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Sorry, Bridge
By Morgan Flaherty

Bridget Jones’s Diary Is The Annual Holiday Rewatch That I Never Want My Daughter To See

The movie gives off ~very~ 2001 vibes.

The Big O(xytocin)
By Brianne Hogan

Is Sex Good For Stress Relief & Anxiety? Let’s Talk Science — & Positions

You might want to be stressed more often.

Well, Well, Well...
By Jamie Kenney

Breaking News: Pregnant People Aren't Just Being Dramatic (It Sucks)

“Don’t worry ladies, I got mine 🤡”

not fair
By Katie Garrity

This Financial Expert Points Out The Cost Difference Between Men's And Women's Hobbies

A round of golf ain't cheap!

Community Means All Of Us
By Jamie Kenney

Making Spaces Child-Friendly (Not Child-Centered)

“We all pick up on whether we’re actually welcome or not. And to feel welcomed you have to feel expected.”

did you hear...?
By Megan LaCreta

Why These Parents Talk About Their Kids' Behind Their Back

A mom shared her and her husband's method of reinforcing their kids' good behavior on Reels.

Moving Forward
By Jamie Kenney

Mom Offers The Perfect Technique For Parents Who Yell

We may not be able to fix the moment, but there’s still something we can do to salvage the conversation.

not in the job description
By Katie Garrity

A PSA To Parents: Don't Expect Babysitters To Clean Up Messes You Made

A babysitter's TikTok went viral for her controversial take.

looking back
By Katie Garrity

Grown Son Realizes His Dad's Long Work Hours Was Just Him Running Away From His Parental Responsibilities

"I used to think my dad was this great family sacrificer."

Let's Have Some Fun
By Samantha Darby

Bring Back The Holiday Turtlenecks

They’re festive, they’re cozy, they’re practical — it’s like the ‘90s moms knew what they were doing.

Add It To Your Annual Rotation
By Julie Sprankles

Ben Stiller’s Nutcrackers Is One Of The Most Heartfelt New Holiday Movies In Years

And it has a lot to do with the real-life brothers who costar.

embodiment 101
By Vanessa Kroll Bennett

I’m Finally Learning To Navigate PMS, Just As My Daughter Is Starting To Manage Hers

There’s so much self-awareness that goes into being a menstruating person.

Ho Ho Ho
By Samantha Darby

What Makes A Movie A Christmas Movie?

If It's a Wonderful Life is a Christmas movie, then Die Hard most definitely is.

Choose Your Words
By Jamie Kenney

Dad On TikTok Shares Important Message About How We Talk To Our Kids

Our kids are listening: what are they hearing?

ho ho - no thanks!
By Katie Garrity

One Woman Is Calling Out Corporate Christmas Parties That Don't Allow Spouses

"Why does a 60-year-old man need to drink alone with his 24-year-old analyst?"

Who Is This Kid?
By Jamie Kenney

Why Parenting Tweens & Teens Is Harder (& How To Help Fix That)

Many parents feel disconnected from their older children. One mom on TikTok thinks she knows why that happens.

exclusive
By Kate Auletta

Ilana Glazer's 'Human Magic' Is All About Raunchy, Honest Motherhood

The comedian’s new Hulu special tackles the birth of her daughter, sex, and, of course, how hot Aladdin is.

You'll Go Down In History
By Jamie Kenney

How Did You Sing “Rudolph” As A Kid? Because Millennials Do It Differently

A Canadian children’s artist has absolutely blown our minds and Christmas will never be the same..

so smart
By Katie Garrity

This Mom's Low Maintenance Elf On The Shelf Alternative Is Absolutely Brilliant

All the magic with way less stress? Yes, please!

tricky sitch
By Katie Garrity

A Mom Aired Her Grievance After Her Son Said He's Spending Christmas With His Girlfriend's Family

"I’m not okay with it."

Hard Pass
By Katie McPherson

Apparently Rubbing Raw Garlic On Your Zits Is The New “It” Spot Treatment

You’ll keep vampires far away, but will it really heal your breakouts?

Gimme every fresh balsam you have
By Katie McPherson

Everybody Scream: Bath & Body Works’ Candle Day Sale 2024 Is This Weekend

For candle lovers, the real holiday of December is already here.

We're Listening...
By Elizabeth Narins

Dr. Becky Reveals The Parenting Advice She Gives But Doesn’t Follow

Spoiler: All of it. (Sometimes...)

Gifting Goals
By Emily Weaver

10 Holiday Romance Novels That Will Get You In Your Feels

Time to cozy up.

cozy!
By Kelly Faircloth

Actually, Socks Are An Amazing Christmas Gift

Here’s 12 of our faves to get you started.

MMMHmm
By Ashley Ziegler

Hanson's Snowed In Is The Best Christmas Album

Let me convince you.

