Megan is an associate editor on the news and social media teams at Scary Mommy and Romper. She was previously an editorial intern with the Bronx Times and graduated from Manhattan College with a Bachelor’s degree in political science.
Your Adult Child Lives At Home -- Can You Search Their Room?
Is searching your young adult's room overstepping boundaries? A parenting coach says it's not.
The USDA Rolled Back A Plan To Reduce Salmonella Levels In Chicken
Salmonella causes 1.35 million infections a year — including about 420 deaths.
TikToker Warns Against Trends For Women and Girls That Lead To The Alt-Right Pipeline
From "clean" makeup to homesteading, some trending topics might be an entrance point for concerning ideologies.
This Man Made His Fiancée An "Anxiety Chair,” And Now I Need One, Too
Sometimes you just need a little grown-up time-out.
A Former Teacher Reveals 4 Things She Wished She Could've Told Parents
This former teacher shares a few things parents should know about their middle schoolers, that she could never have revealed while still in her job.
Study: Nearly Half Of Teens Think Social Media Worsens Mental Health
A growing number of teens believe that social media has a negative impact on their generation's mental health, but most don't think they are personally affected.
Study: Women Tune In To Infant Distress -- Even If They're Not Parents
The new study reveals that our brains might be hardwired to pick up on signs of infant distress, regardless of parental status.
PSA: You Can Decenter Your Parents
It's easy to put a lot of weight on the opinions of the people that raised you -- but, you really don't have to.
How To Keep Aging Parents And Grandparents Young
One woman says that, as our parents get older, the responsibilities flip, and it becomes your job to help enrich your parents' lives.
Can Tweens and Teens Get Breast Reductions? This Plastic Surgeon Says Yes: Here’s How
Surgery is not the solution for every person, but it might be right for your teen.
Why Child-Free Chelsea Handler Signed Up For Parenting Classes
The comedian shared on Monica Lewinsky’s "Reclaiming" podcast that she signed up for parenting classes to be a better "auntie" to the children in her life.
This Mom Is Under Fire For Sharing Her "iPad Family's" Devices On TikTok
The comment section was not amused by the Daugh family's collective screen use.
How To Get Through To Your Teen When They're Being Disrespectful
Nobody knows exactly what buttons to press like your teenager. But, to get to the root of the issue, you have to move past the initial disrespect.
A New Study Warns That Mattresses May Expose Children To Brain-Harming Chemicals
The chemicals have been linked to developmental and hormonal disorders.
Ilana Glazer Perfectly Explained Why She Doesn't Feel "Mom Guilt"
“Mom guilt? Nah. Mom sad? Yeah!”
How Much Would Stay-At-Home Moms Make If They Were Paid For Their Labor?
In a satirical TikTok, a stay-at-home mom shared what her husband pays her for tasks like washing the dishes and driving the kids to school.
Pregnancy-Related Deaths Are On The Rise In The US
Deaths due to pregnancy have jumped 28% in the past five years -- and one-third occur long after delivery, when mothers assume they're in the clear.
PSA: Maybe Double Check That Homemade Birthday Party Invitation
Take it from this mom: that homemade birthday party invitation your kid brought home from school might not have been parent-approved.
A Parent On Reddit Asked: Are There Any Boys Who Want To Be Dads When They Grow Up?
The responses were surprising.
How To Talk About Food Without Labelling It As "Healthy" Or "Unhealthy"
Yes, really. A mom shared some ways that she manages conversations about food with her own kids, without slipping into diet culture pitfalls.
