Holy Sh*t, My Kid's A Tween Overnight

Uh, that was fast.

Nov 01, 2022

Holy Sh*t, My Kid's A Tween Overnight   They tell you it happens suddenly, and wow, they aren't kidding: one day, your kid just wakes up a tween. Scary Mommy editor-in-chief Kate Auletta is just the latest mom to experience this phenomenon. She writes: "All of a sudden I saw a flash forward to five or six years from now, when he's a full-blown teenager and probably has terrible acne and permanently smells like his just-practiced-in soccer shin guards. There he is, still primping his hair in the mirror before heading to school in his sweatshirt and shorts. Time is fleeting." Give it a read and see if you've experienced the same thing.  Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor   read more

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Presented By Walmart These Expert-Approved Holiday Gifts For Kids Are All Under $25   Want to get your holiday shopping done in record time this year? Walmart will have you crossing it off your to-do list ASAP: Scary Mommy Editor-in-Chief Kate Auletta is sharing the under-$25 toy guide to end all toy guides — and all of her expertly curated gifts are from Walmart! Tune into our TalkShopLive event on November 4 to see Kate's top picks for kids in every age group, so you can shop smart and stress less this holiday season.   read more

TIME FOR A GUT CHECK Wait, Is My Child The Bully? 8 Signs An Expert Says You Shouldn't Ignore   "Any parent of a child that's been on the receiving end of bullying knows just how heartbreaking of a situation it is — but it's no easier to be the parent of the bully either. And much like children who are bullied, it can be difficult for parents to spot the signs of a bully when it's their kid, let alone know what to do about it," writes Candace Nagy. Here's what you need to watch out for.   read more

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