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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

In Defense Of A Feral Child Summer

Jun. 24, 2025

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Let It Go

A carefree summer vibe is within your grasp… if you're willing to let go of certain expectations and standards that you might have the rest of the year. Look, some of us have to work, camp is expensive and sometimes, it's nice to let the kids just run free. Sure it's not for everyone, but it is for some of us. Let Jamie Kenny convince you.

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we need to talk

What Should I Do When My Kid Uses "Autistic" As An Insult?

You need to have a talk. Here's what to say.

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"Five more minutes? Please?!"

When It Comes To Kids' Mental Health, It's Not The Screens, It's How They Use Them

A new study found that addictive screen use, rather than the duration of screen time, was linked to poorer mental health outcomes.

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What Do We Want...?!

How To Talk To Your Kids About Protests

"This isn't a lecture: it's a conversation."

Vitafusion Flavor Riot Sweepstakes

Win A $1,000 Walmart Gift Card & A Signed Cookbook From Chef Brad Leone!

If your gummy vitamin routine could use a glow-up, vitafusion just brought the drama — and the flavor. With the launch of their new Power Plus Multivitamins (think: bold taste, softer bite, and 100% of your daily nutrients), the brand tapped flavor-obsessed chef and internet legend Brad Leone as their first-ever Chief Flavor Officer. To celebrate? They're giving you the chance to win a $1,000 Walmart gift card and a signed Brad Leone cookbook. All you have to do is grab any vitafusion product at Walmart and upload your receipt right here to enter. Loud on flavor, heavy on nutrition, and way more fun than your average wellness routine.

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Dinner inspo

9 Easy Chuck Roast Recipes That Aren't Pot Roast Or Beef Stew

I know it's really hot out, but groceries are expensive and you gotta do what you gotta do. Here are some easy set-it-and-forget-it recipes you can rely on.

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Monday, June 23, 2025

Mahjong Threatened To Tear Our Neighborhood Apart

Jun. 23, 2025

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Rebel Moms

Mahjong Threatened To Tear Our Neighborhood Apart

"Imagine this. All the families in the neighborhood have gotten together to hang out on a Saturday afternoon, but instead of a small child constantly asking me for a drink of water or whining about someone else taking a toy they were playing with, I'm sitting with the moms," writes Elliott Harrell today. "We're actually having a conversation where we can complete a full sentence without being interrupted. Better yet, the dads — usually the ones devoid of any responsibility outside of manning the grill at these gatherings — are taking care of the kids.

That's the scene that unfolded a few months ago. It sparked a bit of drama in the 'hood but ultimately led to a series of good conversations about stereotypical gender roles around child-watching and the double standards around having a hobby that takes up several hours at a time."

So what did their neighborhood – and the men – find out? Read it to find out their interesting story.

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Show Me The Money!

A Case Against Chore Charts

TikTok creator Sabriena Abrre has an admitted "hot take" on chore charts, and believes in fostering gratitude over rewards to teach responsibility.

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Decisions, Decisions...

Threads Debates Which Bathroom Should A Dad Take His Daughter To

Navigating bathroom dilemmas with kids can be tricky! On Threads, users debated whether dads should take their daughters to women's or men's restrooms.