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April 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM

Can People Actually Change?

Here’s what can be done.Here’s what can be done. Apr. 25, 2025Tatsiana Volkava/Moment/Getty ImagesThe big questionsCan People Actually Change? Here’s How It’s Done, According To A Couples TherapistOof what a question. As Katie McPherson writes today: “No relationship is perfect. Whether your person …

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April 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM

'I've Become A Sugar Baby'

& Other Confessions& Other Confessions Apr. 24, 2025LB Studios/Connect Images/Getty ImagesOoh la la 💋'I've Become A Sugar Baby'Readers admitted to some pretty spicy stuff in this week’s Confessions. Which is good for us, cause it makes for a fun read. I thoroughly enjoy living vicariously (a…

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April 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM

I'm A Room Parent, Not Your Child's Social Secretary

Hard pass.Hard pass. Apr. 23, 2025Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty ImagesNopeI'm A Room Parent, Not Your Child's Social SecretaryToday I’m bringing back an oldie but a goodie: I’m A Room Parent, Not Your Child’s Social Secretary. In it, Jamie Davis Smith argues that while she’s happy to be a room pa…

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April 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM

My Husband Has Let Himself Go

And it’s bad.And it’s bad. Apr. 22, 2025Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, ShutterstockHALP!My Husband Has Let Himself Go & It's BadThis month’s Ask A MWLTF column is a doozy. This anonymous mom has written in to tell us that her once-athletic husband has “let himself go” and as a result s…

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April 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Everything I Know About Divorce, I Learned From ‘The Real Housewives’

Hear me out.Hear me out. Apr. 21, 2025Bravo/NBCUniversal/Getty Imageswho woulda thunk it?!Everything I Know About Divorce, I Learned From ‘The Real Housewives’Today, Molly Wadzeck recounts her divorce – and how she learned a lot about her experience in the context of, yes, “The Real Housewives.” She…

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April 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM

What's Your Favorite Comfort Show?

Moms share theirs.Moms share theirs. Apr. 18, 2025Pass The RemoteWhat's Your Favorite Comfort Show? 18 Moms Share The TV Series They Love To RewatchIt’s the freakin’ weekend and it’s time to sit on the couch and catch up on the shows you’ve missed – even if they came out years ago. From sitcoms to r…

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April 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM

What If What Moms Really Want For Mother’s Day Is A Dumpster?

Not kidding.Not kidding. Apr. 17, 2025Monty Rakusen/DigitalVision/Getty ImagesRage CleaningWhat If What Moms Really Want For Mother’s Day Is A Dumpster?Mother’s Day is quite soon, and moms are already thinking of what they really want for the day. And it’s not flowers or brunch. It’s… a dumpster… to…

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April 16, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Easter Is The Worst

But not why you think it does.But not why you think it does. Apr. 16, 2025Liliboas/E+/Getty Imagesi don't look good in pastelsEaster Is The WorstThat is, as Jen McGuire argues today, in a purely secular sense – think outfits and brunch planning and the hell that can be eggy dying. In this hilarious …

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April 15, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Are We The Last Generation To Have Tons Of Cousins?

Think about it.Think about it. Apr. 15, 2025FG Trade Latin/E+/Getty Imagesthe kid table is shrinkingAre We The Last Generation To Have Tons Of Cousins?“Like a lot of Millennials, I can’t tell you how many cousins I have,” Sarah Aswell writes today. “My mom is one of eight kids, and my dad is one of …

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April 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Are You Vacuuming The *Right* Way?

Yes, there is a wrong way.Yes, there is a wrong way. Apr. 14, 2025AJ_Watt/E+/Getty ImagesChore List ✅ Are You Vacuuming The *Right* Way?I am a person who likes to clean. Vacuuming, to me, is calming. But I did NOT know that there is, in fact, a right and wrong way to use your vacuum. So next time yo…

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April 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM

How To Hit Your Protein Goals, According To Women Just Like You

Cause all need it.Cause all need it. Apr. 11, 2025zoranm/E+/Getty ImagesCarnivore EraHow To Hit Your Protein Goals, According To Women Just Like YouWomen, ahem, of a certain age, need a lot more protein than we used to. But eating dozens of grams of protein a day can be hard work! So Samantha Darby …

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April 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Is There A Right Way To Tell Your Kids You’re Getting Divorced?

