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January 9, 2023 at 10:14 PM

I Had No Idea Armpits Could Stink At Age 9

WHEW.    Jan 9, 2023    I Had No Idea Armpits Could Stink At Age 9   “It was after football practice on a random Tuesday night when I noticed,” writes Samm Davidson today, with all the ominous pacing of a thriller. “My nine-year-old son had removed all his equipment and headed upstairs to change. A…

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January 6, 2023 at 10:16 PM

I Had To Learn To See My Son For Who He Was

As we all do.   Jan 06, 2023    I Had To Learn To See My Son For Who He Was   “My whole world is about creating things,” writes Erica Domesek. And she was looking forward to sharing that with her child, too: “Diving into the worlds of arts and crafts with my child was something I had fantasized abo…

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January 5, 2023 at 10:17 PM

Yes, I’m Having A Fifth Kid. No, I Don’t Need Your Judgment.

Back off.    Jan 05, 2023    Yes, I’m Having A Fifth Kid. No, I Don’t Need Your Judgment.   “When I first saw two pink lines on my pregnancy test, I was hit with excitement followed immediately by a sense of dread in telling others,” writes Alexandra Frost today. “My data set was based on announcin…

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January 4, 2023 at 10:12 PM

I'm Done With New Year's Resolutions

I’m good, actually.   Jan 04, 2023    I'm Done With New Year's Resolutions   Did you make any New Year’s resolutions this year? For years and years, CJ Kelsey did: “I promise myself next year will be different. I promise myself I will change. Not only will I be thinner, but I’ll read more, I’ll go …

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January 3, 2023 at 10:11 PM

Why Is It So Hard To Go Back To School After The Holidays?

It’s worse than summer!   Jan 03, 2023    Why Is It So Hard To Go Back To School After The Holidays?   At some point – thankfully – the kids have to go back to school. Yours are probably already back, in fact, unless they’re home with COVID, or the flu, or maybe strep. (Or your travel plans were co…

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December 29, 2022 at 10:16 PM

The One Thing Your Teen Needs From You If They Are Having Sex

First, take a deep breath.   Dec 29, 2022    The One Thing Your Teen Needs From You If They Are Having Sex   “When my oldest son had sex for the first time, I freaked out,” admits Diana Park. “He didn’t tell me he was having sex; instead, I found out one afternoon when I came home early and he was …

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December 28, 2022 at 10:16 PM

What Happened When My Teen Deleted TikTok From His Phone

Bye-bye to the clock app!    Dec 28, 2022    This Is What Happened When My Teen Deleted TikTok From His Phone   “I noticed something different with my son this past spring. I stopped getting late work notices from school — something he’s always struggled with. Then, as soon as he got home, he was o…

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December 27, 2022 at 10:16 PM

I’m Carrying A Rainbow Baby, And It’s An Emotional Minefield

It’s a lot.   Dec 27, 2022    I’m Carrying A Rainbow Baby, And It’s An Emotional Minefield   “Just eight days post-ovulation with what would potentially be my fifth baby, sixth pregnancy, I started peeing on sticks. ALL the sticks,” writes Alexandra Frost. “I couldn’t wait to find out if I was preg…

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December 23, 2022 at 10:12 PM

I've Completely Taken All Religion Out Of Christmas

But it’s still meaningful.    Dec 23, 2022    I've Completely Taken All Religion Out Of Christmas   Every time I drive by a nativity scene I have a similar thought to what our very own Sarah Aswell describes in the opening of her latest piece: “When my daughter was five, we drove by a nativity scen…

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December 22, 2022 at 10:17 PM

My Kids' Schedules Are Wearing Me Out

It’s enough!   Dec 22, 2022    My Kids' Schedules Are Wearing Me Out   “It’s 6:30 pm, and I’m headed to a local school gym for the second time,” Samm Davidson sets the scene. “I dropped one son off for basketball practice earlier and now I’m on my way to pick him up. Today also included a gymnastic…

