May 14, 2025

Family Life

Family Life

Woman and her husband having a serious conversation with their two teenage daughters
when the going gets tough...
By Tamara Frankfort Odinec

Is There A Right Way To Tell Your Kids You’re Getting Divorced?

What I wish we’d done differently, and what my kids wish, too.

'Wild Robot' is now available to stream on Netflix.
bella? where have you been, loca?

16 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In May

There are some halfway-to-Halloween special titles, too.

pesto orzo pasta salad in a white bowl, in a story about healthy orzo recipes
Nom nom nom

11 Orzo Recipes That Are Simple, Satisfying, & Great For Meal Prep

There’s always half a bag left over when you make soup. Here’s how to use it up in the tastiest ways.

Happy daughter having fun while helping her parents to pack luggage in a living room.
The Kids Are Alright

What Is "Birdnesting" In Divorce?

The cutesy term sounds like a perfect solution, but is it?

Close-up of a keyboard showing keys labeled "Debt," "Repayment," "Student Loan," and "Accept," highl...
*Cries In Student Loan Debt*

How To Guide Your Kid Through The Financial Minefield Of Paying For College

Spoiler alert: This one requires frequent family discussions.

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Your Adult Child Lives At Home -- Can You Search Their Room?

Is searching your young adult's room overstepping boundaries? A parenting coach says it's not.

Mental Health

Here's Why Many Children Start Therapy At Age 8

Healing Your Inner Child While Raising A Child Is F*cking Hard

Here's Your Guide To All That Red Pill Lingo You Might Overhear Your Teen Saying

RFK Announces New Database For Studying Autism 2 Weeks After Denying Autism Registry

How *Not* To Respond To Your Child's Tantrums

The Trump Administration Cut $1 Billion In Mental Health Funding Intended To Prevent School Shootings

The American Academy of Pediatrics Pushes Back On HHS “Guidelines” for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria

This Man Made His Fiancée An "Anxiety Chair,” And Now I Need One, Too

Dear Husbands, Boyfriends, & Partners: We Need Your Help With Menopause

Study: Nearly Half Of Teens Think Social Media Worsens Mental Health

A Mom Admitted To Feeling Alone In Her Regret Of Motherhood

PSA: You Can Decenter Your Parents

Angel Carter Conrad Is The Cycle Breaker Her Family Needed — Now She’s Raising One, Too

New Study Finds Maternal Affection Between Ages 5 & 10 Sets Children Up For Success

Learn About Adrenarche: The Pre-Puberty Moodiness No One Warned Us About

Here's Some Advice On What To Do With Your Parents' Advice

Oi! That's Sexist, Innit?
By Jamie Kenney

British Dads Are Striking For Better Paternity Leave

Dads in the U.K. only get two weeks with their new babies... and they know that’s not OK.

Aunt Flo Is Coming Early
By Jamie Kenney

New Study Shows Healthy Diet, Not Weight, Is Linked To Later Periods

Obesity is often blamed for girls starting their periods earlier than in the past; this study suggests there’s more to it than size.

Beware Of (Hot) Dog
By Jamie Kenney

Nanny Warns Of Common Summertime Foods That Present Choking Hazards

So many of our most nostalgic, iconic summer snacks present a danger to young children.

just no
By Anonymous

Pro Tip: Don't Get Super Close To Your Kid’s Friend’s Parents

Trust me: the risk does not outweigh the reward.

The Internet Was A Mistake
By Jamie Kenney

The Chromebook Challenge Is The Latest Dumb & Dangerous TikTok Trend Kids Are Doing

Move over Tide Pod Challenge!

Parenting In The Wild
By Lola Méndez

Why You Should Think Twice Before Letting Your Kid Stack Rocks On A Hike This Summer

Before your kid builds a mini rock tower on the trail, here’s some food for thought.

If I May...
By Jamie Kenney

Three Questions Grandparents Should Ask Before Offering Parenting Advice

We know you mean well, but take a beat and figure out if this is the time to make suggestions.

Plan > Panic
By Julie Sprankles

Tariff Impacts Are Coming: What Experts Say You Should Buy Now

The 411 on what families might want to stock up on, why you shouldn’t hoard, and how to outsmart price hikes.

Rock-A-Bye Baby
By Jamie Kenney

New Safety Regulations For Infant Loungers Are Now In Effect

Read on to learn how to check your infant lounger for safety.

A Whole New World
By Jamie Kenney

Disney To Open A New Park In Abu Dhabi, Its First In 15 Years

This seventh resort will be within a four-hour flight of a third of the world’s population.