Megan is an associate editor on the news and social media teams at Scary Mommy and Romper. She was previously an editorial intern with the Bronx Times and graduated from Manhattan College with a Bachelor’s degree in political science.
This Mom Gave Her Daughter $200 For Vacation, And Is Shocked That It Wasn't Enough
TikTok mom @thats_inappropriate took to the app to complain that her daughter used her credit card on a four-day vacation.
This Woman Wonders If She Overstepped In Confronting A Stranger's Rude Teen Son
“It just came out of me. I didn't even consciously decide to say something.”
Chances Are Your Teen Isn’t Getting Nearly Enough Sleep, According To A New Survey
The number of teens getting 8 hours of sleep has fallen significantly in the last 10 years.
How Dads Can Support Postpartum Moms
A new mom on TikTok shared how her husband took care of her postpartum, and new dads everywhere should take notes.
A Teacher Pleads Parents To Teach 3 and 4-Year Olds The Basics Before Starting School
“I need a little less future engineer, a little more current 3-year-old.”
A New Study Shows How Effective A Simple Treatment Can Be For Mild Peanut Allergies
A full 100% of participants were able to safely consume nearly 3 tablespoons of peanut butter after 18 months of therapy.
The Best Teen Parenting Strategy? Stop Talking
Oftentimes, parents feel like they have to take action to fix their teen's problems, but a parenting coach says that most of the time, all they need is a safe space to rant.
The One Phrase You Shouldn't Use When Your Kid Asks About Sex
The phrase, "Do you want to know more?" might feel like an important question to ask when giving the sex talk, but it might actually be putting a premature end to important conversations.
A New Study Found That Teens Spend Over 1 Hour Of The School Day On Their Phones
Messaging and social media — in particular, Instagram — were the greatest drivers of phone usage.
These Popular Gentle Parenting Techniques May Not Work For Your Highly Sensitive Child
Here’s what you can do instead.
Top 3 Rules For New Grandparents
Here are the most important things to remember when it comes to new grandkids, from one grandma to all the others.
What It Really Means When You Lecture Your Kids, And Why You Should Stop
Dad and podcaster Kirk Martin explains why lectures are really all about parents' anxiety -- and that they're hurting kids' confidence.
Dads, Talk About Your Feelings With Tween Boys
A psychologist explained why it's so important for tween and teen boys to have male role models who are open to discussing their emotions.
A Parenting Coach Shares The Importance Of Listening To Adult Children
A certified parenting coach says parents who raised their kids to be "seen and not heard" should work on respecting their children's feelings as adults.
A New Study Found That Middle Children Rule When It Comes To Three Personality Traits
If anyone paid attention to us, you might have noticed.
A Psychologist Says Friendship Groups Are "Too Much Drama For Teens"
Re:Thinking podcast guest Lisas Damour suggested that friend groups of 2 to 3 are the limit for teens, before drama inevitably hits.
A New Study Reveals That More Parents Are OK With Spanking Children Than Hitting A Pet
Why are many parents disciplining their children more harshly than their dogs?
A Quick Fix For Girls Who Are Always Saying "Sorry"
Women and girls tend to apologize when they didn't do anything wrong, but an expert shared a simple change you can make to nip the issue in the bud.
Have A Picky Eater At Home? This Mom Might Have A Solution
It sounds a lot meaner than it actually is...
One Mom's Tip For Learned Helplessness In Kids
Mom and teacher Colleen Borgert shared one way she navigates learned helplessness in her students, and her own child.
