STFU Parents: Woe Is Dad: Complaining On Facebook Isn’t Just A Mom Thing
One of the worst parenting stereotypes I can imagine is to assume that moms are the ones who do all…
STFU Parents: It’s The Great Pumpkin Obsession On Social Media
Happy Halloween! It’s everyone’s favorite gourd-laden holiday, absolutely brimming with pumpkin decor, and one needn’t look further than Facebook for proof….
STFU Parents: When Moms Lose Their Identity On Facebook
One of the most common complaints I hear from STFU, Parents readers is the concern over losing a friend post-baby. I’ve received hundreds…
STFU Parents: First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage, Then Comes Mommyjacking With A Baby Carriage
A couple of years ago, after diving into the weird and wild world of niche mommyjacking, I introduced the…
STFU Parents: Sanctidaddies And Dad-Bros Are On The Rise
Wayyy back in March, I wrote a column about daddyjacking to disprove the myth (that STFU, Parents inadvertently perpetuates) that only mothers overshare…
STFU Parents: The Various Types Of Mama Bears On Facebook
If you try to research the origins of the term “mama bear,” you’ll learn there’s not a go-to instance…
STFU Parents: Mommyjacking With Too Much Unnecessary Information
It occurred to me the other day that I haven’t posted a single mommyjacking column this entire year, which is downright…
STFU Parents: Why Is It ‘Cool’ To Post Pictures Of Children With Guns On Facebook?
I can’t put my finger on the exact moment — the trigger, if you will — that I realized…
STFU Parents: Parents Who Brag About Their Kids’ Achievements On Facebook
A few years ago, I wrote a column called ‘My Kid Is Awesome,’ which is practically its own category on the STFU, Parents blog. In fact, the…
STFU Parents: Finding Solidarity With Irritated Parents On Facebook
Today, I’m going to let you in on a little secret: It gets old defending children on the internet….
STFU Parents: Back-To-School Social Media Dos And Don’ts
It’s the week before Labor Day, and for many kids, school’s already back in session. I don’t know this…
STFU Parents: Parents Who Get Explosively Angry About Fourth Of July Fireworks Need To Chill
Last year, I wrote a Fourth of July column advising parents not to overreact to predictably loud and annoying holiday fireworks…
STFU Parents: The Horror And Hilarity Of Couples’ Maternity Photo Shoots On Facebook
Like a woman who gives birth once a year, it’s time for my 3rd annual WTF maternity pics round-up. In the past,…
STFU Parents: First Periods, Armpit Hairs, And Other Topics Parents Shouldn’t Share About Their Teen Kids On Facebook
This week, Hello Flo surfed a very high crimson wave with its new commercial “First Moon Party,” which has racked up more than…