There are so many things about society’s beauty standards that have changed since I was a tween, and as a […]
Tag: Scary Mommy: Tweens & Teens
Annual Survey Finds Depression & Suicide In Teens Is Down
Since 1971, the federal government has issued the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), which provides an annual […]
12 Middle-School Moms Share Their Best Advice For Parents & Kids
Middle school is a rough period of time — for both kids and their parents. It’s not always the actual […]
How ‘The Sims 4’ Helped Me Have The Sex Talk With My Kids
As a certified millennial who grew up playing The Sims on an ancient desktop until 3 in the morning every […]
College Admissions Scammer Is Out Of Jail & Advising Students Again
William “Rick” Singer, the mastermind behind the “Operation Varsity Blues” college admissions scam, is back advising high school students and […]
12 Books For Middle Schoolers Coming Fall 2025
I love middle grade books and always have, but having my own 11-year-old means I get to see beloved novels […]
Teens Are Turning To “AI Companions” For Advice & Flirting (But Don’t Panic Yet)
If you’re an Elder Millennial, then you probably remember Eliza and Smarter Child, some of the OG chatbots. There’s also […]