Georgijevic/E+/Getty Images As divorce became more common in the latter half of the 20th century, families began to look different, particularly as they grew over generations. Suddenly, the “four grandparent” paradigm that dominated most of modern history shifted. My kids, for example, have four grandfathers — biological and step — and three grandmothers. It’s lovely to know that family can be defined far beyond blood… but that doesn’t mean these dynamics don’t get complicated sometimes. Take a recent post on Reddit’s Am I The Assh*le board, where u/Puzzleheaded_Fee_541 (we’ll call them Puzzle for short) asked “AITA for not allowing my...
A "Boy Mom" Said She Was Ready To "Square Up" On Her Son's Future Girlfriend & The Replies Passed The Vibe Check
FG Trade / Getty Things got a little heated over on Threads recently after a self-proclaimed “boy mom” shared what we like to call “inside thoughts.” In a post that now has over 1.7k replies and only 507 likes (never a good ratio), the mom wrote, “I’m a boy mom and one day, some teenage girl is gonna break his heart… and I’m gonna have to square up with a 16-year-old.” Oh boy! That’s…not how we’re handling things in 2025, right?! The majority of the replies centered around the double standard here that moms of boys may have for their...
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Ace Every Back-To-School Moment With Old Navy
There’s something undeniably magical about the back-to-school season — the smell of freshly sharpened pencils, the crispness of new notebooks, and, of course, the excitement of shopping for new clothes! Every school year brings a fresh wave of exciting, can’t-miss moments, whether your kiddo is stepping into kindergarten or taking on middle school like a pro. That’s why you’ll want to be prepared with an arsenal of school-friendly outfits that’ll help your little one feel cool, comfortable, and totally confident with Old Navy. From first-day impressions to recess runs, Old Navy’s latest back-to-school collection was made for real kids living...
Amazing Things To Do In Puerto Vallarta With Kids
Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images Located on the west coast of Mexico and sheltered from the colder, rougher Pacific Ocean by the Bay of Banderas, Puerto Vallarta is a colorful, buzzing vacation destination and cultural center for both the country’s residents and for Americans traveling from the north. Whether you decide to stay at one of the many all-inclusive resorts dotted along the shoreline, or in vacation rentals independently in the city, there are dozens of amazing activities for families in the area, from exploring the many natural wonders to checking out the city itself. During our stay, we opted...