Mixed Emotions
By Kelley Kitley

I Went No Contact With My Dad 5 Years Ago, & Holidays Are Still The Hardest

Just because I chose to sever ties with him doesn’t mean I don’t miss the versions of him I’ve loved.

Mental Health
By Megan LaCreta

If A Kid Is In Therapy, You Should Be, Too, According To A Therapist

One therapist suggested in an Instagram Reel that parents who also engage in therapy see the best results for their kids.

Give Them A Break
By Jamie Kenney

TikTok Creator Urges "Let Those Babies Take A Break"

“As parents, we’ve got to work on our listening skills.”

Come again?
By Katie McPherson

TikTok Hairstylists Say Sleeping On Wet Hair Causes It To Mold & I Can’t Handle Anymore Knowledge

I need this damn app to stop giving me new things to worry about.

A Merry Little Rant
By Kelly Schremph

Christmas Movie Dads Need To Do Better

Let’s be real: These dads are total duds.

kid-friendly find
By Katie Garrity

A Movie Theater That Caters Totally To Kids Has Gone Viral On TikTok

Cinépolis USA theaters have hit it out of the park!

Thinking Different
By Jamie Kenney

TikTok Creator Wants You To Be Less Afraid To "Label" Your Kid

As parents, we want to do everything we can to help our child avoid stigma. But there’s no need to fear a diagnosis.

comfy cozy gifting
By Katie Garrity

Holiday "Burr Baskets" Are The Latest Gifting Trend On TikTok Right Now

Do we need *another* basket?!

55 Years Later...
By Matthew Kaplowitz

Kids & Adults Can Learn A Lot From The Original Charlie Brown Movie

A Boy Named Charlie Brown is still teaching movie-watchers a valuable lesson about resilience.

Word To The Wise
By Jamie Kenney

A Doctor Offers The Best Advice To Prevent "Default Parenting" From Developing

“If mom doesn’t know when her duties are going to start and end she’s just always on duty for the baby.”

Make It Make Sense
By Alexandra Frost

Why Is There So Much Conflicting Information On Managing Perimenopause?

Doctors love that menopause is being discussed more. They don’t love all of the misinformation from pseudo-experts.

Hard Math
By Jamie Kenney

This Parent Wants Moms To Rethink Their Daycare Calculus

Even if your salary barely covers daycare, Paige wants you to think twice before handing in your notice.

no no no
By Tyghe Trimble

My 7 Year Old Son Quit Believing In Santa. Stupid Christmas Movies Are To Blame

From The Christmas Chronicles to The Red One, holiday movies for kids have become weaponized against Santa.

Filing Our Formal Complaint
By Becky Vieira

When You Become A Mom, You Stop Getting The Good Gifts

What happened to my annual haul?

'Tis The Season For Stress
By Samantha Darby

“I’m Not Into The Holidays This Year At All”

In the latest Confessions roundup, the moms share all of their holiday stress and fears.

Do Better
By Jamie Kenney

Is It Your Libido, Or Do You Just Not Want To Have Sex With Him?

TikTok creator Sommer Tothill shares harsh but valuable insight into why the bedroom may not be as active as it could be...

'Tis the season
By Samantha Darby

Dreading Holidays With In-Laws? These Moms Have Some Tips

You've heard of boundaries, but here's how real moms implement them with their own in-laws during the holidays.

Be cautious with the cloves
By Katie McPherson

Why The Hell Is Everyone Talking About Clove Water On TikTok?

Weight loss, fertility, increased “tightness” (not kidding). Is any of this actually possible with one little herb?

'Tis The Season For Spending
By Megan LaCreta

A New Survey Finds That Parents Spend $170 For Each Child On Holiday Gifts

The survey also found that Gen Z parents are outspending Millennials.

Have Yourself A Spooky Little Christmas
By Jamie Kenney

Mom Offers The Best Christmas Tradition For Halloween Lovers Everywhere

The perfect — and simple — way to blend the best holidays.

call them all out!
By Katie Garrity

Watch Kate Winslet’s Raw Retelling Of Calling Out Press Who Body-Shamed Her In The '90s

"I hope this haunts you."

khloe tells all
By Katie Garrity

Khloé Kardashian Talks Turning 40, Dating, And Which Sibling She Relates To Most

The entrepreneur and mom of 2 spilled it all to Bustle.

Festive Faves
By Jamie Davis Smith

11 Holiday-Coded Baby Names Inspired By Your Favorite Classic Christmas Movies

Like the films they’re pulled from, these names spark joy.

The Most Brutal Breakup
By Nadie Bard

It Took Me 30 Years To Realize My Best Friend Was Also My Bully

She’d seen me at my worst and stayed... so didn’t I owe her the same?

