Aug. 3, 2026

Parenting

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By Mary Helen Specht

I Was Cool Before I Had Kids. My Daughter Doesn't Care.

Being a mother is not a performance. It's a daily negotiation between versions of myself.

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This Mom's 5 Pieces Of High School Advice For Girls Is Going Viral & Parents Should Pay Attention

This video could make a huge difference in their high school experience.

not for me

Co-Parenting With A Useless Ex Is Even Harder In The Summer

My kids became two different versions of themselves.

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it's on me

I Prioritized Raising Good Brothers Over Raising Good Sons

I just forgot one thing: I forgot to remind them that I’m here too.

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Parenting & AI

1 In 5 Teens Use AI Chatbots For Mental Health Advice. Here’s What Experts Want Parents To Know.

“The goal is to make sure teens are not alone with a machine when what they really need is care, connection, and someone who can help them stay safe.”

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this is what's up

No, Kids... I Don’t Get A Summer Vacation

So it’s time for “lazy mom adventures” summer.

Who's Tired Already? 🙋🏽‍♀️
By Deirdre Kaye

Back-To-School Is The Invisible Load Super Bowl For Moms

In this analogy, late summer class assignments are "roughing the passer."

Thank You, Sensei
By Katie McPherson

Chelsea Anderson Is The Michael Jordan Of Babysitting For A Reason

She remembers exactly what it’s like to be a kid, so her content helps us be better parents to ours.

Like, Can We Just Have Fun?
By Katie McPherson

How Should We Instill Good Sportsmanship In Our Kids?

All of us moms want to know how to replicate Erling Haaland’s attitude, more so than his talent.

Welcome to the Confessional
By Julie Sprankles

The Real Reason Teens Tell You Everything In The Car

You can’t get a word out of them at home, but they unload in the passenger seat. Here’s why.

ELLO
By Katie Garrity

What Nobody Tells You About Traveling to London With Kids In The Summer

The heat could almost not be beat...

The Hard Stuff
By Laili Shahrestani

“I Chose The Wrong Guy To Have Kids With” & 45 Other Mom Confessions

Turns out, a lot of us are going through it.

The Long Goodbye
By Julie Sprankles

What Happens To Your Brain When Your Child Stops Needing You

Spoiler: It doesn't get the memo right away.

Moms To Watch
By Julie Sprankles

The Verdict Is In: June Diane Raphael Is The Mom Elle Woods Deserved

The Grace and Frankie star (and real-life mom of two boys) opens up about playing the ultimate girl mom in Prime Video’s Legally Blonde prequel series.

Death Trap 3000
By Katie McPherson

Who TF Is Responsible For Designing Playgrounds & Why Is It Never A Parent?

Scalding slides, poor visibility, no shade, and zero fencing, but it somehow cost your city $2 million.

Digital Detox Time?
By Katie McPherson

What Are ‘iPad Kids’ Turning Into As Teens? Psychologists Answer

Boredom is more important than we could’ve known.