What I wish we’d done differently.What I wish we’d done differently. Apr. 10, 2025RgStudio/E+/Getty Imageswhen the going gets tough...Is There A Right Way To Tell Your Kids You’re Getting Divorced?When Tamara Frankfort Odinec and her husband decided to get divorced, the pair fretted about how to tel…

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April 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Why Do I Feel Guilty Saying I Hate Being Pregnant?

I just feel dread.I just feel dread. Apr. 9, 2025Damircudic/Getty ImagesOver ItI Hate Pregnancy. So Why Do I Feel So Guilty Saying It?“I’m about to tell you one of my deepest, darkest secrets, something I only feel brave enough to write here from the comfort of my computer,” Morgan Flaherty writes t…

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April 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM

"Excused Absences" Are Classist Bullsh*t

For real.For real. Apr. 8, 2025Zeljkosantrac/Getty ImagesI Said What I Said"Excused Absences" Are Classist Bullsh*tIn this spot-on piece by Deirdre Kaye, she argues that “excused absences” are classist as hell. She writes: “If your kid is home from school and you work outside of the house, you might…

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April 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM

I Tried Watching Porn With My Husband

Here’s what I learned.Here’s what I learned. Apr. 7, 2025izusek/E+/Getty Imagesspice it upI Tried Watching Porn With My HusbandHere’s a fun one: An anonymous mom wrote about how watching porn with husband (and not just alone) spiced up their sex life. It taught her to be open to initial awkwardness,…

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April 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM

Sexy Texts To Send Your Partner When You're In The Mood, But Busy

Spicy!Spicy! Apr. 4, 2025PS I'm HornySexy Texts To Send Your Partner When You're In The Mood, But BusyLook, we all know that parents are busy, and sometimes that busyness gets in the way of… actually getting busy. But Sam Darby has a solution: sexy texts! As she writes, “whether you’ve been together…

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April 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Maybe Let's Cool It With Our "Core Memory" Ambitions

Enough already.Enough already. Apr. 3, 2025DisneyKids | YouTubeFinding JoyMaybe Let's Cool It With Our "Core Memory" AmbitionsOh how I love this piece by our own Jamie Kenney. In it, she argues that “core memories” are great and all, but sometimes it’s just as good to live in the moment and stop cur…

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April 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM

The First Thing I Do After Dropping My Kid Off At School Is Take A F*cking Nap

And no it doesn’t make me a lazy mom.And no it doesn’t make me a lazy mom. Apr. 2, 2025Johner Images/GettyEnough With The JudgmentThe First Thing I Do After Dropping My Kid Off At School Is Take A F*cking NapIt’s old hat by now but that’s because it’s true: Moms are tired and doing roughly 18 millio…

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April 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM

A Split Tongue Wasn’t On My Sexual Fantasy List.

It Should Have Been.It Should Have Been. Apr. 1, 2025YowzaA Split Tongue Wasn’t On My Sexual Fantasy List. It Should Have Been.I gotta admit, today is a spicy one. The piece, by Lola Méndez, is about an intoxicating one-night-stand on vacation, all thanks to, yes, the guy’s split tongue. Consider it…

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March 31, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Are You Making These Common Mistakes With Your Sex Toys?

