Dec. 11, 2024

Family Life

Family Life

A person brushes their dog's teeth.
TLC for Your Canine's Canines
By Brianne Hogan

How Do You Brush A Dog’s Teeth?

A vet gives us the real rundown on tackling Fido’s dental hygiene.

A child hits focus mitts in a boxing ring with his coach, in a story about sports kids can start lat...
Just Do It

You Don’t Have To Start Soccer At 3. Here Are 10 Sports Kids Can Start Later In Life.

Long story short: it’s never too late to sign up.

55 Years Later...

Kids & Adults Can Learn A Lot From The Original Charlie Brown Movie

A Boy Named Charlie Brown is still teaching movie-watchers a valuable lesson about resilience.

The 1989 Christmas movie 'Prancer' is a holiday classic.
Remember It?!

This Forgotten Film From 1989 Is The Unsung Hero Of Holiday Movies

Let’s take a walk down nostalgia lane.

Sad woman refusing her friend's help during their conversation at home.
Doing Your Best

How To Share Your Kids With Their Grandparents When Your Own Relationship With Them Sucks

Your kids adore Grandma and Grandpa, but boy do you have a bone to pick with Mom and Dad.

Kids in Christmas pajamas surrounded in other Christmas pajamas, in a story about matching family Ch...
It's Snuggle Season

All The Cutest Family Matching Christmas Pajamas Of 2024, From Grinch Prints To Classic Plaids

Pssst: There’s a ton of good sales in here.

Mental Health

Is Sex Good For Stress Relief & Anxiety? Let’s Talk Science — & Positions

Dad On TikTok Shares Important Message About How We Talk To Our Kids

If A Kid Is In Therapy, You Should Be, Too, According To A Therapist

TikTok Creator Urges "Let Those Babies Take A Break"

TikTok Creator Wants You To Be Less Afraid To "Label" Your Kid

Are You A "Present But Unpleasant" Mom? Here's How To Fix That

I Took The Women In My Family To A Rage Room & Honestly, It Was Healing

The Best Resources For LGBTQ+ Kids Who Are Feeling Scared

Woman Explains Life Hack For Processing Childhood Trauma

Just Because You’re An Only Child Doesn’t Mean You’re Lonely

TikTok Mom Offers Perfect Response To Unkind Comments From Other Kids

This Mom Has A Plan For What To Do When Your Kid Says "Nobody Loves Me"

Makeup Doesn’t Have To Harm Self Esteem, With This Mom’s Langauge Switch

OK, But Seriously... How Bad Is It That My Kid Mostly Gets Fruits & Veggies From Pouches?

Study Finds Harsh Parenting During "Sensitive Periods" Can Affect Kids' Brain Development

This Study Shows How Deeply Stress Can Affect A New Moms’ Parenting

We're ✨Exhausted✨
By Meredith Begley

Dear Moms, You Don’t Have To Do All The Seasonal Bucket-List Sh*t With Your Kids

This isn’t a Hallmark movie or a highlight reel — it’s real life, and it’s a lot.

Not even a little bit ready
By Lauren Davidson

This Could Be The Last Christmas My Kid Believes, & I’m Not OK

I fear we’re at the end of his relationship with Santa Claus. And I fear what that will mean for our relationship.

Tis The Season
By Jamie Kenney

This Mom On TikTok Wants You To Reframe How You Think About Toy Drives

“None of us were asking strangers for those gifts: we were asking Santa.”

Women's Work
By Jamie Kenney

Why Are Women Always Tasked With "Kinkeeping," Especially During The Holidays?

TikTok creator @sheisapaigeturner dives into the unfair expectation we have of wives at this time of year.

Are You Sure You Want To Help...?
By Jamie Kenney

You're Probably Not Going To Like The Best Way To Help A Mom At Thanksgiving

The answer is simple... but you’re still going to want to gird your loins...

Red Flags
By Jamie Kenney

What Are The Signs You Could Become A Toxic Mother-In-Law? TikTok Has A Theory

There’s no recipe for being a horrible mother-in-law, but there are risk factors...

don't wallow
By Jen McGuire

A Little Advice For Surviving Thanksgiving When Your Kids Are Celebrating With Your Ex

I get it. The first few solo holidays are tough.

On The Rise
By Deirdre Kaye

We’re Moving In With My Parents. Here’s How We’re Making Multigenerational Living Work.

Condensing households just makes sense, but it's not without worry.

here's the deal
By Deirdre Kaye

What Is Roughage? How To Get This High-Fiber Stuff In Your Picky (& Constipated) Kid's Diet

An expert shares tips for serving up roughage, a surefire way to make your kid poop.

Move Aside, Chain Hotels
By Alexandra Frost

These Top Family-Friendly Airbnbs Will Have You Packing The Whole Family’s Bags

When the welcoming committee includes llamas, you know it’s going to be fun.