Jan. 26, 2025

Parenting

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Kids wooden blocks with numbers on them
Asian Boy Laughing
Parenting
By Sarah Wheeler

My Son’s Favorite Toy Is A Tampon

They’re light and portable, easy to stash in a pocket. Plus, I almost always have one on me.

Soccer Mom preparing her blond daughter for football training
Bend Your Wallet Like Beckham

Curious How Much It Costs To Be A Soccer Mom? Here’s My Tally

No, their cleats *never* fit from last season.

A young woman with sanitary pads and tampons in pocket
Period Suspenders, Anyone?!

How Much Period Products Have Changed Since We Were Kids Is Honestly Wild

We've come a long way from belted pads and Courteney Cox daring to say "period" on national TV.

Sassafras!

Why You Need A Parenting Safe Word

Having a parenting safe word can help you deescalate and even prevent arguments with your kids.

Boy eating cookie. Emotional overeating is associated with long term negative effects like unhealthy...
No More Brownie Points?

A Recent Study Says That Using Food As A Reward May Lead To Emotional Overeating In Kids

Next time a temper tantrum comes along, maybe stick to a non-edible form of bribery.

Portrait of a girl sulking
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.

Try, try, try!
By Megan LaCreta

One Mom's Tip For Learned Helplessness In Kids

Mom and teacher Colleen Borgert shared one way she navigates learned helplessness in her students, and her own child.

Are You Talking About Me?
By Jamie Kenney

How Criticism Of Other People Can Hurt Your Child's Self Esteem

“Growing up in that kind of environment I think causes us to internalize a lot of this criticism and to interpret our parents' attitude as a reflection of how they secretly or not so secretly view us”

No Winter Blues Here!
By Megan LaCreta

Winter Activities For Toddlers That *Are Not* The Library

This mom on Instagram shared a fresh list of cold-weather activities for your toddler when you just need to get out of the house.

it's science
By Sarah Aswell

A Mom Demonstrated What Happens When The "Refill Fairy" Doesn't Come

Have you ever just stopped refilling the soap dispenser as an experiment?

Better Man
By Jamie Kenney

Your Marriage Didn't Change, Your Children Changed Your Marriage

“As a society we prepare women for marriage and motherhood ... and we don’t give men the same message.”

too much or not enough?
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Asked Her Daughter To Lower Her Babysitting Rate

"Parents, stop. This is ridiculous."

Send Help
By Arielle Tschinkel

Help! My Teen Is Dating Someone Way Too Old For Them

It's your worst nightmare come true. Before you panic, check in with a pro.

Norovirus, plz go away
By Samantha Darby

How To Handle It When Your Kid’s Afraid Of Throwing Up

Because there’s no running from vomit, friend.

says who?
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Calls Out The Fact That Moms Actually Can't "Go Back To Work" After Kids Are In Elementary School

"They deserve a mom who isn’t multitasking herself into a frazzled rage."

Oh Sh*t 💩
By Samantha Darby

So Your Kid's A Shy Pooper At School. What Do You Do?

Because having them come home every day and head straight for Constipation City is getting old.