Jan. 29, 2026

Family Life

Family Life

A cheerful group of Eurasian teens and tweens eat fast food in an outdoor dining area at a strip mal...
Mall Madness Is Back
By Samantha Darby

Malls Are Still A Perfect Hangout Spot For Teens

Independence comes in many forms, and an Orange Julius might be the best.

Two boys watch an iPad in the back of a car.
honestly, good for her

This Mom Has Zero Regrets About Throwing Her Daughter's iPad Out The Car Window

And she'd do it again!

Young woman in a cozy sweater holding a warm mug, relaxing at home during winter, enjoying a peacefu...
It's the little things

17 Small Things Moms Do To Turn Their Day Around

Because it really doesn’t take much.

Happy child showing love for nature while enjoying summer vacation in the Swiss Alps.
i want to go to there

Traveling With Kids In Switzerland: What To Know

Switzerland is incredibly beautiful with tons of culture — and on top of that, it's easy to take the kids.

Child with long hair and a striped shirt smiling while playing on a colorful wooden playground struc...
Back Off, Barbara

Can Everyone STFU & Stop Asking Me When We Will Cut My Son's Hair?

I’m so tired of everyone projecting their timelines onto us.

Black Woman at Grocery Store Check the Fridges for Frozen Food in the Supermarket.
nom nom nom

10 Frozen Foods Moms Swear Actually Taste Like Takeout

For when you can’t muster the energy to cook another meal, but ordering in is too damn pricey.

Mental Health

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

Reese Witherspoon Opens Up About Her ‘Really Bad’ Postpartum Depression

Everything Parents Should Know About Sora, OpenAI’s New “Brain Rot” App

OK, Are We All Feeling Low-Key Depressed These Days?

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."

So, so kid-friendly!
By Sarah Aswell

11 Amazing Things To Do In Zurich With Kids

Family-friendly Switzerland is a year-round playground even if you have young children.

Lifestyle
By Emma Chao

Spooky Mommy 2025

Get all your spooky thrillers this year!

the 411
By Kate Rope

We Need To Let Girls Know Their Bodies Are Meant To Feel Good

The way we talk to girls about sex is almost exclusively focused on safety. We should focus on pleasure, too.