May 9, 2024

Parenting

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Kids wooden blocks with numbers on them
hell no
ByAshley Ziegler

Am I Overreacting About My 7-Year-Old's 'Spaghetti Strap' Dress Code?

If I were a cartoon character, there would have been smoke coming out of my ears.

This Is Encouraging

Real Moms Share 5 Surprising Reasons To Look Forward To, Not Dread, The Teen Years

Yes, this season has its silver linings, too.

so long, farewell

I Miss The 'Wild Kratts' Days

Oh how I adore Chris and Martin.

horror movie vibes

I Live In Total Fear Of Lice

Screw rubella and strep throat. The worst notice you can get from the school nurse is about lice in your kid’s class.

I'm sorry my teenager was a jerk during my divorce.
empathy

I’m Sorry My Kid Was A Jerk During My Divorce

His world was turned upside down, and he didn’t know what to do.

Our backyard hot tub is best place to connect with tweens and kids.
relaxing for all

The Completely Unexpected Way I Got My Kids To Open Up

It started as me time, and morphed into our time.

Exclusive
ByEmily Weaver

Paris Hilton Opens Up About Surrogacy Judgment In Never-Before-Read Book Excerpt

Motherhood — now that’s hot.

digital age
ByKatie Garrity

This Mom Defends Every Millennial Parent Judged For Always Being On Their Phone

"I'm on my phone [and] my laptop because I have to be."

presents
ByKatie Garrity

TikTok Mom Says Teacher Appreciation Week Brings Out Two Different Types Of Moms

And both are totally acceptable!

totally rad
ByKatie Garrity

Baby Name Expert Lists Top Girl Names From The '80s That Did Not Age Well

Sorry Lindsay, Heather, and Courtney!

all in good fun?
ByKatie Garrity

Tom Brady Shades Taylor Swift & K.C. Chiefs For Only Having "14-Year-Old Girl" Fans

Brady poked fun at the pop star during his Netflix roast.

leave them alone
ByKatie Garrity

Mom Podcasters Go Viral After Saying It's "Weird" To Go To Disney Without Kids

"Disney adults are the weird ones."

Exclusive
ByJulie Sprankles

Kat Stickler Gets Really Real About Motherhood

The TikToker talks to Scary Mommy about being a mom on the internet, co-parenting, and more.

enough!
ByHolly Garcia

If I Have To Make One More Decision I’ll Scream

Please, please do not ask me what’s for dinner.

clean up
ByKatie Garrity

Mom Shares Her "Unpopular Opinion" About Picking Up After Messy Kids In Restaurants

Several past and present restaurant servers weighed in with their takes.

boundaries
ByKatie Garrity

This Mom Refuses To Communicate Life Updates To Her In-Laws: "I'm Not His Kin-Keeper"

“I communicate with my side of the family. You communicate with your side of the family.”