Feb. 19, 2026

Family Life

Family Life

sad kid with the skateboard on the shoulder
long and short of it
By Reem Raouda

We Were So Busy Worrying About Teens Emotional Lives We Missed Who They Really Are

Check ins are essential, but we overlooked the big picture.

bookworms - listen up!

People On Reddit Are Sharing The Book That Turned Them Into "Readers"

From kids classics to popular fiction, this list is noteworthy!

Brown Butter Mushroom Pasta, in a list of comforting pasta recipes and comforting pasta dinners.
send noods

10 Comforting Pasta Recipes For Those Nights You Just Need Cheese & Carbs

We need dinner and dopamine, ASAP.

An affectionate moment between a boy and his elderly dog. He strokes her head gently. She closes her...
🥹🥹🥹

When Is A Pet Considered “Senior”? Vets Explain What Changes, & What You Can Do

Here’s how to make sure their golden years are exactly that.

A woman in sunglasses holds a child wearing a pink swimsuit, while another child stands nearby, at a...
Did Someone Say Invisible Labor?

Planning Our Relaxing Family Vacation Is The Single Most Exhausting Thing I Do All Year

It almost ended my marriage.

A little boy eating chocolate cakes at home.
not OK at all

A Video Showing Two Daughters' Visceral Reaction To Their Brother Eating All Their Snacks Is Going Viral

Conversations about how boys and men weaponize food are going off in the comments.

Mental Health

Sorry, How TF Are We Supposed To Get Turned On Anymore?

People Are Sharing The Compliments They Received That They'll Never Forget

Women Are Sharing The Most Unhinged Woo Woo Things That Have Changed Their Life

Is 4 The Magic Number Of Postpartum Years?

How To Create A Home Gym That’s Actually For You (Not “New Year, New You”)

I Love My GLP-1. Does That Make Me a Bad Feminist?

A Pep Talk Hotline Created By An Elementary School Has Everyone Ugly Crying

This Family Therapist Cannot Understand Why Boomer Parents Hide Their Medical Issues From Their Adult Children

How To Do A Digital Detox As A Family

This Teacher Says Her High School Students Can't Even Sit Still To Watch A Movie

This High School Teacher Lists Things Students Do *Now* That Would Send Our High School Selves "Into A Coma"

Kids Are Doing The "Flip The Camera" Trend & It's Really Mean-Spirited

Viral Video About Dads Who "Just Show Up" Without Helping Is Sending Moms

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

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

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

Big Villain Energy
By Jacqueline Dole

We Sailed Disney’s New “Heroes & Villains” Cruise Ship. Here’s What Parents Should Know.

Disney’s Destiny promises nonstop entertainment and next-level theming. We looked at how it actually works for families once you’re onboard.

bookworms - listen up!
By Katie Garrity

People On Reddit Are Sharing The Book That Turned Them Into "Readers"

From kids classics to popular fiction, this list is noteworthy!

Vacation, all i ever wanted
By Jennifer Saporta

We Took A Cruise During The Holidays & Now I’m Never Not Doing That Again

We all got what we needed, and my kid was a trooper. Win-win.

jedi mind trick
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Says That The Women With The Happiest Relationships Are "Useless"

Her ideology is actually brilliant.

long and short of it
By Reem Raouda

We Were So Busy Worrying About Teens Emotional Lives We Missed Who They Really Are

Check ins are essential, but we overlooked the big picture.

not OK at all
By Katie Garrity

A Video Showing Two Daughters' Visceral Reaction To Their Brother Eating All Their Snacks Is Going Viral

Conversations about how boys and men weaponize food are going off in the comments.

Did Someone Say Invisible Labor?
By Louisa Eunice

Planning Our Relaxing Family Vacation Is The Single Most Exhausting Thing I Do All Year

It almost ended my marriage.

okay boomer
By Katie Garrity

This Family Therapist Cannot Understand Why Boomer Parents Hide Their Medical Issues From Their Adult Children

“Oh, we didn’t want to worry you!”

ho ho no
By Holly Garcia

Brrr Baskets Might Be The Bane Of My Existence

I thought I had Christmas presents on lock. Then my kids threw me for a holly, jolly loop.

hello grinch
By Sarah Aswell

Air Force Base Families Asked To Take Down Early Christmas Decorations

The email, sent by the privatized housing company, was titled, "One Holiday At A Time."