November 21, 2024

Family Life

Family Life

Sweet tooth
By Katy Elliott

Every Year, All The Leftover Halloween Candy Goes Onto A Birthday Cake

Make November birthdays special with this cake hack.

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Bed Bugs = Bad

Yes, You Should Deep-Clean Your Luggage When You Return Home. Here's How.

Before you roll your eyes, hear me out on this one.

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Hiss-Free Zone

Don’t Ignore These 10 Red Flags Between Cats & Kids

The last thing you want is for your feline best friend to bite or scratch your little one.

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TLC for Your Canine's Canines

How Do You Brush A Dog’s Teeth?

A vet gives us the real rundown on tackling Fido’s dental hygiene.

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All Smiles... Mostly

Your Kid Is Getting Braces. Here’s What To Expect, From A Mom Who Just Had Them.

Here’s everything you both need to make the most of it.

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Not A Fan

What To Do If You Genuinely Dislike A Loved One’s Partner, According To A Therapist

You just pictured a certain someone, didn’t you?

Mental Health

Are You A "Present But Unpleasant" Mom? Here's How To Fix That

I Took The Women In My Family To A Rage Room & Honestly, It Was Healing

The Best Resources For LGBTQ+ Kids Who Are Feeling Scared

Woman Explains Life Hack For Processing Childhood Trauma

Just Because You’re An Only Child Doesn’t Mean You’re Lonely

TikTok Mom Offers Perfect Response To Unkind Comments From Other Kids

This Mom Has A Plan For What To Do When Your Kid Says "Nobody Loves Me"

Makeup Doesn’t Have To Harm Self Esteem, With This Mom’s Langauge Switch

OK, But Seriously... How Bad Is It That My Kid Mostly Gets Fruits & Veggies From Pouches?

Study Finds Harsh Parenting During "Sensitive Periods" Can Affect Kids' Brain Development

This Study Shows How Deeply Stress Can Affect A New Moms’ Parenting

Therapist Highlights Why We're Hearing More About Going "No Contact"

Why Looking Back On Your Childhood Hits Different As A Parent

Texas Sues Doctor For Providing Gender-Affirming Care To Kids

What To Do If Your Teen Asks To Go On Ozempic

This Dad Has Some Really Great Advice To Ease After-School Battles With Our Kids

On The Rise
By Deirdre Kaye

We’re Moving In With My Parents. Here’s How We’re Making Multigenerational Living Work.

Condensing households just makes sense, but it's not without worry.

here's the deal
By Deirdre Kaye

What Is Roughage? How To Get This High-Fiber Stuff In Your Picky (& Constipated) Kid's Diet

An expert shares tips for serving up roughage, a surefire way to make your kid poop.

Move Aside, Chain Hotels
By Alexandra Frost

These Top Family-Friendly Airbnbs Will Have You Packing The Whole Family’s Bags

When the welcoming committee includes llamas, you know it’s going to be fun.

One-Stop Shop
By Katie McPherson

Stop What You’re Doing: The Children’s Place Clothing Is Now Available On Shein

Get matching family PJs in the same order as your bargain holiday decor.

International Charm
By Arielle Tschinkel

What Are “Destination Dupes”? You Won’t Need Your Passport To Try This Twinning Travel Trend

Twinkling holiday villages without flying to Germany? Yep, it's true.

All Smiles... Mostly
By Katie McPherson

Your Kid Is Getting Braces. Here’s What To Expect, From A Mom Who Just Had Them.

Here’s everything you both need to make the most of it.

A Moving Milestone
By Arielle Tschinkel

Why Are Periods Starting So Much Earlier These Days?

Everything parents need to know about the increase in early menarche.

Setting Boundaries
By Jamie Kenney

Therapist Highlights Why We're Hearing More About Going "No Contact"

Is it a Millennial & Gen Z fad, or have younger generations been forced to set firmer boundaries?

All Grown Up
By Jamie Kenney

Why Looking Back On Your Childhood Hits Different As A Parent

Looking at your child through a kid’s eyes and then again through a parent’s eyes give very different views.

Fashion Faux Paw?
By Katie McPherson

Crocs For Dogs Are A Thing. Here’s When & Where To Get A Pair (Of Four).

Plus, what vets think about putting your dog in shoes.