Check it!Check it! Mar. 31, 2025Westend61/Getty ImagesOopsiesAre You Making These Common Mistakes With Your Sex Toys?As Katie McPherson writes today, you’ve been warned. “There are so many kinds of sex toys out in the world today, from humble, quiet vibrators to literal dragon-inspired dildos. And w…

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March 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM

The Time We Rented A Hotel Room For An Hour To Spice Things Up

We’re fun.We’re fun. Mar. 28, 2025Noviembre Anita Vela/Moment/Getty Imagesscheduled sexy timeThe Time We Rented A Hotel Room For An Hour To Spice Things UpToday, an anonymous mom has written about that time her husband surprised her by booking a post-early bird dinner hotel room for a quickie. It’s …

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March 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM

Please Consider This My Formal Petition To Bring Back The House Phone

ASAPASAP Mar. 27, 2025Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, ShutterstockA Mom's LamentPlease Consider This My Formal Petition To Bring Back The House PhoneI fully support the reasoning behind this article by Jamie Kaye Walters: She is sick and tired of being the intermediary between her kids and …

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March 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM

My Reaction To ‘Adolescence’ Made Me Question Myself As A Mom Of Sons

How little I knew.How little I knew. Mar. 26, 2025Ben Blackall/NetflixA Lot To DigestMy Reaction To ‘Adolescence’ Made Me Question Myself As A Mom Of SonsIf you’ve watched ‘Adolescence’ on Netflix – even a few episodes – you know what it’s going to tell you: Boys, in particular, are not alright. The…

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March 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM

Why Does My Perfume Smell Weird So Weird On Me Now?

Is it perimenopause?Is it perimenopause? Mar. 25, 2025Carol Yepes/Getty ImagesSniff, SniffWhy Does My Perfume Smell Weird So Weird On Me Now? Is It Perimenopause?We deeply know that a lot of changes start happening to your body in perimenopause, but this? This is uncalled for! As Jen McGuire writes …

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March 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Your Kid’s New Favorite Book Just Dropped

Releasing todayReleasing today Mar. 25, 2025Presented by Disney PublishingThe Girl and the Robot Is An Out-Of-This-World Sci-Fi Adventure Hitting Bookshelves TodayWhether your preteen is a total bookworm or just starting to dip their toes into the wonderful world of reading, The Girl and the Robot i…

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March 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM

My Husband's ADHD Makes Me The Default Parent

And it doesn’t feel fair. And it doesn’t feel fair. Mar. 24, 2025StudioKreativa/Getty ImagesFeels A Little UnfairMy Husband's ADHD Makes Me The Default Parent, & It Doesn't Feel FairNadie Baird gets real honest in this piece: While her husband is her biggest supporter, his ADHD can cause proble…

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March 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM

The Sh*t Kids Unintentionally Say Is Absolutely Wild & Brutal

How ‘bout that, bruh?How ‘bout that, bruh? Mar. 21, 2025FatCamera/E+/Getty ImagesouchThe Sh*t Kids Unintentionally Say Is Absolutely Wild & BrutalIt’s a truth universally acknowledged that kids can be inadvertently vicious. They sometimes say things that are so bonkers or so cruel that it’s hard…

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March 20, 2025 at 9:05 PM

The Best Age For A First Pet Is 10

Buckle up.Buckle up. Mar. 20, 2025Westend61/Westend61/Getty ImagesThe magic numberThe Best Age For A First Pet Is 10, According To ExpertsI was one of the many families who got a COVID puppy. Well, to be fair, we got him in 2022, but still, I think it counts. My kids were 6 and 9 at the time, and th…

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March 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM

22 Things To Buy For A Spring Reset

For you and your home!For you and your home! Mar. 19, 2025Ariela Basson, Scary Mommy; Featured brandsgimme all the stuff22 Things To Buy For Your Home (& Self!) For A Spring ResetLook, we like to shop. It’s just a fact. So why not put our skills to good use and share the wealth? That’s what we’r…

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March 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM

Easy Salmon Recipes FTW

Yummy!Yummy! Mar. 18, 2025Winner Winner Salmon Dinner12 Easy Salmon Recipes That Work With Fresh, Frozen, Or Canned FishSalmon is a fish workhorse in my family’s kitchen. We grill it, we roast it, we use leftovers the day after for us – and the dog. In other words, we eat it often and in a variety o…

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March 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM

