Feb. 22, 2025

Parenting

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he's gotta know
By Katie Bingham-Smith

I Never Want A Woman To Ask My Son Who Raised Him

I’ve taught my son how to treat other people. That especially includes women.

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It Can Impact Adults, Too

Does Your Kid Hate Watching Movies? This Might Be Why

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

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Parenting

No I'm Not Ever Going To Give My Kid A Timeout

I refuse to teach my young daughter that having big feelings is a punishable offense.

No Filter

11 Books We Had No Business Reading As Kids

But our parents didn’t care because, hey! We were reading.

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Perspective Shift

Raising My Child In A Top-Ranked Country For Families Changed Everything I Thought About Motherhood

The postnatal care alone is mind-blowing.

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Emotional Support Infant

I Brought My Baby To A Funeral, & It Was Profoundly Life-Affirming

For all the guilt and worry I felt about my decision beforehand, I’m so glad I made it.

Um, What!
By Megan LaCreta

This Mom Gave Her Daughter $200 For Vacation, And Is Shocked That It Wasn't Enough

TikTok mom @thats_inappropriate took to the app to complain that her daughter used her credit card on a four-day vacation.

be that house
By Katie Garrity

This Mom's College-Aged Kid & His Friends Always Hang Out At Home During Break — Here's What She Does To Make That Happen

She shared her list of must-dos to be "that house."

Relatable
By Samantha Darby

The February Confessions Are In & The Moms Are Feeling *A Lot*

In the latest Confessions roundup, 21 moms share their motherhood worries and fears.

Sorry for the Mess, Kiddos
By BethAnn Mayer

Beta Babies Are Here — How Do We Support Them In Such A Volatile World?

The new generation began arriving on Jan. 1, 2025, born into an ever-changing economic, educational, and technological landscape.

too much?
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Emailed Her Son’s Soccer Team With “Real Food” Snack Suggestions & Then Faced Some Serious Backlash

She said she couldn't help herself.

Dual Perspective
By Ari Honarvar

I Chose A Democratic Parenting Style Because Of My Childhood In Iran And My Life In The U.S.

Here’s how — and why — we’re raising our child this way.

Tsk, tsk!
By Megan LaCreta

This Woman Wonders If She Overstepped In Confronting A Stranger's Rude Teen Son

“It just came out of me. I didn't even consciously decide to say something.”

Don't Panic
By Katie McPherson

What To Do If Your Child Starts Pulling Their Hair Out

Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) look scary, but they are treatable.

*YAWN*
By Megan LaCreta

Chances Are Your Teen Isn’t Getting Nearly Enough Sleep, According To A New Survey

The number of teens getting 8 hours of sleep has fallen significantly in the last 10 years.

more of this, please
By Katie Garrity

Hospitals Around The Country Are Adding Special Rooms For Grieving Families & Couples

The private space gives parents a moment to breathe.