Life

Life

Her WNBA Comeback After Twins Was The Hardest Thing DeWanna Bonner Has Ever Done

by Jordan Robinson

“It felt like I've never played basketball a day in my life.”

neoliberalism

Jonathan Haidt’s 'The Anxious Generation' Misses The Point

by Courtney Tenz

As parents, there is only so much we can do individually without greater societal support.

Together Forever

What If Friends Are The Life Partners That Matter Most?

by Anna Louie Sussman

Recent books have made the case that marriage is the key to American prosperity — and divorce the key to happiness. But what if we made our friendships the center of our lives?

subgenres

Have We Finally Reached Peak Movie MILF?

by Jen McGuire

Anne Hathaway's Solène is the latest entry in the horny older mom canon — here’s hoping that in The Idea of You, the archetype gets its due.

Life

The People Saying “You’re Going To Miss This” Are Just Trying To Connect

by Samantha Darby

It doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong by wishing away an hour or a day or even a year.

Mom Jocks

Tia Blanco Loves Surfing Even More Now That She’s A Mom

by Kaitlin Kimont

“I just always go back to the things that made me fall in love with the sport in the first place.”

Life

My Daughter Texted Me To Ask If I'd Had An Abortion

by Sarah Erdreich

"It’s not a secret, but I didn’t think that you were ready to know about it yet.”

Life

Emily Oster Helped Us Expect Better. What If The Worst Comes To Pass?

by Katie Coleman

The Unexpected, Oster’s new book with co-author Dr. Nathan Fox, M.D., takes on pregnancy anxieties that can’t be dismissed by data.

rejection

The Three Long Years When My Baby Hated Me

by Anna Hogeland

Precisely when we finished weaning, her parental preference shifted dramatically, and in favor of my husband.

Parenting

If I Only Have One Kid, Am I Even A Real Mom?

by Jana Pollack

And other ways I judge myself.

mom jocks

Sydney Leroux Brings New Meaning To The Phrase “Soccer Mom”

by Melissa Dahl

When Leroux had her children, the National Women’s Soccer League had no formal parental leave policy in place and very few colleagues could give her advice.

Pregnancy

The New Moms Who Have Had Enough Of Birth Control

by Melissa Dahl

“My body has been through the wringer. I have done my part.”

babies

New Moms Live & Die By Wake Windows, But There’s No Proof They Work

by Katie McPherson

“It just doesn’t work for everybody. It’s not magic.”

the discourse

My Mother’s Parenting Books From The ‘80s Are A Revelation

by Lucy Morris

To read them now is to enter into another, more human way of thinking about what happens between parents and children.

"What are you watching...?"

In A World Of Limitless Media Options, Why Are Our Kids Watching Dumb YouTube Videos?

by Jamie Kenney

More & more, kids seem to gravitate toward short-form media. Should we be worried?

antiracism

Are You The Right Kind Of White Parent?

by Sarah Wheeler

Garrett Bucks’s book cracked open the world of what it means to be a white person in America for me.

Free supplies?!

Teacher Friends, Here Are All The Freebies & Discounts For Teacher Appreciation Week

by Katie McPherson

You deserve ‘em.

Brrrrr

Can You Cold Plunge While Pregnant?

by Katie McPherson

You know hot tubs are out, but does that mean all extreme water temps are out?

Celebrity

Patrick Mahomes Says He Can't Keep Up With Travis Kelce At Parties Now That He's A Dad

by Jen McGuire

“I think I used to and then I had kids.”

Celebrity

Ryan Gosling’s Daughters Call Him By This Nickname: "It Kills Me Every Time."

by Jen McGuire

“It kills me every time.”

I Couldn't Help But Wonder...

At 35, I Watched 'SATC' For The First Time & Charlotte Is The Worst Kind Of Mom Friend

by Samantha Darby

We get it, you know everything.

Off to the races!

11 Kentucky Derby Foods & Drinks To Make This Weekend

by Samantha Darby

You can even wear your fancy hat.

Celebrity

Sofía Vergara Further Explained Why She Doesn't Want To Have More Kids In Her 50s

by Jen McGuire

Now, she’s ready to be a “fun grandmother.”

Wackadoo!

There's A 'Bluey' Banned Episode On YouTube

by Jen McGuire

The hilarious and fun episode has never been available on Disney+.

Royals

Princess Charlotte’s 9th Birthday Photo Included A Lovely Nod To Queen Elizabeth

by Jen McGuire

They’ve always shared the sweetest bond.

Pass The Rice & Beans

11 Cinco De Mayo Recipes Your Kids Will *Love*

by Samantha Darby

Mangonada, anyone?