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I invented a Bechdel Test for parents—and tried to see if my husband and I could pass it.
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All Of Our Very Favorite 2026 Winter Olympic Moments
The Games in Milan Cortina may be over, but these are the things we're still thinking about.
Netflix’s Pride & Prejudice Teaser Trailer Proves The Yearnaissance Is Far From Over
Another adaptation? Yes. But this first look already has us longing for more.
20 Beauty Products Scary Mommy Editors Reached For All February Long
If you’re in the market for a new lip color, look no further.
Hilary Duff’s New Album Feels Like Lizzie McGuire For Our Mid-Adult Selves
From middle school to midlife, she’s been our guide.
OK, Are We Getting Paradise Season 3 Or What?
Season 2 just premiered, but we *need* to know what’s next for TV’s twistiest thriller.
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Done making excuses for the other coparent!
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Ryan Phillippe On The Hardest Part Of Parenting: “You Can’t Always Be With Them”
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Are At-Home Cancer Screening Tests Legit? What Experts Want You To Know About The Guidelines
Feeling overwhelmed by cancer headlines? Here’s what doctors say about screening timelines, insurance coverage, and those pricey blood tests.
“Having Scheduled Sex Changed Everything For My Marriage”
A mom just like us — comparing prices at the grocery store, cheering at the baseball field three times a week, running PTA meetings — shares her sex story, no matter how “boring” or “shocking” it may be.
We Sailed Disney’s New “Heroes & Villains” Cruise Ship. Here’s What Parents Should Know.
Disney’s Destiny promises nonstop entertainment and next-level theming. We looked at how it actually works for families once you’re onboard.
Does My Dog Need Anxiety Meds? A Veterinarian Shares The Signs It’s Time
Better living through chemistry — it’s not just for humans.
A New Study Says If You Think Your Child's Seriously Ill, You’re Likely Right
Parents’ gut feelings are a better predictor of serious illness than a kid’s literal vitals, apparently.
Parents Are Sharing Their Easy No Cutting Board Meals For Kids
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The Rise Of “Orgasmic Birth”: The Science Behind Pairing Labor Pain With Pleasure
If the idea makes you raise an eyebrow… you’re not alone. But here’s what the research actually says.
A New Mom Is Wondering How Long To Wait To Have Sex After Having Her Baby
Is six weeks *really* the right time?
Why A Growing Number Of Women Are Choosing Fertility Treatments & Pregnancy Abroad
Between rising maternal mortality rates, abortion restrictions, and staggering costs, some Americans are opting to leave the U.S. to have babies.
New Study Sheds Light On Why Women Experience More Chronic Pain Than Men
And it might open the door for a new kind of treatment.
I Vividly Remember The First Time I Swore At My Kid
I swore all the time before becoming a mom so this was a deeply meaningful sacrifice on my part.
Netflix’s Pride & Prejudice Teaser Trailer Proves The Yearnaissance Is Far From Over
Another adaptation? Yes. But this first look already has us longing for more.
Does My Dog Need Anxiety Meds? A Veterinarian Shares The Signs It’s Time
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If you’re in the market for a new lip color, look no further.
All Of Our Very Favorite 2026 Winter Olympic Moments
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