Phynart Studio/E+/Getty Images We’re halfway through July — depending on where you live, there may be just a few weeks left until school starts again. And for roughly half of American parents, that’s enough to make them wince. From new clothes and shoes to notebooks, pens, a backpack, and possibly a crazy expensive calculator, back-to-school shopping isn’t known for its affordability. But a new survey of parents found that many of them are dreading this year’s shopping spree more than ever before. Intuit Credit Karma surveyed over 1,000 parents and found that 44% of them are expecting to go into...
“Having Two Teen Daughters Is Way More Fun Than I Expected” & 13 Other Confessions
Ippei Naoi/Moment/Getty Images I love a good, wholesome secret or confession. Like that I use boxed cake mix to make my kids’ birthday cakes — I just replace the water in the instructions with milk and melted butter for the vegetable oil. Every mom has a bunch of them stashed inside her brain and heart, and this week, several moms took to Scary Mommy Confessions to let them out. Sweet little secrets they’re keeping from their families, and happy little confessions that just make them feel good and warm during the day, all of them are accounted for here. I hope...
Is It Safe To Let My Dog Swim Outdoors This Summer?
stevecoleimages/E+/Getty Images I live in Florida, which means lots of beach and boat days on the water. It’s the whole point of living here! And naturally, many families like to bring their furry friends along for the fun. If you’re not accustomed to having your dog around water, though, you may be wondering, Is it safe to let my dog swim at the lake, in the ocean, or in a creek? Even the most experienced pet parents might not know everything they need to in order to keep their beloved pups safe. So, we asked a few veterinarians about all...
This Mom Is Making Her Teen Sons Do One Thing With Her Every Day
Lyndsey Stamper / TikTok There’s a TikTok trend right now where parents are posting pictures of their tweens and teens, sharing their likes, dislikes, and how they shirk their parents’ hugs and would rather hang out with their friends than their family. When you scroll to the next photo, there’s a sweet image or video of that very same kid, except they’re young, snuggly, and oh so sweet. The caption reads, “But there was a time…” WHO IS CUTTING ONIONS?! There is no denying that as our kids get older, they start to create their own lives, their own circles...