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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.

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.

What Watching 'The Pitt' Taught Me About Parenting
I came for the medical drama and left with a parenting philosophy.

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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
This Teacher Broke Down What’s “In” and “Out” According to Fifth Graders
The tweens have spoken.
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.
Do Dentists Recommend Electric Toothbrushes For Kids? We Asked So You Don’t Have To.
The best toothbrush for your kid is the one they’re excited to use.
Deadbeat Dads Are Not "Robbed" Of Fatherhood If They Never Try
If your deadbeat ex’s new girl, like Kailyn Lowry, thinks you’re the problem, you’re probably doing something right.