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December 21, 2022 at 10:13 PM

Honestly I Don't Know If I'm Wearing This Holiday Sweater Ironically

Ho ho ho?    Dec 21, 2022    Honestly I Don't Know If I'm Wearing This Holiday Sweater Ironically   Today, Sarah Aswell is meditating on the way the holidays change once you’re a mom, via two very different Christmas sweaters.“There’s a picture of me from my graduate school days — way back in 2004 …

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December 20, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Actually, I Love Being A Christmas Baby

Don’t pity me!    Dec 20, 2022    Actually, I Love Being A Christmas Baby   Today, I have a confession. I was born on Christmas Eve, and honestly? It’s not that bad. In fact, it’s kind of great. Sure, it was a little tough as a kid: “My mom always made a point of carving out a few hours totally sep…

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December 19, 2022 at 10:18 PM

Forgiving Myself For My Divorce Took A Really Long Time

And here’s what changed.   Dec 19, 2022    Forgiving Myself For My Divorce Took A Really Long Time   “After we separated, I’d drop the kids off at their dad’s house, and the guilt would float to the surface. I’d blame myself for missing time with my kids. There’d be mornings I’d wake up alone and m…

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December 17, 2022 at 4:14 PM

What Do You Get For The Person Who Has Everything?

In Partnership With Walmart Photo   Dec 17, 2022    presented by walmart photo Make Holiday Shopping As Unique As Your Family With Walmart Photo   There are some things that you can count on every holiday season: Festive decor everywhere, the same holiday hits on an endless loop, and the creeping …

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December 16, 2022 at 10:13 PM

Boy Do I Love Chrismukkah

One mom’s take.   Dec 16, 2022    Chrismukkah Is Double The Work, But Also Double The Fun   “I grew up with parents of different religious backgrounds (Christian/Jewish), and my sister and I were raised in a secular household,” writes Janine Annett today. “We celebrated the holidays in a non-religi…

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December 15, 2022 at 10:20 PM

The Phrase ‘You've Got This’ Needs To Die

Banish it!   Dec 15, 2022    The Phrase ‘You've Got This’ Needs To Die   You’ve heard it a time or two; you’ve probably said it once or twice yourself. But today, Diana Park is railing against a very popular phrase: “You’ve got this.”She writes: “When a family member said it to me as I was crying o…

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December 14, 2022 at 10:19 PM

I’m Navigating Christmas With A First-Time Non-Believer

And how I feel about it might surprise you.    Dec 14, 2022    I’m Navigating Christmas With A First-Time Non-Believer   It’s the moment many moms who celebrate Christmas dread, and this year it came for Samm Davidson: “His head rose and his eyes locked with mine. ‘Mom, is Santa real?’ he asked.” “…

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December 13, 2022 at 10:18 PM

The Holidays Are F*cking Hard

You hanging in there? Cause I’m not.   Dec 13, 2022    The Holidays Are F*cking Hard   So: How are you holding up? Have you made 7 dozen cookies yet? Did you have a mild panic attack this week when you remembered about gifts for your kid’s teachers? DO YOU KNOW WHERE THE CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS ARE????…

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December 12, 2022 at 10:16 PM

My Teen Just Got His Driver's Permit, And Wow, People Drive Like Jerks

Chill out. Please.    Dec 12, 2022    My Teen Just Got His Driver's Permit, And Wow, People Drive Like Jerks   Katie Bingham-Smith and her son are currently chipping away at the number of hours he needs to rack up before he can upgrade from a learner’s permit to a regular license. And it’s an eye-o…

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December 9, 2022 at 10:16 PM

I Want Another Kid, And My Husband Doesn’t

How do we resolve this?    Dec 9, 2022    I Want Another Kid, And My Husband Doesn’t   “I already have three magnificent kids, but I know in my bones that I want another child. Here’s the problem: My husband is equally certain he doesn’t want another child,” writes Christina Crawford today. “How do…

