May 21, 2024

Family Life

Family Life

Nope
ByJamie Davis Smith

I'm A Room Parent Not Your Child's Social Secretary

Don’t even try to delegate your tasks to me.

Prepare Yourself

The Season Of Pool Lounge Chair Turf Wars Is Upon Us

After having a run-in with a “chair hog” on a recent trip, I asked experts for the scoop on proper poolside etiquette.

TikToker @dashofmandi shows how to make potsticker stir-fry using Trader Joe's products.
Please, and Thank You

I Make These 8 “Lazy” Trader Joe’s Dinners On Repeat

They’re cheap, easy, and a hit with the kids (and my wallet).

Mike and Sully from Monsters, Inc., during the "Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!" parade i...
We're In

What Is Pixar Fest At Disneyland? It’s Giving “Summer Vacation”

Coco, Monsters, Inc., Turning Red... Disneyland’s biggest festival yet stars your favorite Pixar characters.

10 RV Parents To Inspire Your Family's Big Adventures
#YOLO

14 RV Families To Inspire Your Travel Adventures

“Livin’ in a van, down by the river” has never sounded better, TBH.

A mother comforts her child on an airplane.
Expert Advice

What To Do When Your Kid Is Terrified Of Flying — And Your Family Travel Depends On It

Your guide to navigating this common, totally normal fear.

Mental Health

A Therapist Shares The Red Flags Your MIL Is Toxic AF

This Woman Nails Why The Post-Divorce “Glow-Up” Is Real

A Therapist Has A PSA For Parents Of Kids With Big Feelings: You Cannot “Fix” This

This Mom Doesn't Go Anywhere Alone With Her Kids Until She “Scouts” The Location First With A Second Pair Of Hands

I'm Messy & I'm Done Having Feelings About It

This Mom Is Baffled By How Some Parents Are So "Chill" At The Playground

An Environmental Psychologist Shares 6 Interior Design Tips To Boost Your Teen’s Mental Health

Is TikTok's “Burnt Toast Theory” A Helpful Mindset — Or Is It Just a Load of BS?

Scheana Shay Gets Real About Postpartum OCD

This Mom Made Her Daughter Assemble An Apology Gift After Bullying A Fellow Student

Turns Out, There’s A Science-Backed Trick To Getting Teens To Listen To Unsolicited Advice

This Mom Got Diagnosed With Postpartum Rage & Her Take Is Honestly Hilarious

Elmo Asked His X Followers How They Were Doing & The Response Was Too Real

What A Psychiatrist Says You Should Know If You're Considering Anxiety Meds For Your Kid

Melissa Joan Hart Reveals Personal Experience In Gut-Wrenching Speech During A Senate Gun Violence Roundtable

I Went On A Guided Mushroom Trip To Process My Divorce

Expert Advice
ByArielle Tschinkel

What To Do When Your Kid Is Terrified Of Flying — And Your Family Travel Depends On It

Your guide to navigating this common, totally normal fear.

dare to dream
ByJen Swetzoff

What This Kids’ Movie Taught Me About The Power Of Imagination

Turns out, I got the message loud and clear, too.

summer plans
ByKate Auletta

The 10 Fastest Growing Domestic Destinations For U.S. Travelers

Tripadvisor released its annual list of places Americans are traveling to more this summer than in years past.

We're In
ByCarly Caramanna

What Is Pixar Fest At Disneyland? It’s Giving “Summer Vacation”

Coco, Monsters, Inc., Turning Red... Disneyland’s biggest festival yet stars your favorite Pixar characters.

Please, and Thank You
ByCandace Nagy

I Make These 8 “Lazy” Trader Joe’s Dinners On Repeat

They’re cheap, easy, and a hit with the kids (and my wallet).

#YOLO
ByKrystal Martinez

14 RV Families To Inspire Your Travel Adventures

“Livin’ in a van, down by the river” has never sounded better, TBH.

Prepare Yourself
ByCheryl Maguire

The Season Of Pool Lounge Chair Turf Wars Is Upon Us

After having a run-in with a “chair hog” on a recent trip, I asked experts for the scoop on proper poolside etiquette.

Let's goooooo
ByCarly Caramanna

11 Tips For First-Time Visitors To Disneyland, From Someone Who’s Been Hundreds Of Times

Don’t let your hard-earned Disney dollars be in vain.

Brb, Booking
ByJamie Davis Smith

These Hotel Chains Are Perfect For Tweens & Teens

You might even get through family vacation with minimal eye rolls.

'Star Wars' Day!
ByCandace Nagy

11 Star Wars-Themed Foods (& Drinks) To Make For Your “May The 4th” Party

Perfect for Jedis of all ages.