How Do I Balance “It’s Safe to Tell Me” With Consequences?

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Feb. 9, 2026 teens are so hard! Ask Scary Mommy: How Do I Balance "It's Safe to Tell Me" With Consequences? This week, our Ask Scary Mommy feels like it's personally written for me. The question: How do you make sure your teen knows they can trust you in a crisis — whether that's when they've been out past curfew, or did something they weren't meant to do — without real consequences? It's a thought-provoking one, even for those of us who have yet to embark on these years. Read More ⮕ Latest: Aleksandar Jankovic/E+/Getty Images brushy brushy Do Dentists Recommend Electric Toothbrushes For Kids? Do dentists recommend electric toothbrushes for kids? Don't worry, I asked the internet's favorite pediatric dentist for his take. Read More. Jena Ardell/Moment/Getty Images gimme I've Tried All The Lubes. These Are The Best Ones At 50, I've tried so many different kinds of lube I know exactly the one for you. Read More. Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images/MediaNews Group the more you know What To Do To Prep For A Protest With Your Teen Americans of all ages are calling for the abolition of ICE. But what if you've never protested before, and your teen is asking for permission to attend one? Read More. Featured: WANDER WOMEN COLLECTIVE/DigitalVision/Getty Images It's A Queen's Position Why Do Men Love Women Sitting On Their Face? A Sex Therapist Explains If your male partner seems super interested in you sitting on his face, you should take him up on it -- and know the reason why. Read More ⮕ What Else We're Reading: ⮕ The Bad Bunny Super Bowl Was a Needed Respite From Trump ⮕ 19 Stylish Valentine's Day Gift Ideas To Treat That Special Someone — Or Yourself ⮕ Sam Claflin's Year Of Rest & Relaxation

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