funny, relatable things out loud, and we’re forever grateful.

More Tools In The Toolbox
By Katie McPherson

Apple Announces New iOS Child Safety Features, Which Will Roll Out This Fall

Here’s how parents can use these new settings to their full potential.

Toast of the Town
By Julie Sprankles

33 Brunch-Coded Baby Names That Belong On A Reservation List

Every bit as scrumptious as you’d imagine.