Tweens & Teens

Close-up of a group of teenage friends hang their legs on a brick wall to relax
That's Wack!
By Jamie Kenney

New Survey Finds Teens Are Weirdly Into Brands From The Early 2000s

Grab your Uggs and your Bath & Body Works spray...

Portrait of four best friends during a sleepover party, lying in bed and laughing.
Pajama Party Paradox

More & More Parents Only Want To Host Sleepovers — But They Won’t Send Their Kids To One

“Why I should be expected to trust people to watch my kids when they wouldn't trust me to watch theirs?”

Five high school students are looking down at their smartphones together outdoors
Stop & Pay The Scroll Toll

A Virginia Law Is Set To Limit Kids' Screen Time To An Hour A Day

On January 1, 2026, kids will need their parents permission to go beyond that state-wide limit.

A little girl is drinking a glass of milk and enjoy eating a healthy breakfast.
Please Sir, I Want Some More

House Republicans Want To Change SNAP Benefits For Children Over 7

New budgetary proposals could mean millions of families could no longer qualify for the anti-hunger initiative.

Portrait of a happy child showing hole with missed baby tooth.
"Say Ahhh..."

FDA Moves To Ban Fluoride Supplements For Kids

The CDC has touted increased access to fluoride as one of the 20th century’s greatest public health achievements. This administration disagrees.

Tara Clark answers parenting questions from the Scary Mommy audience.
ask away!

Tara Clark Answers Your Burning Parenting Questions

In Ask Scary Mommy, the mom behind @modernmomprobs answers all sorts of questions from our readers.

That's Wack!
By Jamie Kenney

New Survey Finds Teens Are Weirdly Into Brands From The Early 2000s

Grab your Uggs and your Bath & Body Works spray...

Pajama Party Paradox
By Jamie Kenney

More & More Parents Only Want To Host Sleepovers — But They Won’t Send Their Kids To One

“Why I should be expected to trust people to watch my kids when they wouldn't trust me to watch theirs?”

Stop & Pay The Scroll Toll
By Jamie Kenney

A Virginia Law Is Set To Limit Kids' Screen Time To An Hour A Day

On January 1, 2026, kids will need their parents permission to go beyond that state-wide limit.

Please Sir, I Want Some More
By Jamie Kenney

House Republicans Want To Change SNAP Benefits For Children Over 7

New budgetary proposals could mean millions of families could no longer qualify for the anti-hunger initiative.

"Say Ahhh..."
By Jamie Kenney

FDA Moves To Ban Fluoride Supplements For Kids

The CDC has touted increased access to fluoride as one of the 20th century’s greatest public health achievements. This administration disagrees.

ask away!
By Sarah Aswell

Tara Clark Answers Your Burning Parenting Questions

In Ask Scary Mommy, the mom behind @modernmomprobs answers all sorts of questions from our readers.

Public Money/Private Schools
By Jamie Kenney

House Republicans Propose $5 Billion For School Vouchers Amid Sweeping Education Cuts

The bill would offer a dollar-for-dollar tax break to program donors.

post with caution ⚠️
By Megan LaCreta

Michigan County Will Surveil Teen Social Media Use To Prevent Violence

Wayne County, which includes Detroit, is hiring a "youth intelligence specialist," who will monitor teens' online activity for violent threats.

Aunt Flo Is Coming Early
By Jamie Kenney

New Study Shows Healthy Diet, Not Weight, Is Linked To Later Periods

Obesity is often blamed for girls starting their periods earlier than in the past; this study suggests there’s more to it than size.

The Internet Was A Mistake
By Jamie Kenney

The Chromebook Challenge Is The Latest Dumb & Dangerous TikTok Trend Kids Are Doing

Move over Tide Pod Challenge!

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