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18 Parenting Legends and Superstitions Under Investigation
18 Parenting Legends and Superstitions Under Investigation
If you rub the diaper genie at exactly 2 a.m., will your wish be granted?
Jennifer Haubrich
Feb 17
Family Worried About Dad After He Suddenly Stops Talking About His Marathon
Family Worried About Dad After He Suddenly Stops Talking About His Marathon
SCHAUMBURG, IL — There’s a saying that goes, “How do you know if someone has run a marathon? They’ll tell you.”
Dave Walden
Feb 15
Answering Your Child’s Questions About the Death of Duo, the Duolingo Owl
Answering Your Child’s Questions About the Death of Duo, the Duolingo Owl
We can do our best to keep a perfect streak, but everyone eventually dies, even in the Diamond League.
Katie Burgess
Feb 14
Dear PTA, Why Are You So Obsessed With Me?
Dear PTA, Why Are You So Obsessed With Me?
An open letter
Sarah FitzGerald
Feb 14
Mom Makes ‘That’s What She Said’ Joke to 5-Year-Old, Instantly Regrets All Her Life Choices
Mom Makes ‘That’s What She Said’ Joke to 5-Year-Old, Instantly Regrets All Her Life Choices
“It was the end of a long day, and even though I knew better, it just slipped out,” said Sharon, a 31-year-old mother of two, in reference…
Andrew Knott
May 18, 2019
My Kid’s Friend Isn’t Allowed At Our House Anymore
My Kid’s Friend Isn’t Allowed At Our House Anymore
She’s a total narc
Lisa Hides
Apr 11, 2024
Father “Kind of Bummed” He Didn’t Receive Praise From Strangers While Grocery Shopping With His…
Father “Kind of Bummed” He Didn’t Receive Praise From Strangers While Grocery Shopping With His…
As the dad of three children under age five, Jason had become accustomed to strangers showering him with praise for performing mundane…
Andrew Knott
May 16, 2019
You Mean You Can’t Take Off 14 Mornings and 36 Afternoons for Your Child’s Preschool Graduation?
You Mean You Can’t Take Off 14 Mornings and 36 Afternoons for Your Child’s Preschool Graduation?
Your child will only graduate from preschool once — or 17 times, if you count the required dress rehearsals…
Jeremy Blachman
Jun 5, 2023
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Mom (and Her Purse) Save the Day
Mom (and Her Purse) Save the Day
Well, maybe not save, but generally improve the flow
Jordan Lubov
Feb 13
I Gave Birth to a Human Tornado
I Gave Birth to a Human Tornado
Everything they warned me about boys was true
Georgia
Feb 12
Taylor Swift’s Greatest Hits: New Mom Edition
Taylor Swift’s Greatest Hits: New Mom Edition
These songs are about a different type of heartbreak now
Jennifer Haubrich
Feb 11
FAQ: Is My Child Learning Enough About the Habsburgs?
FAQ: Is My Child Learning Enough About the Habsburgs?
A is for Austro-Hungarian Empire
Nick Gregory
Feb 10
I’m the World’s First AI-Powered Baby Changing Pad and Your Baby Belongs to Me Now
I’m the World’s First AI-Powered Baby Changing Pad and Your Baby Belongs to Me Now
I don’t make the rules — wait, yes, in fact I do
Andrew Knott
Feb 8
We’re the Couple Who Didn’t Let a Baby Change Our Lifestyle
We’re the Couple Who Didn’t Let a Baby Change Our Lifestyle
We still do whatever we want — we just bring her along now
Hollie Harris
Feb 7
The Origin of Amphibiman, My Son’s Superhero Persona
The Origin of Amphibiman, My Son’s Superhero Persona
It’s a frog-eat-frog world
Jackie Santillan
Feb 6
Mommy, If Someone Spat in Your Lunch Would You Still Eat It?
Mommy, If Someone Spat in Your Lunch Would You Still Eat It?
A Harrowing Choose Your Own Adventure!
Lisa Hides
Feb 5
Help! My Baby Isn’t Funny Anymore and I Have Run Out of Content
Help! My Baby Isn’t Funny Anymore and I Have Run Out of Content
She’s smart. She’s serious. She’s a snoozefest.
Amarie Skrzyp
Feb 4
You’re Invited To The Upcoming Junior High Band Concert, Even Though No One Wants You There
You’re Invited To The Upcoming Junior High Band Concert, Even Though No One Wants You There
Yes, you have to come!
Lily Hirsch
Feb 3
A Toddler Mom’s Morning Coffee Struggles
A Toddler Mom’s Morning Coffee Struggles
Diary entries of every hard-earned sip
Bhavana N
Jan 30
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