Tweens & Teens

Exactly What To Say When Your Child Says “I Hate You,” According To Experts
“The goal isn’t to become so regulated that your child’s words don’t hurt. It’s to give yourself enough of a pause that the hurt doesn’t determine what happens next.”
The Ladies Of ‘I Mom So Hard’ Get Real About Middle School
Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley talk to Scary Mommy about their new tour, new book, and how the middle school years are bonkers.

What Is "Nostalgia Grief"? Why Watching Your Kid Grow Up Can Feel Like Mourning
You haven’t hit the empty nest years yet, but you’ve got an ache in your chest like something has ended. Experts unpack this (spoiler: totally normal) feeling.

Yes, Parents: Mark Rober Really Is The Nicest Guy On YouTube
You can rest easy, Mom and Dad!
Exactly What To Say When Your Child Says “I Hate You,” According To Experts
“The goal isn’t to become so regulated that your child’s words don’t hurt. It’s to give yourself enough of a pause that the hurt doesn’t determine what happens next.”
The Ladies Of ‘I Mom So Hard’ Get Real About Middle School
Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley talk to Scary Mommy about their new tour, new book, and how the middle school years are bonkers.
What Is "Nostalgia Grief"? Why Watching Your Kid Grow Up Can Feel Like Mourning
You haven’t hit the empty nest years yet, but you’ve got an ache in your chest like something has ended. Experts unpack this (spoiler: totally normal) feeling.
Yes, Parents: Mark Rober Really Is The Nicest Guy On YouTube
You can rest easy, Mom and Dad!
What Parents Get Wrong About Teaching Kids About Consent
We were taught growing up that “manners” mattered more than our comfort. We can do better by our kids.
18 Back-To-School Buys Tweens & Teens Will Actually Use
RIP to the character backpack years; back-to-school shopping for big kids is a whole different sport.
Have We Forgotten How To Be A Couple?!
Having teens in the house is a great contraceptive.
My Kid Is Starting Middle School & I Have Feelings
Maybe we’re not meant to get over the horrors of middle school?!

