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April 24, 2022 at 7:40 PM

Does Punishment Actually Work?

Plus, How to Discipline Stubborn, ‘Unpunishable’ Children   For many American parents, the word “punishment” evokes visions of children crying under the admonishing gaze of red-faced adults. These ideas of angry, tear-inducing retribution for misdeeds are tangled deep in the nation’s Calvinist roo…
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April 22, 2022 at 7:40 PM

It’s Time to Rethink Autism

HEALTH & SCIENCE Understanding Your Autistic Child’s Way of Communicating   April is Autism Awareness Month. Or at least that’s what it used to be called. But disability organizations are pushing for a change to Autism Acceptance Month. Because at this point, we are all aware of autism. But t…
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April 21, 2022 at 7:41 PM

It’s Time for Backyard Fun

Step Up Your Gin & Tonic: 6 Refreshing Spins on the Classic Cocktail to Try   One of the only good things about the last few years is our collective revaluation of outdoor spaces. If we didn’t already cherish our backyards, and spending time there with the people we love, we do now. It is, aft…
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April 19, 2022 at 7:40 PM

The Mid-Life Career Change Is Daunting But Doable

Worried You’re Not Standing Out Working Remotely? Schedule a Check-In   When you hit your late 30s or early 40s, it’s easy to feel like the job you have is something you have to do for the rest of your life. You’ve invested so much into getting to where you are today. Education. Training. Time. Lo…
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April 18, 2022 at 7:40 PM

Who’s Making All the Decisions?

The Key to Making Big Decisions with More Confidence   Maybe one person makes most of the decisions in your relationship. Maybe you each make the small ones as you see fit but come together whenever there’s a big decision. Maybe you have another system altogether. And if whatever it is works for y…
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April 17, 2022 at 7:40 PM

How to Set Boundaries (And Not Be a Jerk About It)

Dan Fogler On Playing a ‘Godfather’ Legend and Keeping the Potterverse Fun   If you’ve never thought much about setting boundaries with people in your life, it may seem selfish or even a little controlling. But Oakland-based marriage and family therapist Cameron, assures us that the opposite is tr…
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April 15, 2022 at 7:40 PM

A Glass Of Wine A Day Keeps The Doctor Away... Right?

Plus, What Alcohol Does To Your Body, Brain, And Being   At Fatherly, facts matter. But where do they come from? It’s not meant to be a cynical question — in fact, it’s a good question, one dads everywhere need to face. How do you make big decisions around the well-being of yourself and your famil…
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April 14, 2022 at 7:40 PM

Are Your Kids’ Feet Trail-Ready?

“Dude Food” Has Gone Too Far, And It’s Hurting Families   Spring is here, which means it’s time to get outside with the family. But no matter how pretty the scenery on a trail, nobody’s going to have fun if you’re getting blisters and slipping on every wet spot on the trail. Comfortable footwear w…
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April 13, 2022 at 3:11 PM

Build a Personalized Baby Registry in Just a Few Clicks

Scary Mommy Spotted It's the ultimate soon-to-be-parent hack. PRESENTED BY BABYLIST Finally, a Fast Way to Build a Baby Registry That Suits Your Family Becoming a parent isn't easy, but building a great baby registry can be thanks to the Babylist lifestyle quiz. After just two minutes, you'll hav…
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April 12, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Hey Boss, Can We Talk About My Workload?

  So, you’re overwhelmed at work. The meetings are constant, your to-do list is never quite done. You’ve tried to white-knuckle it — working late and some on the weekends — until the busy period subsides but, unfortunately, it seems like that’s never going to happen. Between work and parenting, you…
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April 11, 2022 at 7:41 PM

Understanding This About Yourself Is a Relationship Super Power

Do You Know Your Conflict Style? You Should. ADVERTISEMENT   The occasional — or even not-so-occasional — conflict is part of any relationship. The real problems arise when unhealthy patterns of conflict continue over time. Lashing out or emotionally withdrawing when your partner hurts or frustrate…
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April 10, 2022 at 7:40 PM

How to Get People to Actually Listen to What You’re Saying

8 Tips for Buying a Home in Today’s Absolutely Bonkers Housing Marke   It’s the universal wish when we open our mouths. We just want to be heard. And really, it shouldn’t be that complicated, although it gets that way, usually by our own doing. We pick the wrong time or place, forgetting other peo…
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April 8, 2022 at 7:41 PM

