Samantha Mann

Brooklyn

Writer and Author at Freelance

Articles

The Viral Netflix Series 'Adolescence' Offers a Warning for Parents of Teen Boys

2 weeks ago | parents.com | Sherri Gordon |Samantha Mann

Parents/Netflix The new Netflix series, Adolescence, has been taking the television streaming market by storm with 96.7 million views at present. Not only is this four-part mini series extremely popular, but it’s also extremely realistic. Viewers are given a bone-chilling look into an online subculture that is having a dangerous impact on young boys.
How I learned to cope with mom rage - and accept my new identity as a parent

Dec 5, 2024 | yahoo.com | Samantha Mann

The unnamed woman in the book-turned-film “Nightbitch” turns into a wild dog. Generate Key TakeawaysIn the fall of 2023 two seemingly unrelated events happened to me: I hit a rough patch with my then 4-year-old, and I picked up the novel “Nightbitch” by Rachel Yoder. Usually I resisted what I deemed “mommy lit” (obviously a mistake on my part related to ingrained internalized misogyny), but the raw slab of steak on the novel’s cover called to me.
How I learned to cope with mom rage — and accept my new identity as a parent

Dec 5, 2024 | today.com | Samantha Mann

Dec. 5, 2024, 6:35 PM UTCIn the fall of 2023 two seemingly unrelated events happened to me: I hit a rough patch with my then 4-year-old, and I picked up the novel “Nightbitch” by Rachel Yoder. Usually I resisted what I deemed “mommy lit” (obviously a mistake on my part related to ingrained internalized misogyny), but the raw slab of steak on the novel’s cover called to me. At the time I was struggling externally with my son’s behaviors and internally with my identity as a parent.
I’m no good at small talk. So I went on a mission to get better at it

Apr 30, 2024 | yahoo.com | Samantha Mann

Small talk has been a pain point for me for years, but it sank to new lows at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. I was at the playground one day, sweating in a K-95 while pushing my maskless 1-year-old on a swing. In an attempt to maintain social distance the city has tied up every other swing, rendering them out of order. “It’s insane all the grown-ups wear masks but pretend like the babies are fine without them, right?” I say to a mom two swings over. She nods but doesn’t make eye contact.
I’m no good at small talk. So I went on a mission to get better at it

Apr 30, 2024 | today.com | Samantha Mann

April 30, 2024, 2:34 PM UTCBy Small talk has been a pain point for me for years, but it got really bad at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. I was at the playground one day, sweating in a K-95 while pushing my maskless 1-year-old on a swing. In an attempt to maintain social distance the city has tied up every other swing, rendering them out of order. “It’s insane all the grown-ups wear masks but pretend like the babies are fine without them, right?” I say to a mom two swings over.
Your Teen Is Starting to Date. Here's How to Talk to Them About it.

Apr 26, 2024 | parents.com | Lindsay Karp |Samantha Mann

One of the most demanding stages of parenting is adolescence, a time period that presents all sorts of new challenges and milestones. But with the necessary information and effective communication, parents can be a champion and support system for their teen during these times of transitions. As children approach their teen years, they may begin to express an interest in dating.
How to Help Your Teen Navigate a Friendship Breakup

Apr 9, 2024 | parents.com | Sherri Gordon |Samantha Mann

Some teen friendships will stand the test of time. Others end much sooner than one might anticipate; and when they do, they can leave former friends feeling confused, heartbroken, and upset. For some parents, the intensity of their teen’s emotions after a friendship ends can be confusing. Part of this has to do with the fact that people often associate painful breakups with romantic relationships, but when a friendship ends it can be just as hurtful—sometimes more so.
I let my 5-year-old curse as much as he wants - here’s why

Apr 8, 2024 | yahoo.com | Samantha Mann

I have a foul mouth. I love cursing. Not only can I not help it, but I also don’t want to. Nothing feels more satisfying than shouting, or muttering, a handful of four-letter words when confronted with any of life’s pitfalls or setbacks. And as a lifelong curser, there is no better place to live than New York City. The thrill of huffing out a swear word on a crowded sidewalk, senior citizens and toddlers be damned, can’t be replicated by a deep breathing exercise.
I let my 5-year-old curse as much as he wants — here’s why

Apr 8, 2024 | today.com | Samantha Mann

April 8, 2024, 1:20 PM UTCBy I have a foul mouth. I love cursing. Not only can I not help it, but I also don’t want to. Nothing feels more satisfying than shouting, or muttering, a handful of four-letter words when confronted with any of life’s pitfalls or setbacks. And as a lifelong curser, there is no better place to live than New York City. The thrill of huffing out a swear word on a crowded sidewalk, senior citizens and toddlers be damned, can’t be replicated by a deep breathing exercise.
What Parents Should Know if Their Teens Are Watching 'Bridgerton'

Apr 7, 2024 | parents.com | Marilyn La Jeunesse |Samantha Mann

With all the buzz in the ton surrounding season 3 of Netflix’s Bridgerton, it’s only natural to wonder if the beloved romance is appropriate for teens. While the period piece is an alluring tale of heartbreak, societal expectations, and love, there is explicit content within each season. So how do you know if the Regency England romance is okay for your older child? “It’s important to consider what best suits your individual teen and what aligns with your family and cultural values.