Oct. 13, 2024

Family Life

Family Life

Fall foliage in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia.
Autumnal Excursions
By Julie Sprankles

The Best Leaf-Peeping Locales In The U.S., According To Travel Experts

Plus, what to do when you get to these fall foliage meccas.

How to split Halloween when you are divorced and have little kids.
I Have Thoughts

How We Made Co-Parenting Work On Halloween

Because you want your kid to enjoy Halloween, not worry about your feelings.

Group of kids trick or treating, in a story about trick-or-treat safety tips for parents.
Just Boos, No Boo Boos

The Actual Must-Follow Trick-Or-Treat Safety Tips, According To The AAP

Forget razor blades in candy. They just want you to use crosswalks.

A person with long hair is packing an orange suitcase with folded clothes on a bed, surrounded by pi...
Bed Bugs = Bad

Yes, You Should Deep-Clean Your Luggage When You Return Home. Here's How.

Before you roll your eyes, hear me out on this one.

The halloween costume department. At the Target department store in Exeter Township Tuesday afternoo...
Eek! It's A Stain!

Should You Wash New Halloween Costumes?

And if so, how on earth do you clean those polyester velcro one-pieces?

In the 1994 classic 'Little Giants,' Becky “Icebox” O’Shea (Shawna Waldron) takes the field still we...
A Feminist Gem

Rewatching Little Giants Taught My Sons That Girls Can Play Football — Or Whatever They Want

Just leave it to “The Icebox.”

Mental Health

What To Do If Your Teen Asks To Go On Ozempic

This Dad Has Some Really Great Advice To Ease After-School Battles With Our Kids

What Are The Puppy Blues? Fur Babies Can Make You Spiral, Too

TikTok Therapist Breaks Down Why You're Worried About People Being Mad At You

This Mom Says American Parents Keep Kids Too Busy, Leading Parents To Burn Out

Is "Sadfishing" Your Kid's Major Social Media Red Flag?

Here’s The Deal With Dopamine Menus & Why Your Family Needs One

Technology Is Here To Stay, So Focus On Helping Your Digital Kid Thrive With These 5 Simple Skills

A Man Said Sleep Deprivation Was NBD, And Parents Came With The Receipts

Cardi B Claps Back Hard At People Criticizing Her Postpartum Workout

Reality TV Star Stassi Schroeder Doesn’t Know How She’ll Explain Her Former Self-Harm to Toddler

This Mom Shares Why She And Her Husband Are Not Going To Raise "Tough Boys"

Mom On TikTok Urges Parents To Let Kids Do Nothing

Mom Finds Out She's Pregnant After She Decided She Was Done Having Kids

What's Pathological Demand Avoidance? Parents Of “Defiant” Kids, Pay Attention

I Worried About Everything As A Kid & It's Made Me A Better Mom

MomMom Spitting Facts
By Jamie Kenney

Grandma Offers Advice To Grandparents Who Don't See Their Grandkids

“Stop playing the victim ... you know why.”

Eek! It's A Stain!
By Samantha Darby

Should You Wash New Halloween Costumes?

And if so, how on earth do you clean those polyester velcro one-pieces?

Who's Parenting Who?
By Jamie Kenney

TikTok User Wants Us All To Stop Tiptoeing Around Our Parents

“It was a conversation that a grown adult should be able to have without getting triggered.”

Entertainment
By Samantha Darby

Who Are You, Spirit Halloween?

Your fave place to buy zombie babies has a fascinating backstory.

Treat Me, Seymour
By Julie Sprankles

21 Halloween Advent Calendars, Because Why Should Christmas Have All The Fun?

C’mon, treat-filled countdowns belong in spooky season.

What's In A (Baby) Name?
By Jamie Kenney

Redditor Wants To Know AITA For Refusing To Change Baby's Name

“She feels like both me and our middle sister fail to understand all she’s been through and lack compassion for her.”

Sparks Joy
By Katie McPherson

Here’s The Deal With Dopamine Menus & Why Your Family Needs One

Make one for yourself, too, while you’re at it.

eerie-sistible
By Julie Sprankles

No Trick, All Treat — Sonic Has A New Halloween-Themed Drink For Your Family To Try

Say hello to the Witch’s Brew Slush Float!

genius!
By Jen McGuire

10 Easy Halloween Costume Ideas You Can Do With Just One Accessory

Listen, you can’t go all-out every single year.

Fast, Filling, & Fall-ish
By Samantha Darby

13 Easy Fall Breakfast Recipes For Your Family

From super hearty to sweet baked goods, there’s something delish (and pumpkin-y) on here for everyone.