Singing the Low-T Blues

New Dads Go Through a Second Puberty   Testosterone levels are in decline — for men of all ages. It’s not clear exactly what’s behind the drop, but pharmaceutical companies have been proffering cures, convincing men that the answer to all their ailments is a testosterone supplement. Don’t buy it. …
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April 7, 2022 at 7:45 PM

The Coolest Footwear for Spring Adventures

ADVERTISEMENT   Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time to get outside and enjoy some sun with the family. But with that warmer weather comes the unexpected: spring showers, muddy trails, and flooded creeks. The right footwear can get you through the toughest terrain with your feet intact. Ther…
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April 6, 2022 at 3:12 PM

Aussie Kids’ New Curly Line Is Highly Effective — & Super Affordable

Scary Mommy Spotted Nothing costs more than $5 PRESENTED BY AUSSIE Care For Your Kiddos’ Curls With Wallet-Friendly Formulas From Aussie Kids If you’ve been struggling to find hair care that works for your kids’ unique curls, you’re not alone. The good news is Aussie Kids has you covered with the…
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April 5, 2022 at 7:46 PM

What I Wish I Knew About My Partner Before Having Kids

You’ll Need $5200 More This Year to Live the Exact Same Life  What do you wish you knew about your partner before having kids? It’s a good question to ask, especially if you’re just starting to build your family. Posed to those who are knee-deep in parenting, the question reveals insight into area…
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April 4, 2022 at 7:40 PM

20 Money-Saving Tax Deductions You Need to Know

ADVERTISEMENT  Tax season is upon us. As always, it’s important to get a handle on every available credit and deduction to help put you and your family on firmer financial ground. Fortunately, some of the more popular breaks offer a bigger benefit than in years past. Here are 20 important deductions…
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April 3, 2022 at 7:40 PM

22 Essential Skills Every Kid Should Have by Age 10

The Best Toddler Toys, According to Child Development Experts   How to use a compass and carry a conversation. How to react to an emergency and cook an egg. How to be alone. We reached out to child development experts, career planners, and business experts, and these are some of the life skills th…
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April 1, 2022 at 7:41 PM

How to Not Let Anger Get the Best of You

9 Excellent New Bourbons Every Whiskey Lover Should Seek Out   Sometimes, it feels like the world is just taunting you. There’s that jerk who took your parking spot and avoided eye contact. The punk who just dropped their used coffee cup on your sidewalk. The stranger who tried to discipline your …
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March 31, 2022 at 7:45 PM

The Latest Trend in Craft Beer Is the Wildest

Tony Hale Doesn’t Want to Pass His Anxiety on to His Daughter   The past decade has been a heady time for craft beer. The industry has steadily grown — selling more and more beer — while innovating left and right. There was that session beer boom, gluten-free beer that tasted like the real thing, …
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March 30, 2022 at 3:12 PM

We Hear You — Vaccinating Your Child Against COVID-19 Is A Big Decision

Scary Mommy Spotted We Hear You — Vaccinating Your Child Against COVID-19 Is A Big Decision IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Walgreens With Over 60 Million COVID-19 Vaccines Safely In Arms, Walgreens Is The Place Parents Trust We know that every decision you make about your child’s health feels like a really …
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March 29, 2022 at 7:41 PM

6 Modern Skills You Need to Succeed at Work

Time to Parent Like It’s 1989   Certain work skills will always be evergreen. Teamwork. Problem-solving. Adaptability. They’re necessary, and always will be. But, in terms of underlined talents, they’re pretty bland and don’t actually express what’s truly needed in a modern office. This isn’t to s…
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March 28, 2022 at 7:40 PM

What’s the Right Decision??

9 Things You Can’t Ignore About BA.2, the New COVID Variant   Joint decisions are part and parcel of parenting. Hell, the journey often kicks off with the joint decision to start a family. From there, couples face a steady march of choices What should we name our baby? Should we move closer to fam…
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March 27, 2022 at 6:40 PM

The Power Lesson Parents Should Teach Their Kids

6 Ways to Save Money As Inflation Rises  Mistakes. Missteps. Failures. They happen to us all, and they’re important to learn from. But the high-stakes world of parenthood makes them feel larger, more profound. It’s not uncommon to hang on to them, to have them live in the back of your head and eve…
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March 25, 2022 at 7:41 PM

How to Truly Be in the Moment With Your Family

10 Excellent Bottles of Japanese Whisky Everyone Should Try   A good dad is a present dad. That means savoring every moment with your child, putting away your smartphone, and living mindfully. Alas, like anything worthwhile, this takes practice. Lots of practice. “Presence is focusing on right now…
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March 24, 2022 at 7:42 PM

