None of This Is Their Fault

The parents on this "Vanderpump Rules" spin-off are going through it.

We’re Not Talking Enough About Kids Creating Fake Porn of Each Other

AI is reshaping how quickly and easily a child's life can be upended with a single image.

I Spent My Weekend Watching the Puppy Power Rangers

Adventure City's finest are back with a new movie, and it's their best one yet.

The Lockdown Drill Picture Book Is As Sad as You Think

Call me old-fashioned, but a child should never learn to dodge a bullet before they can spell it.

Here's a Story About a 350-Pound Teacher Who Stood On a Sixth Grader's Back

This Minnesota teacher gives stepping out of line new meaning. Jason L. Rogers, a 49-year-old science teacher at Underwood School District, is charged with three counts of malicious punishment of a child, for intentionally stepping on students. A sixth-grade boy told authorities that Rogers, who reportedly weighs

Spice Girls Is the Friend Group I Hope My Daughters Have

They are music’s greatest example that sisterhood is one of the strongest alliances girls can build.

I Love Seeing a Mother Go Back to Work

Rihanna took the stage on the final night of Jay-Z's "Extra Innings" concert in New York City. The performance was part of Carter's three-day Yankee Stadium "residency," which featured several guests, including Alicia Keys, Teyana Taylor, and, of course, Beyoncé.

'Slob On Me Knob' Mom Is What Happens When Trying To Be the Cool Parent Goes Terribly Wrong

Unpacking the drama surrounding a rap song, a covid-era challenge, and a performance that has the internet thinking bad thoughts.

Why We’re All Too Busy—And How It’s Hurting Our Relationships

Being productive can feel good; it can provide a sense of purpose, and the work surrounding motherhood is not exempt from this. But maintaining a healthy workload—one that nourishes rather than depletes—starts with drawing clear boundaries that protect our time, attention, and relationships.

A Kid-Friendly Broadway Playlist Parents Will Love

A Spotify playlist of family-friendly Broadway songs because the world could use a few more theatre kids.

Don't Have Sex In Texas

A custody battle between a billionaire and a less wealthy woman told me everything I needed to know about child support caps in Texas.

Date Ideas for When You're Short on Time and Can't Leave the House

For most couples, time is both valuable and scarce, but allowing a relationship to thrive means we have to connect in ways that help us discover new things about one another. These 10-minute date ideas are perfect if you don’t have tons of time or can’t leave the house.

Health

These Are the Best States for IVF Coverage

No federal law requires health insurance to pick up the tab for IVF. This means states are left with the responsibility of writing their own mandates.

Parenting

Cooking Tips for Parents Trying To Survive the Economy In Brooklyn

While Trump is in high school flunking inflation 101, families are—as Alex McCord would say— “in Brooklyn trying to survive in this economy.” Here, I’ve rounded up tips to stretch, extend, or remix meals to keep families full during the eggpocalypse.

Health

Trump Says He's the ‘Father of IVF’—But Republicans Aren't Sure They Want the Baby

Trump is shuffling the deck on IVF, and could redefine access, impact, and costs. No one can predict what’s next for fertility in America, but it’s clear that politicians—having beat abortion to death—found a new front in their war over reproductive rights.

Health

Yes, Flu Season Is Bad, But You're Still Nasty

Families are battling one of the worst flu seasons in the last 15 years. Prevention is the same it’s always been: get vaccinated, wear a mask, avoid crowds, and wash your hands. Which, according to a new survey, families are also struggling with.

Parenting

Thinking Out Loud: Is Kindness Still Good?

I’ve been thinking a lot about kindness lately. For modern parents, there’s been a huge emphasis on cultivating kindness among our children and the positive impact it can have in our communities. This could be tied to growing social media use among youth, bullying, or just part of the new goal of pa

What Is Mothering Worth?

When I put my career on hold to raise my daughters, I did not consider the cultural implications that came with it. How as a black SAHM, people would make assumptions about my background and downplay my contributions to our family.

Parenting

No, You Don't Need a Before-School Babysitter

The newest parenting trend is hiring a nanny to take care of kids before they leave for school. At least that's what childcare companies want us to believe.

Culture

Good Books About Building Friendships

These books are not only heartwarming, but remind us that our next great friendship could be sparked by an act of generosity, embracing a new idea, or making room for others.

Relationships

The Case Against Solving All Your Marriage Problems

According to research from The Gottman Institute, 69 percent of relationship problems are unsolvable, perpetual, and basically about nothing. Turns out, we’re all in our bedrooms experiencing some type of petty Groundhog Day dispute. As odd as it sounds, the key to a happier, more successful relatio

Health

“It Will Happen When the Time Is Right” Is Dead

“It will happen when the time is right,”cliché and comforter of no one, is dead. She gained national recognition for her ability to invalidate, with millions lauding her as a beacon of hope for the infertile.

Health

Research on the Cost of Infertility Says the Quiet Part Out Loud

Stanford research confirms what we’ve long known: cash rules everything around reproduction. The report, published by the National Bureau of Economic Research examines the public and private costs of infertility and explores how access and coverage lay the groundwork for birth rates to diverge along class lines. The paper

Health

Lies I Believed About Infertility

Battling infertility left me in a state of disbelief. The reality set in slowly—the anxiety I felt with each cycle, the sting of every negative pregnancy test—the pain of each pregnancy loss. The experience was so overwhelming I turned inward, but this allowed doubt and negative self-talk to intensi