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December 9, 2022 at 4:17 PM

This Virtual Holiday Game Makes Family Gifting Easy

Find endless inspo inside Bustle + Macy’s Holiday Hotel virtual experience.   Dec 9, 2022    Presented by Macy's It’s Time To Check In At Bustle + Macy’s Holiday Hotel   Make the holidays more fun this season with Bustle + Macy’s Holiday Hotel. Personalized to your style and interests, the festive…

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December 8, 2022 at 10:22 PM

Why Is My Husband Such A Douchebag When Decorating The Tree?

A common problem!   Dec 08, 2022    Why Is My Husband Such A Douchebag When Decorating The Tree?   Today, Personal Stories Editor Katy Elliott is tackling a contentious issue: white lights vs. multicolored. She comes down FIRMLY on one side – but unfortunately, her husband is on the other. “When my…

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December 7, 2022 at 10:16 PM

What Happened When I Went One Week Without Correcting My Kid’s Behavior

Here’s what I learned.   Dec 07, 2022    I Went One Week Without Correcting My Kid’s Behavior. Here’s What I Learned.   “I don’t harangue or criticize or shame my 5-year-old son. (How could I? He’s so loveable and great!) It’s more that I nudge. And when nudging doesn’t work, because he no longer h…

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December 6, 2022 at 10:16 PM

9 Toys I Can Unequivocally Say Were A Total Waste Of Money

Read before you hit the buy button.   Dec 06, 2022    9 Toys I Can Unequivocally Say Were A Total Waste Of Money   Who else has spent hours and hours in the last few weeks staring at online reviews, trying to figure out what their kid will actually play with and if you should spend your hard-earned…

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December 6, 2022 at 4:16 PM

The Best Gifts For Your CoComelon-Obsessed Kids

Presented by VTech   Dec 06, 2022    Presented by VTech These VTech CoComelon Toys Belong On Your Holiday Shopping List   There’s nothing better when facing down the holiday shopping season than easy wins you can check off of your list. A CoComelon toy for your CoComelon-loving kid certainly quali…

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December 5, 2022 at 10:16 PM

When You And Your Ex Disagree About Christmas

Here’s what you do.    Dec 05, 2022    When You And Your Ex Disagree About Christmas   Diana Park entered new territory when she split with her ex and suddenly, Christmas worked very differently: “When we were together he was happy to hand the shopping responsibilities to me and I was happy to take…

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December 3, 2022 at 4:18 PM

Parents...self-care matters, and it starts with your health

Learn how you can catch up on your health   Dec 03, 2022     Presented by HEPLISAV-B  Please see full Prescribing Information.   Hey parents, it’s time to catch up on your health   Your child likely received their hepatitis B vaccine at birth, but if you were born before 1991, you may be living unp…

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December 2, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Nobody Tells You How Lonely It Is When Your Kid Acts Out

It’s so isolating.   Dec 02, 2022    Nobody Tells You How Lonely It Is When Your Kid Acts Out   “When the principal called me a third time and informed me my son had recorded a teacher on his phone and posted it to Snapchat, I slithered down my wall and cried before going to get him,” says an anony…

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December 1, 2022 at 6:31 PM

From The Confessional: ‘I Farted During Sex’

It happens!   Dec 01, 2022    From The Confessional: ‘I Farted During Sex’   The theme for today’s roundup from the Scary Mommy Confessional: sex. And boy, is it a journey. I’ll just give you the tiniest sample: “My 97 year old great grandmother gives me the best sex advice to satisfy my husband, I…

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November 30, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Should I Tattle On My Kids' Friends?

