Dec. 10, 2025

Parenting

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A collage of three mothers who organize against ice, one standing wrapped in flags, another helping ...
righteous rage
By Katie McPherson

How 5 Real Moms Are Standing Up To ICE In Their Neighborhoods

“Moms have empathy. They also get shit done.”

Two creative parents cheer on their athletic kid.
ok, this is nice

A Mom Wants To Know What Happens When "Artsy" Parents Have "Sporty" Kids

And you know what, the answers are pretty heartwarming!

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Expert Advice

The Most Important Words To Say When Your Child Comes Out To You

Here’s how to respond in a way that builds trust, love, and lifelong safety.

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Calm to Chaos

They Say The Second Child Is The Wildest. How Often Is That Actually The Case?

Turns out, there might be a reason so many parents say their second child is the wild one (and it’s not just birth order).

A happy family stands in front of their house.
tell us your secret!

A Mom Asked ‘Happy & Thriving’ Moms To Share Their Secrets

Spoiler alert: Having money to hire help ranks highly.

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love this idea

This Mom Is Choosing A Relaxing "NO-vember" Where The Entire Family Stays Home

Does your family need to clear the calendar for a month?

not shocking actually
By Katie Garrity

New Study Shows Girls Are Now Less Likely Than Boys To Say They Want To Get Married

Only 67% of high school senior girls expect that they’ll tie the knot in the future.

Ahhh, the village is here
By Katie McPherson

A Stranger Used His Dad Voice On A Kid At Sam’s Club & Yes, More Of This Please

That “sit your ass down” expression is lethal, sir.

The Gift Of Knowing Your Kid
By Samantha Darby

The Magic Of Getting Your Kid A Gift They Weren’t Expecting

It doesn’t have to be big and it doesn’t have to be their favorite gift, but there’s so much joy in surprising them.

Interview
By Julie Sprankles

Brenda Song Shares The Everyday Way Macaulay Culkin Makes Her Swoon

The actress opens up about her sweet life, from traveling with the couple’s sons to her favorite traditions (and, yes, how she loves Home Alone just as much as the rest of us).

Moms To Watch
By Julie Sprankles

Mae Whitman Reflects On Her Hallmark Holiday Series, Chosen Family, & New Motherhood

Get cozy as the Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas star chats about the magic of filming in Ireland (with a baby!), and how the greatest gifts in life are your people.

To Myself, With Love
By Samantha Darby

Do You Buy Your Own Christmas Gifts?

And is it because you don’t trust your husband, or because he doesn’t even realize you have your own stocking?

don't lose hope
By Sarah Aswell

A Concerned Parent Asked: What Happened To Your Kid Who Never Cared About School?

The answers were really, really encouraging.

Shhh
By Samantha Darby

“I Wish My Husband Took More Pictures Of Me” & 23 Other Mom Confessions

It’s time to let it out, moms.

Interview
By Julie Sprankles

A Mother’s Promise: How Wanda Cooper-Jones Turned Grief Into Change After Ahmaud Arbery’s Murder

The Adidas Honoring Black Excellence honoree and activist reflects on justice, resilience, and building safe spaces for the next generation of young Black men.

so smart!
By Katie Garrity

This Woman Shared The Most Genius Gift To Get Your Neighbors This Holiday Season

She says it saves her so much time and money!