April 25, 2025

Parenting

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Kids wooden blocks with numbers on them
A woman sits on a couch, holding a smartphone while a young boy sits on her lap. They are both engag...
It Can Impact Adults, Too
By Arielle Tschinkel

Does Your Kid Hate Watching Movies? This Might Be Why

Family movie night in disarray? Don't fret, Mama.

Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel star as mother-daughter duo Lorelai and Rory Gilmore in 'Gilmore Gir...
Coffee Can't Solve Everything

I Always Wanted A Gilmore Girls Relationship With My Mom, But I’m Honestly Happy It’s Not

All that witty banter masks some serious parental dynamic problems.

indoors and close up
*spritz spritz*

So Your Tween Is Asking For Their First Signature Fragrance

A dermatologist explains how to find perfumes and colognes safe for young skin.

The magic number

When Should You Let Your Kid Get The Puppy They’ve Been Begging For?

And is a puppy really what they need for their first go-round?

A scene from 'Inside Out' in which Riley, in a dream, ice skates at sunset as Joy looks on wistfully...
Finding Joy

Maybe Let's Cool It With Our "Core Memory" Ambitions

Our children’s foundational experiences are tremendously important and not ours to curate.

A child lies peacefully asleep in bed, covered by a blanket, with a teddy bear and a plush polar bea...
Dr. Mom Is In

21 Fail-Proof Ways to Help Your Sick Kid Sleep

Thank you and goodnight. 🤧

Parenting
By Katie Garrity

This Stepmom Wants Her Husband To Stay Home With His Bio Kids Whenever They're Around

He would rather go out and play poker.

Always on that damn phone
By Megan LaCreta

Study: Nearly Half Of Teens Think Social Media Worsens Mental Health

A growing number of teens believe that social media has a negative impact on their generation's mental health, but most don't think they are personally affected.

*spritz spritz*
By Katie McPherson

So Your Tween Is Asking For Their First Signature Fragrance

A dermatologist explains how to find perfumes and colognes safe for young skin.

Protect Queer Kids
By Jamie Kenney

The Trevor Project Finds LGBTQ+ Youth At Higher Risk Of Economic Insecurity

Queer young people more likely to experience food insecurity, houselessness, and unmet needs than straight and cis peers.

mon cheri
By Katie McPherson

50 French Girl Names For Your Sweet Little Bon Bon

From lilting and feminine to ultra chic.

not alone
By Katie Garrity

A Mom Admitted To Feeling Alone In Her Regret Of Motherhood

Surprisingly, she was met with much support on Reddit.

so exciting!
By Sarah Aswell

Things I'm Going To Do With The $5,000 Trump Gives Me For Having A Baby

I am really, really going to cash in when I get my “Baby Bonus.”

Space to breathe
By Megan LaCreta

PSA: You Can Decenter Your Parents

It's easy to put a lot of weight on the opinions of the people that raised you -- but, you really don't have to.

no candles, PLEASE
By Katie Garrity

Every Dad Needs To See This Foolproof Guide To Mother's Day Gifts

Don't mess this up, my guy!

Parenting
By Katie Garrity

Disney World Mom Nicki Marie Brings A Double Stroller For Her 8- & 10-Year-Olds

“Just know that your teenager wants to sit in the younger sibling’s stroller...”