Scary Mommy

July 29, 2025
Lifestyle
By Julie Sprankles

How To Get Your Kid Ready For Back To School When They've Been A Feral Gremlin All Summer

Expert advice on gently guiding your snack-fueled, screen-obsessed chaos monster toward a functioning routine.

A mother and daughter share a cozy moment on a couch, surrounded by quotes expressing parenting stru...
Let it out, honey

“I Don’t Think I’ll Ever Pay Off Credit Card Debt” & 26 Other Relatable Confessions

Money is tight, but at least we’ve got kid snuggles in these confessions.

(L to R) Sunny Sandler as Vienna, Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore, Ethan Cutkosky as Wayne, Maxwell Ja...
You (Don't) Suck, You Jack*ss!

'Happy Gilmore 2' Is Such A Thank You Letter To Parents

In case you needed a reminder that your kids want to see you thrive, too.

Lifestyle

Which Back-To-School "Essentials" Are This Year's Stanley Tumblers?

The most coveted items on kids’ back-to-school shopping lists, according to tweens and teens.

Better Than The Book Fair

12 Books For Middle Schoolers We Can’t Wait For

Go ahead and pre-order these stories now.

Wednesday. (L to R) Joonas Suotamo as Lurch, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams, Jenna Ortega a...
For Your Queue

31 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In August

From Wednesday to My Life With the Walter Boys, the YA vibes are strong this month.

The Wheel Of Feels

Scary Mommy Originals

Kayla Sullivan Is Live On The Scene Of Motherhood & Reporting For Duty

Bethany Joy Lenz Isn’t Afraid To F*ck Up

Melanie Lynskey's Radical Normal

Whitney Cicero Is Here For The Laughs

All Hail Geri Halliwell-Horner!

Yuri Lamasbella Just Goes With The Flow

Meredith Masony Gets It, Because She’s Been There Too

Avery Woods Is Just Happy To Be Here: “That’s My Vibe”

Ceci Kane Can’t Believe How Wild The Mom Groups Get, Either

Taylor Wolfe Is Just Trying To Laugh It Off Like The Rest Of Us

Mary Hendricks Just Wants To Have Some Fun With It

Dave Ogleton Talks Dad Jokes, Youth Sports, & Parenting Every Stage From Teens To Toddlers

Ilana Glazer Is Late For Toddler Yoga

Alyce Chan Is In The Parenting Sweet Spot

Nicki Maher Is Just Here To Have A Good Time

Nicole Story Dent Can’t Believe Y2K Style Is Back, Either

fun moms only
By Kate Auletta

Come Inside Scary Mommy's Rowan Ear Piercing Event

Scary Mommy hosted a moms' night out piercing party in June.

Barbie Girls: Assemble!

Children With Diabetes Can See Themselves In New Barbie

Developed by Mattel and Breakthrough T1D, this is the first Barbie living with type 1 diabetes.

Living the dream

13 Delicious & Easy Snacks To Eat Poolside Or At The Beach

Just get your cooler and toss them in.

🥹🥹🥹

The Lost Stuffy Project Is Hoping To Reunite Comfort Objects With Their Kids In Texas

A stuffed animal is a small thing when it comes to disasters, but to a child, it can mean everything.

Forever Kind of Love

What Is A "Soul Dog"?

When my soul dog died, it felt like losing a part of myself. Here's how to recognize if you’ve met yours — and how to navigate it when they have to leave.

*ahhhhh*

I Booked A Solo Reading Retreat & It Was Everything I Hoped It’d Be

This is a social media trend worth doing IRL.

Trending

i see what you did there
By Sarah Aswell

This Former Educator Wants You To Write Your Kid's Name On School Supplies

But wait — it's not for the reason you think.

to zzzzz or not to zzzzz

Do You Come From A ‘Sleep Supportive’ Family? Or Not So Much?

why are men

Ask Scary Mommy: How Can I Stop Taking My Husband's Anger Personally?

pick a side!

A Mom Admits She Left Her Family Vacation 5 Days Early & People Have *Thoughts*

XX -- XY

A Study Found Families With 3 Or More Kids Are More Likely To Have All Boys Or All Girls

We Don't Have To Live Like This

One Mom Explains How Measles Outbreaks Can Cause Havoc For Daycare Families

Thank You, Now Calm Down

A New Mom Wants Friends To Stop Complimenting Her Postpartum Body

Don't Panic!

New Study Finds High Levels Of Forever Chemicals Some In Reusable Menstrual Products

Gotta Feed The Babies!

A Mom Wants To Know: Do You Feed Lunch To Roaming Neighborhood Kids During Summer?

Safety Recall

Five Million Pools Recalled After At Least Nine Children Drown

Buck Up, Buttercup!

Are All Feelings Actually Valid? This Mom Says No

Heart to Heart

When Not To Punish Your Child

Are You There, AI? It's Me, Margaret.

