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POV: It's The '80s And '90s
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (535+ words) Hey, Hey! Amanda here. Wife to KJ and proud mom to my 3 boys: Noah (14), Nash (4), and Banks (6 months). I'm a forever Carolina girl that moved to Knoxville in 2003 and have called it home ever since. When I'm not wrangling children…...
These Spacious Amazon Tiny Homes Under $10K Are the Perfect Hangout Spot for My Teens & Their Friends
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3+ hour, 54+ min ago (341+ words) From cozy cabins to cottagecore garden houses, these Amazon tiny homes are teen-approved and cheaper than a room remodel. This hideaway offers 108 square feet of homey style. "This feels more like a mini cabin than grandma's garden shed," one teen…...
What Vets Say You Should Be Doing When Your Beloved Pet Starts To "Slow Down"
9+ hour, 17+ min ago (469+ words) Here's how to make sure their golden years are exactly that. There's not an exact age when your beloved pet becomes a senior citizen, but there are some ranges to keep in mind, according to Dr. Molly Brinkmann, Veterinary Advisor…...
Deadbeat Dads Are Not "Robbed" Of Fatherhood If They Never Try
9+ hour, 29+ min ago (694+ words) If your deadbeat ex's new girl, like Kailyn Lowry, thinks you're the problem, you're probably doing something right. In a recent episode of a podcast available through her Patreon, former Teen Mom 2 star Kailyn Lowry claimed that her new boyfriend…...
Parents Are Sharing Their Crazy Easy No Cutting Board Meals For Kids
10+ hour, 58+ min ago (562+ words) "If you're blending something it's WAY too hard. If even a single pot or pan is involved, I'm still listening but I'm suspicious. You can't do it all. And early on as a parent, I found that out by burning…...
Is Preserving A Beloved Pet After Death "Creepy" — Or Just Another Way To Grieve?
13+ hour, 46+ min ago (639+ words) Different strokes for different folks, ya know? Like many pet parents, when Chloe Chung's dog was diagnosed with terminal cancer, her world was turned upside down. "MisTricks was my soul dog," Chung tells Scary Mommy. "She was diagnosed with aggressive…...
How Birth-Tok Is Changing The Way Parents Talk About Birth Trauma
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14+ hour, 54+ min ago (1570+ words) At her appointment, her healthcare provider noticed that her blood pressure was elevated and that she wasn't dilated. Summer rushed to the hospital. "After two and a half days in the hospital, I was finally 10 centimeters," recalls Summers. But shortly…...
Maternal Syphilis Cases Are Rising—How to Protect Yourself and Your Baby
18+ hour, 56+ min ago (792+ words) New numbers show a 28% jump in cases over two years. We break down what's behind these numbers. A January 2026 report from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) found that the rate of maternal syphilis infections increased 28% from 2022 to 2024, part…...
Croc Socks Free Knitting Pattern
19+ hour, 25+ min ago (614+ words) I like knitting washcloths all the time, but I think there's something extra fun about knitting washcloths as we get ready for spring cleaning. It just makes all the scrubbing a little more fun, whether you're deep cleaning the kitchen…...
Leprechaun Learning Activities – Lesson Plans
19+ hour, 31+ min ago (671+ words) Leprechauns are a fun part of St. Patrick's Day, and building leprechaun traps is a fun St. Patrick's Day STEM activity. Let's look at some other ways to bring these little green guys into the classroom for some learning fun....