April 1, 2025

Parenting

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It Can Impact Adults, Too
By Arielle Tschinkel

Does Your Kid Hate Watching Movies? This Might Be Why

Family movie night in disarray? Don't fret, Mama.

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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.

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Coffee Can't Solve Everything

I Always Wanted A Gilmore Girls Relationship With My Mom, But I’m Honestly Happy It’s Not

All that witty banter masks some serious parental dynamic problems.

Kids' Health

Can You Move Up Your Child’s Vaccine Schedule If You’re Worried About Accessing Them Later?

It’s not just you; experts are wary, too.

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Inclusivity Is Important

10 Diverse & Inclusive Read-Aloud Books For Kids That Are Good Alternatives To Dr. Seuss

These titles belong in your little home library.

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When Should You Let Your Kid Get The Puppy They’ve Been Begging For?

And is a puppy really what they need for their first go-round?

"I'm Just A Baby"
By Jamie Kenney

Who Counts As A "Young Mom" These Days?

“Just because people are waiting later doesn’t mean people in their late-20s are suddenly younger.”

Everything But The...
By Jamie Kenney

Kitchen Sink Baths Might Not Be The Best Way To Clean Your Baby

It’s adorable, it’s convenient, but TikTok’s own Dr. Beachgem offers advice on why you should avoid them.

Rent-A-Dad
By Jamie Kenney

Woman Asked Uber Driver To Pose As Her Dad & He Understood The Assignment

We shouldn’t need men to help us with these things, but this one really rose to the occasion.

Give That Kid A Hug, Damnit!
By Jamie Kenney

Overheard On Reddit: Mom Determined To Stop Hugging Her Teen Son

“Is this a new ‘strategy’ for raising boys?” We hope not.

Enough With The Judgment
By Deirdre Kaye

Yes, The First Thing I Do After Dropping My Kid Off At School Is Take A F*cking Nap

And no, that does not make me a “lazy mom.”

#Momlife
By Megan LaCreta

How To Stop Resenting Parenthood

Life is totally different after you have kids, and this mom says that, instead of hoping for your old life back, parents should embrace the chaos of having littles.

Unconditional Love
By Jamie Kenney

Powerful Video Shows How A Pastor Mom Has Accepted Her LGBTQ+ Daughter

“The risks of not accepting your child are at best deeply, deeply wounding them and at worst, burying them.”

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By Katie Garrity

A Now-Viral Study Shows The Stark Difference In Popular Baby Names Between Blue And Red States

Their findings are...pretty jarring.

Who knew?!
By Megan LaCreta

Motherhood Vs. Caretaking: What's The Difference?

Is doing housework the same as being a good mother? These moms say no -- and that doing too much work can even be detrimental.

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By Katie Garrity

This Water Safety Tip From A Swim Instructor Has People Divided

Some found the tip hard to implement.