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It’s the Hunger Games with bright plastic eggs.
That Time I Had Beef With A Preschooler
Nobody prepares you for the brutally savage remarks that come from children.
I'm Messy & I'm Done Having Feelings About It
Nobody is perfect and it’s alright to not have it all together.
Yes, Silk Pillowcases Really Are *That* Life-Changing
Frizzy hair, split ends, and fine lines — why dermatologists say silk linens can help with a lot.
I Took My Three Kids To Sicily To Solve A Murder
Was it madness? Were there tears? Absolutely. And I’d do it all again.
No Reality Show Will Ever Compare To The First Season Of The Real World
Often imitated, never duplicated.
I Rewatched 'Mrs. Doubtfire' As A Parent, And My View Of The Mom Has Drastically Changed
While I used to think she was uptight and overly harsh, I actually empathize with her more than ever.
Why Are Kids Choosing Objects As Their Genders?
Experts explain what xenogenders and nounself pronouns are, and offer advice for supporting your child’s identity.
The Best Books of 2024 You Need To Have On Your Radar
Featuring some of our favorite authors like Annabel Monaghan, Kristin Hannah, and Xochitl Gonzalez
15 Dog Names Inspired By Taylor Swift That Would Be Cute In Any *Era*
“Can I go where you gooo? Can we always be this clooose, furever and ever?” — sung in the key of good doggo
40 Best Teen Movies Of All Time To Share With Your High Schooler
Consider watching these together ~educational.~
My Kid Is Barely On The Spectrum, & I Feel Caught Between Two Worlds
Where’s the space for moms like me?
The Wheel Of Feels
Scary Mommy Originals
Nicole Story Dent Can’t Believe Y2K Style Is Back, Either
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Caitlin Murray Is Adulting... Big Time
Hilarie Burton Is Doing It All For Her Daughter
All Hail Geri Halliwell-Horner!
'Workin' Mom's Catherine Reitman Gets Real About Sex & Marriage Post-Kids
Andrea Savage Knows Her Kid Is Gonna Talk About Her In Therapy One Day
Iliza Shlesinger Hates Mom-Shamers As Much As You Do
Gabrielle Union Brings It
Mom Says Her 8-Year-Old Was Left Home Alone During A Sleepover While Her Friend's Mom Went To The Store
She's wondering if she's overreacting here.
This Mom's Simple Hack For Getting Her Kids To Use Their Manners Is A Game Changer
An Aggressive Note Left For Park Goers About A Child's Birthday Party Leaves Many Upset
Here's Why Displaying Family Photos In Your House Might Be A Parenting Game Changer
This Mom Wants To Know How To Address The Word "Fat" With Her Daughter
A Gen X Mom Asked Her Gen Z Daughter To Rate '90s Teen Heartthrobs & She Didn't Hold Back
This Mom Wants To Normalize The Difference In Relationship Between A New Mom's Parents And Her In-Laws
A Mom Rejected The "Worst Name Ever" For Her Baby Girl, But Her Husband Says It's "Unique"
This Mom's Vent Session About The Cost Of Kid's Birthday Parties Is Too Real
This Viral Video Of A Hockey Crowd Singing Taylor Swift Is The Best Thing Ever
This Mom Explained Why She Thinks Having Your First Baby In Your 30s Is The Best
A Mom Shares The Relatable Truth About Raising Kids Who Aren’t Picky Eaters
Do Nerds Make The Best Dads? The Internet Weighs In
This Dad's Clever Clothing Trick Helps Avoid Morning Meltdowns With His Daughter
A Virginia Public School Pulled A Book About A Tree With Male & Female Reproductive Parts
This Mom Admitted She Wasn't Prepared For The Sadness She Felt After Her Son Turned 10
The school district is annoying the hell out of me this week
My partner has no comprehension skills, it’s frustrating
I want to stop bfeeding but I have a great supply
I hate when my husband is sick. He’s so dramatic and I just get annoyed.
I want to runaway almost every day
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My Son Is Dating My Much Older Divorced Friend
From The Confessional: 'I Cringe When My Husband Touches Me'
'I Almost Don't Care He Cheated'
From The Confessional: 'Wish My Husband Would Put His Phone Down'
From The Confessional: 'Husband Sees Hookers Daily'
From The Confessional: 'I Want Another Baby And Husband Does Not'
From The Confessional: 'My MIL Is Better Than My Own Mom!'
From The Confessional: ‘My Husband Wants Sex All The Time’
'Will I Ever Sh*t Again in Peace?!'
From The Confessional: '22 Years Married To An Awful Kisser'
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Book Club
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
8 Fiction Food Novels That Will Feed Your Imagination (& Make You Hungry)
8 Books Like Gilmore Girls Worthy Of A La-La-La String Melody
What You Should Read Next Based On Your Favorite Taylor Swift Era
10 Books That Are As Sweet As Ted Lasso’s Biscuits
8 Balmy Novels Like The Summer I Turned Pretty
8 Romance Authors Like Colleen Hoover That Will Fuel Your Smut Obsession
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10 Books To Read If You Can’t Get Enough Of Yellowjackets
7 Books For Daisy Jones & The Six Groupies
Celebrity Interviews
Top Chef’s Gail Simmons Has Some Surprising Advice For Parents Of Picky Eaters
“Stop forcing your kids to eat different things,” the culinary expert and mom-of-two tells Scary Mommy ahead of Top Chef Season 21. Find out why below.
