Family Life Menu – November 17, 2025

Family Life: Totally Worth It!

As a Mom, These 13 Items Are Worth the Investment for Your Disney Trip

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Some of these essentials were things I never considered bringing before our family adventure!

Straight from the Source

Educators Share 11 Things They Wish Parents Would Stop Doing
When we learn better, we can do better!

Understanding Your Dog

Curious About Your Dog’s Sighs? Experts Weigh In
From contented “happy sighs” to annoyed huffs, here’s how to interpret your dog’s exhalations and understand their true emotions.

The Pack is Back

Jackbox Party Pack 11 Launches Just in Time for Game Night Season
All five new games are set to challenge your friendships and relationships in exciting new ways.

Different Strokes

I Grew Up in a ‘Village’ but Chose Not to Raise My Sons the Same Way
Experiencing it as a child was one thing; raising my four kids in that environment has proven to be quite another.

Buckle Up

No One Prepares You for Becoming the Family Chauffeur
Is “Uber parenting” the latest form of helicopter parenting?

Mental Health

Kids Are Participating in the “Flip The Camera” Trend, and It’s Quite Mean-Spirited
Viral videos featuring dads who “just show up” without assisting are leaving moms frustrated.

The Most Important Words to Say When Your Child Comes Out

A Mom Asked ‘Happy & Thriving’ Moms to Share Their Secrets

This Mom is Embracing a Relaxing “NO-vember” Where the Family Stays Home

Reese Witherspoon Shares Her Journey with Severe Postpartum Depression.

Everything Parents Should Know About Sora, OpenAI’s New “Brain Rot” App

Are we all experiencing a low-key sense of depression these days?

Can You Improve Your Attention Span? Mental Health Experts Offer Insights

An Educational Neuroscience Specialist Explains That “Normal Tween Girl Drama” May Actually Be Their Brains Overloaded.

A 67-Year-Old Woman Shares Three Key Pieces of Advice for Women in Their 50s

A recent study on children aged 6 to 12 may change how you store your medications.

Bill Hader Discusses How His Anxiety Led to Shingles – Yes, It’s Possible!

Hello Grinch

Air Force Base Families Told to Remove Early Christmas Decor
An email from the housing company was titled, “One Holiday at a Time.”

11 Fantastic Kid-Friendly Activities in Zurich

Switzerland is a year-round family playground, even with small children.

Lifestyle

By Emma Chao
Spooky Mommy 2025: Get all your thrilling reads this year!

The 411

By Kate Rope
We Must Educate Girls That Their Bodies Are Designed for Pleasure
Conversations with girls about sex often focus solely on safety – it’s time to include pleasure.

All the Things

By Sumitra Mattai
I Love My Kids, But Sometimes Motherhood Is Overwhelming
I want to share a secret with my children: This isn’t the whole of who I am.

Understanding Your Dog

By Sarah Parker
Curious About Your Dog’s Sighs? Experts Weigh In
From relaxed “happy sighs” to frustrated huffs, here’s how to decode your dog’s exhale and understand what they are truly feeling.

Book the Trip!

By Jamie Thompson
I Explored the New Evermore Resort in Orlando and Realized I’ve Been Vacationing Wrong
I’ve transitioned from “go, go, go” to “chill, chill, chill”!

Stay Little

By Lisa Brown
My Oldest Son Thinks He’s My Co-Parent Because I’m a Single Mom
He has a natural instinct to care, but it’s not necessary.

Different Strokes

By Lisa Brown
I Grew Up in a ‘Village’ but Chose Not to Raise My Sons the Same Way
Living through it was one experience; now, raising four kids in it feels entirely different.

The Pack is Back

By Julie Stevens
Jackbox Party Pack 11 Launches Just in Time for Peak Game Night Season
All five new games are ready to test your friendships and relationships like never before.

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Summary:

This article highlights various aspects of family life, touching on topics from parenting tips for trips to Disney, mental health insights for children, and personal reflections on motherhood. It encourages readers to consider important conversations about emotional well-being and the importance of understanding their children and pets better.