Sometimes, kids cross the line.    Nov 30, 2022    Should I Tattle On My Kids' Friends?   We all want our kids to trust us, to come to us with whatever tricky situation they’re facing so we can talk it out. The problem is, sometimes that tricky situation involves their friends. And then you’re in a…

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November 29, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Just Because You're Bored With Sex Doesn't Mean You Can't Masturbate

In case there’s any question.   Nov 29, 2022    Just Because You're Bored With Sex Doesn't Mean You Can't Masturbate   Our resident sex columnist, Penelope, is back with a new one today. This letter writer begins: “The other day, my husband discovered a secret I’d been keeping from him for about a …

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November 28, 2022 at 10:16 PM

The Best Cyber Monday Deals On Amazon

Let’s spend some money together.    Nov 28, 2022    The Best Cyber Monday Deals On Amazon   Listen, I know you’re shopping online today, because that’s exactly what I’m doing. To help you out, BDG’s commerce team has rounded up the best offers on Amazon. Deals include YETI Rambler cups – for when y…

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November 28, 2022 at 6:11 PM

Thoughtful, Personalized Gifts That Are Easy On Your Holiday Budget? Yes Please! 🎁

In partnership with VistaPrint   Nov 28, 2022    In partnership with VistaPrint From Custom Holiday Cards To Wall Calendars Starring Your Children, VistaPrint Just Simplified The Season   If choosing the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list is stressing you the heck out, we get it. We al…

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November 25, 2022 at 10:21 PM

Oh God, It’s Elf-On-The-Shelf Time

The elf burnout is real.   Nov 25, 2022    HERE WE GO AGAIN Oh God, It’s Elf-On-The-Shelf Time   Do you elf? Samm Davidson does, and that means it’s time to gird her loins: “I climb onto a chair and steady myself before opening the upper-cabinet doors and fish through the junk forgotten all the wa…

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November 24, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Dear Husband, I’m Grumpy During The Holidays Because Of You

Grrr….   Nov 24, 2022    GRRRR Dear Husband, I’m Grumpy During The Holidays Because Of You   We’ll keep it short and sweet today since you’ve got turkey to eat and blinking lights to dig out of storage. Today, we’ve got Becky Vieira lovingly putting her husband on blast for his holiday complaining…

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November 23, 2022 at 7:18 PM

I Hated Being Pregnant, So Why Do I Miss It?

A mystery.    Nov 23, 2022    I Hated Being Pregnant, So Why Do I Miss It?   “I hated being pregnant,” admits Samm Davidson today. “I feel uncomfortable even saying it because I know so many people are not afforded the luxury,” she adds, but it’s the truth. That leaves her with a question: “So why,…

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November 23, 2022 at 4:29 PM

The Key To Getting Your Energetic Kiddo Ready For Sleep

In partnership with PURE Zzzs Kidz   Nov 23, 2022    Presented by vicks PURE Zzzs Kidz A Consistent Wind-Down Routine Is Good For The Whole Family   When you have a child who struggles to transition from energetic wakefulness to peaceful slumber, it can be like having a nightly circus in your hous…

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November 22, 2022 at 10:16 PM

As An Only Child, I Miss Big Family Gatherings At The Holidays

It’s a little hard this time of year.    Nov 22, 2022    As An Only Child, I Miss Big Family Gatherings At The Holidays   “I am an only child, so my family often spends holidays alone,” writes Christina Crawford. And she can’t help but feel a pang, sometimes: “It always makes me melancholy when I h…

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November 21, 2022 at 10:19 PM

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

A tough one.   Nov 21, 2022    Will My Kid Be Hopelessly Out Of The Loop If I Don't Give Him A Phone?   Janine Annett and her husband are holding the line against a phone for their 11-year-old son. But it’s getting harder and harder: “The other day, something happened that made me wonder whether I …

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November 21, 2022 at 6:48 PM

Finish Holiday Shopping Early & Save Money With These One-of-a-Kind Gifts

In Partnership With Walmart Photo   Nov 21, 2022    presented by Walmart Photo With Same-Day Pickup & Everyday Low Prices, Walmart Has Everything You Need to Wrap Up Shopping in Record Time   Every multitasking mom knows that the greatest gift of all during the holidays is checking off everyth…

