July 18, 2026

Family Life

Family Life

A little girl sits at the top of a metal slide afraid to slide down, with screen grabs of reddit pos...
Death Trap 3000
By Katie McPherson

Who TF Is Responsible For Designing Playgrounds & Why Is It Never A Parent?

Scalding slides, poor visibility, no shade, and zero fencing, but it somehow cost your city $2 million.

Mother and daughter having fun blowing dandelions
this is what's up

No, Kids... I Don’t Get A Summer Vacation

So it’s time for “lazy mom adventures” summer.

Creamy Saucy Chipotle Chicken in a story about canned tomato recipes.
Eat Mor Maters

11 Canned Tomato Recipes For The Nights You Can’t Think Of Anything To Make

That’s your cue to lean on your pantry staples.

Child in a green apron scooping soil into a small pot at an outdoor play kitchen, with a wooden shed...
Free-Range-Ish

When Are Kids Old Enough To Play Outside Alone?

I ran wild as a kid, but knowing when to let my daughter do the same has proven tricky.

Teenage girl lying on her bed using a smart phone
Digital Detox Time?

What Are ‘iPad Kids’ Turning Into As Teens? Psychologists Answer

Boredom is more important than we could’ve known.

A Fillipino American teaching her multiracial son how to drive.
Clear the roads, tysm

The Safest Used Cars For Teens Under $10,000

Thanks to Consumer Reports, finding a car for your teen to drive is a little less overwhelming.

Mental Health

Is Your Partner Using DARVO On You?

Texts To Send Your Mom Friend When She's Drowning (That Aren't "LMK If You Need Anything")

Women Are Talking About "Competence Fatigue," & It Explains A Lot

Why Do I Wake Up Anxious Every Morning, Seemingly For No Reason? Psychologists Explain

Is Anyone Else Secretly Tired Of Self-Improvement?

1 In 5 Teens Use AI Chatbots For Mental Health Advice. Here’s What Experts Want Parents To Know.

Why Other People’s Emotions Leave You Feeling So Exhausted, According To Therapists

“Emotional Parentification” Could Be The Reason You’re An Exhausted People-Pleaser

Can Your Dog "Catch" Your Anxiety? What The Science Says Might Surprise You

How To Retrain Your Brain To Enjoy “Slow” Dopamine

Wait... Are All Moms Just Walking Around With “High-Functioning Burnout”?

RFK Jr. Wants Americans To Wean Off Psychiatric Meds, Citing “Overuse”

I Would Rather Pull Out My Front Teeth Than Hear About ‘Trimester Zero’ Ever Again, Thanks

The Self-Care Industrial Complex Is Gaslighting Moms

Moms, Start Taking Yourself On Solo Movie Dates

FDA Official Moves To Hire A “Friend” Who Wants Unproven Pregnancy Risk Claims Added To Antidepressants

Welcome to the Confessional
By Julie Sprankles

The Real Reason Teens Tell You Everything In The Car

You can’t get a word out of them at home, but they unload in the passenger seat. Here’s why.

What's On Your Mind
By Laili Shahrestani

“My Husband Gives Me The Ick” & 50 Other Mom Confessions

Raw, totally unfiltered, brutally honest confessions to spice up your week.

Crumb Patrol
By Aashima Rawal

Welcome To The “Half-Eaten Snack Graveyard,” Where Goldfish Crackers Go To Die

Experts explain why kids abandon snacks mid-bite, and the low-stress tricks that actually cut down on the waste.

Comin' In Hot
By Laili Shahrestani

“I Love Being A Mom, But Not A Wife” & 50 Other Mom Confessions

From perimenopausal rage to delivery-driver fantasies, here's what moms couldn't keep to themselves this week.

the more you know
By Katie Bingham-Smith

How Hot Is Too Hot For Kids To Play Outside?

An emergency physician breaks down the exact temps that should send everyone back indoors.

The More You Know
By Katie McPherson

What To Know Before Your First Trip To Epic Universe, So You Don’t Make Our Mistakes

This park is BYOS (bring your own shade).

For The Littles
By Morgan Flaherty

Universal's New Kids Resort Solved My Biggest Theme Park Frustration As A Mom

A park made with kids in mind.

this is what's up
By Danielle Kelly

No, Kids... I Don’t Get A Summer Vacation

So it’s time for “lazy mom adventures” summer.

It's That Time Again
By Laili Shahrestani

“I’m Dreading Taking My Kids To Disney World” & 57 Other Mom Confessions

Summer break or summer scaries?

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By Katie McPherson

10 Canned Tuna Recipes For Those Nights You Forget To Thaw Something

They’re so quick and so easy.