CALWIRE Parenting Report (Saturday, November 7, 2026)

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Today's top story: Best Gifts For Kids 2026: 43 Picks Blowing Up The Mom Group Chats. This roundup covers 12 stories from Scary Mommy.

Best Gifts For Kids 2026: 43 Picks Blowing Up The Mom Group Chats
From a kid-safe saw (yes, really) to a screen-free telephone "club," these are the toys our editors are actually putting... — Scary Mommy

Newborns Are Experiencing Life-Threatening Bleeding As More U.S. Parents Decline Vitamin K Shot, Studies Find
Two studies published this week highlight a sharp increase in life-threatening bleeding incidents in American newborns as more par... — Scary Mommy

Tiffani Amber Thiessen Talks Parenting Teens, Period Talks & Her Witchy Era
The 'Saved By The Bell' alum has come full circle and is now playing a principal and mom. — Scary Mommy

New York's New AI Law Prohibits Bots From Dangerous Behaviors With Minors
No more pretending to be a person, AI. In New York, new legislation will try to rein in the technology and the risks it poses to m... — Scary Mommy

I Coach Adults Through Boomer-Parent Conflict. Here's The Pattern I See Over & Over.
Why do boomer parents get defensive when you say they hurt you? A counselor explains the generational disconnect and what adult ch... — Scary Mommy

“My Husband & I Just Had A Threesome With Another Woman” & 57 Other Anonymous Mom Confessions
The moms are tired, but they've got things to say. Real women (anonymously) confess their innermost feelings, from excitement abou... — Scary Mommy

13 Easy Holiday Mocktail Recipes For Entertaining Guests (Or Just Yourself)
These easy holiday mocktail recipes are perfect for when you need to whip up a big batch of something festive to drink that’s safe... — Scary Mommy

57 Uncommon Old-Fashioned Girl Names Loaded With Charm
If you love vintage names but know way too many friends who have little Avas or Olivias, try these unique picks. — Scary Mommy

21 Thanksgiving Table Scripts For The Relative Who Always Starts Sh*t
There's always a pot-stirrer. If you have one in your family, here are some Thanksgiving table scripts to respond to that one rela... — Scary Mommy

How To Initiate Sex Again After A Long Drought, Because We've All Been There
Sex droughts come for everyone at some point (ahem, many points) throughout a relationship. If you want to get back in the game, h... — Scary Mommy

Self-Gifting Ideas For Moms: 28 Holiday Gifts To Treat Yourself
If you already know you'll be stuffing your own stocking this year, bookmark these picks to add to your "self-gifting" p... — Scary Mommy

10 Foreign True Crime Documentaries To Scratch Two Itches At Once
Travel the world or curl up on the couch to watch true crime documentaries? Why not do both?

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