Dec. 24, 2025

Parenting

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Kids wooden blocks with numbers on them
A mother is distracted on a mobile phone as she holds her son close to her. He looks irritated and a...
Thank you 🤟
By Samantha Darby

A Love Letter To The Moms In Local Facebook Groups

In a year that demanded you give everything you’ve got, you still find energy to do more.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., US secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), during an executive order si...
why in the world

RFK Jr. Pulls Federal Funding From The American Academy Of Pediatrics

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said that the child care group doesn’t align with the administration’s missions or priorities.

Two boys in sleeping bags at a sleepover.
wow just no

A Mom Wants To Know If She's Overreacting After Her Kid Was Given Melatonin At A Sleepover

"This is as f*cked up as I think it is, right?"

Mother and daughters embracing in the kitchen at home
🚨 SOS 🚨

13 Things No One Warns You About Kids Becoming Tweens

You need to stock up on snacks. Like, right now.

reading is fundamental!

This Middle School Teacher Is Begging Parents To Read To Their Kids After Noticing Huge Gaps In Skill

"...kids that can’t read for sh*t."

don't lose hope

A Concerned Parent Asked: What Happened To Your Kid Who Never Cared About School?

The answers were really, really encouraging.

reading is fundamental!
By Katie Garrity

This Middle School Teacher Is Begging Parents To Read To Their Kids After Noticing Huge Gaps In Skill

"...kids that can’t read for sh*t."

dialing immediately
By Sarah Aswell

A Pep Talk Hotline Created By An Elementary School Has Everyone Ugly Crying

Feeling stressed? Call 707-873-7862.

why in the world
By Sarah Aswell

RFK Jr. Pulls Federal Funding From The American Academy Of Pediatrics

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said that the child care group doesn’t align with the administration’s missions or priorities.

okay boomer
By Katie Garrity

This Family Therapist Cannot Understand Why Boomer Parents Hide Their Medical Issues From Their Adult Children

“Oh, we didn’t want to worry you!”

wow just no
By Sarah Aswell

A Mom Wants To Know If She's Overreacting After Her Kid Was Given Melatonin At A Sleepover

"This is as f*cked up as I think it is, right?"

🚨 SOS 🚨
By Samantha Darby

13 Things No One Warns You About Kids Becoming Tweens

You need to stock up on snacks. Like, right now.

so so so smart
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Has Some ‘Controversial’ Rules For Christmas Morning That We Should All Adopt

These will also help heal some generational trauma!

great idea honestly
By Sarah Aswell

This Single Mom Pays A Sitter To Take Her Kids Christmas Shopping For Her Presents

She has never had presents under the tree — until now.

love this so much
By Sarah Aswell

New Beacon App Lets Postpartum Moms See Who Else Is Awake Across The Country

It's a really simple but powerful idea.

Thank you 🤟
By Samantha Darby

A Love Letter To The Moms In Local Facebook Groups

In a year that demanded you give everything you’ve got, you still find energy to do more.