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My Mom Never Played With Me When I Was A Kid. I Still Think She Was The Best Mom In The World.
If you hate pretend play, our experts have some good news for you about what kids really need.
What Is “Estrangement Lite”? Therapists Explain Low-Contact Family Relationships
No huge blowup or dramatic exit, but the calls are fewer and the visits are shorter. The feelings? Complicated.
How Experts Think We Can Teach Our Sons To Speak Up When It's Really Hard
Can 18 years of intentional parenting stand a chance against the peer pressure of a drunken fraternity group chat, and subsequent violent crime?
Jaime Pressly On Why Our Kids Need To See Us Break Down Sometimes
“We’re all allowed to make mistakes,” the Last Shot star tells Scary Mommy in a candid interview.
Mental Health
How To Make Fewer Grocery Trips & Still Eat Well
Groceries cost a fortune, gas isn’t cheap… every “quick” run to the store somehow costs you 60 bucks or more. Experts share how to shop less and still feed your family well.
Yes, My Toddler Still Sleeps In Our Room. No, We Haven't Stopped Having Sex.
Before you judge me, I asked experts what young kids actually understand and if our obsession with sexual privacy is more cultural and modern than we think.
3 Ways To Stop Your Kid From Being A Walking Petri Dish, Per A Pediatrician
You can’t germ-proof your kid, but a pediatrician says these three habits get you pretty close.
My Parents Took Me Voting. Now I'm Doing The Same With My Daughter.
Your candidate might not always win. But, as my parents taught me, it’s important to show up anyway.
The Time Change Wrecks My Entire Family Every Single Year
Apparently, moving the clock one hour is enough to bring our whole household to its knees.
We Took Our Snoopy-Obsessed Toddler To Santa Rosa & It Was Pure Peanuts Magic
Between the Charles M. Schulz Museum, a play-forward children’s museum, and dessert-first dinners, this Sonoma County town is basically Charlie Brown’s world IRL.
My Kids Love My Toxic Boomer Mom. Why Does It Drive Me Nuts?
I hate myself for fostering this relationship that feels monumentally unearned, but also I hate myself for resenting it so much.
Why Does My Dog Steal My Spot? The Reason Will Warm Your Heart
Experts break down the intentions behind your pup’s habit.
