July 25, 2025

Parenting

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Rear view shot of two sisters sitting on the beach and taking selfie
*Eye Roll*
By Samantha Darby

Please Stop Saying "Just Wait" To Moms Of Tween Girls

You really don’t have to steal our joy.

A mother sits comfortably on a couch, holding her baby. Natural light streams in, creating a warm, c...
Where's My Village?

Moms Aren’t Broken — They’re Lonely

Why so many moms feel isolated, and what we can do about it.

A single mum sits on a sofa looking down at two mobile phones. She attempts to stay focused and work...
SOS

Are We Emotionally Outsourcing Too Much of Our Parenting To Social Media?

Parenting advice on the internet is great, but are we forgetting about our own intuition?

teenager boy using cell home at home in his bedroom
Not Today, Satan

11 Red-Pill Influencers To Watch Out For, If You Hear Your Kid Mention Their Names

Brb, Googling “how to block the manosphere forever.”

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Free The Teens

Parents Aren’t Letting Their Teens Spread Their Wings On Vacations — And It’s Hurting Their Development

A new survey from indicates that most parents are uneasy about letting their teens explore alone while on trips.

Close-up of a young girl lying in bed at night, illuminated by the light of a smartphone, focused on...
"Five more minutes? Please?!"

When It Comes To Kids' Mental Health, It's Not The Screens, It's How They Use Them

A new study found that addictive screen use, rather than the duration of screen time, was linked to poorer mental health outcomes.

"Hello, Snotface!"
By Kelly Schremph

Rewatching Drop Dead Fred As A Mom Will Make You Rethink How You Parent

Fred isn’t the villain in this movie — bad parenting is.

pick a side!
By Sarah Aswell

A Mom Admits She Left Her Family Vacation 5 Days Early & People Have *Thoughts*

"So we left. Five days early. No apology. No regret."

back at it
By Sarah Aswell

“Varsity Blues” College Admissions Scammer Is Out Of Prison & Advising Students Again

William “Rick” Singer is just a few months out of federal prison.

It's Called A "Party" For A Reason
By Samantha Darby

Bring Back Opening Presents At Birthday Parties

Because the joy on both the gift-receiver and the gift-giver's faces is kind of the best.

XX -- XY
By Jamie Kenney

A Study Found Families With 3 Or More Kids Are More Likely To Have All Boys Or All Girls

New research suggest 50/50 odds for boys and girls aren’t so straightforward.

We Don't Have To Live Like This
By Jamie Kenney

One Mom Explains How Measles Outbreaks Can Cause Havoc For Daycare Families

Measles cases are at a 30-year high, and that’s bad even for kids who don’t get sick.

Hindsight Served Here
By Jen McGuire

I Spent Years Ashamed Of Waitressing. Now, I Realize It Made Me A Better Mom.

Working at a local diner felt like a dead-end job at the time, but I now see it for what it really was.

Gotta Feed The Babies!
By Jamie Kenney

A Mom Wants To Know: Do You Feed Lunch To Roaming Neighborhood Kids During Summer?

In an endless train of children, are we supposed to be the dining car?

Safety Recall
By Jamie Kenney

Five Million Pools Recalled After At Least Nine Children Drown

Kids are using a compression strap to climb into the pools.

Buck Up, Buttercup!
By Jamie Kenney

Are All Feelings Actually Valid? This Mom Says No

Where does gentle parenting end and coddling begin?