In the Trenches
The World Needs An Eldest Daughter
I’m the eldest daughter of the eldest daughter, going back eight generations, and now I’m raising one. If my own family has taught me anything, it’s that this lineage could be the blueprint for something better.
Exactly What To Say When Your Child Says “I Hate You,” According To Experts
“The goal isn’t to become so regulated that your child’s words don’t hurt. It’s to give yourself enough of a pause that the hurt doesn’t determine what happens next.”
What Is "Nostalgia Grief"? Why Watching Your Kid Grow Up Can Feel Like Mourning
You haven’t hit the empty nest years yet, but you’ve got an ache in your chest like something has ended. Experts unpack this (spoiler: totally normal) feeling.
Can Mom Friendships Last Even If Your Kids Drift Apart?
Do the moms have to break up, too? Real moms share their experience navigating the friendship shake-up.
“I’m In A Situationship With My Husband Who Left Me” & 57 Other Mom Confessions
The mental load is extra heavy this week.
RSV Is More Than “Just A Bad Cold” For Babies. Here’s What A Pediatrician Wants You To Know.
Dr. Mona Amin explains why RSV hits babies harder, which symptoms mean it’s time to call the doctor, and what to ask at your next pediatrician visit.
Parents Of An Only Child Deserve To Feel Stressed Too
Parental. Stress. Is. Valid. For. Everyone.
Our Kids Are Growing Up Without Ever Touching Cash & It Shows
Tap, swipe, spend, repeat. Experts explain why a cashless world is making it harder to raise money-smart kids.
“I Can’t Stop Fantasizing About Another Mom In Our Mom Group” & 45 Other Mom Confessions
Whew, we are letting it all out this week.
The “Good Girl” Pipeline Leads Straight To Mom Burnout
People-pleasing, perfectionism, and zero boundaries don’t just disappear in motherhood. Therapists explain how to unlearn it, and how to raise our daughters differently.
We Know Sharenting Is Risky. We Do It Anyway Because It Does Something For Us.
You know the privacy perils and what AI can do with an innocent photo. So why do you still feel the urge to post?
I Let My 7-Year-Old Plan Our Entire Disney Day & Her Favorite Part Was Completely Free
Disney will cost you, but the memories are priceless.
