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Pro Tennis Commentators Face Backlash For Remarks Against Taylor Fritz's Girlfriend, Morgan Riddle
When Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce showed their love to the world, millions of people (including myself) squealed in delight at the sight of Swift at a Kansas City Chiefs NFL game. Soon enough, fathers and daughters, including people who had never watched an NFL game in their life, were tuning into football every Sunday, rooting for the Chiefs and learning the game of football.
No, Your Kids Don't Need Grandparents In Their Lives To Be Happy
The lucky among us will grow up with a warm, loving, joyful relationship with their grandparents. Many studies have pointed to the idea that having a relationship with grandparents contributes to a child’s well-being as well as a grandparent’s. But there’s a key element in these studies that is often overlooked: the parents and grandparents have to get along in the first place. It’s something TikTok user Janelle Marie, who posts as @millennialmatleave, pointed out in a recent video that’s resonated with her followers and others on the platform.
A Mom Wonders If Others Find Parenting "Deeply Unsatisfying"
Everyone knows that parenting can be hard and everyone knows parenting can be rewarding. But is it satisfying? One mom on TikTok said what some parents might be thinking: when it comes down to it, the day-to-day grind of parenting just doesn’t feel great. Celeste Yvonne, a Tiktoker and...
Time To Rewatch These ‘90s Kids’ Movies You’ve Completely Forgotten About
Growing up in the ‘90s has always been something I’ve looked back on with pride. It was the decade that gave us the Spice Girls, AOL Instant Messenger, grunge fashion, and Beanie Babies (still waiting for that major payout I was promised, BTW). But what always stood out to me the most were the truly iconic ‘90s kids' movies that filled so many of my evenings. Whether I was at a sleepover with a group of friends or sitting solo on the couch with a few handfuls of popcorn, this era of cinema sure knew how to captivate my attention time and time again. But while some of those films have become tried-and-true favorites I’ve continued to watch well into adulthood, there are other more obscure alternatives that I’d quite honestly forgotten all about — a fact that I plan to rectify immediately.
Blake Lively Says Celebs Don’t Use Conditioner. Should You Quit Too?
Blake Lively is known for many things — her hilarious social media interactions with husband Ryan Reynolds, her friendship with Taylor Swift, and, naturally, all the characters she has played throughout her career. Oh, and of course, her signature gorgeous blonde hair, usually falling in beautiful beachy waves. The actress recently revealed some of her hair secrets, specifically the fact that she doesn’t use conditioner. So, should you use conditioner every day? If the celebs don’t, what are they doing instead?
All The Best ‘90s Back-To-School Gear Your Kids (& You) Will Love
For me, it always starts with Nutri-Grain bars. I don’t even like them that much, but just the sight of an unopened pack of some vaguely healthy bar fills me with optimism. Inspiration. Makes me feel like I’m getting a total blank slate as a mother and a person and, in some weird nostalgic ways I can never quite put my finger on, a student.
My Son Is A ‘Breathholder’ & It’s Terrifying
We were halfway through our first flight as a family of five when my youngest — then about 18 months — got so angry at his father for coaxing him into something vaguely resembling a nap position that he started to kick his feet and cry, then held his breath, lost color, went limp as a noodle, and passed out on the floor at 35,000 feet. My husband, usually as steady as a compass, jumped up and started screaming “doctor!” at the top of his lungs, which wrenched me out of the catatonia of watching Blue Crush — thankfully, my two older daughters were ensconced in their seatback screens and didn’t register a thing — just in time to take in the scene: my son, head lolling forward, skin a blueish-gray. It couldn’t have been more than a few seconds until he opened his eyes again, woozy and sweaty, and started regaining his normal pinkish perfection before curling up in my lap quietly, clearly just exhausted since he’d skipped his nap — but in various ways, the jolt of adrenaline that flooded my body up on that plane has lingered somewhere deep in my core ever since.
Gabby’s Dollhouse
Anyone with kids knows their tastes are fickle and attention spans short — what they love one week, they may have totally forgotten about the following. Which is precisely why you know a show is something special when it manages to maintain the fandom of children everywhere for years on end. Such is the case with Gabby's Dollhouse, the megahit mixed-media series from DreamWorks Animation and Netflix that just premiered its milestone tenth season on Aug. 5.
65 Bougie Home Upgrades That Are Actually Insanely Cheap On Amazon
Beautifying your home, or rather, “bougifying,” just got easier and cheaper thanks to these premium products I found on Amazon. From kitchen gadgets that will have you feeling like a pro to tech that will make everyday life easier, and even some silky linens for dreamy sleep, this list is sure to have you hitting the Add to Cart button on repeat. And since everything is so affordable, you don’t have to break a sweat doing it. Scroll on for the best home finds to elevate your space on a dime.