Who Are You Calling Tacky?!
By Jamie Kenney

What Is Tacky Christmas & Why Is TikTok Doing This To Us?

I have a lot of questions. Number one, how dare you?

So Helpful, TBH
By Jaclyn Greenberg

13 Fun, Easy-To-Use Gifts For Kids With Disabilities

Tried-and-true recommendations from a mom who gets it.

Autopilot: Engaged
By Morgan Flaherty

Is The Roommate Phase Just A Normal Part of Parenthood? A Therapist Weighs In

When should you worry about this phase?

Remember It?!
By Kelly Schremph

This Forgotten Film From 1989 Is The Unsung Hero Of Holiday Movies

Let’s take a walk down nostalgia lane.

"This Looks Delicious..."
By Jamie Kenney

"Granny's Purse Syndrome" Is Something All Parents Should Know About

This common issue accounts for about 20% of child poisonings.

good for her
By Katie Garrity

A Fed-Up Mom Got Herself A Hotel Room For The Night After Feeling Unappreciated

“I’m about to go get a bagel ... and watch TV and sleep.”

Ho-Ho-Oh No!
By Jamie Kenney

Doctor On TikTok Offers Important Holiday Safety PSA

“I have seen now three children who have been injured.”

shop til you drop
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Says That You Should "Buy All The Gifts" For Your Kids This Holiday Season

They're only little for so long!

Santa, Dragons, & Desserts Galore
By Katie McPherson

14 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In December

Get ready to fly through your queue, because the coziest month is finally here.

Worth A Shot
By Molly Wadzeck Kraus

The Kids Are In Charge Of Christmas This Year, Because I'm Totally Done

I resign.

Ho-Ho-Hold On
By Jessica Reynolds

When Do Kids Stop Believing In Santa? This Is The Average Age, According To Psychologists

Real moms also weigh in, sharing how long they kept the tradition alive in their homes.

PSA
By Alexandra Frost

What Moms Actually Need To Make The Holidays “Merry & Bright”

It’s hard to really get into the joy of the season when it feels like everyone else’s depends on you.

The Bestest Boi
By Kelly Schremph

Hugh Grant in Notting Hill Is The OG Golden Retriever Boyfriend

Before Travis Kelce, there was William Thacker.

Doing Your Best
By Katie McPherson

How To Share Your Kids With Their Grandparents When Your Own Relationship With Them Sucks

Your kids adore Grandma and Grandpa, but boy do you have a bone to pick with Mom and Dad.

🎵 Let it go, Let it go 🎵
By Brianne Hogan

Why Farting In Front Of Your Partner Is Actually Good For Your Relationship

Holding things in rarely does any good, right?

The Classics
By Cora Gold

It's Charlie Brown Season! Here Are the Best Peanuts-Inspired Baby Names

From the obvious (Charlie) to the unexpected (Eudora).

Trauma Lingers
By Anonymous

As A Child Of An Alcoholic, It’s Brutal To Watch My Kid Learn To Drink

I try to model sensible drinking. But it’s "normal" for young adults to go a little wild with the booze, right? I don't even know anymore.

Shhh
By Samantha Darby

“I Don’t Like My Baby’s Name”

In the latest Confessions roundup, anonymous moms share the things they’ll never say out loud.

📷🎅
By Deirdre Kaye

15+ Hacks & Ideas For DIY’ing Your Holiday Photos This Year

Professional photographer?! In *this* economy?!

Still Relatable
By Brianne Hogan

Pieces Of April Is The Best Thanksgiving Movie You Forgot To Watch

Family is complicated. So is cooking turkey. Both are usually worth the effort.

Tis The Season
By Jamie Kenney

This Mom On TikTok Wants You To Reframe How You Think About Toy Drives

“None of us were asking strangers for those gifts: we were asking Santa.”

stop giving men microphones
By Katie Garrity

Men Are Complaining About Feeling Their Sex Partner's IUD, And Yes, We're Beyond Annoyed

There's always something, isn't there?

Parenting
By Katie Garrity

Dr. Becky Says No Screens At The Dinner Table Helps Build Adult Life Skills In Kids

She sat down with the Him & Her Podcast hosts to discuss.

Snacks On Deck
By Katie McPherson

Why "Club Level" Is The Ultimate Disney Planning Hack For Moms

When the hotel room gets too small, you’ll wish you had a second place to relax.

let's chat
By Julie Sprankles

Allie Kuch Gets Real About Making Friends As A New Mom

The podcaster and sports wife talks to Scary Mommy about the postpartum period, negative self-talk, and more.

Reluctant Roomies
By Megan LaCreta

I’m 23 & I Live With My Parents. Here’s Why I’m Not Losing My Sh*t.