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November 18, 2022 at 10:17 PM

When Diet Culture Comes For Your Kid

Candy isn’t, in fact, poison.    Nov 18, 2022    BODY IMAGE When Diet Culture Comes For Your Kid   “I tossed the mini bag of Skittles leftover from Halloween into my daughter's lunchbox, nestled next to a scrap of paper with the joke of the day hastily written in sharpie,” writes Molly Wadzeck Kra…

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November 17, 2022 at 10:24 PM

Only Children Don’t Deserve The Bad Rap

7 personality traits that prove it.    Nov 17, 2022    7 Personality Traits Of Only Children As Adults That Prove We Don’t Deserve The Bad Rap   “Only children get a bad rap, and I should know because I am one,” writes Brianne Hogan today. “For example, when my parents bought me a new winter coat i…

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November 16, 2022 at 10:17 PM

Yes, I Have Already Decorated For Christmas

Thanksgiving? Who is she?   Nov 16, 2022    Yes, I Have Already Decorated For Christmas   I haven’t even braved the grocery store for Thanksgiving pie supplies yet, and Katie Bingham-Smith’s house is already decorated for Christmas… and has been for days. And she doesn’t care what you think about i…

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November 15, 2022 at 10:18 PM

I Spend Thanksgivings With My Ex. Here's Why.

We weren’t always this amicable, either.   Nov 15, 2022    I Couldn't Stand To Be Around My Ex — Until I Realized How Happy It Made Our Kids   We’re barreling toward the holidays, which can be a logistical headache even in the easiest parenting circumstances. For those of you who are divorced or se…

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November 15, 2022 at 4:16 PM

Level Up Your Child's Gaming Chair

Level Up Your Child's Gaming Chair   Nov 15, 2022    Presented by VTech® Level Up Your Child's Gaming Chair   It’s the most wonderful time of the year—but with VTech toys, the wonder can happen year-round! Whether it’s first steps or a gaming marathon, little ones will love discovering all the fun…

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November 14, 2022 at 10:16 PM

I’m So Glad My Girls Have Each Other

Sometimes you change your tune.   Nov 14, 2022    I’m So Glad My Girls Have Each Other   “I thoroughly enjoyed being the queen bee of my childhood, and every sister relationship around me looked like more of a headache than a blessing,” confesses Samm Davidson today. “Even through most of my adulth…

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November 14, 2022 at 12:21 AM

This Style Service Is About To Make Your Life So Much Easier

Fall fashion, made easy.   Nov 13, 2022    Presented by Stitch Fix Meet Stitch Fix, Your New Fashion Companion   Have you ever dreamed about the convenience of having your own personal stylist? Someone who knows your style better than you do and encourages you to experiment with new trends? Well, …

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November 11, 2022 at 10:20 PM

11 Is When They Start Asking Big Questions

Is anybody ever ready?    Nov 11, 2022    11 Is When They Start Asking Big Questions  We all know they’re coming: the big questions that we don’t even know how to answer ourselves. According to Jewel Nunez, brace yourself, because that starts at 11. “It’s 11 when they start asking the BIG questions…

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November 11, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Navigating Health & Nutrition During The Winter Months

Brought to you by Love One Today®   Nov 11, 2022    Navigating Health & Nutrition During The Winter Months   In this episode of Live.Work.Thrive co-sponsored by Fresh Avocados – Love One Today®, an expert panel will discuss how parents can establish and maintain healthy eating patterns that sup…

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November 10, 2022 at 10:20 PM

Why Is Cold And Flu Season Surging So Early This Year?

What you need to know.    Nov 10, 2022    Why Is Cold And Flu Season Surging So Early (And With A Vengeance) This Year?   You’ve probably seen a lot of headlines about how cold and flu season is shaping up to be particularly brutal this year. “There's a lot going around right now, from the common c…

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