March 25, 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 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.

Too Much Privacy?
By Samantha Darby

Should Teens Have Locks On Their Bedroom Doors?

One mom asked Reddit if she's creating an “unsafe environment” by letting her teen have a door lock.

get in the kitchen
By Sarah Aswell

Ask Scary Mommy: How Can I Get My Husband To Help Make Dinner?

The both work. But only one person is cooking and cleaning up the kitchen.

The Red Pill Trap
By Jen McGuire

My Sons Grew Up Fatherless. Here’s What I Saw In Netflix’s Inside The Manosphere.

I couldn’t help but think about the men who shape our boys.

Screen-Free Time Is One Thing, But This? Nah.
By Samantha Darby

This Mom Says She’s Not Taking Her Kid’s Phone Away As Punishment Anymore

It's a quick way to get your point across, but is it actually effective?

We Need An Extra Grown-Up
By Samantha Darby

What Do You Do When You’re Tired On Your Husband Being "The Fun Parent"?

And when you’re tired of cleaning up his mess when he has an idea.