How To Keep Your Bedsheets Smelling Fresh

No one likes a musty sheet.No one likes a musty sheet. Mar. 17, 2025Geri Lavrov/Moment/Getty ImagesLaundry DayHow To Keep Your Bedsheets From Smelling Like Your Linen ClosetLook, who doesn’t like to fall into a crisp, nice-smelling set of sheets at the end of a long day? But – considering many of us…

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March 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM

The Feeding Innovation Moms Can’t Stop Talking About

Feed with confidence.Feed with confidence. Mar. 17, 2025Presented by MunchkinBreastfeeding Is No Joke – Find Comfort & Confidence With Munchkin’s Flow Nipple Shield +Breastfeeding moms deal with a lot: 3AM feedings, recurring doctors’ appointments, fluctuating hormones — all to keep themselves a…

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March 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM

The Scary Mommy Confessions Are Where It’s At

Gimme!Gimme! Mar. 14, 2025kate_sept2004/E+/Getty ImagesShh 🤫The Scary Mommy Confessions Are Where It’s AtSeriously, are you even a mother if you haven’t whispered something dark and twisty (or even mundane) under your breath? This week’s Confessions round up is, a ever, a doozy of admissions. See an…

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March 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM

The Unexpected Outcome Of My Son’s Environmental Anxiety

You live, you learnYou live, you learn Mar. 13, 2025Oliver Rossi/DigitalVision/Getty Imagesit happened to meThe Unexpected Outcome Of My Son’s Environmental AnxietyWe have a lovely piece today from writer Colleen Oakley about her son’s climate anxiety. He was 11 when he said, “Mom, I know the answer…

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March 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM

I'm 40, & My Body Has Started Falling Apart

40-somethings, are we OK?40-somethings, are we OK? Mar. 12, 2025South_agency/Getty ImagesPass The AspercremeI'm 40, & My Body Has Started Falling ApartThis piece may be a year old, but sadly it’s an evergreen topic that I deeply relate to: I’m 42 and my body also feels so different than it did e…

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March 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM

I Was Shocked To Hear How Few Of My Female Friends Orgasm During Sex

Oh boy…Oh boy… Mar. 11, 2025Thianchai Sitthikongsak/Getty ImagesMore Common Than You ThinkI Was Honestly Shocked To Hear How Few Of My Female Friends Orgasm During SexDuring a mom’s night out, a happily married friend confessed to Kris Ann Valdez that she didn’t orgasm during sex with her husband. V…

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March 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM

Stop Talking To My Kid About What's "Healthy"

Just no.Just no. Mar. 10, 2025Natalia Lebedinskaia/Getty ImagesPlease StopStop Talking To My Kid About What's "Healthy"“Even before I had a baby, I heard the horror stories of school lunch judgment,” writes Deirdre Kaye. “Notes home from teachers to parents telling them not to send certain foods in …

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March 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM

What Does Good Sex Mean To You?

The 411 from everyone.The 411 from everyone. Mar. 7, 2025Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Midjourney, Getty ImagesfyiWhat Does Good Sex Mean To You?What does “good sex” mean to you? The definition, it seems, changes as we age – both in and out of relationships and in actual years. As Sarah Aswell writes, …

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March 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM

So You Want To Try Roleplaying

You’ve been together for years. How do you become someone new in the bedroom?You’ve been together for years. How do you become someone new in the bedroom? Mar. 6, 2025Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Midjourney, Getty Images"You come here often?"So You Want To Try RoleplayingThis piece is really interesti…

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March 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM

If You’re Going To Use A Paci, Let It Be This One

Recommended by pediatric dentists, lactation consultants, and moms.Recommended by pediatric dentists, lactation consultants, and moms. Mar. 6, 2025PRESENTED BY MAMThese Pacifiers Are So Good, You’ll Want To Have More Than One On Backup (Trust Us)Whether you call them pacis, binkies, dummies, or soot…

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March 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM

