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“I’m Not Into The Holidays This Year At All”
In the latest Confessions roundup, the moms share all of their holiday stress and fears.
Is It Your Libido, Or Do You Just Not Want To Have Sex With Him?
TikTok creator Sommer Tothill shares harsh but valuable insight into why the bedroom may not be as active as it could be...
Dreading Holidays With In-Laws? These Moms Have Some Tips
You've heard of boundaries, but here's how real moms implement them with their own in-laws during the holidays.
Why The Hell Is Everyone Talking About Clove Water On TikTok?
Weight loss, fertility, increased “tightness” (not kidding). Is any of this actually possible with one little herb?
A New Survey Finds That Parents Spend $170 For Each Child On Holiday Gifts
The survey also found that Gen Z parents are outspending Millennials.
Mom Offers The Best Christmas Tradition For Halloween Lovers Everywhere
The perfect — and simple — way to blend the best holidays.
Watch Kate Winslet’s Raw Retelling Of Calling Out Press Who Body-Shamed Her In The '90s
"I hope this haunts you."
Khloé Kardashian Talks Turning 40, Dating, And Which Sibling She Relates To Most
The entrepreneur and mom of 2 spilled it all to Bustle.
11 Holiday-Coded Baby Names Inspired By Your Favorite Classic Christmas Movies
Like the films they’re pulled from, these names spark joy.
It Took Me 30 Years To Realize My Best Friend Was Also My Bully
She’d seen me at my worst and stayed... so didn’t I owe her the same?
What Is Tacky Christmas & Why Is TikTok Doing This To Us?
I have a lot of questions. Number one, how dare you?
13 Fun, Easy-To-Use Gifts For Kids With Disabilities
Tried-and-true recommendations from a mom who gets it.
Is The Roommate Phase Just A Normal Part of Parenthood? A Therapist Weighs In
When should you worry about this phase?
This Forgotten Film From 1989 Is The Unsung Hero Of Holiday Movies
Let’s take a walk down nostalgia lane.
"Granny's Purse Syndrome" Is Something All Parents Should Know About
This common issue accounts for about 20% of child poisonings.
A Fed-Up Mom Got Herself A Hotel Room For The Night After Feeling Unappreciated
“I’m about to go get a bagel ... and watch TV and sleep.”
Doctor On TikTok Offers Important Holiday Safety PSA
“I have seen now three children who have been injured.”
This Mom Says That You Should "Buy All The Gifts" For Your Kids This Holiday Season
They're only little for so long!
14 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In December
Get ready to fly through your queue, because the coziest month is finally here.
The Kids Are In Charge Of Christmas This Year, Because I'm Totally Done
I resign.
When Do Kids Stop Believing In Santa? This Is The Average Age, According To Psychologists
Real moms also weigh in, sharing how long they kept the tradition alive in their homes.
What Moms Actually Need To Make The Holidays “Merry & Bright”
It’s hard to really get into the joy of the season when it feels like everyone else’s depends on you.
Hugh Grant in Notting Hill Is The OG Golden Retriever Boyfriend
Before Travis Kelce, there was William Thacker.
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.
Why Farting In Front Of Your Partner Is Actually Good For Your Relationship
Holding things in rarely does any good, right?
It's Charlie Brown Season! Here Are the Best Peanuts-Inspired Baby Names
From the obvious (Charlie) to the unexpected (Eudora).
As A Child Of An Alcoholic, It’s Brutal To Watch My Kid Learn To Drink
I try to model sensible drinking. But it’s "normal" for young adults to go a little wild with the booze, right? I don't even know anymore.
“I Don’t Like My Baby’s Name”
In the latest Confessions roundup, anonymous moms share the things they’ll never say out loud.
15+ Hacks & Ideas For DIY’ing Your Holiday Photos This Year
Professional photographer?! In *this* economy?!
Pieces Of April Is The Best Thanksgiving Movie You Forgot To Watch
Family is complicated. So is cooking turkey. Both are usually worth the effort.
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.”
Men Are Complaining About Feeling Their Sex Partner's IUD, And Yes, We're Beyond Annoyed
There's always something, isn't there?
Dr. Becky Says No Screens At The Dinner Table Helps Build Adult Life Skills In Kids
She sat down with the Him & Her Podcast hosts to discuss.
