Jan. 1, 2026

Family Life

Family Life

Boy and girl happily watching Santa Claus on television on Christmas day; photograph, 1950. (Photo b...
Here Comes Santa Claus!
By Samantha Darby

Let's Talk About The Absolute Joy Of A TV Christmas Special

Make room on the couch for everybody.

okay boomer

This Family Therapist Cannot Understand Why Boomer Parents Hide Their Medical Issues From Their Adult Children

“Oh, we didn’t want to worry you!”

Ho Ho Hold on a minute

Bass Pro Shops Is Now *The* Place For Santa Photos

Because nestled between the bow and arrows and the Yeti coolers, there lies Santa’s Wonderland.

Preschool kids doing homemade decorations for Christmas, Quebec, Canada
Save Me A Seat

The 14 Moms You’ll See At Every School Christmas Show & Party

Look, everybody’s just doing their best.

Time To Go IRL

How To Do A Digital Detox As A Family

Because it's not always as easy as putting screen-time limits on phones.

A mid adult Hispanic mom waves as her son boards a school bus on the first day of school.
Flexibility for all, please

The Push For A 4-Day School Week Is Rising, But What About Working Parents?

Would love for a three-day weekend to be the norm.

Mental Health

A Pep Talk Hotline Created By An Elementary School Has Everyone Ugly Crying

This Family Therapist Cannot Understand Why Boomer Parents Hide Their Medical Issues From Their Adult Children

How To Do A Digital Detox As A Family

This Teacher Says Her High School Students Can't Even Sit Still To Watch A Movie

This High School Teacher Lists Things Students Do *Now* That Would Send Our High School Selves "Into A Coma"

Kids Are Doing The "Flip The Camera" Trend & It's Really Mean-Spirited

Viral Video About Dads Who "Just Show Up" Without Helping Is Sending Moms

The Most Important Words To Say When Your Child Comes Out To You

A Mom Asked ‘Happy & Thriving’ Moms To Share Their Secrets

This Mom Is Choosing A Relaxing "NO-vember" Where The Entire Family Stays Home

Reese Witherspoon Opens Up About Her ‘Really Bad’ Postpartum Depression

Everything Parents Should Know About Sora, OpenAI’s New “Brain Rot” App

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

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

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

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

Did Someone Say Invisible Labor?
By Louisa Eunice

Planning Our Relaxing Family Vacation Is The Single Most Exhausting Thing I Do All Year

It almost ended my marriage.

okay boomer
By Katie Garrity

This Family Therapist Cannot Understand Why Boomer Parents Hide Their Medical Issues From Their Adult Children

“Oh, we didn’t want to worry you!”

ho ho no
By Holly Garcia

Brrr Baskets Might Be The Bane Of My Existence

I thought I had Christmas presents on lock. Then my kids threw me for a holly, jolly loop.

hello grinch
By Sarah Aswell

Air Force Base Families Asked To Take Down Early Christmas Decorations

The email, sent by the privatized housing company, was titled, "One Holiday At A Time."

So, so kid-friendly!
By Sarah Aswell

11 Amazing Things To Do In Zurich With Kids

Family-friendly Switzerland is a year-round playground even if you have young children.

Lifestyle
By Emma Chao

Spooky Mommy 2025

Get all your spooky thrillers this year!

the 411
By Kate Rope

We Need To Let Girls Know Their Bodies Are Meant To Feel Good

The way we talk to girls about sex is almost exclusively focused on safety. We should focus on pleasure, too.

all the things
By Sumitra Mattai

I Love My Kids, But Sometimes I Can’t Stand Being A Mother

I want to let my kids in on a secret: This isn't the real me.

Understanding Your Pup
By Elizabeth Yuko

Ever Wonder Why Your Dog Sighs? Experts Explain What’s Going On

From relaxed “happy sighs” to frustrated huffs, here’s how to decode your dog’s exhale and understand what it’s really feeling.

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"!