Life

Life

My Son's Bar Mitzvah Has Me Wishing For Just One Day Without MS

by Lindsay Karp

If only I could have one day, I thought — a day in a normal body.

Life

Baby Spreadsheets: A Very American Way To Decide When — Or Whether — To Have Kids

by Anna Louie Sussman

Is there ever a right time to start a family? For most couples, it’s a budget question.

Life

Help! I’m An Overstimulated Mom Who Is Dreading Halloween

by Sarah Wheeler

I’m willing to guess that for many 7-year-olds, whatever their parents do on Halloween is of little importance.

Access Revoked

It’s Time To Stop Posting Photos Of Each Other’s Kids Without Asking

by Katie McPherson

And I’m not just talking about baby-in-the-bathtub pics.

Parenting

I Breastfed My Daughter For 2 Years As An Act Of Resistance

by L'Oreal Thompson Payton

I’m not sure where the narrative that Black women don’t breastfeed began, but I was on a mission to prove everyone wrong.

nervous systems

Raising Kids Is Hard. It’s Harder When You’re Parenting Through Trauma.

by Catherine Nettleton

I was already an anxious mom, but a sudden death in the family made everything seem dangerous.

Parenting

I Know Nothing About Soccer. I'm Still Coaching My Daughter's Team.

by Kathleen Donahoe

I don’t know much about soccer, but I do know the power of feeling good & strong in your body. And I know I want that for these girls.

Parenting

Help! I’m Worried My Kid Has The Bad Teacher

by Sarah Wheeler

There are truly bad teachers in the world, but odds are this is more about fit — and a good lesson in flexibility.

Parenting

Who Would Send Their Newborn To A Chiropractor?

by Katie McPherson

Baby back-cracking is all over social media now. And pediatricians are concerned.

loss

It’s Time To Talk About Miscarriage & The Workplace

by Jennifer Maerz

We've come a long way normalizing pregnancy loss, but there’s no common language for discussing recovery with your coworkers.

extra curriculars

The Unexpected Joy Of Sharing Your Kid’s Hobbies

by Amber Sparks

Parents who are delighted to not just support their kids' activities but pick them up, too.

Parenting

Kids Need More Freedom. Here Are 25 Ways To Give It To Them.

by Evie Ebert, Anna Maltby, L'Oreal Thompson Payton and Kat Stoeffel

Because we all know we’re supposed to foster our kids’ independence, but sometimes it’s easier said than done.

Pregnancy

A Supreme Court Justice Invented Trimesters As We Know Them

by Hannah Matthews

The origin of the pregnancy trimester is not in our biology but in 1973’s Roe v. Wade decision.

trying

Everyone Said Freezing My Eggs Would Make Me Relaxed But Actually I Can't Stop Crying

by Zan Romanoff

Fertility, pregnancy, birth — they’re medical, yes, but they’re also something more.

Life

Dads Need Friends, Too

by Sarah Wheeler

It’s not just going to therapy that helps women be vulnerable and supportive. It’s hours and hours of deep friendship.

out of pocket

Are Palate Expanders One Of Orthodontia’s Biggest Scams?

by Liz Krieger

When it comes to orthodontia, the line between necessity and aesthetics has always been fuzzy. But experts say this medieval-seeming device is being way over-prescribed.

*Rawr* (Or *Squawk*?)

Your First Look At Dino Dex, The Newest Show In The Dino Franchise

by Samantha Darby

Seriously, just wait until you see these velociraptors.

Karen > Kristy

Karen’s Grandmothers Is The Latest Baby-sitters Little Sister Graphic Novel

by Samantha Darby

And I’m honestly delighted for Karen Brewer.

Aaaaaaaand... Why Should I Care?

Bandit's Middle Name Is A Minisode Easter Egg & An IRL Homage

by Jamie Kenney

It’s these little details that really make the show something special.

Vaccines & Pregnancy

Pregnant? New CDC Report Underscores Why You Should Get The Covid Vaccine ASAP

by Katie McPherson

It’s vital for your health and your new baby’s.

You'll Win Halloween

Moo Deng, Raygun, & More Pop Culture Halloween Costume Ideas From 2024

by Katie McPherson

They’re not that hard to pull off, either.

Cat-tastic News

Gabby’s Dollhouse Has A New YouTube Companion Series With Celebrity Guests

by Julie Sprankles

Gabby & Friends starts off strong with Melanie Lynskey!

Exclusive

Sirius XM Launches Disney Jr Radio

by Jamie Kenney

Car rides just got a bit more pleasant....

Expert Advice

What To Expect This RSV Season

by Arielle Tschinkel

The time to reinforce good hand hygiene? It’s now, friends.

Where You Are Is A Literal Dream

Moana Is Officially An American Girl

by Samantha Darby

And her Pua and Heihei are perfection.

The Creepy Cozies

Disney Store’s Halloween Sleepwear Just Got A Whole Lot Spookier (& Cozier)

by Samantha Darby

Get your first look at the coziest version of Maleficent we’ve ever seen.