Scheana Shay Gets Real About Postpartum OCD
Kylie Kelce Explains How Jason Helps Her Keep Her Cool While Parenting
Donna Kelce Opens Up About Her Approach To Being A Mother-In-Law
JoAnna Garcia Swisher Teases What’s To Come For Maddie In Sweet Magnolias Season 4
Aja Naomi King Gets Raw About The Importance Of Playing Powerful Women
The Family Plan’s Mark Wahlberg & Michelle Monaghan Talk Minivans & Their Go-To Karaoke Songs
Jen Garner Couldn't Handle Being A Teenager Today, Either
Sarah Michelle Gellar Is Making Sure Her Kids Know “Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees”
Adam Sandler Talks Pet Phobias, Co-Starring With His Daughters, & Revisiting The Iconic Lunch Lady
Hilary Duff Knows Parenthood Is Beautiful, And Very Hard
Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Gets Real About Becoming A Mom In Her 40s
Henry Winkler Understands “A Heard Child Is A Powerful Child”
Jonathan Van Ness Wants Stressed Out Moms To Try Joy This Holiday Season
Eva Longoria Is Raising Her Son To Be Kind
Beloved Nickelodeon Star Opens Up About Sharing Love Through Food
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I Had Sex With A Married Man, But It’s Not What You Think
How I got over the feelings of shame with the help of a sex therapist.
An Absolutely Unofficial Guide To Your Vivid Marriage & Parenting Dreams
Your partner got kidnapped? Here’s what your brain might be trying to tell you.
10 Traits That Are Absolutely Necessary In A Good Mom Friend, According To Moms
Their responses were all-too-relatable, from not competing with you to treating your kids like their own.
Help! I Think Blippi Is Kinda Hot
My husband can’t complain. He’s got a thing for Ms. Rachel.
Wait, Does Self-Tanner Really Screw With Your Hormones?
Everything to know about that fake bake and whether or not it's safer than hours spent in the sun. (Spoiler alert: It is!)
From The Confessional: 'I Had An Emotional Affair'
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“Stop forcing your kids to eat different things,” the culinary expert and mom-of-two tells Scary Mommy ahead of Top Chef Season 21. Find out why below.
Do Dogs Know When You Are Sick?
A veterinarian breaks down how dogs can sense illness — and how their behavior changes when they do.
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Yes, good parents sometimes yell. Learning to repair can help you and your teen rewrite the story.
We Asked Parents What Made ‘80s & ‘90s Birthday Parties So Different From Today’s
Their responses will take you straight back to childhood.
How To Become A Green Thumb Who Doesn’t Kill Their Plant Bébés
The ultimate beginner’s guide to growing a healthy garden of houseplants.
A Divorce Coach Says You Should Take These 10 Prep Steps As Soon As You Consider Splitting
Being prepared can save tons of time, money, and energy.
Original Videos
How To Handle Comments About Your Postpartum Body
People always have a lot to say about someone's appearance after they give birth. Here's how to shut that sh*t down.
A Baby Name Expert Shared The Trendiest Names That Might Become Dated Fast
These baby name picks spiked quickly, but might fall fast.
Do You Have Typical Pregnancy Jitters, Or Is It Medical Anxiety?
It's natural to feel worried, but experts say there’s a point where it becomes something more serious.
A Mom Picked A Baby Name Without Telling Her Husband. And He Hates It.
He has a strong point about the name.
Wait, Does Mucinex Really Make You More Fertile?
We asked an OB-GYN and fertility specialist about this viral TikTok claim.
27 Names That Mean Chaos Because, You Know, Kids
Call your little one something that captures the beautiful wildness they bring.
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Mom Says Her 8-Year-Old Was Left Home Alone During A Sleepover While Her Friend's Mom Went To The Store
She's wondering if she's overreacting here.
That Time I Had Beef With A Preschooler
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Yes, Silk Pillowcases Really Are *That* Life-Changing
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She just simply changed her approach.
"Karen" And "Chad" Are Now Both Extinct Baby Names
They tanked very, very quickly after becoming insults.
10 Reasons You Should Rewatch 10 Things I Hate About You With Your Tween
Appropriate? Nope. Necessary? Absolutely.
I Took My Three Kids To Sicily To Solve A Murder
Was it madness? Were there tears? Absolutely. And I’d do it all again.
An Aggressive Note Left For Park Goers About A Child's Birthday Party Leaves Many Upset
The tone of the note really rubbed people the wrong way.
I'm Messy & I'm Done Having Feelings About It
Nobody is perfect and it’s alright to not have it all together.