Tweens & Teens

Portrait of a happy child showing hole with missed baby tooth.
"Say Ahhh..."
By Jamie Kenney

FDA Moves To Ban Fluoride Supplements For Kids

The CDC has touted increased access to fluoride as one of the 20th century’s greatest public health achievements. This administration disagrees.

Tara Clark answers parenting questions from the Scary Mommy audience.
ask away!

Tara Clark Answers Your Burning Parenting Questions

In Ask Scary Mommy, the mom behind @modernmomprobs answers all sorts of questions from our readers.

A close-up view of children walking on a playground. Focus on a girl's plaid skirt and legs, with ot...
Public Money/Private Schools

House Republicans Propose $5 Billion For School Vouchers Amid Sweeping Education Cuts

The bill would offer a dollar-for-dollar tax break to program donors.

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Michigan County Will Surveil Teen Social Media Use To Prevent Violence

Wayne County, which includes Detroit, is hiring a "youth intelligence specialist," who will monitor teens' online activity for violent threats.

A young girl sitting at a table enjoys a piece of food, with a colorful plate of salad in front of h...
Aunt Flo Is Coming Early

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.

Teenage boy using laptop as seen directly from the screen. The boy's face shows boredom, as he types...
The Internet Was A Mistake

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

Move over Tide Pod Challenge!

"Say Ahhh..."
By Jamie Kenney

FDA Moves To Ban Fluoride Supplements For Kids

The CDC has touted increased access to fluoride as one of the 20th century’s greatest public health achievements. This administration disagrees.

ask away!
By Sarah Aswell

Tara Clark Answers Your Burning Parenting Questions

In Ask Scary Mommy, the mom behind @modernmomprobs answers all sorts of questions from our readers.

Public Money/Private Schools
By Jamie Kenney

House Republicans Propose $5 Billion For School Vouchers Amid Sweeping Education Cuts

The bill would offer a dollar-for-dollar tax break to program donors.

post with caution ⚠️
By Megan LaCreta

Michigan County Will Surveil Teen Social Media Use To Prevent Violence

Wayne County, which includes Detroit, is hiring a "youth intelligence specialist," who will monitor teens' online activity for violent threats.

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.

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!

Grandma Jennifer
By Jamie Kenney

Bad News, Jessica: Gen Z Wrote This List Of “Old Lady Names”

Gen X and millennial women, we’re about to ruin your day...

listen closely
By Katie Garrity

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

Do you know about the "80/20 Rule"?

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.

What Would LeVar Burton Say?
By Jamie Kenney

A New Study Finds That Less Than Half Of Parents Like Reading To Their Kids

And significantly fewer parents are reading to their young kids these days.