Aug. 4, 2026

Family Life

Family Life

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Beware The Mystery Puddles
By Deirdre Kaye

Public Pools Are A Clean-Freak Mom’s Personal Hell. Here’s How I Cope Anyway.

A survival guide for germaphobes whose kids love to swim.

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Digital Detox Time?

What Are ‘iPad Kids’ Turning Into As Teens? Psychologists Answer

Boredom is more important than we could’ve known.

Great Wolf Lodge
Set Your Alarm ⏰

One Of Great Wolf Lodge’s Biggest Sales Of The Year Is Back, & It’s One Day Only

The flash sale drops overnight rates to $84 a room.

Pineapple Icebox Cake, an easy no-bake dessert for summer.
sweet treats

A Dozen No-Bake Desserts For Your Easy Summer Sweets Fix

We’re bringing back icebox cakes.

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gesundheit

Does Honey Actually Help With Allergies?

Here’s what the experts say about this long-rumored allergy “hack.”

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Welcome to the Confessional

The Real Reason Teens Open Up In The Car, According To Experts

You can’t get a word out of them at home, but they unload in the passenger seat. Here’s why.

Mental Health

Is Your Partner Using DARVO On You?

Texts To Send Your Mom Friend When She's Drowning (That Aren't "LMK If You Need Anything")

Women Are Talking About "Competence Fatigue," & It Explains A Lot

Why Do I Wake Up Anxious Every Morning, Seemingly For No Reason? Psychologists Explain

Is Anyone Else Secretly Tired Of Self-Improvement?

1 In 5 Teens Use AI Chatbots For Mental Health Advice. Here’s What Experts Want Parents To Know.

Why Other People’s Emotions Leave You Feeling So Exhausted, According To Therapists

“Emotional Parentification” Could Be The Reason You’re An Exhausted People-Pleaser

Can Your Dog "Catch" Your Anxiety? What The Science Says Might Surprise You

How To Retrain Your Brain To Enjoy “Slow” Dopamine

Wait... Are All Moms Just Walking Around With “High-Functioning Burnout”?

RFK Jr. Wants Americans To Wean Off Psychiatric Meds, Citing “Overuse”

I Would Rather Pull Out My Front Teeth Than Hear About ‘Trimester Zero’ Ever Again, Thanks

The Self-Care Industrial Complex Is Gaslighting Moms

Moms, Start Taking Yourself On Solo Movie Dates

FDA Official Moves To Hire A “Friend” Who Wants Unproven Pregnancy Risk Claims Added To Antidepressants

keep it in mind
By Meg Raby

Is Anyone Else Dreading Back-To-School Season Because Your Child Is Misunderstood There?

Reminder: For kids with invisible disabilities and sensory differences, school can be brutal.

Straight From The Source
By Jessica Reynolds

We Asked Kindergarten Teachers The One Skill They Wish Every Kid Showed Up With

Spoiler: Nobody said the ABCs!

Who's Tired Already? 🙋🏽‍♀️
By Deirdre Kaye

Back-To-School Is The Invisible Load Super Bowl For Moms

In this analogy, late summer class assignments are "roughing the passer."

Lots To Watch
By Julie Sprankles

All The New Family-Friendly Shows & Movies Coming To Disney+ & Hulu In August 2026

Camp Rock 3 is finally here, princesses take over mid-month, and there's enough Little League to get you to the first day of school. Here's what to queue up.

Late-Summer Binge Sesh
By Julie Sprankles

20 New Family-Friendly Shows & Movies Coming To Netflix In August 2026

From a live MLB game in a cornfield to the return of the Walter boys, here's what’s worth queuing up this month.

Beware The Mystery Puddles
By Deirdre Kaye

Public Pools Are A Clean-Freak Mom’s Personal Hell. Here’s How I Cope Anyway.

A survival guide for germaphobes whose kids love to swim.

Unsinkable
By Julie Sprankles

Your Titanic-Obsessed Kid Needs A Trip To This Denver Museum

The Molly Brown House is a fascinating family stop, and you can build a whole trip around it.

Here's Comes The Sun (& Guilt)
By Samm Davidson

Nothing Says #BadMom Like A Kid With A Sunburn

You can be Mom of the Year and still miss a shoulder.

Welcome to the Confessional
By Julie Sprankles

The Real Reason Teens Tell You Everything In The Car

You can’t get a word out of them at home, but they unload in the passenger seat. Here’s why.

What's On Your Mind
By Laili Shahrestani

“My Husband Gives Me The Ick” & 50 Other Mom Confessions

Raw, totally unfiltered, brutally honest confessions to spice up your week.