Instagram It’s summer, and that means travel, and for parents, that means one of my least favorite things: defending my right to travel with children. Specifically, against people who think I’m entitled for having the audacity to *checks notes* have my family on public transportation. Because, apparently, they believe they’re entitled to an experience free...
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The Strange Mercy & Science Behind The Things We Forget In Motherhood
Here are some of the things I remember: the physical liberty I felt the moment I pushed each one of my kids out of my body; the surprise of realizing that, despite all my efforts and commitment to “the healthier option,” I absolutely hate breastfeeding; the peace that settles in when all my kids are...
Nelly Admits He Doesn't Change Diapers Or Get Up With His Baby
Michael Simon/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images Dads are helping more than ever. Compared with even one generation ago, they’re putting in more quality time with their kids, doing more housework, and taking more paternity leave. And while your grandfather likely didn’t change many diapers — if he touched them at all — it’s the norm today...
Pediatrician Explains How The “Big Beautiful Bill” Would Affect All Kids
TikTok The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), a massive omnibus championed by Donald Trump, has passed both the House and Senate (though it needs to go back to the House for another vote). The latest iteration of the bill would see enormous federal spending cuts, including more than a trillion dollars in Medicaid —...



