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Oct. 9, 2025

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Family Life

A group of musicians during the parade along Canal street on Mardi Gras Day. Mardi Gras' celebration...

For Families Who Rock

By Julie Sprankles

Where To Take Your Music-Loving Kids On Vacation

From New Orleans to Calgary, these destinations hit all the right notes.

happiest place on earth????

This Teacher Says That Some Of The Most "Atrocious Parenting" They've Seen Has Been At Disney World

"It's literally painful sometimes to be near some of these families..."

Student being vaccinated at school

no time like the present

When Should You Get Your Flu Shot For Maximum Protection?

This is the ideal window of time to book your appointment.

Teenage girl preparing for Halloween. Mother is applying make up on the daughter's face.
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Brace Yourselves

How To Survive Spirit Week Without Losing Your Everloving Mind

Spoiler alert: You’re going to have to do some personal soul searching.

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure opened to the public for the first time the morning o...

Know Before You Go

We Asked Travel Pros: What Are Your Go-To Hacks For Surviving Long Theme Park Lines With Kids?

Brb, putting together my “queue survival kit.”

The Pack Is Back

Jackbox Party Pack 11 Will Drop Just In Time For Peak Game Night Season

All five games are brand-new — and ready to wreck your friendships and relationships in fresh ways.

Mental Health

Photo of young mother spending time with her children by taking them for a walk in nature.

OK, Are We All Feeling Low-Key Depressed These Days?

Two young mothers talk happily as they hold their toddler daughters on their hips and walk through t...

OK, I Think Maybe All Of Us Should Be Doing Some Rejection Therapy

A woman sits at a desk, eyes closed, holding a glass and touching her head, looking fatigued. Anothe...

Why You Keep Inviting Chaos Into Your Life (Even If You Don’t Want To)

An unrecognizable plus size woman in a yellow T-shirt watching reels on her mobile phone.

Can You Heal Your Attention Span? Mental Health Experts Share Their Tips

An Educational Neuroscience Expert Says That "Normal Tween Girl Drama" Is Actually Their Brain On Overload

This 67-Year-Old Woman Has Three Key Pieces Of Advice For Women In Their 50s

This New Study About Kids Ages 6 To 12 Will Make You Rethink Where You Store Your Medications

Teenage boy using smart phone while walking by lockers in front of friends at high school corridor

A Study Found That Many Kids Don’t Realize They Are Being Bullied, But They Still Feel The Impact

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Bill Hader Spoke About His Anxiety Causing Shingles & Yeah, That Can Happen

Tired Of Being A Stress Ball Of Rage In December? Introducing: Organized Christmas

Mother having fun with her two sons, laughing and playing on the sofa in the living room at home

We Need To Rethink The Sunday Reset

Did You Know Dads Can Accidentally Promote People-Pleasing Behavior In Their Kids?

Meghan Trainor visits the Trü Frü backstage portrait studio at iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tan...

Meghan Trainor Isn’t Afraid To Be Silly

A focused African American businesswoman is seen driving a car in a city setting, capturing a moment...

Why Do So Many Moms Cry In Their Cars? Don’t Worry, Therapists Approve Of Our Vehicular Sob Sessions

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Aubrey Plaza's Comments About Grief Are So Spot On

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This Mom's Back-To-School Reminder Will Actually Help Your Kid Open Up About Their Day

book the trip!

By Katie Garrity

I Checked Out The New Evermore Resort In Orlando And Realized I’d Been Vacationing All Wrong

I was always "go, go, go," and now I'm "chill, chill, chill"!

Two young brothers are holding hands and looking out the window, one of them holding a teddy bear

stay little

By Jen McGuire

My Oldest Son Thinks He's My Co-Parent Because I'm A Single Mom

He’s a natural caregiver, but this is unnecessary.

different strokes

By Jen McGuire

I Was Raised By ‘The Village.’ I Chose Not To Raise My Sons The Same Way.

Growing up in it was one thing. Turns out, raising four kids in it was another.

The Pack Is Back

By Julie Sprankles

Jackbox Party Pack 11 Will Drop Just In Time For Peak Game Night Season

All five games are brand-new — and ready to wreck your friendships and relationships in fresh ways.

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure opened to the public for the first time the morning o...

Know Before You Go

By Julie Sprankles

We Asked Travel Pros: What Are Your Go-To Hacks For Surviving Long Theme Park Lines With Kids?

Brb, putting together my “queue survival kit.”

A woman carries a child with a colorful backpack into a building, greeted by another woman in an ora...

Straight From The Source

By Julie Sprankles

Educators Get Honest About 11 Things They Secretly Wish Parents Would Stop Doing

Hey, when we know better, we do better.

good question

By Katie Garrity

Is There A Women's Hobby Equivalent To Men's Golfing?

We're stumped!

A group of musicians during the parade along Canal street on Mardi Gras Day. Mardi Gras' celebration...

For Families Who Rock

By Julie Sprankles

Where To Take Your Music-Loving Kids On Vacation

From New Orleans to Calgary, these destinations hit all the right notes.

A mom in the car with her kids

Buckle Up

By Julie Sprankles

No One Prepares You For Becoming The Family Chauffeur

Is “Uber parenting” the new helicopter parenting?

today is not that day

By Lauren Davidson

If You Give My Kids Money for Their Birthdays, I’m Using It for Essentials

I know Miss Manners wouldn’t approve, but times are tough, and school supplies aren’t free.

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