Tweens & Teens

A 14-year-old girl is using her smartphone in the dark room.
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By Team Scary Mommy

Can You “De-Pill” Your Kid? Experts Explain How To Talk To Teens About Misogyny Online

He called someone a Becky, and now you’re panicking.

The Sims 4 "WooHoo" helped the sex talk with my kids.
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How The Sims 4 Helped Me Have The Sex Talk With My Kids

Although I do appreciate the game calling it WooHoo.

Varsity Blues mastermind William Rick Singer leaves the Moakley Courthouse  after being sentenced to...
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“Varsity Blues” College Admissions Scammer Is Out Of Prison & Advising Students Again

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

Better Than The Book Fair

12 Books For Middle Schoolers We Can’t Wait For

Go ahead and pre-order these stories now.

Teenage girl lies comfortably on a bed with a pink and white striped quilt, wearing large headphones...
Are You There, AI? It's Me, Margaret.

A Majority Of Teens Are Turning To "AI Companions" For Advice & Flirting (But Don't Panic Yet)

Common Sense Media examined how more than 1,000 teens used AI programs, and it’s troubling, but not all bad news...

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This Mom Is Making Her Teen Sons Do One Thing With Her Every Day & The Results Are Beyond Wholesome

From trip to Home Goods to TikTok dances...

deep breaths
By Team Scary Mommy

Can You “De-Pill” Your Kid? Experts Explain How To Talk To Teens About Misogyny Online

He called someone a Becky, and now you’re panicking.

when screentime works out
By Samantha Darby

How The Sims 4 Helped Me Have The Sex Talk With My Kids

Although I do appreciate the game calling it WooHoo.

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.

Better Than The Book Fair
By Samantha Darby

12 Books For Middle Schoolers We Can’t Wait For

Go ahead and pre-order these stories now.

Are You There, AI? It's Me, Margaret.
By Jamie Kenney

A Majority Of Teens Are Turning To "AI Companions" For Advice & Flirting (But Don't Panic Yet)

Common Sense Media examined how more than 1,000 teens used AI programs, and it’s troubling, but not all bad news...

so cute
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Is Making Her Teen Sons Do One Thing With Her Every Day & The Results Are Beyond Wholesome

From trip to Home Goods to TikTok dances...

Technology Struggle
By Samantha Darby

Should My Tween Have A Phone Or A Watch?

There’s actually a lot to consider.

Enough, bro
By Katie McPherson

Influencers Are Promoting Testosterone Supplements To Young Men. Doctors Explain The Dangers.

Imagine if Joe Rogan would just stick to UFC.

Hot Take
By Elliott Harrell

Calm Down, Everyone: Labubus Are Just This Generation’s Beanie Babies

And it’s OK if you don’t get your kid one.

They're Just Saying No
By Jamie Kenney

Drinking & Cannabis Use Has Declined Since The '90s For Most (But Not All) Teens

Here are the kids who are still at higher risk.