A Man Didn’t Replace His Kid’s Dropped Ice Cream To Teach Him “Life Is Hard”
Most of us have been there, either as parents or as a child. You get an ice cream cone on a hot day and shortly after you take that first lick, the scoop topples off the cone and splats to the floor. It sucks, but more often than not there’s no need to cry over spilled ice cream: Either a kind employee at the shop or a sympathetic parent will swoop in and replace the treat because obviously that’s what you do. Mistakes happen, especially when you’re still mastering your fine motor skills and spatial awareness. But when your dad is Nick Huber, a businessman, internet personality, and inveterate clout chaser, well, you’re out of luck.
Should You Be Screening Your Kid’s Playlist?
You're in the car, listening to your tween in the backseat scream-sing Chappell Roan's "Pink Pony Club" or vibe along to Tommy Richman's "Million Dollar Baby" when a thought occurs to you: Should you be vetting what your kid listens to more? In the era of TikTok and Spotify, kids are exposed to tons of music — and, sure, a lot of the songs skew more mature. But it's what everyone their age seems to be listening to, so what's the harm, right?
How To Have The Back-To-School Budget Talk With Your Kid
Getting hit with a mile-long back-to-school wish list is no parent’s favorite way to wrap up the summer. Yet, there’s no escaping it — every fall, kids will inevitably need and want all the things for the new school year. According to a financial expert, there’s a way to tackle that list without the drama or going into debt.
Having Kids In Three Different Schools Is No Joke
I have four kids ranging in age from 3 to 11. Let me give you a sense of my morning as a result: It’s 7:00am on Monday and I’m packing lunch for my two elementary school-aged middle children while double-checking the contents of their homework folders. And as I rush to make them breakfast, I send my preschooler upstairs to wake my oldest — the king of middle school — whose school day starts about an hour later.
12 TikTok-Approved Trader Joe's Snacks You’ll Want Immediately
We all know that Trader Joe’s is the place to go for easy dinners, whether it’s for five-minute microwavable meals or quick recipes. You probably have your go-tos that you reach for every time you walk in the door — we certainly do at Scary Mommy. (For me, it’s the mushroom risotto.) And I bet you can’t walk in for one thing without leaving with ten additional items.
Peek Inside The Disney Destiny, Disney’s New Heroes Vs. Villains Cruise Ship
If you've ever been on a Disney cruise, you know they're something special — and if you haven't, well, you've heard the glowing reviews. With all of your favorite characters on board, you can travel in magical style to faraway destinations (and knowing you're in a kid-friendly environment really helps everyone relax). Now, Disney is preparing to launch a brand-new cruise line: the Disney Destiny.
5 Ways You Can Help Protect The Places You Love From Unnatural Disasters
If any of your family’s getaways have been thwarted by unexpected disasters — storms and flooding at your favorite beach, destructive wildfires on your usual hiking trail, dried up lakes and extreme heat that forces you indoors — we have some news: it’s likely because of climate change.
A Beloved SpongeBob Character Finally Gets Her Due
When you think about the longest-running shows on TV, soap operas and scripted dramas for adults come to mind. But kids' shows have longevity, too — just look at classics like The Simpsons (stop, it's fine for tweens), Sesame Street, The Bugs Bunny Show, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, and now, SpongeBob SquarePants. In 2024, the animated series about a happy-go-lucky yellow sea sponge and the other colorful residents of Bikini Bottom turned 25.
Were You A Kid Who “No One Needed To Worry About?” This Mom And Therapist Has A Message For You.
Were you “such a good kid” growing up? The one who “nobody ever needed to worry about?” “A pleasure to have in class?” OK, I’m going to need you to sit down, take a breath, and maybe grab a box of tissues because there’s something you need to hear from licensed social worker Maggie Nick (a.k.a. TikTok user @maggiewithperspectacles) and it’s going to be really cathartic but also maybe a little uncomfortable, too.
Long Live The Mom Group Chat
It started as a joke. During the early days of the 2020 pandemic, my friend created a group text thread with the playful moniker, "The Real Housewives of [Our Town]," not realizing the rest of us could see the label. It was a laugh when we all really, really needed one. The group was originally intended as a way to keep in touch during lockdown, discussing topics like remote schooling, CDC guidelines, and what to do with our kids stuck at home. But over the past four years, the group has evolved into my lifeline.
Kidney Stones Can Be More Painful Than Childbirth
It was a Friday at midnight, and I was the only person in my house still awake. I was pacing the living room, taking a break every two minutes (yes, you read that correctly) to urinate. I was fully convinced I had a UTI and was counting down the dark hours until I could head into urgent care as soon as they opened. However, when I finally got there and they tested my urine, I didn’t have a UTI. The physician’s assistant told me that if my symptoms worsened, as I awaited the extended urine culture results, to go to the emergency room for a CT.
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