— MoMo Productions/Getty Images The most common misconception surrounding dyslexia is that it only causes people to reverse letters when reading. While that's partially true, this is just one misconception that often leads to dyslexia being mistaken for other learning disabilities or going unnoticed altogether. And for kids with dyslexia, early intervention is critical. "Recognizing the signs of dyslexia early on can make a significant difference in a child's learning journey," says Benjamin Powers, president of The Dyslexia Foundation and executive director of The Southport School, an indepe ..read more

— Imgorthand/E+/Getty Images One of the best parts of sleepover was the morning after, sitting around my friend’s kitchen, chatting about the fun we’d had the night before and who fell asleep faster while her mom brought home bagels or blueberry scones from the bakery down the block. I’d stuff my face with joy until I heard my mom honk from the driveway, ready to take me home. Though this is a fond memory for me, one mom is livid with another parent after serving her kid’s friends a sugary treat in the morning. The host parent asked Reddit’s “Am I The A**hole?” subreddit if she had done somet ..read more

When you pictured motherhood, part of that image might have involved all your new mom friends: people you met at a baby and me group, then kept hanging out with for life. For many parents, though, good mom friends are the exception rather than the rule. This week in the Scary Mommy Confessional, several people had thoughts on this— from a mom who recently relocated and is having trouble finding a group, to one who wonders why she’s always the one making plans for everybody. Other topics range from the professional (being fed up with life in corporate America) to the intensely personal (a husb ..read more

— urbazon/E+/Getty Images My daughters are on the couch watching Bluey and eating their fifth snack of the hour. In the pause between hunting and gathering new snacks, I’m unloading the dishwasher. Or I was – until finding myself glued to the TV with a plate in my hand. In dog kindergarten, Bluey's friend, Indi, is trying to make a horse out of clay but it looks more like a cow. “She shoulda gone with the worm,” I think, “Classic kindergarten mistake.” Indi decides she's not good at sculpting and vows never to play with clay again. The episode ends with Bluey saying, "I don't like how this st ..read more

When you stare into your closet and find you have nothing to wear, look to Amazon (seriously). It’s the quickest way to a closet refresh, with new outfits ready to land on your doorstep within a couple days. To help you add some amazing pieces to your wardrobe, we’ve gathered up some of our favorite tops, bottoms, and dresses that look great on everyone. So don’t despair — you’ll have something cute to put on very soon. This Effortlessly Cool Gauzy Set That’s So Easy To Wear COZYPOIN 2-Piece Gauze Set Amazon See On Amazon Whether you wear it loose or tucked, open or buttoned, over a tank or ..read more

— Netflix You didn’t plan any Earth Day activities with your kids, and now you’re feeling that familiar twinge of mom guilt. Been there. We all know conversations about our planet are vital, and that our children will be hearing about climate change and other sustainability issues likely far more in their lifetime than we have. So, with Earth Day upon us and Earth Month nearing its end, how do we spark a dialogue with our kids that will continue throughout the year? One word: Netflix. OK, so streaming TV might sound counter-intuitive to celebrating Earth and nature. But we’ve got to meet kids ..read more

Here’s some time-tested Disney trivia for you: There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it — going to Disney World is one of the most magical trips you can take with your little ones. But I’m going to hit you with some real talk, because we all know that any big excursion or trip with kids means toeing a fine line between dream-come-true and disaster. While there are countless things that contribute to making Disney a once-in-a-lifetime memory, there are likewise countless things that could potentially lead to a once-in-a-lifetime meltdown. Realistically, it might be you who cracks before the ki ..read more

— @momcreators/TikTok; @sj_golden/TikTok Gone are the days of wanting to know your horoscope sign or your Hogwarts house — moms are now sorted by the color of their SUVs. Well, according to TikTok, anyway. Recently, videos devoted to moms who drive black SUVs vs. moms who drive white SUVs have been trending on the platform, leading another type to enter the chat: the gray SUV mom. Similar to how people categorize golden retriever husbands (and other types of partners as dog breeds), the SUV mom theory suggests that different-colored SUVs tend to symbolize specific personalities. The theory ho ..read more

— @itsme_abbye / TikTok I remember a time when my friend told me over dinner how her husband had been out of town for a week. “Oh how awful!” I said, thinking about how I’d be a lost puppy and overwhelmed AF without my husband as a partner for an entire week. “No, it’s been amazing!” she said before explaining that her house was actually cleaner than when he was around. I was befuddled. Does he not clean up after himself...? I soon learned that he doesn’t really do much to help my friend around the house, leaving her to clean up his messes. She told me that she had tried several times to get ..read more

— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, Shutterstock I always loved the idea of a massage. It seemed like the ultimate downtime: 50 minutes all to myself, with someone else working out the invisible tension weighing me down. It would be a calm, serene oasis, a reward for doing this whole adulting thing right. And a perfect escape from all the chaos that came with my day-to-day. It also would be nice to have someone taking care of me for once, seeing as that’s my job 150% of the time. The only problem? The thing that stopped me for a long, long time? I felt like all the massage therapist wo ..read more