Aug. 22, 2025

Parenting

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Kids wooden blocks with numbers on them
Mother putting pajamas on to her son
is this sh*t in dolby surround sound?
By Katie McPherson

Why Does Everything Feel So F*cking Loud Anymore?

Yes the kids are actually screaming, but did the dog’s toenails always reverberate like that on the tile?

A smiling mother holds her baby while looking at a smartphone. They are in a cozy living room with s...
Parenting Prompts

More & More Moms Are Using AI To Help Them Co-Parent — Is It A Good Idea?

One mom is on a mission to help parents battle the mental load with ChatGPT...

Time with family on a warm sunny day
Deeeeep Breath

12 Moms Share Their Best Advice For Middle School

Because this era kind of sucks. (For you and your kid.)

Young Caucasian girl sat on the toilet as her mum stands by the door holding the toilet roll and wat...
it is MONOTONOUS

The Burden Of Being The Designated Bathroom Parent

There is no time in parenthood when you most question everything than when you constantly have to help a child in the bathroom.

A man takes a selfie in a store aisle with his son, who smiles brightly. Text overlays convey a mess...
Real Men Buy Pads

Hey Dads: Go Buy Some Pads & Tampons With Your Son

“Find it uncomfortable to get your wife pads? That’s because your dad never normalized it with you.”

A teenage boy going to rent an e-scooter in the city park.
Safe Travels

E-Scooter Accidents Among Children More Than Doubled Last Year

Injuries had been rising since 2020, but last year’s uptick was unprecedented.

how much is too much?
By Katie McPherson

Are We Over-Scheduling Our Kids? Pediatricians & Therapists Weigh In

How to find the right balance of extracurriculars and free time, at any age.

Parenting
By Katie Garrity

Did You Know Dads Can Accidentally Promote People-Pleasing Behavior In Their Kids?

Here's how it happens and how to stop it.

Exclusive
By Julie Sprankles

Meghan Trainor Isn’t Afraid To Be Silly

The pop star and mom of two opens up about motherhood, mental health, and why she’s always in it for the laughs.

normalize this
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Wants To Normalize Gender Disappointment In Viral Video

Her honesty got mixed reactions from followers.

Shhhh
By Samantha Darby

“I Love My Kids, But I Hate Being A Mom” & 25 Other Mom Confessions

From the truly mundane to the more harrowing, here’s what moms are confessing to this week.

wow wow wow
By Katie Garrity

An American Mom Living In Sweden Shares The Stark Differences In Daycare Services

*cries in American*

we just need a minute
By Katie McPherson

Why Do So Many Moms Cry In Their Cars? Don’t Worry, Therapists Approve Of Our Vehicular Sob Sessions

If not the car, then where?

Exclusive
By Julie Sprankles

Mandy Moore Opens Up About The Pressure To “Get It Right” As A Mom

Amid what has been a deeply challenging year, the mom of three has stumbled into a sweet spot of parenting.

questions are not connections!
By Katie Garrity

This Mom's Back-To-School Reminder Will Actually Help Your Kid Open Up About Their Day

We know it's hard, but don't ask a million questions!

hold on a sec...
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Claims She Can No Longer Bed Rot After Having Kids & People Had Thoughts

There's one huge variable missing from this theory.

The Parenting Advice You’ll Actually Use (Maybe)
Honest tips, hilarious fails, and solidarity for moms who are doing their best—and definitely winging it.
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