Women Share The One Thing About Sex They Wish They Knew Way Sooner

This is the sex ed we really need. This is the sex ed we really need. Mar. 5, 2025the more you knowWomen Share The One Thing About Sex They Wish They Knew Way Sooner“The worst part about sex being so taboo in our society is that it’s hard to find a ton of accurate information on it — and it’s even …

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March 4, 2025 at 10:09 PM

How Often Couples ‘Should’ Have Sex, According To Sexperts

Is there a Goldilocks number for intimacy?Is there a Goldilocks number for intimacy? Mar. 4, 2025Ariela Basson/Bustle; Stocksy, MidjourneyBallpark It For MeHow Often Couples ‘Should’ Have Sex, According To SexpertsI love the “should” here. As Julie Sprankles writes in this piece from our Sex Issue, …

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March 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM

OK, How Are We Keeping Our Kids (& Families) From Catching All The Crud?

We asked a bunch of moms to share their immunity-boosting tips and they *delivered.*We asked a bunch of moms to share their immunity-boosting tips and they *delivered.* Mar. 3, 2025Drazen_/Getty Images*Taking Notes*Moms Reveal The Tips & Tricks They Swear By For Staving Off SicknessWhether it’s …

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February 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM

You Know What Foods To Avoid At Bedtime, But What Foods Help You Sleep?

The 411.The 411. Feb. 28, 2025Brothers91/Getty ImagesSnooze SnacksYou Know What Foods To Avoid At Bedtime, But What Foods Help You Sleep?Anna Rahmanan writes today: “We've all heard about foods that can reportedly wreck our sleep or how long of a window we should allow between eating and sleeping. A…

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February 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM

Is Sex Once A Month Bad?

The more you knowThe more you know Feb. 27, 2025Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Midjourney, Getty ImagesMark Your CalendarIs Having Sex With Your Partner Once A Month Bad?Today, Scary Mommy published their (semi)annual sex issue. This time, we focus on the basics: How often other couples are having sex, …

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February 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM

Sorry, Grandparents: You Aren’t Entitled To See The Grandkids

Signed, a fed-up momSigned, a fed-up mom Feb. 26, 2025SolStock/Getty ImagesEnough Is EnoughSorry, Grandparents: You Aren’t Entitled To See The GrandkidsThis piece is bound to cause some… hurt feelings and major opinions. To be clear, Nadie Baird isn’t talking about your run-of-the-mill hangouts with…

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February 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM

No, Not All Baby Bottles Are Created Equal

This one’s a game-changer.This one’s a game-changer. Feb. 26, 2025PRESENTED BY Dr. Brown’s Yes, Dr. Brown’s Baby Bottles Really *Are* Worth The Hype, According To Moms & PedsA baby bottle is a baby bottle, right? You’d think so, but that’s not the case (and word to the wise: Don’t ever ask that …

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February 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM

I Swore I Wouldn’t Treat My Youngest As A Baby Forever

My bad.My bad. Feb. 25, 2025Oleg Breslavtsev/Moment/Getty ImagesMy badI Swore I Wouldn’t Treat My Youngest As A Baby ForeverI have two kids; my youngest is nearly 9. And yet I still find myself treating him like a little kid. Not because he acts young, but because I want to hold onto the innocence o…

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February 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM

A Zillion Reasons To Love Melanie Lynskey

She’s just the best.She’s just the best. Feb. 24, 2025Women We LoveMelanie Lynskey’s Radical Normal It’s safe to say that the collective we of Scary Mommy have been fans of the actor Melanie Lynskey for a long time. From Ever After to Sweet Home Alabama to Yellowjackets, she can do no wrong. So we w…

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February 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM

Will My Kid Be Out Of The Loop If I Don’t Give Him A Phone?

I worry his friends will move on without him.I worry his friends will move on without him. Feb. 21, 2025Tech SupportWill My Kid Be Out Of The Loop If I Don’t Give Him A Phone?Technology has been a part of parenting for quite some time now, but that doesn’t make it any easier to navigate. From the ti…

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