Why "Club Level" Is The Ultimate Disney Planning Hack For Moms
When the hotel room gets too small, you’ll wish you had a second place to relax.
Allie Kuch Gets Real About Making Friends As A New Mom
The podcaster and sports wife talks to Scary Mommy about the postpartum period, negative self-talk, and more.
I’m 23 & I Live With My Parents. Here’s Why I’m Not Losing My Sh*t.
There’s a pretty solid chance that if you have a kid in their 20s, they’re living with you.
My Daughter Is So Open About Puberty & It Puts My Teenage Self To Shame
It smarts just a bit to see how brazen she is with a tampon.
Here Are The Black Friday & Cyber Monday Strategies Money Experts Swear By
The holidays are expensive — but there are deals to be had.
This Holiday Season, Don't Remind Your Kids To Say "Please" & "Thank You"
This educator on Instagram Reels says the secret to well-mannered kids isn't reminders — it's positive affirmation.
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.
My Hysterectomy & My 10-Year-Old Daughter
I hope my haunted uterus doesn't kill that little spark of excitement for their first period — the same one I used to have at their age.
What To Do When You Dislike Your Mother-In-Law, According To Experts
Neither of you are going anywhere. So, what’s to be done?
I Just Watched The OG Cruel Intentions For The First Time & Whoa, The Sexism
The movie hit theaters 25 years ago, and yet the virgin-whore complex is still alive and well. (Unlike Sebastian.)
Is It Better To Shop IRL On Black Friday Or Online?
Brick and mortar or sitting on your couch? Let's talk.
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.
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...
Parents, Put Down The Pitchforks Over Sabrina Carpenter
The moral panic over pop stars is a tale as old as time, but is it rooted in reality?
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...
FYI: Your Kid's Cycle Will Take A While To Become Regular
It can take years before their period is predictable, but don’t panic — that’s normal.
Mom Shocked After One Of Her Twins Was Invited To A Birthday Party Without The Other
The twins are even in the same class with the birthday kid.
On The Heels Of Her Pregnancy Annoucement, Kylie Kelce Reveals Her New Podcast!
"If everyone's gonna be talking about my family, you might as well hear it from me."
NFL QB Brock Purdy Getting A PAW Patrol “Pup Talk” Is So Frickin’ Wholesome
The San Francisco 49ers player shows kids it’s normal to feel overwhelmed sometimes.
Who Remembers This Obscure Animated Movie Starring Macaulay Culkin?
The first and last animated film for the Home Alone star, it kicked off a depressing chain of events in his personal life.
12 Splurge-Worthy Gifts To Grab For Your Kids During Black Friday Sales
Santa knows all the good sales.
A Little Advice For Surviving Thanksgiving When Your Kids Are Celebrating With Your Ex
I get it. The first few solo holidays are tough.
Would You Name Your Baby After A Passenger On The Mayflower? You May Have Already.
A closer look at the Mayflower manifest reveals many of the names are still super popular today.
Stop Telling Your Kids What Not To Do
In a video posted to Reels, one mom says telling kids what to do, instead of what not to do, can be a helpful hack for better-behaved children.
Bring Back Watergate Salad, You Cowards
The world is burning. Eat more marshmallows covered in fruity green fluff.
Our New Hero Highlights How A Mother's Work Is Erased From Day 1
“We easily discount childbirth as something that just happens on its own.”
What Not To Say To Your College Kid When They Come Home
A mom on Instagram Reels offered some advice on topics to avoid with your college kid when they come home over break.
Is It OK To Open Presents On Christmas Morning Without The In-Laws?
“He is calling me selfish and inconsiderate of his parents’ feelings.”
'The Bachelor' Star Colton Underwood Wants Everyone To Know That His Son Does *Not* Have A Mother
He and his husband, Jordan C. Brown bring up an interesting point about surrogacy and egg donation.
Preschoolers Are Getting Suspended & Expelled Three Times More Than K-12 Students
And boys, kids with disabilities, and Black children are expelled at even higher rates.
Does Your Child Have Low Sleep Needs? One Mom Says She Feels Your Pain
"No matter what I do, his need for sleep will always be low."
This Mom Wants "Honest Answers Only" About Other Parents' Sex Lives
"I need to know what's normal."
