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13 Fantasy Books For Dragon-Obsessed Kids
One of my proudest moments as a parent was when I realized that I had successfully convinced my kid that books prominently featuring dragons are, objectively, extremely cool and good. Now, she’s only 7, and there’s plenty of time for her to decide that mom is a massive nerd and...
A Woman Didn’t Immediately Tell Her Husband That Their Teen Daughter Had Sex — And He’s Livid
When our teens open up to us about something deeply personal, it’s up to us, as their parents, to take in that information and be extremely tactful. They trust us. We are their safe space. That bond could easily be broken in an instant if they learn we’ve breached that trust.
My Kids Aren't Even Allowed In Their Friends' TikToks
Raising kids in this digital age is a lot — and honestly, kind of terrifying. Sure, it’s not the wild west of chat rooms and AOL instant messenger that we grew up on, but there are tons of unique challenges that come with raising tech-savvy Gen Alpha kids. So many kids use their tablets to play games, computers to do homework, and phones to get lost in social media for hours. Not my kids, though. In fact, I won’t even let them appear in their friends’ TikToks. Sorry, not even for those goofy dance challenges.
5 Must-Have Summer Fashion Pieces For Moms Who Still Want To Look Cool
Well, #hotmom summer is finally here, and since we are all likely feeling a bit frustrated and overwhelmed with the kids at home all day, I decided to take it upon myself to make sure we at least look cool while doing it. And before you dismiss me, feeling too exhausted and overwhelmed to give a sh*t about your personal fashion game, I want to assure you that the solutions I am about to propose are low-lift. Because contrary to popular belief, cool is often about looking effortless — and that is something all moms can embrace.
Working Dad Explains Why He Still Takes Night Shifts With The Baby Even Though His Wife Is On Leave
The first few months of newborn life take parents on a wild ride — a sleepless, waking zombie kind of ride that requires brute mental strength. So many parents are doing those night wakings and endless feedings with zero villages. So many moms are up during those sleepless nights totally and completely alone because of unmotivated, disinterested partners.
This Mom Wants To Dispel The Notion That Raising Teenage Girls Is "Terrible"
Once I had my daughter, I was inundated with sexist and eye-roll-worthy comments about how hard girls can be to raise. They’re more expensive. They’re moody. They’re just plain difficult. Before my daughter could walk or talk, there were so many preconceived notions about who she was or what kind of person she would turn out to be.
Beat The Heat By Streaming These New Family Movies & Shows On Netflix In July
The dog days of summer are officially upon us, and they’re scorching. Who wants to go outside in this heat? Well, at least not until the sun retreats and offers a little reprieve from these stifling temps. With school out, that means you’ve got a lot of daytime hours to hide from the sun with your kids (and their pent-up energy). And while we’re all just out here trying to strike a healthy screen-time balance, no one would begrudge parents a bit more streaming during the long, hot days of summer — especially with Netflix adding a slew of movies and shows in July that the whole family can enjoy.
'I Can't Trust Anything My Husband Says'
When it comes to summer vacation, some of us wish we had a less structured work schedule, while others dread the vast open stretches of time without the year’s typical routines. This week in the Scary Mommy Confessional, we hear from parents in both camps. Of course, there’s also plenty that people want to share on other topics — like annoying phases, general exhaustion, and husbands who can’t be trusted. Read on for the full roundup.
What Are We Gonna Do Without The Middle Children?
Birth order is equally blamed and touted as a defining aspect of our characters and behavior patterns. And it’s got me worried: what are we gonna do, now that middle children are starting to disappear?. We used to have tons of middle children; eldests and youngests were in the...
Easy, Breezy Sets To Keep You Cool All Summer
Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Photos Courtesy of Amazon, Old Navy, Target. Recently, Team Scary Mommy got started on the subject of sets — easy, breezy tops and bottoms to keep you cool that also don’t require thinking about what matches. Turns out we’ve got strong opinions, and we’re all either wearing them or actively shopping for them. And we decided to share them with you guys, because it’s too damn hot.
Amazon Keeps Selling Out Of These 60 Weird Things That Are So Damn Clever
Amazon’s hottest items keep selling out for a reason. I wouldn’t say it’s exactly like trying to get Taylor Swift tickets, but, scoring popular items like an umbrella hat and a wearable blanket can still bring a decent amount of joy at a considerably lower price than you’d expect. Scroll on to see what other clever yet weird things you’ll need to get your hands on now.
From Baby Shower To Grad Invite, Parents Swear By These Artsy Cards For All The Big Moments
I have a love-love relationship with Minted. Remember that old commercial with the guy who says he isn’t just the president of the Hair Club for Men but a client, too? That’s how I feel about Minted. I’m not the president and I have no affiliation, but I am a fangirl who uses its services regularly and feels strongly about letting everyone else know about its amazingness. Especially other parents, who know the importance of these milestones that arrive before we may be emotionally prepared for them.
What Is POTS, And How Common Is It In Tweens & Teens?
What do you know about POTS? Chances are you hadn't heard of this condition before, but it caught your attention in late June when Christina Applegate shared her 13-year-old daughter Sadie's diagnosis. Or you may have even seen a video about it on TikTok, where numerous people living with POTS have been creating content to help educate and raise awareness. It's not as uncommon as you might expect!
Mom Hack: This One Appointment Will Set Your Child Up For Success
It might feel early to start thinking about back-to-school prep, but getting ahead of things over the summer means less of a mad dash to the finish line come fall. One super-impactful thing you can do to set your little one up for success is an annual eye exam. Many...
37 Bright & Fun Pieces To Give Your Home A Dopamine Decor Update For Summer
When summer hits, it ushers in so many bright and happy things: days at the beach, unnaturally hued fruity drinks, fluorescent mani-pedis, and clothes in every color of the rainbow. The season itself serves as a major mood booster, yet how many of us actually give our homes a summer makeover the way we do with the other seasons?
27 Cool Color Names For The Baby Who’s Bound To Brighten Your World
Who doesn't love colors? Whether you want a prismatic name for your rainbow baby or are just looking for a colorful name to evoke a certain mood or aura for your kid, a color name could be the way to go. You'll have no shortage of options, that's for sure....
Oklahoma Requires That The Bible Is Taught In Every Public School
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has announced that all public schools in the state are now required to add the Christian Bible to their curriculum — and that a physical Bible will be required in each classroom. “We're going to make an important announcement today regarding the Bible and...
All The Crap I Do To Sleep As A Perimenopausal Woman
Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, Shutterstock, Getty Images, Olly. When you decide to become a parent, you know there are many months — possibly years! — ahead when you won’t get a good night’s sleep. Now that I’m the parent of an actual teenager, his sleeping is no longer an issue (except for the fact that he now wants to stay up later than me).
5 Things I Bought Myself For My 40th Birthday As A Mom Of 4
For months leading up to my fortieth birthday, I found myself flooded with feelings of sadness and stress around the big milestone. I'm not sure whether it was the newly noticed facial wrinkles or the realization that life is moving quickly — and I am suddenly moving into a new phase with older kids and no babies. Whatever the cause, I was feeling low. So, in an attempt to ease the mental blow of the big day, I decided to take matters into my own hands and implement one of my favorite coping and most trustworthy mechanisms: retail therapy.
A New Study Found That Kids Model Their Parents' Screen Habits More Than We Might Think
In the world of mom guilt, screens are a powerful adversary. We struggle to find balance between embracing technology’s conveniences (like its eerie power to stop children from whining), and protecting our kids from less desirable consequences (like screen addiction or mental health issues). Now, a new study has found that how parents are handling media their own social media use could affect how their kids treat screens.
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