Dec. 21, 2024

Family Life

Family Life

A family shares a meal at a dining table, with two elders serving food. Children and adults enjoy th...
Spoiler: It's Tricky
By Morgan Flaherty

How Do I Navigate Political Differences With My Parents With a Kid Involved?

A therapist's take on reducing anxiety and tension in a thorny situation.

There's plenty of things teens can find charming at Disney World.
Fun for everyone

Magical Experiences That Even The Most Apathetic Teen Can Enjoy At Disney World

Convert your grumpy teen or tween from an Eeyore to a Tigger in no time.

The 1989 Christmas movie 'Prancer' is a holiday classic.
Remember It?!

This Forgotten Film From 1989 Is The Unsung Hero Of Holiday Movies

Let’s take a walk down nostalgia lane.

Sad woman refusing her friend's help during their conversation at home.
Doing Your Best

How To Share Your Kids With Their Grandparents When Your Own Relationship With Them Sucks

Your kids adore Grandma and Grandpa, but boy do you have a bone to pick with Mom and Dad.

Woman playing with dog at home.
*Nyoom*

Why Do Dogs Get The Zoomies? A Vet Explains This Adorable Behavior

It’s animals’ way of celebrating, relieving stress, and showing excitement.

A mom holds her son watching a performance in front of cinderella's castle at magic kingdom.
Giant Lollipops FTW

The Perfect Age For That First Magic Kingdom Trip Is 3

“This is incredible,” quoth the toddler.

Mental Health

This Creator Shared Her Mom's Advice On How To Address Your Kid's Insecurities

This Mom's Video Of Flipping The Holiday Roles Hits A Little Too Close To Come

This Therapist Says We Need To Switch Up The Messaging Our Young Boys Receive

TikTok Creator Offers A Better Alternative To "They're Just Jealous Of You"

Study: A Simple Mindset Shift Can Help Parents Raise More Confident Kids

Is Sex Good For Stress Relief & Anxiety? Let’s Talk Science — & Positions

Dad On TikTok Shares Important Message About How We Talk To Our Kids

If A Kid Is In Therapy, You Should Be, Too, According To A Therapist

TikTok Creator Urges "Let Those Babies Take A Break"

TikTok Creator Wants You To Be Less Afraid To "Label" Your Kid

Are You A "Present But Unpleasant" Mom? Here's How To Fix That

I Took The Women In My Family To A Rage Room & Honestly, It Was Healing

The Best Resources For LGBTQ+ Kids Who Are Feeling Scared

Woman Explains Life Hack For Processing Childhood Trauma

Just Because You’re An Only Child Doesn’t Mean You’re Lonely

TikTok Mom Offers Perfect Response To Unkind Comments From Other Kids

oops
By Laura Onstot

My Kids Figured Out Santa Isn’t Real By Analyzing My Handwriting

They really, truly got me.

the gifters that keep on giving
By Katie Garrity

Podcaster Heather McMahan Shares Her Hilarious Experience Entering A Family Heavy On Gift-Giving

Are you from a “present family”?

cool calm collected
By Katie Garrity

Patrick From 'The Family Stone' Is The Ultimate In-Law For The Holidays

Be the Patrick this holiday season!

not so jolly
By Julia Williamson

My 26-Year-Old Is Mad We Let Her Believe In Santa

Just a little warning from the future.

Spoiler: It's Tricky
By Morgan Flaherty

How Do I Navigate Political Differences With My Parents With a Kid Involved?

A therapist's take on reducing anxiety and tension in a thorny situation.

Expert Advice
By BethAnn Mayer

12 Ways To Get Your Kid To Care Less About “Stuff”

We’re living in a material world... but haven’t we always?

Don't Worry About It
By Jamie Kenney

The Message About "Spoiled Kids" We All Need This Holiday Season

“Kids learn boundaries by how well you stick to yours.”

We're ✨Exhausted✨
By Meredith Begley

Dear Moms, You Don’t Have To Do All The Seasonal Bucket-List Sh*t With Your Kids

This isn’t a Hallmark movie or a highlight reel — it’s real life, and it’s a lot.

Not even a little bit ready
By Lauren Davidson

This Could Be The Last Christmas My Kid Believes, & I’m Not OK

I fear we’re at the end of his relationship with Santa Claus. And I fear what that will mean for our relationship.

Tis The Season
By Jamie Kenney

This Mom On TikTok Wants You To Reframe How You Think About Toy Drives

“None of us were asking strangers for those gifts: we were asking Santa.”