May 21, 2025

Parenting

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Kids wooden blocks with numbers on them
A woman sits on a couch, holding a smartphone while a young boy sits on her lap. They are both engag...
It Can Impact Adults, Too
By Arielle Tschinkel

Does Your Kid Hate Watching Movies? This Might Be Why

Family movie night in disarray? Don't fret, Mama.

Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel star as mother-daughter duo Lorelai and Rory Gilmore in 'Gilmore Gir...
Coffee Can't Solve Everything

I Always Wanted A Gilmore Girls Relationship With My Mom, But I’m Honestly Happy It’s Not

All that witty banter masks some serious parental dynamic problems.

indoors and close up
*spritz spritz*

So Your Tween Is Asking For Their First Signature Fragrance

A dermatologist explains how to find perfumes and colognes safe for young skin.

The magic number

When Should You Let Your Kid Get The Puppy They’ve Been Begging For?

And is a puppy really what they need for their first go-round?

A scene from 'Inside Out' in which Riley, in a dream, ice skates at sunset as Joy looks on wistfully...
Finding Joy

Maybe Let's Cool It With Our "Core Memory" Ambitions

Our children’s foundational experiences are tremendously important and not ours to curate.

A child lies peacefully asleep in bed, covered by a blanket, with a teddy bear and a plush polar bea...
Dr. Mom Is In

21 Fail-Proof Ways to Help Your Sick Kid Sleep

Thank you and goodnight. 🤧

That's Wack!
By Jamie Kenney

New Survey Finds Teens Are Weirdly Into Brands From The Early 2000s

Grab your Uggs and your Bath & Body Works spray...

Pajama Party Paradox
By Jamie Kenney

More & More Parents Only Want To Host Sleepovers — But They Won’t Send Their Kids To One

“Why I should be expected to trust people to watch my kids when they wouldn't trust me to watch theirs?”

Squeeze It Into The Schedule
By Samantha Darby

Is The "Soft Life" Trend Compatible With Modern Motherhood?

I, too, would like to lie in the grass and stare at the clouds, but we've got soccer practice to get to.

Mommy Time
By Jamie Kenney

You Don't Have To Be Alone To Take Time For Self Care

“Alone time” and “self care” are often seen as synonymous. But this mom argues that doesn’t always have to be the case.

Stop & Pay The Scroll Toll
By Jamie Kenney

A Virginia Law Is Set To Limit Kids' Screen Time To An Hour A Day

On January 1, 2026, kids will need their parents permission to go beyond that state-wide limit.

Too Pure
By Jamie Kenney

Toddler & His Mom Ask "Workmans" on TikTok If They Take Naps

And the workmans (and work ladies) were quick to tell him the truth...

BAA, BAA, BLACK SHEEP
By Julie Sprankles

The Hidden Cost Of Being A Cycle-Breaker

Here’s what experts say about the invisible weight of generational healing, and how to carry it without crumbling.

Just Keep Swimming
By Samantha Darby

How To Teach Your Child Water Safety Skills At Home

Because swim lessons aren’t always accessible for all families.

Sunny Day
By Jamie Kenney

Sesame Street Has Found A New Home On Netflix

The streaming network is sweeping the clouds away and announcing that the future of Sesame Street is secure for a new generation of kids and families.

peaks and valleys
By Katie Garrity

What Is Normal Marital Hatred? The Relationship Phenomenon Explained

"The essential rhythm of all relationships is harmony, disharmony, and repair."