July 8, 2024

Family Life

Family Life

Tired mother drinks coffee while her tree daughter has breakfast at home.
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ByJulia Williamson

What Are We Gonna Do Without The Middle Children?

They’re less and less common... and we’re gonna miss them.

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let's go!

I Love Going On Road Trips With My Disabled Son — Here's How We Make It Work

Last year, we drove from New Jersey to Key West and had a great time. Here are my secrets.

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Parenting

400+ Unique Dog Names That Are So Much Cuter Than Spot Or Fido

let's goooo

13 Fantasy Books For Dragon-Obsessed Kids

Honestly, what could be better?

Four year old girl looking up through home made toy binocolors in forest
Keep 'Em Busy

These Easy Summer Crafts For Kids Are TikTok-Approved

Your kids are begging for the phone, the TV, the tablet, anything. What now?

Universal’s Volcano Bay is a one-of-a-kind, fully-immersive water theme park experience, offering gu...
Let's Go

The Top 10 Most Family-Friendly Cities For Summer Vacation, According To New Study

Yes, Orlando made the cut — but it’s not #1.

Mental Health

I Think My Loved One Should Be On Medication For Anxiety. How Do I Help?

I Keep Hearing About A Therapy Called Brainspotting. Is It Legit Or Bogus?

A Therapist Shares The Red Flags Your MIL Is Toxic AF

This Woman Nails Why The Post-Divorce “Glow-Up” Is Real

A Therapist Has A PSA For Parents Of Kids With Big Feelings: You Cannot “Fix” This

This Mom Doesn't Go Anywhere Alone With Her Kids Until She “Scouts” The Location First With A Second Pair Of Hands

I'm Messy & I'm Done Having Feelings About It

This Mom Is Baffled By How Some Parents Are So "Chill" At The Playground

An Environmental Psychologist Shares 6 Interior Design Tips To Boost Your Teen’s Mental Health

Is TikTok's “Burnt Toast Theory” A Helpful Mindset — Or Is It Just a Load of BS?

Scheana Shay Gets Real About Postpartum OCD

This Mom Made Her Daughter Assemble An Apology Gift After Bullying A Fellow Student

Turns Out, There’s A Science-Backed Trick To Getting Teens To Listen To Unsolicited Advice

This Mom Got Diagnosed With Postpartum Rage & Her Take Is Honestly Hilarious

Elmo Asked His X Followers How They Were Doing & The Response Was Too Real

What A Psychiatrist Says You Should Know If You're Considering Anxiety Meds For Your Kid

Unhappy Camper
ByMorgan Music

Your Kid Hates Summer Camp - Do You Force Them To Keep Going?

After her tween listed the reasons she hates day camp, this mom forced her to go anyway. As the guilt set in, she turned to Reddit parents for advice.

Peak Summer Snacking
ByDeirdre Kaye

Your Ranch-Obsessed Kid Is Going To Lose It Over Cheez-It’s Tasty New Collab

TFW brands team up for the greater good of your taste buds.

Expert Insight
ByBrianne Hogan

How To Get Water Out Of Your Ear That Won’t Come Out

Summer fun often leads to little waterlogged ears, so we asked a doctor for advice.

Keep 'Em Busy
ByDee Kwong

These Easy Summer Crafts For Kids Are TikTok-Approved

Your kids are begging for the phone, the TV, the tablet, anything. What now?

Let's Go
ByJulie Sprankles

The Top 10 Most Family-Friendly Cities For Summer Vacation, According To New Study

Yes, Orlando made the cut — but it’s not #1.

When Does This Get Easier?
ByMorgan Music

The Toughest Ages To Parent According to Scary Mommy Readers

We asked our readers, 'What's the worst age?" and what we learned might surprise you.

What's In A Name?
ByMorgan Music

MIL Refers To Herself As 'Mommy' While Babysitting Granddaughter

A new mom is super weirded out when her mother-in-law won’t stop referring to herself as 'Mommy' around the baby, but her husband doesn’t see the problem.

My Budget Thanks You
ByDeirdre Kaye

Sonic Just Unveiled A New $1.99 Menu — & It’s Here To Stay

Between this and their must-try X Games drink menu, summer snacking has leveled up.

best coast
ByKatie Garrity

Best Kid-Friendly Places To Travel On The West Coast This Winter

From the beach to the mountains, families can pick from so many unique vacations.

Not FastPass, But Close
ByMorgan Flaherty

Disney Just Announced Big (Welcome) Changes To Genie+ & Lightning Lane

A new, rebranded way to skip the line will take effect this summer.