Are Second Kids Really Wilder?

A psychologist weighs in.

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"I Wish My Husband Took More Pictures Of Me"

& other confessions.

Dec. 5, 2025 AleksandarNakic/E+/Getty Images Shhh "I Wish My Husband Took More Pictures Of Me" & 23 Other Mom Confessions In this, the first week of December, Scary Mommy readers got *real* real about what's on their minds this week. Maybe you can relate? Read More ⮕ Latest @growingwithleong on Tik Tok Sir, you dropped this 👑 A Dad Shared His Family's Tech Policy On TikTok & It's The Sweetest Guide A father explains his family's five rules about using technology and spending money, and the final document is one we adults should live by too, honestly. Read More. David Dee Delgado/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images get em Halle Berry Has Harsh Words For Gavin Newsom Vetoing Menopause Bills California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation to increase menopause medical care and coverage even though it had bipartisan support. Read More. @sheisapaigeturner on Tik Tok As Charming As An Eel Mom's PSA To Holiday-Grinch Dads: Your Kids Will Remember Your Attitude A mom on TikTok reminded dads that their children are paying attention around the holidays, and they'll never forget how they acted this time of year. Read More. Featured Presented by Inside Hotels A Better Way To Survive The Season (Hint: Hotels) Winter is long. Your patience is short. And if you're one snowstorm away from absolutely losing it (same, though), Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa is the fix. Tucked into the Allegheny Mountains, it's a rejuvenating, history-filled escape that feels luxurious without trying too hard — the kind of place where you finally breathe again. The award-winning spa is a full-body reboot, the historic indoor pool is basically iconic, and the resort's mix of winter hikes, axe throwing, and off-road tours proves wellness doesn't always mean sitting quietly. Rooms blend classic charm with modern comfort, fire pits make the cold feel intentional, and the whole property is close to cities but blissfully remote in spirit. A peaceful winter escape? Yes. A survival strategy? Also yes. Book Now ⮕ Save Your Sanity Here Inside Hotels Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club Winter on Cape Cod hits different: fewer crowds, more calm, and zero guilt about doing absolutely nothing. Cozy fireplaces, coastal walks, and grown-up quiet make this the kind of getaway that fixes your attitude and your seasonal depression. Book Now ⮕ Inside Hotels Nantucket Resort Collection Old Nantucket charm, new-school luxury. These historic inns bring coastal style, plush beds, spa-like bathrooms, and winter calm made for couples or groups who need to thaw out their spirits (and sanity). Book Now ⮕ What Else We're Reading ⮕ Falling Off The Aging Cliff At 44 ⮕ Come Inside Scary Mommy's Third Rowan Party ⮕ The Parents Who Don't Give Their Kids Gifts

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Tina Avila's New Blog Post/Podcast Episode

This week's blog post and podcast episode: "The Viral Prayer" Lord, how should we pray? Jesus' closest friends asked him this and as his followers today, we can as well. In this episode Tina explores how the most famous prayer in history helps us reorder our lives. Come discover it for you‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

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NEW BLOG POST & PODCAST EPISODE This week's blog post and podcast episode:   "The Viral Prayer"     Lord, how should we pray? Jesus' closest friends asked him this and as his followers today, we can as well. In this episode Tina explores how the most famous prayer in history helps us reorder our lives. Come discover it for yourself! BLOG PODCAST Visit Tina's social accounts Check out the site

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