WTH?!

The Most Common Age Perimenopause Starts, & What You Can Do To Prepare

By Sarah Bourassa and Katie McPherson

Many women don’t know it can begin as early as it does.

Squad Goals

6 Green Flags To Look For In Your Kid’s Friendships

By Allison Kenien

It doesn’t have to be drama-filled! Here’s how to spot the friends that are actually good for your kid.

Hop Hop Hop

21 Easter Movies To Make Part Of Your Easter Traditions

By Samantha Darby

From the super wholesome and corny ones to the more dramatic retellings of Moses.

Quiet, My Show's On

“I’m A College Professor With A Crush On A Student” & 27 Other Mom Confessions

By Samantha Darby

Is it spring break yet?

it just keeps getting worse

Trump Says We Need To Focus Money On War, Not Daycare

By Sarah Aswell

He added that the federal government also shouldn’t fund Medicare or Medicaid.

Soft & Sweet

33 Boy Names That Sound Like They'll Grow Up To Own A Bookstore

By Katie McPherson

We want intellectual, emotionally intelligent masculinity, thank you.

Grok Is Not An Author

AI Shouldn’t Be Telling Your Kids Bedtime Stories — That’s Your Job

By Samantha Darby

And if you don’t know how to tell your kid a story without ChatGPT, you’re f*cked.

Kindness Above All Else <3

Sesame Workshop Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month With Resources For *Every* Age

By Samantha Darby

You're never too old (or too young) to learn how to be a kinder, more inclusive friend.

Safety First

How To Store Lithium-Ion Batteries Safely So You Don’t Have A Whole Situation

By Katie McPherson

Because the headlines about house fires just keep coming.

Snack Math

Universal Studios Hollywood Just Dropped A New Dining Pass, But Is It Worth It? Here’s What You Get

By Julie Sprankles

The real value may depend on your itinerary (and appetite).

We're In!

16 Family-Friendly Hotels & Resorts In The U.S. That Aren’t Disney

By Arielle Tschinkel and Katie Garrity

A mom needs options.

The Ultimate Comfort

Are You Raising “Parents' Bedroom Kids”? Here’s What That Actually Means

By Samantha Darby

They don't want to be in the living room, and they don't want to be in their room — but they are all up in *my* bed.

Shhhhh

16 Quiet Sex Toys That’ll Make “Me Time” Super Discreet

By Brianne Hogan

The real challenge will be keeping yourself quiet.

here comes the sun

How To Get Your Makeup To Stay On In The Heat This Summer

By Katie McPherson

Vacation dinners, patio drinks, just living life while sweating — a professional MUA shares tips for all of it.

*closes laptop*

This Mom Wants To Know If She’s The Only One Who Stopped Striving At Work After Kids

By Samantha Darby

One parent asked Reddit if they were alone in giving up job dreams once they had kids.

Ah, Peace

38 Calming Kids’ Movies To Cue Up When You Need A Breather

By Jessica Kasparian and Katie McPherson

Movies like Song of the Sea can help calm your child down when you need a much-deserved break.

That Mom

Mara Martin Believes Millennial Moms Are *It*

By Samantha Darby

We’ve been through it all — so we’re going to enjoy not just our kids’ childhood, but our motherhood, too.

the magic number is...

Is 9 The Best Age Ever? This Mom Describes It Beautifully

By Katie McPherson

The comments suggest age 9 is a real developmental sweet spot.

Plz Send Coffee

A Desperate Mom Wanted To Know What To Do When Your Kids Wake Up Too Early & Parents Had The Best Responses

By Samantha Darby

Here are a bunch of tips and tricks from parents who have survived the pre-dawn wake-ups.

HELP US

Why Is It So Damn Hard To Get A Full Hormone Panel Done By A Doctor?

By Katie Garrity

And why aren’t more doctors ordering DUTCH tests for their perimenopausal patients?

buyer beware

Calls About Kratom To Poison Control Have Spiked 1,200% In The Past Decade

By Katie McPherson

The numbers suggest this substance isn’t going anywhere. What do parents need to know?

Well, This Is Nice!

One Mom Is Letting Her Adult Kid Live With Her Rent-Free & The Internet Is Being Super Supportive

By Samantha Darby

In this economy?

Shopping

65 Weird-As-Hell Things For Women That Are Pure Genius

By Lauren Harano

The line between bizarre and brilliant is thinner than you think.

Shopping

85 Most-Wished For Gifts Under $25 That Are Seriously Worth The Hype

By Yasmine Singh

These gifts are worthy of their viral statuses.

🐣🐰🌷

What The Scary Mommy Editors Are Putting In Their Kids’ Easter Baskets

By Samantha Darby

Besides jelly beans and sidewalk chalk.

*adds to queue*

17 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In April

By Katie McPherson

See: new seasons of our favorite series, and two new documentaries from beloved hosts.

the first domino

Jury Finds Meta’s Platforms Addictive & Harmful To Kids In Landmark Lawsuit

By Katie McPherson

Experts say this is the start of Big Tech’s accountability tour.

Can you keep a secret?

“My Spouse Came Out As Trans & Our Sex Life Has Never Been Better” & 34 Other Mom Confessions

By Samantha Darby

March has been quite the month.

Trying New Things? Check!

This Parent’s Worried Their 12-Year-Old Lacks A “Spark”

By Samantha Darby

But Reddit had some really good ideas to help your kind find what they love.

This Just In

Big News From The Ton: 'Bridgerton' Season 5 Might Come Sooner Than Expected

By Julie Sprankles

And Season 6 has already been confirmed, too. All hail Lady Whistledown!