March 5, 2026

Parenting

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Kids wooden blocks with numbers on them
mother bothering the son with the skateboard
the power of it
By Jen McGuire

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.

teens are so hard!

Ask Scary Mommy: How Do I Balance “It’s Safe to Tell Me” With Consequences?

This week, we discuss how to find balance when it comes to keeping teens safe and healthy.

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.

gotta do the work

These Parents Reframed The Idea Of Chores To Get Their Kids More Involved & It’s Honestly Genius

Just a couple of phrase switches made all the difference.

mother holds child
Let It Fly, Kid

I'd Rather My Child Say Ass Than Be An Asshole

There are bigger things to worry about than the occasional “bad” word.

Augusta Cummins, 13, Robin Stromvall, 14, and Priscilla Cummins, 15, skip school to join a nationwid...
the more you know

How To Help Your Teen Prepare For Their First Protest

They want to use their voice. You want them to be safe. Here’s how to do both.

Girl Power
By Samantha Darby

27 Baby Girl Names Inspired By Iconic Women In History

If you want a name that feels strong, steady, and brave, this is the list for you.

The Middle-Class Myth
By Emma Armstrong

I Did Everything I Was “Supposed” To. I Still Can’t Afford The Childhood I Had.

My kids will not enjoy the same privileges I did, and it feels really sh*tty.

BFF, LYLAS
By Samantha Darby

The Secret To Seeing Your Friends More As A Busy Parent? Lower The Bar

The trick is to stop overthinking it, and these low-pressure ideas can help.

trippin'
By Katie Garrity

My 10 “Unconventional” Family Travel Rules After Making So Many Mistakes

And yes, my daughter has already missed 15 days of school this year just from traveling…

can you?
By Alexia Dellner

Can My Husband & I Pass ‘The Brady Bunch’ Test?

I invented a Bechdel Test for parents—and tried to see if my husband and I could pass it.

tell me true
By Sarah Aswell

Ask Scary Mommy: When Did You Really Know Your Marriage Was Over?

Real talk: What was the moment when you knew there was no change to salvage your relationship?

Exclusive Interview
By Julie Sprankles

Ryan Phillippe On The Hardest Part Of Parenting: “You Can’t Always Be With Them”

The father of three opens up about his new action-thriller double feature, One Mile, and the bittersweet reality of watching your kids grow up.

Something's Not Right...
By Katie McPherson

A New Study Says If You Think Your Child's Seriously Ill, You’re Likely Right

Parents’ gut feelings are a better predictor of serious illness than a kid’s literal vitals, apparently.

tweens love country music?
By Katie Garrity

This Teacher Broke Down What’s “In” and “Out” According to Fifth Graders

The tweens have spoken.

teens are so hard!
By Sarah Aswell

Ask Scary Mommy: How Do I Balance “It’s Safe to Tell Me” With Consequences?

This week, we discuss how to find balance when it comes to keeping teens safe and healthy.