Sep. 12, 2025

Family Life

Family Life

A mom in the car with her kids
Buckle Up
By Julie Sprankles

No One Prepares You For Becoming The Family Chauffeur

Is “Uber parenting” the new helicopter parenting?

A Latina girl from Bogota, Colombia, between 10 and 14 years old, looks out from the balcony of her ...
Families Belong Together

Researchers Sound Alarm On Immigration Policy's Effect On Kids' Mental Health

“Immigration enforcement becomes a formative, often traumatic, force in children’s lives.”

Kennedy Space Center
Houston, We Have A Vacation

19 Out-Of-This-World Astrotourism Trips To Share With Your Space-Obsessed Kid

From rocket launches to dark-sky parks, these destinations will fuel their cosmic curiosity.

We Asked The Experts

9 Money-Saving Tips From Moms Of Multiples

Because if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that kids are expensive.

A woman in a bright kitchen examines a jar of ingredients, surrounded by various jars and fresh frui...
Family Dinner Fixes

How To Stock A Pantry That Makes Weeknight Dinners Way Easier

Experts share their go-to staples, organizing tips, and more.

Cute little girl celebrating 3rd birthday with friends in backyard, blowing birthday cake candles.
Set Your Alarm For Party Time

Maybe Having 8 AM Birthday Parties Is The Way To Go

“Aside from our one friend who ... said an 8 am party was ‘diabolical,’ the feedback was overwhelmingly positive.”

Mental Health

This New Study About Kids Ages 6 To 12 Will Make You Rethink Where You Store Your Medications

A Study Found That Many Kids Don’t Realize They Are Being Bullied, But They Still Feel The Impact

Bill Hader Spoke About His Anxiety Causing Shingles & Yeah, That Can Happen

Tired Of Being A Stress Ball Of Rage In December? Introducing: Organized Christmas

We Need To Rethink The Sunday Reset

Did You Know Dads Can Accidentally Promote People-Pleasing Behavior In Their Kids?

Meghan Trainor Isn’t Afraid To Be Silly

Why Do So Many Moms Cry In Their Cars? Don’t Worry, Therapists Approve Of Our Vehicular Sob Sessions

Aubrey Plaza's Comments About Grief Are So Spot On

This Mom's Back-To-School Reminder Will Actually Help Your Kid Open Up About Their Day

This Mom Claims She Can No Longer Bed Rot After Having Kids & People Had Thoughts

Girls Are Still Hearing Negative Body Talk From Women Around Them, New Research Reveals

Researchers Sound Alarm On Immigration Policy's Effect On Kids' Mental Health

This Dad Called Out His Mother-In-Law After She Commented On His Daughter's Stomach

Tony Hale On The Hardest Lesson He’s Learned As A Parent

How To Help Your Kid Through The Toughest Years Of Bullying

For Families Who Rock
By Julie Sprankles

Where To Take Your Music-Loving Kids On Vacation

From New Orleans to Calgary, these destinations hit all the right notes.

Buckle Up
By Julie Sprankles

No One Prepares You For Becoming The Family Chauffeur

Is “Uber parenting” the new helicopter parenting?

today is not that day
By Lauren Davidson

If You Give My Kids Money for Their Birthdays, I’m Using It for Essentials

I know Miss Manners wouldn’t approve, but times are tough, and school supplies aren’t free.

Houston, We Have A Vacation
By Julie Sprankles

19 Out-Of-This-World Astrotourism Trips To Share With Your Space-Obsessed Kid

From rocket launches to dark-sky parks, these destinations will fuel their cosmic curiosity.

These Words Slay, FRFR
By Jamie Kenney

Teachers Predict The Slang You'll Hear This School Year

The children will always be one step ahead of us when it comes to new slang, but we can try to keep up...

Caught In The In-Be*Tween*
By Jamie Kenney

Mom Warns Of The "Sixth Grade Social Shake-Up"

Middle school is tough. As parents, it’s important to remember why that is.

Safe Travels
By Jamie Kenney

E-Scooter Accidents Among Children More Than Doubled Last Year

Injuries had been rising since 2020, but last year’s uptick was unprecedented.

Are We There Yet?
By Jamie Kenney

Madeira Is The Sub-Tropical European Vacation Of Your Dreams

There’s something for everyone on this gem in the middle of the Atlantic...

Families Belong Together
By Jamie Kenney

Researchers Sound Alarm On Immigration Policy's Effect On Kids' Mental Health

“Immigration enforcement becomes a formative, often traumatic, force in children’s lives.”

It Takes Two
By Jamie Kenney

No, Moms Should Not Have To Send Supplies To Their Co-Parent

“I’m sorry, but for me, in my opinion, why are you not prepared for your child?”

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