July 15, 2025

Parenting

Read more

Kids wooden blocks with numbers on them
Rear view shot of two sisters sitting on the beach and taking selfie
*Eye Roll*
By Samantha Darby

Please Stop Saying "Just Wait" To Moms Of Tween Girls

You really don’t have to steal our joy.

A mother sits comfortably on a couch, holding her baby. Natural light streams in, creating a warm, c...
Where's My Village?

Moms Aren’t Broken — They’re Lonely

Why so many moms feel isolated, and what we can do about it.

A single mum sits on a sofa looking down at two mobile phones. She attempts to stay focused and work...
SOS

Are We Emotionally Outsourcing Too Much of Our Parenting To Social Media?

Parenting advice on the internet is great, but are we forgetting about our own intuition?

teenager boy using cell home at home in his bedroom
Not Today, Satan

11 Red-Pill Influencers To Watch Out For, If You Hear Your Kid Mention Their Names

Brb, Googling “how to block the manosphere forever.”

Relaxed teenage boy at the sea during sunset with eyes closed. Rocky cliffs and waves are visible in...
Free The Teens

Parents Aren’t Letting Their Teens Spread Their Wings On Vacations — And It’s Hurting Their Development

A new survey from indicates that most parents are uneasy about letting their teens explore alone while on trips.

Close-up of a young girl lying in bed at night, illuminated by the light of a smartphone, focused on...
"Five more minutes? Please?!"

When It Comes To Kids' Mental Health, It's Not The Screens, It's How They Use Them

A new study found that addictive screen use, rather than the duration of screen time, was linked to poorer mental health outcomes.

the mental load is so heavy
By Sarah Aswell

The Perfect Response To When Husbands Say, "Just Ask Me For Help!"

When partners say, "We're not mind readers," this is what they don't understand.

it's the thought
By Sarah Aswell

A Mom Wonders If She Was Wrong For Throwing Her Kid A Low-Budget Birthday Party

"I just found out that local mums still gossip about it."

i'm here always
By Sarah Aswell

A Mom Shares The Things She Will Always Do For Her Kids, Even When They're Adults

"Mommy will always buy you dinner. I will always take you shopping. I will even fill up your car with gas..."

They're Just Saying No
By Jamie Kenney

Drinking & Cannabis Use Has Declined Since The '90s For Most (But Not All) Teens

Here are the kids who are still at higher risk.

*Gulp*
By Meredith Begley

How Bad Is It That My Kid Doesn’t Take Vitamins?

A dietitian gives us all one less thing to feel guilty about.

My Good Man, WTF?
By Jamie Kenney

Dad Wants To Know If It’s Wrong To “Relax” All Day At The Waterpark

Is it wrong to not spend the day swimming with your family?

So Long, Suckers!
By Jamie Kenney

ER Visits For Tick Bites Surge, CDC Confirms

We haven’t had a July this bad for ticks since 2017!

Blessed Are The Popsicles
By Samantha Darby

“My Kids Have Been Swimming Instead Of Bathing This Summer” & 13 Other Summer Confessions

We’re halfway through summer — how are we doing, folks?

Don't Tell Me What To Do
By Jamie Kenney

As Government Urges Americans To Have More Babies, Most Just Want Better Care For The Kids They Have Already

A new survey said loud and clear that parents need more support, not more kids.

Siblings, BFFs, Or Both?
By Jamie Kenney

An Only Child Asks: How Many Adults Actually Like Their Siblings?

Many parents think of siblings as “built-in best friends,” but is that how it actually works?