April 15, 2026

Parenting

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Kids wooden blocks with numbers on them
Teenage boy is helping in kitchen. The son is washing the dishes.Shot With Canon R5.
When I Was Your Age...
By Katie McPherson

If Your Kids Lead Easy Lives, Do You Need To “Manufacture Hardship”?

A parent on Reddit worries their kids’ “frictionless existence” is going to hurt them in the long run.

Screenshots of a TikTok video featuring a mom sharing her best parenting advice.
Whew, This Hits

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.

While in bed an Asian teenager with Type 1 Diabetes checks his mobile app monitor to determine his i...
*flings phone into the sea*

Your Teen Asked To Download Snapchat. Here's What A Cybersecurity Expert Says Parents Should Know.

Plus, how to use the app’s parental controls to their fullest potential.

Two young children wearing dark uniforms and backpacks share a joyful moment, one smiling and the ot...
Squad Goals

6 Green Flags To Look For In Your Kid’s Friendships

It doesn’t have to be drama-filled! Here’s how to spot the friends that are actually good for your kid.

Grandmother and her offspring on birthday party at backyard
Anyway...

What To Say When Someone Comments On Your Parenting, According To Experts

These phrases will help you shift the focus elsewhere — because yes, our kid drinks soda, Barb.

Lovely little girl using smartphone with her young mom while they are snuggling on the sofa at home.
Grok Is Not An Author

AI Shouldn’t Be Telling Your Kids Bedtime Stories — That’s Your Job

And if you don’t know how to tell your kid a story without ChatGPT, you’re f*cked.

We'll Take the Win
By Julie Sprankles

Uber’s Free Prom Ride Deal For Teens Takes One Thing Off Your To-Do List

Here’s how it works (and everything you really want to know about the safety features).

Need More Coffee
By Samantha Darby

An Ode To The Moms Who Look Wrecked At School Drop-Off

*Katniss fist pump in the air*

love all of these
By Sarah Aswell

Parents Are Sharing Tiny Ways To "Sprinkle Love" On Their Kids & It's The Best

There are so many wonderful ideas in this list.

Get The Budget Ready
By Samantha Darby

Should Teens Have A “Hygiene Allowance”? How Much?

One parent asked Reddit if $100/month on beauty and hygiene items was “reasonable” for their teen.

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By Samantha Darby

OK, So Everybody’s Struggling To Pay For Their Kids’ Extracurriculars, Right?

Don’t forget, you have to buy snacks for 18 kids tomorrow.

you can find me in the blanket fort
By Katie McPherson

Do You Spend More Time With Your Kids Than Your Parents Did With You?

A parent on Reddit says they’re always playing with their kids, but can’t remember their parents doing the same... ever.

When I Was Your Age...
By Katie McPherson

If Your Kids Lead Easy Lives, Do You Need To “Manufacture Hardship”?

A parent on Reddit worries their kids’ “frictionless existence” is going to hurt them in the long run.

Anyway...
By Katie McPherson

What To Say When Someone Comments On Your Parenting, According To Experts

These phrases will help you shift the focus elsewhere — because yes, our kid drinks soda, Barb.

Squad Goals
By Allison Kenien

6 Green Flags To Look For In Your Kid’s Friendships

It doesn’t have to be drama-filled! Here’s how to spot the friends that are actually good for your kid.

it just keeps getting worse
By Sarah Aswell

Trump Says We Need To Focus Money On War, Not Daycare

He added that the federal government also shouldn’t fund Medicare or Medicaid.