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Rebel Moms
Mahjong Threatened To Tear Our Neighborhood Apart
Who knew moms playing mahjong would expose the double standards around hobbies, childcare, and what women are "allowed" to do with their free time?
Share The Tasks
Being the “Vacation Wife” Is Exhausting — & It’s Time to Talk About It
Feel like every trip with your family just means more work for you? Here’s how to not feel totally resentful about it.
You Know The Drill...
"Nimbus" Covid Variant Is Spreading In The US — These Are The Symptoms
First identified earlier this year, Nimbus may be more transmissible that previous variants.
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How Much Would You Spend On An Expensive Medical Procedure For Your Pet?
Unexpected pet emergencies can cost thousands of dollars — and come with heartbreaking decisions.
Mental Health
How To Help Your Kid Through The Toughest Years Of Bullying
This One Rule My Doctor Gave Me For Chronic Pain Would Make Us All Less Isolated
How To Help Your Child If They’ve Been Diagnosed With An Eating Disorder
Why Does Everything Feel So F*cking Loud Anymore?
Teen Suicide & Depression Are On The Decline, According To New Study
States Sue Trump Administration Over Gender Affirming Care For Children
Early Puberty Linked To Mental Health Risks, New Study Shows
Parents Are Sharing The Tiny Unexpected Benefits Of Having Children
People Are Sharing The Most Unhinged Things Their Doctors Have Said To Them
Can You "Reparent" Yourself? Why Experts Say Yes, & How To Start
“Micro-Retirement” Is The Latest Work-Related Trend & Honestly, It Sounds Pretty Damn Good
Are All Feelings Actually Valid? This Mom Says No
When Not To Punish Your Child
A Majority Of Teens Are Turning To "AI Companions" For Advice & Flirting (But Don't Panic Yet)
Fed Strips Eligibility For Head Start & Health Programs From Undocumented Immigrants
Drinking & Cannabis Use Has Declined Since The '90s For Most (But Not All) Teens
If You Give A Kid A Cookie...
By Jamie Kenney
Redditor Wants To Know "AITA" For Scolding Her Sister For Feeding Baby Junk Food
“[She] said I’ve accused her of being a crap parent and now things aren’t the same between us.”
Lifestyle
By Julie Sprankles
When Schools Try to Erase Diversity, Parents Have To Make It Part Of The Curriculum
Book bans and anti-DEI legislation are reshaping schools across the country. Here's how parents can stand up for inclusion — starting at home.
Real Men Wear Babies
By Jamie Kenney
Dad Urges Other Fathers To Up Their Parenting Game By Flying Solo
“Yes this takes longer, yes it’s harder ... but nothing makes me a better dad.”
Surviving Sixth Grade
By Jamie Kenney
How To Help Your Kid Through The Toughest Years Of Bullying
“It was not fine at school today...”
Real Men Buy Pads
By Jamie Kenney
Hey Dads: Go Buy Some Pads & Tampons With Your Son
“Find it uncomfortable to get your wife pads? That’s because your dad never normalized it with you.”
Family Ties
By Jamie Kenney
Redditor Wants To Know “AITA” For Telling Mom's Boyfriend He's Not “Grandpa”
Lots of families are blended... but just because it’s common doesn’t mean it can’t get complicated.
Lifestyle
By Sarah Aswell
The Best Kid-Friendly Resorts In The US For 2025
You don't have to leave the country to find really great resorts for the whole family to play in.
Set Your Alarm For Party Time
By Jamie Kenney
Maybe Having 8 AM Birthday Parties Is The Way To Go
“Aside from our one friend who ... said an 8 am party was ‘diabolical,’ the feedback was overwhelmingly positive.”
Leave Them Kids Alone!
By Jamie Kenney
No, Really, You Don't Have To Play With Your Kid At The Playground
“Playgrounds have always been places for kids to play with other kids.”
Parenting Prompts
By Jamie Kenney
More & More Moms Are Using AI To Help Them Co-Parent — Is It A Good Idea?
One mom is on a mission to help parents battle the mental load with ChatGPT...
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