Jan. 15, 2025

Parenting

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Kids wooden blocks with numbers on them
Asian Boy Laughing
Parenting
By Sarah Wheeler

My Son’s Favorite Toy Is A Tampon

They’re light and portable, easy to stash in a pocket. Plus, I almost always have one on me.

Soccer Mom preparing her blond daughter for football training
Bend Your Wallet Like Beckham

Curious How Much It Costs To Be A Soccer Mom? Here’s My Tally

No, their cleats *never* fit from last season.

A young woman with sanitary pads and tampons in pocket
Period Suspenders, Anyone?!

How Much Period Products Have Changed Since We Were Kids Is Honestly Wild

We've come a long way from belted pads and Courteney Cox daring to say "period" on national TV.

Sassafras!

Why You Need A Parenting Safe Word

Having a parenting safe word can help you deescalate and even prevent arguments with your kids.

Boy eating cookie. Emotional overeating is associated with long term negative effects like unhealthy...
No More Brownie Points?

A Recent Study Says That Using Food As A Reward May Lead To Emotional Overeating In Kids

Next time a temper tantrum comes along, maybe stick to a non-edible form of bribery.

Portrait of a girl sulking
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.

it's ok to not be ok
By Sarah Aswell

Study: A Grief App Can Help Parents Who Have Lost A Child

Using the app for three months reduced the symptoms of prolonged grief and PTSD.

sval!
By Katie Garrity

On A Cold Wintery Day, This Mom Says IKEA Is The Perfect Place To Bring Kids

Plus, it's free!

do i hate parenting?
By Sarah Aswell

A Mom Wants To Know If It's Normal That She Can't Wait For Her Kid To Go To Bed Every Day

"I'm literally wishing away my life, and time with my toddler while she's still so young."

miss manners
By Sarah Aswell

Maria Shriver Always Made Her Children Stand Up When She Entered The Room

She says it's just good manners.

woulda, coulda, shoulda
By Katie Garrity

This Veteran Mom Shares Her Top Three Mistakes She Made When Raising Her Kids

"Maybe someone can learn from my mistakes."

seriously dude?
By Katie Garrity

A Woman Sent Her Husband To Get Groceries & We're Guessing She Probably Regrets It

Why are they like this?

No Brookes, Please
By Samantha Darby

12 Unique Nature Names For Girls, From Elowen To Miki & More

Remember when Daisy used to be unique?

ring ring ring!
By Katie Garrity

This Woman Remembers The One Special Thing Her Own Mom Did When She Was Sick

It's the littlest things that make such a big impact later.

Boundaries!!!
By Megan LaCreta

PSA: Grandchildren Are Not A Do-Over For Parents Of Adult Children

This therapist has a message for grandparents who try to parent their grandchildren without repairing relationships with their adult kids.

level the playing field
By Katie Garrity

Mental Load Privilege Is Real & Mostly Men Benefit From It

Why do moms typically carry the majority of the family’s mental load?