A Majority Of Teens Are Turning To "AI Companions" For Advice & Flirting (But Don't Panic Yet)

so cute

This Mom Is Making Her Teen Sons Do One Thing With Her Every Day & The Results Are Beyond Wholesome

grandparent GOALS

These Grandparents Went All Out When Their Grandkids Came To Stay With Them

safety alert!

Toddler Nicotine Poisonings Have Skyrocketed 763% In 3 Years

CONFESS

Perimenopause is making me feel so ugly.

Confessional #3773

My SO had an emotional affair 3 years ago and I’m still not over it

Confessional #8112

Summertime makes me feel like a bad mom because I work full time

Confessional #2935

I’m having an affair with my kiddo’s best friend’s mom

Confessional #6153

I’m afraid I’ve become one of those wives whose husband prefers video games over sex

Confessional #97661

More Confessions

“I Don’t Think I’ll Ever Pay Off Credit Card Debt” & 26 Other Relatable Confessions

“Having Two Teen Daughters Is Way More Fun Than I Expected” & 13 Other Wholesome Confessions

“My Kids Have Been Swimming Instead Of Bathing This Summer” & 13 Other Summer Confessions

“I Have A Secret Lover In Prison” & 21 Other Relationship Confessions

“My Teen Is Grounded & I’m Loving It” & 29 Other Mom Confessions

“I’m Scared About Affording The Home I Just Bought” & 30 Other Mom Confessions

“I Like One Of My Teenage Daughters Better Than The Other” & 21 Other Mom Confessions

“I’m Dreading School Being Out” & 17 Other Summer Mom Confessions

“Weed Has Saved My Sex Life” & 18 Other Mom Confessions

“I’m Not Sad About Losing Custody Of My Teenage Stepdaughter” & 27 Other Mom Confessions

50 Moms Share All Of Their Deep, Dark, & Relatable Mother’s Day Confessions

The Moms Are Horny & Need To Confess 🔥

Let’s Confess Some Joy This Week

Winter May Be Over, But *Life* Still Has The Moms Confessing

We’re Tired, We’re Cranky — We’re Moms & We’ve got Some Confessions

Let It Out, Moms — These Are Your Confessions

Book Club

Romantasy Author Kerri Maniscalco's Love Of Fantasy Came From Her Grandmother

13 Cozy Fall Books If You Love Practical Magic & Pumpkin Spice Everything

7 Cute & Cozy Books To Read With Your Kids In The Fall

Are These The Scariest Books Of All Time? Don’t Read ‘Em Unless You Own A Nightlight

10 Must-Read Dark Academia Books If You Always Wanted To Go To Hogwarts

Your Queer Historical Romance Of The Summer Is You Should Be So Lucky

16 Novels To Slip Into Your Beach Bag This Summer

Obsessed With Fourth Wing? Add These Romantasy Novels to Your TBR Pile ASAP

7 Spicy Romantasy Books Just Like A Court of Thorns And Roses

Dreaming Of Warmer Weather? 10 Spring Books That Will Get You Excited For Sunnier Days Ahead

8 Historical Fiction Novels To Read During Women’s History Month

The Most Anticipated Books By Black Authors Coming In 2024

The Best Books of 2024 You Need To Have On Your Radar

10 Empowering Novels That Center On Badass Single Moms

8 Queer Thrillers That’ll Get Your Heart Racing In More Ways Than One

What Book You Should Read Next Based On Your Favorite Romance Trope

Celebrity Interviews

Exclusive
By Julie Sprankles

Ali Larter’s Got A Full Plate & She Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way

The mom of two and Landman star talks to Scary Mommy about motherhood, being a horror icon, and repping women of a certain age.

Moms To Watch

TSITP’s Jackie Chung Says Goodbye To Laurel, The Messy Millennial Mom We Needed To See

Moms IRL

Ashley Tisdale Opens Up About The Realities Of Potty Training, Nostalgia & Parenting Advice

who run the world

Allyson Felix Doesn’t Sugarcoat It

Meet her in the middle

Maren Morris On How Sheryl Crow Inspired Her Co-Parenting Style

Exclusive

28% Of Single Mothers Live In Poverty. Jaycina Almond Is On A Mission To Help.

Iconic

Clinton Kelly & Stacy London Are Back — But “A Lot Less Bitchy”

Exclusive

Angel Carter Conrad Is The Cycle Breaker Her Family Needed — Now She’s Raising One, Too

Moms To Watch

Danielle Moné Truitt Brings Eldest Daughter Energy To Organized Crime — & We’re Here For It

Exclusive

Mark Hamill Isn’t Afraid To Play The Villain

Dad Mode

‘One Tree Hill’ Star Tyler Hilton Loves Being On The Road — But Being A Dad Always Comes First

Moms We Love

Kelly Stafford Is The Friend We All Need

doing it all

Mazda MX-5 Racing’s Shea Holbrook Has What It Takes

Exclusive

Kaley Cuoco Reveals Her Favorite Family Flight Hacks (& Relatably, A Stiff Drink Is One)

Moms To Watch

The Pitt Star Amielynn Abellera’s Mom Was Just As Obsessed With ER As Yours

The Grand Parenting Slam

Chelsea Freeman Feels The Pressure Of It All, Too

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over it
By Katie Bingham-Smith

I Have Cellulite & I Wear Cheeky Bathing Suits

At my age, I’m done caring.

