— Instagram All parents know to be prepared for a child’s teen years and yet no parent is every truly prepared for a child’s teen years. But Canadian influencer Sheridan Ingalls got some insight straight from her daughter, Kaia, who very thoughtfully laid out exactly what to expect as only an eldest daughter could on Instagram. The video opens with the two sitting in the car grabbing a bite to eat. Kaia very calmly explains to her mom: “So when I’m older and I’m 16 or, like, 12, and I start being rude, I’m going to be rude for 2...
A Dad Explains "Empty Nester Blues" While Feeling Sad At The Store
— @ jeffpearlmanauthor / TikTok We all loathe that one parent who is always saying, “Oh, just wait until…” when it comes to parenting. The “just wait” person is actually the worst. The older empty nester who looks at you, while your kid is having a meltdown in Target, throwing their snack all over the ground and kicking you in the crotch, and says, “Cherish it now! They’ll be big before you know it!” And while we want to wish the worst on that person who can’t mind their damn business, isn’t there some truth to this? I look back...
Mammogram Patients Will Soon Be Told About Their Breast Density
— FG Trade Latin/E+/Getty Images Mammography facilities will soon have to notify patients about the density of their breasts in a progressive step aimed at improving early detection of breast cancer. The new rule, which goes into effect Sep. 10, 2024, was part of updated mammography regulations outlined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last year. Colorado and Minnesota have already taken measures to begin to include breast density in reporting. This would be the first nationwide regulation. Breast density — a measurement of how much fibroglandular tissue there is in a woman’s breast versus fatty tissue —...
What Scary Mommy Editors Are Buying At Trader Joe's Right Now
— Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Getty Images/Products Courtesy of Trader Joe’s We know you Scary Mommy readers are big fans of Trader Joe’s. But you’re not alone! The editors are regular shoppers, as well. For one thing, there’s tons of non-food items we love. We also turn to this grocery go-to when we’re tired and need some “lazy” dinner options, when we want to impress our guests (while spending minimal money and effort), and, yes, when we’re trying to figure out what to feed these kids for lunch on a budget. And so we’ve decided to round up what we’re buying...