Thursday, July 2, 2026

It’s Really F*cking Hard Not To Be A Helicopter Parent These Days

Agree or nah?
Scary Mommy Daily
Jul. 2, 2026
It’s Really F*cking Hard Not To Be A Helicopter Parent These Days
to hover or not to hover
It’s Really F*cking Hard Not To Be A Helicopter Parent These Days

An ever-shifting parenting topography and an increasingly pushy algorithm make finding the middle ground a tricky task. Here, Meg St. Esprit delves into the world of helicopter parenting.

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Should Grandparents Be Allowed To Post Grandkids On Social Media Without Permission?
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Hold The Line
Should Grandparents Be Allowed To Post Grandkids On Social Media Without Permission?

For parents who want to keep their child's photos private, social-media happy grandparents are often the hardest relatives to rein in.

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New Family-Friendly Shows & Movies Coming To Disney+ & Hulu In July 2026
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So Much To See
New Family-Friendly Shows & Movies Coming To Disney+ & Hulu In July 2026

Here’s all the newness coming to Disney+ and Hulu this month, from a Descendants special to hours of shark content for the ocean-loving kid in your family.

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A crowd walking into the entrance of Epic Universe, in a story about what to know before your first trip to Epic Universe.
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The More You Know
What To Know Before Your First Trip To Epic Universe (So You Don't Make Our Mistakes)

If you’ve never been but are planning your visit, here’s what you need to know before your first trip to Epic Universe, from someone who just went.

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

'I Like Rough Sex. What Does That Say About Me?'

Say what?!
Scary Mommy Daily
Jun. 30, 2026
"I Like Rough Sex, & I Don't Know What That Says About Me"
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Choking Hazard
"I Like Rough Sex, & I Don't Know What That Says About Me"

In an anonymous "as told to," one mom in her early 40s opens up about her preference for being dominated in bed.

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“I’m Not Even Remotely Attracted To My Husband Anymore” & 43 Other Mom Confessions

In the latest Scary Mommy Confessions, 44 moms share what's really on their minds.

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Stills from a Tik Tok of influencer Vidya Gopalan sharing her strict summer rules for her kids.
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Whose Side Are You On?
This Mom Shared Her Strict Summer Parenting Rules & Parents Are Divided

Influencer Vidya Gopalan shared her kids' regimented summer schedules and parents online, as they do, either loved it or hated it.

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Netflix's Little House in the Prairie screen grab of the ingalls family running through a field.
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23 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In July

Here are all the new family-friendly movies and TV shows hitting Netflix this month, from live sports to the premiere of 'Little House on the Prairie.'

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Author Emma Straub Visits Scary Mommy Book Club!
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Author Emma Straub Visits Scary Mommy Book Club!

Tonight, Emma Straub, author of American Fantasy, joins the Scary Mommy Book Club via Zoom for a book talk and Q&A. All are welcome — meet us there!

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