April 2, 2026

Family Life

Family Life

baked spaghetti surrounded by breadsticks and salad, a great recipe if you need kid dinner ideas
omg just eat
By Katie McPherson

12 Kid Dinners That Aren’t Chicken Nuggets Or Buttered Noodles

We’re trying to fill bellies and slowly expand palates here.

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The Dog Hygiene Routine To Start This Spring, According To Vets

This is spring cleaning: pet edition.

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*tap tap tap*

What Apps You Should Put On Your Kid’s First Tablet, According To Parents Who’ve Used Them

I asked the moms around me for content I could count on. Here’s what they recommended.

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A Desperate Mom Wanted To Know What To Do When Your Kids Wake Up Too Early & Parents Had The Best Responses

Here are a bunch of tips and tricks from parents who have survived the pre-dawn wake-ups.

A mom and her son take a winter walk.
the magic number is...

Is 9 The Best Age Ever? This Mom Describes It Beautifully

The comments suggest age 9 is a real developmental sweet spot.

Teen playing video games with text overlay that reads, "Our 12-year-old lacks a 'spark.'"
Trying New Things? Check!

This Parent’s Worried Their 12-Year-Old Lacks A “Spark”

But Reddit had some really good ideas to help your kind find what they love.

Mental Health

FDA Official Moves To Hire A “Friend” Who Wants Unproven Pregnancy Risk Claims Added To Antidepressants

What Is “Grey Rocking”? Therapists Explain This Strategy For High-Conflict Relationships

How To Trick Your Brain Into Getting Sh*t Done

Sorry, How TF Are We Supposed To Get Turned On Anymore?

People Are Sharing The Compliments They Received That They'll Never Forget

Women Are Sharing The Most Unhinged Woo Woo Things That Have Changed Their Life

Is 4 The Magic Number Of Postpartum Years?

How To Create A Home Gym That’s Actually For You (Not “New Year, New You”)

I Love My GLP-1. Does That Make Me a Bad Feminist?

A Pep Talk Hotline Created By An Elementary School Has Everyone Ugly Crying

This Family Therapist Cannot Understand Why Boomer Parents Hide Their Medical Issues From Their Adult Children

How To Do A Digital Detox As A Family

This Teacher Says Her High School Students Can't Even Sit Still To Watch A Movie

This High School Teacher Lists Things Students Do *Now* That Would Send Our High School Selves "Into A Coma"

Kids Are Doing The "Flip The Camera" Trend & It's Really Mean-Spirited

Viral Video About Dads Who "Just Show Up" Without Helping Is Sending Moms

Snack Math
By Julie Sprankles

Universal Studios Hollywood Just Dropped A New Dining Pass, But Is It Worth It? Here’s What You Get

The real value may depend on your itinerary (and appetite).

The Ultimate Comfort
By Samantha Darby

Are You Raising “Parents' Bedroom Kids”? Here’s What That Actually Means

They don't want to be in the living room, and they don't want to be in their room — but they are all up in *my* bed.

listen up
By Danielle Kelly

I Spent A Year Talking To ADHD Experts. Here’s What I’ve Learned As A Mom.

I feel like I have a parenting cheat sheet.

Guess Who's Staying Home?
By Kris Ann Valdez

The Impossible Sick-Day Math Every Working Mom Knows

Sick days fall disproportionately on moms, and that mental load during cold and flu season is a special kind of hell.

hard lessons
By Meg Raby

Sleep Anxiety In Kids Is Real. Here's What’s Working In My House To Combat It.

I’ve found that teachable moments are always happening, especially at bedtime.

tell me true
By Sarah Aswell

Ask Scary Mommy: When Did You Really Know Your Marriage Was Over?

Real talk: What was the moment when you knew there was no change to salvage your relationship?

Big Villain Energy
By Jacqueline Dole

We Sailed Disney’s New “Heroes & Villains” Cruise Ship. Here’s What Parents Should Know.

Disney’s Destiny promises nonstop entertainment and next-level theming. We looked at how it actually works for families once you’re onboard.

bookworms - listen up!
By Katie Garrity

People On Reddit Are Sharing The Book That Turned Them Into "Readers"

From kids classics to popular fiction, this list is noteworthy!

Vacation, all i ever wanted
By Jennifer Saporta

We Took A Cruise During The Holidays & Now I’m Never Not Doing That Again

We all got what we needed, and my kid was a trooper. Win-win.

jedi mind trick
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Says That The Women With The Happiest Relationships Are "Useless"

Her ideology is actually brilliant.