March 12, 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?"

Guess Who's Staying Home?
By Kris Ann Valdez

The Impossible Sick-Day Math Every Working Mom Knows

Sick days fall disproportionately on moms, and that mental load during cold and flu season is a special kind of hell.

another reason to love costco
By Sarah Aswell

Costco Is Slashing Fertility Drug Prices By Up To 80% In New Program

The program also aims at making the entire fertility journey simpler and easier for families to navigate.

Girl Power
By Samantha Darby

27 Baby Girl Names Inspired By Iconic Women In History

If you want a name that feels strong, steady, and brave, this is the list for you.

The Middle-Class Myth
By Emma Armstrong

I Did Everything I Was “Supposed” To. I Still Can’t Afford The Childhood I Had.

My kids will not enjoy the same privileges I did, and it feels really sh*tty.

BFF, LYLAS
By Samantha Darby

The Secret To Seeing Your Friends More As A Busy Parent? Lower The Bar

The trick is to stop overthinking it, and these low-pressure ideas can help.

trippin'
By Katie Garrity

My 10 “Unconventional” Family Travel Rules After Making So Many Mistakes

And yes, my daughter has already missed 15 days of school this year just from traveling…

can you?
By Alexia Dellner

Can My Husband & I Pass ‘The Brady Bunch’ Test?

I invented a Bechdel Test for parents—and tried to see if my husband and I could pass it.

tell me true
By Sarah Aswell

Ask Scary Mommy: When Did You Really Know Your Marriage Was Over?

Real talk: What was the moment when you knew there was no change to salvage your relationship?

Exclusive Interview
By Julie Sprankles

Ryan Phillippe On The Hardest Part Of Parenting: “You Can’t Always Be With Them”

The father of three opens up about his new action-thriller double feature, One Mile, and the bittersweet reality of watching your kids grow up.

Something's Not Right...
By Katie McPherson

A New Study Says If You Think Your Child's Seriously Ill, You’re Likely Right

Parents’ gut feelings are a better predictor of serious illness than a kid’s literal vitals, apparently.