Marriage Advice to Memorize

This Barbecue Kettle Corn Will Quickly Become Your Family's New Favorite Snack   In any healthy relationship, partners should be able to tell one another everything. That's easier said than done, as certain topics can require much more tact. And it can be particularly difficult if you need to tell…
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March 23, 2022 at 3:15 PM

4 Very Good Baby Toys Worth Checking Out

Scary Mommy Spotted 4 Very Good Baby Toys Worth Checking Out PRESENTED BY VTECH These Fun Toys From VTech® Are Perfect For Babies When you’re a kid, shopping for toys is nothing short of magical. But when you’re an adult navigating the toy aisle on behalf of your baby, the experience suddenly bec…
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March 22, 2022 at 7:42 PM

A Good Dad Friend Is Hard to Find

The Lesson I Learned About Male Friendship Too Late   Friendships are among life’s most unique offerings. Here are these people with whom you share a bond. You have things in common. You support and encourage each other. You call each other’s bullshit. Friendships can be complicated, sure. But wha…
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March 21, 2022 at 7:40 PM

The Ultimate At-Home Bodyweight Leg Workout

It’s Time to Whip Your Legs Into Shape ADVERTISEMENT   It’s probably fair to assume that leg day is not your favorite workout of the week. From a vanity standpoint, there’s less to gain in a lower body workout (“Wow, that guy has amazing hamstrings!” said no one, ever.) From a performance perspecti…
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March 20, 2022 at 7:40 PM

How to Teach a Kid to Apologize — And Mean It

Seth Meyers Wants Us All to Have More Fun with Our Kids   Making kids apologize to each other is a familiar script to any parent: “Tell Billy you’re sorry you hit him!” But anyone who’s witnessed a child’s forced apology would be hard-pressed to find it meaningful. Teaching kids what it means to f…
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March 18, 2022 at 7:41 PM

What Do You Talk About at the Dinner Table?

The Problem With Unlimited Paid Time Off   We are surrounded by death. This isn’t an observation on the state of the COVID pandemic — although with 970,000 deaths and counting, it could be. Rather, it’s an observation on life. We are born, we grow, we die. No one can avoid this cycle and yet, we s…
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March 17, 2022 at 7:40 PM

How to Tell Your Boss You’ll Be Taking Paternity Leave

The Best Part of the New Batman Movie is Now a 1,360-Piece Lego Set   Taking paternity leave is one of the best things a new father can do. Among the many benefits, dads who take leave from work tend to be more confident in their parenting, build a better emotional bond with their child, and have …
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March 15, 2022 at 7:40 PM

How to Not Lose Your Mind When Planning a Family Vacation

What You Need to Understand About Land Acknowledgements   It’s safe to say that you could use a vacation in the not-so-distant future. Perhaps a beach-side escape filled with sandcastles, sunscreen, baskets of boardwalk French fries, and small hands covered in melted ice cream. Or maybe a road tri…
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March 14, 2022 at 7:39 PM

Can You Pass This Viral “Old Man” Test? It’s Much Harder Than I Looks

‘Turning Red’ Isn’t Quite ‘Big Mouth’ For Kids But It’s Close Enough   How’s your flexibility? What about your balance? It’s important to keep tabs on both, as each is critical to ensuring you’ll be able to do all that you want to do as you age. If you want to test both, we recommend the “old man …
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March 13, 2022 at 8:39 PM

7 Ways to Be a More Patient Parent

What I Wish I Knew Before I Turned 40, According to 12 Men   Parenthood, in many ways, is a long exercise in patience. From the moment you find out you’re expecting, you’re tasked with waiting patiently — and that task might start to feel more demanding as your baby turns into a kid. Sleep trainin…
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March 10, 2022 at 8:40 PM

The Best Denim Jackets For Men to Wear This Spring

How to Recognize a Teachable Moment   Spring is around the corner, and that means warmer weather, baseball season (hopefully), and putting away those stuffy parkas. And what better way to celebrate than by shrugging on the classic shoulder season staple, the denim jacket? If it was good enough for…
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March 9, 2022 at 4:40 PM

Outdoor Fun Is On The Forecast This Spring

Scary Mommy Spotted Outdoor Fun Is On The Forecast This Spring PRESENTED BY WALMART Backyard Toys The Whole Family Will Love After a long winter, kids and parents alike are itching to get out of the house and spend the warmer months playing outside from morning 'til night. Whether your crew's ide…
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March 8, 2022 at 8:42 PM

