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— Mango Productions/Stone/Getty Images | Scary MommyNothing in this wide and wild world hits quite like a Girls’ Trip, does it? These getaways are a balm for the soul and a muc… Read More
— TikTokKnowing the right time to have The Talk with your kids — about sex, maturing bodies, drugs, or any number of other heavy topics — can be tough. Because let’… Read More
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— YouTubeAs a generation raised on the early internet, Millennials enjoyed their fair share of weird online nonsense. Homestar Runner. Salad Fingers. eBaum’s World. I Can Has C… Read More
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If I mention the name Bluey in a group of parents and kids, more often than not, it’s an adult who will pipe up, “Oh my God, I LOVE Bluey” before a kid does. For many legit… Read More
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— miniseries/E+/Getty ImagesI was at the beach with a group of moms. It’s a group in which we are casual friends, and I feel like a bit of an outsider. I marveled at everyone e… Read More
— Bath & Body WorksSummer’s end is creeping up on us, and sure, it’ll be sad to say goodbye to things like beach days, pool parties, and not having to wake up at an u… Read More
— TikTokAs a bookish kid, going back-to-school shopping was one of my very favorite things to do at the end of the summer. There was a simple joy in picking out new notebooks, pens… Read More
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— Anadolu/Getty ImagesThe idea of anything being free in Disney World is almost laughable. The theme park is known for being a budget buster, whether your kid convinces you to break… Read More
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— Nate Daniels / TikTokA former pro athlete, a coach, and an owner of Next Level Athletes Nate Daniels posted a now-viral TikTok, hoping to reach parents who may see some potential i… Read More
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— Scary MommyAre you ready to feel the oldest you’ve ever felt? N’Sync’s Joey Fatone’s oldest daughter, Briahna, is 23 years old. (We’ll give you all a… Read More
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— AmazonYou don’t have to go over your budget to get the look of luxury. In fact, this list is full of stunning outfits, accessories, and footwear that look seriously expensive… Read More
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— @the_geriatricmillennial / TikTokOne of the great challenges of parenting older kids in the 21st century is, unfortunately, without precedent: phones. When is the right time to giv… Read More
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— @cyndygdub / TikTokSummertime with young children is simultaneously nerve-wracking and wonderful, depending on the day (or hour... or minute). At the best of times, it’s a ti… Read More
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— TikTokTruly there are few finer pleasures in the world in settling in for a night of coziness. All you need is a beverage of your choice (I myself enjoy an evening cocktail), a goo… Read More
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— Bath & Body WorksBack in March, Bath & Body Works gave fans something big to look forward to by announcing an exciting new year-long Netflix partnership — with t… Read More
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— @parkrosepermaculture / TikTokDon’t rock the boat. Go with the flow. Don’t make waves. Play by the book. Roll with the punches. For the Boomer generation, keeping up ap… Read More
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— AldiGoing to Aldi is a bit of a spiritual experience for some of us. Not only are you grabbing your basic necessities like milk and eggs and butter, but there’s always someth… Read More
— Kelly Irene / TikTokStay-at-home parents know that feeling of sweet joy when their partner walks through the door after a long day home with the kids. Touched out and brain full of… Read More
— morgannmoves / TikTokA mom on TikTok wonders what her life will look like if she only has sons, worried that once they’re grown, she’ll never hear from them.TikTok mom… Read More
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$312,202. That's the amount of money American families spend raising one child. Like many other American parents, I don't have just one kid — I actually have five. You do the math… Read More
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When I was a kid, there were commercials, and then there were television shows. An ad during Mister Rogers convinced me I couldn’t live without an Easy Bake Oven, but the show itself?… Read More
When my son turned 10, we wanted to plan a big party to celebrate. It's not something we do every year, but double digits called for something special.We ran down the guest list, which ended… Read More
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