Jan. 12, 2025

Parenting

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Asian Boy Laughing
Parenting
By Sarah Wheeler

My Son’s Favorite Toy Is A Tampon

They’re light and portable, easy to stash in a pocket. Plus, I almost always have one on me.

Soccer Mom preparing her blond daughter for football training
Bend Your Wallet Like Beckham

Curious How Much It Costs To Be A Soccer Mom? Here’s My Tally

No, their cleats *never* fit from last season.

A young woman with sanitary pads and tampons in pocket
Period Suspenders, Anyone?!

How Much Period Products Have Changed Since We Were Kids Is Honestly Wild

We've come a long way from belted pads and Courteney Cox daring to say "period" on national TV.

Sassafras!

Why You Need A Parenting Safe Word

Having a parenting safe word can help you deescalate and even prevent arguments with your kids.

Boy eating cookie. Emotional overeating is associated with long term negative effects like unhealthy...
No More Brownie Points?

A Recent Study Says That Using Food As A Reward May Lead To Emotional Overeating In Kids

Next time a temper tantrum comes along, maybe stick to a non-edible form of bribery.

Portrait of a girl sulking
Parenting

No I'm Not Ever Going To Give My Kid A Timeout

I refuse to teach my young daughter that having big feelings is a punishable offense.

level the playing field
By Katie Garrity

Mental Load Privilege Is Real & Mostly Men Benefit From It

Why do moms typically carry the majority of the family's mental load?

good tips
By Katie Garrity

Here's Why You Might Want To Turn Off The California Wildfire News Coverage

"Our job is to protect their emotional safety just like we protect their physical safety."

Exclusive
By Julie Sprankles

Ernie Hudson Would Like To Star In A Romantic Comedy Next, Please & Thank You

The Ghostbusters icon fills us in on his latest role, what he thinks about being dubbed a thirst trap, and more.

Big Kids
By Megan LaCreta

This Mom Shares Her 3 Rules For Adult Children

A mom on TikTok shared what she does, and doesn't, care about when it comes to her 22 and 24-year-old children who live at home.

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By Deirdre Kaye

80 Beautiful Baby Names That Mean “Healer”

For the little one you know will touch people’s hearts.

let's all stop this
By Sarah Aswell

Why Do We Ask Our Partners If We Can Take A Shower?

It's default parenting meets mom guilt meets the patriarchy.

Get That Bread
By Brianne Hogan

How Do You Parent & Have A Side Hustle Without Screwing Up Both? We Asked An Expert

Neha Ruch, mother, entrepreneur, and founder of Mother Untitled, shares tips for striking an actual balance.

gender is a construct
By Katie Garrity

This Man Says Boys Are Not Raised To Be Men; They're Raised To *Not* Be Women

This might be why men have so much emotional work to do as adults.

The Whole Truth & Nothing But The Truth
By Megan LaCreta

Want Your Kid To Tell The Truth? Don't Set Them Up To Lie

A mom on TikTok shared her advice to encourage truthful behavior.

why why why
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Is Baffled That Target Is Swimsuits Instead Of Snow Pants In The Middle Of Winter

Why do stores do this?!