Oct. 3, 2024

Parenting

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Memory Bookmarks
By Katie McPherson

23 Forgotten Children's Books Parenting Editors Couldn't Put Down As Kids

These deserve as much hype as Goodnight Moon and Pete the Cat.

BABY SHARK'S BIG MOVIE!, Baby Shark (voice: Kimiko Glen), 2023. © Paramount+ /Courtesy Everett Colle...
been there

How Baby Shark Pushed Me To My Breaking Point

I lost it and was ashamed. But I learned from it.

genius!

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

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

A small group of teenage girls playing with makeup on their bed.
Oh Fudge

How To Discuss Politics With Your Kids & Their Friends

Because they’re going to ask — and you want them to always feel safe asking you things, right?

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Expert Advice

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

Here's how to know if their social media posts should set off any alarm bells.

Pre-teen daughter lovingly hugs her mother in sidewalk cafe
I'll Be The Bad Guy

My Kids Can Always Blame Me

Throw me right under that bus, kiddo.

Trending now...
By Megan LaCreta

‘Fast Fashion Baby Names’ Are Trending For 2025 — But What Are They?

If you have a little Wrenlee, Lakelyn, or Ryett, you might have participated without even knowing.

touched out!
By Katie Garrity

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

“I hear parents say this constantly: ‘Gotta keep the kids busy. Gotta keep the kids occupied.’”

to each their own!
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Wants To Kill The Narrative That Daycare Raises People's Kids

"I can raise her and she can still have fun at school."

Just Boos, No Boo Boos
By Katie McPherson

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.

say cheese!
By Ashley Ziegler

My Kids Dress Themselves For Picture Day & The Results Are Always Hysterically Perfect

I don’t want some idealized image of my kids. I want a literal snapshot of them exactly as they are.

unhinged much?
By Katie Garrity

Teen Son Wonders If He's In The Wrong For Refusing To Change His Name Despite His Parents’ Regret

He wants to stay true to who he is!

no tricks, no treats?
By Katie Garrity

One Dad Wonders If Kids Today Go Trick-Or-Treating Anymore

"We haven't seen or had trick-or-treaters in years."

flag on the play?
By Megan LaCreta

A New Dad Attended His Fantasy Football Draft From The Delivery Room

"He mentioned she would be born during football and boating season as soon as we found out her due date.”

Mom To Watch
By Julie Sprankles

Ming Na-Wen Confirms She Is ‘100%’ A Proud Nerd Mom (& Former Sci-Fi Club Pres)

The mother-of-two, who voices Fong in Gremlins: The Wild Batch, also settles a classic debate: Is Gremlins a Halloween movie or a Christmas flick?

Paranormal is the new normal
By Amber Guetebier

13 Baby Names Inspired By Beetlejuice (Beetlejuice)

From strange and unusual to cool and just plain cute.