Yuri Lamasbella Just Goes With The Flow
Whether it’s prepping for baby number two or putting on her Post-It nails to portray Khloe Kardashian, Yuri never misses.
45 Of The Best Advent Calendars For A Festive Dose Of Little Treat Culture
You deserve something special, just for you.
The Wild Year When Perimenopause Came For My Grandma, & Puberty Came For Me
We ate secret candy stashes, read romance books, and avoided the rest of our family together.
Push Back Your Bedtime! Jason Kelce Is Getting His Own Late Night Show!
The show will air on ESPN.
Are Big Box Discounters Like Costco Worth Spending Money At On Black Friday?
Let's talk discounts.
What Smut Book You Should Read Next, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
We see you, Scorpios.
8 Screen Villains Who Deserve A Wicked Origin Story Treatment
What if these baddies are also just misunderstood?
27 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving In November 2024
This month isn’t *just* for holiday gifting.
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.
Instagram Introduced A Reset Button & Now Feels Like The Perfect Time To Use It
Meta will roll out the app periodically.
The "I Don't Like That" Game Is A Must For Kids (& Some Adults)
“In order to have good friends we have to be a good friend.”
Abortion Won At The Ballot Box, But Will It Be Enough?
With a conservative majority government in 2025, some fear state-level protections will be insufficient to protect the right to choose. But others are already fighting.
What To Say When Grandparents Say They Know Best
This mom has the best response for grandparents who say, "I was a parent once, I know what I'm doing."
What's The Best Shopping Day Of The Year?
What you need to know before you check out that cart.
“I’m Married But Wading Into Emotional Affair Territory With A Coworker & Don’t Want To Stop.”
In the latest Confessions roundup, the moms (anonymously) get spicy.
Is Being An Average Middle-Of-The-Road Kid OK In The End?
Hopefully his future has little to do with grades and more to do with happiness.
What's A Dandelion Child, & Are You Raising One?
Dandelion kids are often resilient and adapt well, but mental health professionals stress they need nurturing.
7 Reasons Why You Need To Take The Grandparents To Disney With You
You don’t have to spend every moment together, but having them with you on the tea cups is a major plus.
This Neuroscientist’s Parenting Strategy Sounds Exactly Like A Bluey Episode
Further proof the Heelers are the co-parents we all deserve.
TikTok Mom Gives The Best Advice About Happy Babies
Why did nobody tell us this when our kids were little?
A Mom Wonders If She’s In The Wrong For Not Taking Her Stepdaughter On Family Vacation
“We didn’t think she’d want to go since we have to do things the little ones can enjoy.”
Anne Hathaway Is Set To Star In Film Adaptation Of Author Colleen Hoover's Thriller 'Verity'
The jury is still out on who she will play in the film.
Do Hair Growth Supplements & Rosemary Oil Really Work?
The internet wants me to believe that pills and oils will save me, but what do dermatologists say?
Are You A "Present But Unpleasant" Mom? Here's How To Fix That
"Take advantage of the resources that you have."
I Took The Women In My Family To A Rage Room & Honestly, It Was Healing
It felt like the 2024 suburban version of witches dancing naked in a circle in the woods. With crowbars.
Kids With Autism Deserve Support From A Developmental Pediatrician, But There Just Aren’t Enough Of Them
It took us years to build our daughter’s team of specialists, and now we have to start over from scratch.
BookToker Says He Has Found The "Cheat Code" To Being A Good Partner
All roads lead to male characters written by women!
How Can You Tell If Your Kid Is An Actual Hypochondriac?
Because the constant worry over a headache is making you anxious.
The 13 Best Dog Breeds For Busy Families With Kids, Careers, & Packed Schedules
Plus, everything else you need to consider when getting a dog (because breed isn’t everything).
The Worst Dates To Have A Birthday (According To Parents)
The number one worst pick is right around the corner...
Can A Relationship With Political Differences Really Work? Experts Offer Advice
From defusing political arguments with your partner to knowing if your relationship is even salvageable, here’s what the pros suggest.
Should You Shelter Kids From Curse Words? This Mom Says No
Mom Layla Shaikley said on Instagram Reels that we should teach our kids that there are better ways to communicate, rather than just turning off the radio when we hear a swear.
Doctors Are Warning People Not To Spend More Than 10 Minutes On The Toilet
Yes, we will wait while you send this to your spouse.