There’s a pretty solid chance that if you have a kid in their 20s, they’re living with you.

ooffff
By Shelley Mann Hite

My Daughter Is So Open About Puberty & It Puts My Teenage Self To Shame

It smarts just a bit to see how brazen she is with a tampon.

Let's Save You Some Money!
By Arielle Tschinkel

Here Are The Black Friday & Cyber Monday Strategies Money Experts Swear By

The holidays are expensive — but there are deals to be had.

pretty please?
By Megan LaCreta

This Holiday Season, Don't Remind Your Kids To Say "Please" & "Thank You"

This educator on Instagram Reels says the secret to well-mannered kids isn't reminders — it's positive affirmation.

Women's Work
By Jamie Kenney

Why Are Women Always Tasked With "Kinkeeping," Especially During The Holidays?

TikTok creator @sheisapaigeturner dives into the unfair expectation we have of wives at this time of year.

the curse
By Jamie Kenney

My Hysterectomy & My 10-Year-Old Daughter

I hope my haunted uterus doesn't kill that little spark of excitement for their first period — the same one I used to have at their age.

MIL? More Like PITA
By Katie McPherson

What To Do When You Dislike Your Mother-In-Law, According To Experts

Neither of you are going anywhere. So, what’s to be done?

Justice for... No one?
By Brianne Hogan

I Just Watched The OG Cruel Intentions For The First Time & Whoa, The Sexism

The movie hit theaters 25 years ago, and yet the virgin-whore complex is still alive and well. (Unlike Sebastian.)

Get Ready
By Arielle Tschinkel

Is It Better To Shop IRL On Black Friday Or Online?

Brick and mortar or sitting on your couch? Let's talk.

It's Snuggle Season
By Katie McPherson

All The Cutest Family Matching Christmas Pajamas Of 2024, From Grinch Prints To Classic Plaids

Pssst: There’s a ton of good sales in here.

Are You Sure You Want To Help...?
By Jamie Kenney

You're Probably Not Going To Like The Best Way To Help A Mom At Thanksgiving

The answer is simple... but you’re still going to want to gird your loins...

🎶 Please, Please, Please 🎶
By Arielle Tschinkel

Parents, Put Down The Pitchforks Over Sabrina Carpenter

The moral panic over pop stars is a tale as old as time, but is it rooted in reality?

Red Flags
By Jamie Kenney

What Are The Signs You Could Become A Toxic Mother-In-Law? TikTok Has A Theory

There’s no recipe for being a horrible mother-in-law, but there are risk factors...

Parenting & Periods
By Katie McPherson

FYI: Your Kid's Cycle Will Take A While To Become Regular

It can take years before their period is predictable, but don’t panic — that’s normal.

twinning?
By Katie Garrity

Mom Shocked After One Of Her Twins Was Invited To A Birthday Party Without The Other

The twins are even in the same class with the birthday kid.

tuning in!
By Katie Garrity

On The Heels Of Her Pregnancy Annoucement, Kylie Kelce Reveals Her New Podcast!

"If everyone's gonna be talking about my family, you might as well hear it from me."

All Paws on Deck
By Julie Sprankles

NFL QB Brock Purdy Getting A PAW Patrol “Pup Talk” Is So Frickin’ Wholesome

The San Francisco 49ers player shows kids it’s normal to feel overwhelmed sometimes.

To The Library!
By Matthew Kaplowitz

Who Remembers This Obscure Animated Movie Starring Macaulay Culkin?

The first and last animated film for the Home Alone star, it kicked off a depressing chain of events in his personal life.

Seasonal Savings
By Amber Guetebier

12 Splurge-Worthy Gifts To Grab For Your Kids During Black Friday Sales

Santa knows all the good sales.

don't wallow
By Jen McGuire

A Little Advice For Surviving Thanksgiving When Your Kids Are Celebrating With Your Ex

I get it. The first few solo holidays are tough.

Throwing It Way Back
By Nat Hrvatin

Would You Name Your Baby After A Passenger On The Mayflower? You May Have Already.

A closer look at the Mayflower manifest reveals many of the names are still super popular today.

Say what you mean
By Megan LaCreta

Stop Telling Your Kids What Not To Do

In a video posted to Reels, one mom says telling kids what to do, instead of what not to do, can be a helpful hack for better-behaved children.

World Peace
By Katie McPherson

Bring Back Watergate Salad, You Cowards

The world is burning. Eat more marshmallows covered in fruity green fluff.

Who Run The World?
By Jamie Kenney

Our New Hero Highlights How A Mother's Work Is Erased From Day 1

“We easily discount childbirth as something that just happens on its own.”

Let's Not!
By Megan LaCreta

What Not To Say To Your College Kid When They Come Home

A mom on Instagram Reels offered some advice on topics to avoid with your college kid when they come home over break.