Tweens & Teens

Labubus on bags
Hot Take
By Elliott Harrell

Calm Down, Everyone: Labubus Are Just This Generation’s Beanie Babies

And it’s OK if you don’t get your kid one.

A young woman sits on a couch looking intently at a young man, who drinks from a bottle. The setting...
They're Just Saying No

Drinking & Cannabis Use Has Declined Since The '90s For Most (But Not All) Teens

Here are the kids who are still at higher risk.

For Those Who Love To Be Scared

17 Just-Spooky-Enough Books For Tweens

For the ones who haven’t snuck your Stephen King novels off the shelf. (Yet.)

A teenager smoking a cigarette.
Your Brain On (Or Off) Drugs

Study Finds Differences In Kids Brains May Lead To Drug Use, Not The Other Way Around

And the differences could present an easy early intervention.

Claudia Forever ❤️

My Tween Gained So Much Independence & Confidence From '90s Books

When all you read all day are stories about girls running a whole childcare business in one town, it's bound to happen.

Dr. Beachgem explains why cuts to Medicaid could result in the loss of pediatric care even for those...
Yes, Even Yours

Pediatrician Explains How The “Big Beautiful Bill” Would Affect All Kids

Even if you have private insurance, pediatric care depends on Medicaid.

Hot Take
By Elliott Harrell

Calm Down, Everyone: Labubus Are Just This Generation’s Beanie Babies

And it’s OK if you don’t get your kid one.

They're Just Saying No
By Jamie Kenney

Drinking & Cannabis Use Has Declined Since The '90s For Most (But Not All) Teens

Here are the kids who are still at higher risk.

For Those Who Love To Be Scared
By Samantha Darby

17 Just-Spooky-Enough Books For Tweens

For the ones who haven’t snuck your Stephen King novels off the shelf. (Yet.)

Your Brain On (Or Off) Drugs
By Jamie Kenney

Study Finds Differences In Kids Brains May Lead To Drug Use, Not The Other Way Around

And the differences could present an easy early intervention.

Claudia Forever ❤️
By Samantha Darby

My Tween Gained So Much Independence & Confidence From '90s Books

When all you read all day are stories about girls running a whole childcare business in one town, it's bound to happen.

Yes, Even Yours
By Jamie Kenney

Pediatrician Explains How The “Big Beautiful Bill” Would Affect All Kids

Even if you have private insurance, pediatric care depends on Medicaid.

Says Who...?
By Jamie Kenney

Informed Vs. Opinionated Parenting (And How To Navigate It)

“Trust me, bro” is not a valid parenting strategy when it comes to safety.

Fresh Air
By Jamie Kenney

Want To Improve Student Outcomes? Fix The A.C.

A study from the University of Albany found that HVAC improvements correlated with better math scores and attendance.

Build Me Up, Buttercup!
By Jamie Kenney

Unconventional Ways To Teach Your Child To Be Kind To Themselves

You don’t have to be all “touchy-feely” to teach your child to have a healthy self-image.

Not Today, Satan
By Team Scary Mommy

11 Red-Pill Influencers To Watch Out For, If You Hear Your Kid Mention Their Names

Brb, Googling “how to block the manosphere forever.”