What to Say When You’re Too Angry to Talk

Plus, How to Avoid Useless Parenting Fights   We all have our moments. Stressors are everywhere and, despite our best efforts to keep a cool head, anger takes over. The problem is that anger hijacks our brain and makes it difficult to process emotions and easy to say or do things that we don’t mea…
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March 7, 2022 at 8:41 PM

How Happy Marriages Stay Happy

7 Signs of a Rock-Solid Relationship   How do happy marriages stay happy? Or, better yet, what qualities help a marriage endure and partners content? Researchers have spent decades publishing studies dissecting marriages to figure out what works to make couples happy for the long haul. And while t…
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March 6, 2022 at 8:40 PM

3 Ineffective Discipline Habits That Make Kids Anxious

The Relationship Check-In Is a Vital Part of a Happy Marriage   Discipline is tough. With the number of times kids need correction every day, it’s understandable that parents develop habits that aren’t always thought through. In a flood of snap judgments, chaos management, and a desire to regain c…
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March 4, 2022 at 8:41 PM

Yes, It’s Most Definitely Time to Get Out and Have Some Fun Again*

It’s Time to Have Some Fun Again   After a brutal winter, the Omicron wave is finally easing up. Cases are plummeting, and people aren’t waiting hours in line for last-minute COVID tests anymore. Of course, this lull might not last forever. If there’s one thing Delta and Omicron taught us, it’s th…
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March 3, 2022 at 8:40 PM

8 Questions About Your Partner You Should Be Able to Answer

How Well Do You Know Your Partner? ADVERTISEMENT   The list of things you know about your partner is probably quite long. Like Infinite Jest long. Because of course it is. You know what makes them laugh, what makes them seethe, what makes them blush. You probably know their dessert of choice, coffe…
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March 2, 2022 at 4:56 PM

Help Your Child To Become More Math Confident

Scary Mommy Spotted Help Your Child To Become More Math Confident Learn How To Best Help Your Child Today When you give your child a solid foundation in math, the whole world opens up to them. Fortunately for readers of Fatherly, BYJU'S FutureSchool's Global Math Skill Assessment can help your chi…
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March 1, 2022 at 8:41 PM

The Great Unmasking

Masks Come Off, Doubt Creeps In   The country is starting to act like the pandemic is over. Mask mandates are dropping everywhere, flights are filling up, people are gathering and celebrating — warily, with one eye looking over their shoulder. On one hand, this is a logical reaction to transmissio…
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February 28, 2022 at 8:41 PM

3 Investments to Consider During Times of Inflation

The Smartest Way to Split Chores With Your Spouse   For inflation that was supposed to be temporary, the surge in consumer prices doesn’t look to be going away anytime soon. That can have profound effects not only on your budget today — something you’re no doubt reminded of every time you buy groc…
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February 27, 2022 at 8:40 PM

The Best Exercise Routine When You Have No Time

Plus, How to Get Your Energy Back   Has it been a while since you’ve been in the gym? We’ve all been there. Whether it’s a new job, new baby, or the release of Horizon Forbidden West, there are plenty of other things fighting for your time. Life gets in the way. But if you’re worried about the tim…
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February 25, 2022 at 8:41 PM

How to Be There for a Partner with Anxiety

Plus, All Your Questions About the COVID Vaccine for Kids Under 5, Answered   Living with anxiety can be hard. Worries can become difficult to manage. Seemingly easy tasks can feel impossible. When your partner has anxiety, it’s not unusual to feel stressed and unsure of how to help them. Research…
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February 24, 2022 at 8:42 PM

The Magic Formula for a Happier Relationship

The 5:1 Ratio Is The Secret to a Happier Relationship   Building a relationship takes time and effort; maintaining and repairing one requires the same. There are no easy solutions. This isn’t to say, however, that there aren’t useful ways of looking at your relationship to help it stay in (or brin…
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February 22, 2022 at 8:42 PM

What I Wish I Said to My Kids More Often

What 14 Dads Wish They Told Their Kids More Often ADVERTISEMENT   Parenting is a long game, and mistakes are a big part of it. This is hardly shocking. You know you won’t ace everything, but, in the end, you hope that you did far more right than wrong. As you grow — and watch your kids grow — it’s …
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February 21, 2022 at 8:41 PM

The Right Way to Set Up Family Rules

How to Set Up Family Rules That Actually Stick   From the basic black-and-white groundwork of morals and ethics to more specific family-driven goals, it’s up to us as parents to define the trajectories we want our kids to follow — and just as importantly, to stay the course on an everyday basis. T…
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