More Than "Just A Pet"

No One Warns You What Divorce Does To The Family Dog

I expected to cry for my son, for myself, for the life I thought I was building. I didn’t expect to cry for our dog — or to feel guilty that I couldn’t protect her from the heartbreak, too.

omg pls halp

Cleaning Pros Share Their Favorite Shortcuts For Saving Time & Sanity

Anyone else sick of cleaning for hours every Sunday and still not catching up?

truth time

An Open Letter To Anyone NOT In Perimenopause

Brain fog. Swamp crotch. Rage. There’s no manual for the midlife hormone apocalypse — but there should be.

Wired to Watch

Turns Out, Your Obsession With True Crime & Celebrity Killers Might Be... Evolutionary

A forensic psychologist says this morbid fascination may actually mean your brain is working properly.

Deep Breath

Are You Setting Boundaries... Or Just Withdrawing Because You're Overwhelmed?

Whether you’re setting them with a family member or a friend, it’s important to figure out exactly what you need.

All The Summer Flavors
By Samantha Darby

13 Easy Summer Dinners That Don’t Require An Oven

Because we don’t need any extra heat right now.

chomp chomp

When Is Shark Week 2025?

Here’s when you can catch sharks swimming, eating, and... dancing.

Rebel Moms

Mahjong Threatened To Tear Our Neighborhood Apart

Who knew moms playing mahjong would expose the double standards around hobbies, childcare, and what women are "allowed" to do with their free time?

Share The Tasks

Being the “Vacation Wife” Is Exhausting — & It’s Time to Talk About It

Feel like every trip with your family just means more work for you? Here’s how to not feel totally resentful about it.

You Know The Drill...

"Nimbus" Covid Variant Is Spreading In The US — These Are The Symptoms

First identified earlier this year, Nimbus may be more transmissible that previous variants.

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How Much Would You Spend On An Expensive Medical Procedure For Your Pet?

Unexpected pet emergencies can cost thousands of dollars — and come with heartbreaking decisions.

Original Videos

Yay vs. Nay
By Nadie Bard

My Husband and I Are Fighting About Circumcision. Is There a Right Answer?

We both think we're right... so I asked experts to weigh in.

Over It

I Hate Pregnancy... So Why Do I Feel So Guilty Saying It?

I know I should feel grateful, but I just feel dread.

Big Emotions

My Miscarriage Almost Got Me Uninvited From A Baby Shower — Why I'm Glad I Went Anyway

Even if I’d chosen not to go, I would have wanted the option.

A Charged Topic

I'm Not A Monster For Feeling Gender Disappointment

Take it from an expert, it's more normal than you think.

Moms Need Help

Maternal Mortality Rates Were Up In 2024 After Post-Covid Decline

The increase was small, but some experts fear national trends may bode future increases.

Maternal Health Matters

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.

Time To Spice Things Up
By Samantha Darby

What Happens When Your Marriage Starts Feeling Like A "Situationship"?

You're still kissing each other good night, but how do you know if you need a deeper connection?

i see what you did there
By Sarah Aswell

This Former Educator Wants You To Write Your Kid's Name On School Supplies

But wait — it's not for the reason you think.

to zzzzz or not to zzzzz
By Sarah Aswell

Do You Come From A ‘Sleep Supportive’ Family? Or Not So Much?

And are you sleep supportive of your own kids?

Gotto Go... NOW!
By Dyana Goldman

Why Does My Urge to Pee Intensify Once I See a Bathroom Door?

I have a lot of “pee triggers.” Turns out there is an actual term for what I’m experiencing.

Lifestyle
By Julie Sprankles

How To Get Your Kid Ready For Back To School When They've Been A Feral Gremlin All Summer

Expert advice on gently guiding your snack-fueled, screen-obsessed chaos monster toward a functioning routine.

You (Don't) Suck, You Jack*ss!
By Samantha Darby

Happy Gilmore 2 Is Such A Thank You Letter To Parents

In case you needed a reminder that your kids want to see you thrive, too.

We're So Ready
By Katie McPherson

The Disney Store’s Halloween Costume Shop Is Here & OMG The Baby Rex Feet

And just like when I was 5, I want to dress up as Belle again.

Shopping
By Caroline Reinstadtler

65 Comfy Outfits That Look So Good On, Amazon Reviewers Say They Deserve 6 Stars

Lots of them are less than $20.

Scared Sh*tless
By Kelly Schremph

The One '90s Movie Your Child Should Never Watch While Potty Training

Mr. Toilet Man will tank any progress you’ve made.

*Add to Cart*
By Julie Sprankles

31 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Raving About This Month

These picks definitely qualify for repeat purchase status!