July 30, 2025

Parenting

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Rear view shot of two sisters sitting on the beach and taking selfie
*Eye Roll*
By Samantha Darby

Please Stop Saying "Just Wait" To Moms Of Tween Girls

You really don’t have to steal our joy.

A mother sits comfortably on a couch, holding her baby. Natural light streams in, creating a warm, c...
Where's My Village?

Moms Aren’t Broken — They’re Lonely

Why so many moms feel isolated, and what we can do about it.

A single mum sits on a sofa looking down at two mobile phones. She attempts to stay focused and work...
SOS

Are We Emotionally Outsourcing Too Much of Our Parenting To Social Media?

Parenting advice on the internet is great, but are we forgetting about our own intuition?

teenager boy using cell home at home in his bedroom
Not Today, Satan

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

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

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Free The Teens

Parents Aren’t Letting Their Teens Spread Their Wings On Vacations — And It’s Hurting Their Development

A new survey from indicates that most parents are uneasy about letting their teens explore alone while on trips.

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"Five more minutes? Please?!"

When It Comes To Kids' Mental Health, It's Not The Screens, It's How They Use Them

A new study found that addictive screen use, rather than the duration of screen time, was linked to poorer mental health outcomes.

Kids FTW
By Jamie Kenney

Parents Are Sharing The Tiny Unexpected Benefits Of Having Children

From getting out of plans to making new friends, we did not see this coming when we got pregnant...

A+
By Samantha Darby

“Contemplating Making My Kids Take A Year Off From Sports” & 12 Other Back-To-School Confessions

Summer is winding down. What do you need to confess?

Grown... But Still Growing
By BethAnn Mayer

Can You "Reparent" Yourself? Why Experts Say Yes, & How To Start

Turns out, you can be the parent you needed as a kid.

i see what you did there
By Sarah Aswell

This Former Educator Wants You To Write Your Kid's Name On School Supplies

But wait — it's not for the reason you think.

to zzzzz or not to zzzzz
By Sarah Aswell

Do You Come From A ‘Sleep Supportive’ Family? Or Not So Much?

And are you sleep supportive of your own kids?

Lifestyle
By Julie Sprankles

How To Get Your Kid Ready For Back To School When They've Been A Feral Gremlin All Summer

Expert advice on gently guiding your snack-fueled, screen-obsessed chaos monster toward a functioning routine.

when screentime works out
By Samantha Darby

How The Sims 4 Helped Me Have The Sex Talk With My Kids

Although I do appreciate the game calling it WooHoo.

"Hello, Snotface!"
By Kelly Schremph

Rewatching Drop Dead Fred As A Mom Will Make You Rethink How You Parent

Fred isn’t the villain in this movie — bad parenting is.

pick a side!
By Sarah Aswell

A Mom Admits She Left Her Family Vacation 5 Days Early & People Have *Thoughts*

"So we left. Five days early. No apology. No regret."

back at it
By Sarah Aswell

“Varsity Blues” College Admissions Scammer Is Out Of Prison & Advising Students Again

William “Rick” Singer is just a few months out of federal prison.