March 31, 2026

Parenting

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Kids wooden blocks with numbers on them
getting it done
By Cammie Croft

Motherhood Didn’t Make Me Brave. It Made Me Furious.

If you want something done, you give it to a busy mom.

Noah Wyle in "The Pitt"
dr. robby & me

What Watching 'The Pitt' Taught Me About Parenting

I came for the medical drama and left with a parenting philosophy.

mother bothering the son with the skateboard
the power of it

I Vividly Remember The First Time I Swore At My Kid

I swore all the time before becoming a mom so this was a deeply meaningful sacrifice on my part.

A cute boy and his mom are brushing their teeth with electric toothbrushes
brushy brushy

Do Dentists Recommend Electric Toothbrushes For Kids? We Asked So You Don’t Have To.

The best toothbrush for your kid is the one they’re excited to use.

Serene woman relaxing with warm drink by sunny window
FWIW

To Moms Of Teens: Prepare Yourself For An Empty Nest Now

I wasn't prepared and it caught me by total surprise.

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?"

the magic number is...
By Katie McPherson

Is 9 The Best Age Ever? This Mom Describes It Beautifully

The comments suggest age 9 is a real developmental sweet spot.

Plz Send Coffee
By Samantha Darby

A Desperate Mom Wanted To Know What To Do When Your Kids Wake Up Too Early & Parents Had The Best Responses

Here are a bunch of tips and tricks from parents who have survived the pre-dawn wake-ups.

buyer beware
By Katie McPherson

Calls About Kratom To Poison Control Have Spiked 1,200% In The Past Decade

The numbers suggest this substance isn’t going anywhere. What do parents need to know?

Well, This Is Nice!
By Samantha Darby

One Mom Is Letting Her Adult Kid Live With Her Rent-Free & The Internet Is Being Super Supportive

In this economy?

Trying New Things? Check!
By Samantha Darby

This Parent’s Worried Their 12-Year-Old Lacks A “Spark”

But Reddit had some really good ideas to help your kind find what they love.

The Night Shift
By Samantha Darby

This Is Why Your Teen Always Wants To Talk At Bedtime

Just when you’re ready to sleep... they’re ready to yap.

Beach, Please
By Samantha Darby

Don’t Be Weird: Let Your Kids Interact With Kids They Don’t Know In Public

At the playground, on vacation, at the aquarium — it’s good and healthy.

Let Them Be Little (Yes, Still)
By Samantha Darby

This Mom Says Pretend Play Is The Secret To Getting Her Teen Daughter To Open Up

Tell me why this would 100% work on me, too.

Whew, This Hits
By Samantha Darby

This Mom Of Grown Kids Says “Most Of The Important Work Is Done In Repair”

Her advice is a reassuring reminder that you don’t have to be perfect to be a good parent.

Love *Is* An Open Door
By Samantha Darby

This Dad Says We Need To “Leave The Door Open” More For Our Kids

When we’re working out, when we’re sneaking away for quiet time, when we just need a moment to focus — maybe the door being open isn’t such a bad idea.