Probal Rashid/LightRocket/Getty Images On Election Day, 10 states took to the ballot to vote not just for the president, but on the issue of abortion. Specifically, whether abortion rights should be enshrined in their state constitutions. Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, New York, and Nevada all voted in favor abortion access, with states like Arizona, Florida, and Missouri explicitly voting to expand access beyond their more restrictive, current laws. But the victory for abortions rights advocates was not total: Nebraska and South Dakota did not pass their right to abortion initiatives and while Floridians voted overwhelmingly in favor of...
How To Respond When Grandparents Say They Know Best
Instagram / @sheisapaigeturner They say you’re never really done parenting, and some grandparents certainly take that to heart. It can be great to have an extra set of hands around to help, but as a parent, you want to do things your way — a sentiment that’s often not totally understood by Grandma and Grandpa. Mom and parenting influencer Paige Connell, @sheisapaigeturner, shared to Instagram Reels her friend’s intergenerational frustration. While her friend tried to set rules and boundaries for interacting with her kids, the grandparents just simply don’t respect them, for a reason I’m sure parents will find too...
What's The Actual Best Shopping Day Of The Year? Experts Weigh In
As you prepare to make holiday magic for everyone in your life (moms, you’re the MVP year-round, but especially around the holidays!), strategically tackling that shopping list can feel downright daunting. Black Friday has become a behemoth, including not only Cyber Monday but also extended deals that begin early and continue into the new year. So, real talk: What’s the best shopping day of the year? I chatted with some pros to get their insight as you start making your list and checking it twice. Well, what’s the verdict? Turns out, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to be found here. But...
'I’m Married But Wading Into Emotional Affair Territory With A Coworker & Don’t Want To Stop'
milanvirijevic/E+/Getty Images Nothing takes quite a toll on a relationship like parenting. For some couples, parenting makes your relationship less of a priority, and many people struggle to feel connected to their partner again. For others, parenting and raising a child together makes you realize that the person you thought was the one actually isn’t — like, at all. This week’s Scary Mommy Confessions include a lot of spicy admissions, with some confessing to straight-up affairs and others confessing that they wish they were single so they could pursue something new. Even if you can’t relate, there’s plenty to commiserate with...