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24 Amazon Purchases Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving In July 2024

Everything you need to get you through the last chaotic weeks of summer.

Kamala Harris would have been a great running mate for a single mom.

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Kamala Harris Would Have Been The Dream Stepmom For My Kids

Imagine how much better single motherhood would have been with Momala in your corner?

A young girl wearing a quirky unicorn headband and rainbow braces looks at her reflection in a mirro...

Too Soon

I Wasn't Prepared For Popularity Woes From My 2nd Grader

I thought we would be having this conversation at middle school not now.

Parenting

'I'm Freaking Terrified Of Menopause'

In the latest Confessions roundup, 15 parents vent about vomit, dating, miserable family vacations, and more.

Don't parent my kids like they are your own.

back off, thx!

Please Don’t Parent My Kids Like They’re Your Own

I adore my village! I just don’t need them reprimanding my kids.

A young woman stands by a sink and washes dishes under a faucet.

Tough

I’m In My 40s & I Feel So Alone

It’s a slog getting through basic stuff daily. It’s a lot.

Scary Mommy Originals

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

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

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

Andie MacDowell & Chyler Leigh Are Your New Fave Mother-Daughter TV Duo

Meet Soliana Sapp, Your Pink-Robe-Insta-Fave & New Mom Bestie

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

love 2 see it

BySuzanne Zuckerman

Our Obsession With Social Media Grandmas, Explained

It’s no wonder I’m a sucker for content created by and about grandmas, since I miss my own so much.

Woman, boy and girl plunging in water lake from the deck during summer day vacations

one, two, three!

This Summer, I'm Always Jumping In

What if I reclaimed a child’s attitude for swimming, just for one summer?

Lonely

My Kid Is Barely On The Spectrum, & I Feel Caught Between Two Worlds

Where’s the space for moms like me?

She grins!

I Swear My MIL Is Doing This Just To F*ck With Me

You may think I’m a conspiracy theorist, but hear me out.

Parenting

'I Can't Trust Anything My Husband Says'

In the latest Confessions roundup, 15 parents vent about childish husbands, job hunting, cancelled hair appointments, and more.

welcome to the jungle

So Parenting Is Just Doing Things You’re Scared Of Over and Over?

Sure I may be anxious, but this all seems way too daunting.

CONFESS

I would cheat on my husband if anyone found me attractive.

#209

Dating at 50 sucks

Confessional #3388

My period is late and I’m terrified.

Confessional #9811

My husband is a great dad, but it’s unfair he always gets to be the great one and the fun one.

Confessional #7882

I don’t know if I truly enjoy being a mom

Confessional #762

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'My Husband And I Got Divorced And Told No One'

'I Don't Want To Have Sex Again But I Want A Second Baby'

'I Think About Divorce To Get A Break'

'All My Mom Friends Are Alcoholics'

'The Stress Of House Repairs Is Ruining My Sex Life'

'I Really Want My Husband To Get A Viagra Script'

'I Have Become A New WILD Person In The Bedroom'

'I'm Having The Best Sex Of My Life At 37'

‘My Parents Have Gotten Weird In Retirement & I Hate It’

'I'm So Sick Of Parenting My Mother And Mother In Law'

'Public School Is Ruining My Child'

'My Husband Had An Affair With A Drop Off Mom'

'My Husband Is Being A Whiney Baby About Lack Of Sex'

Book Club

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

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

Celebrity Interviews

Double exposure image of singer Joey Fatone, half in green and half in purple, overlapping to create...

It's Gonna Be...

ByJamie Kenney

Joey Fatone Is Trying To Remember What It’s Like To Be A Teenager

The boy band icon talks parenting teens, falling behind on slang, and knowing that he knows nothing.

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Kellie Gerardi Is Just Your Average Mom Astronaut, NBD

yes yes yes

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

Kylie Kelce talks to Scary Mommy about what kind of summer mom she is and what life will be like aft...

candid kylie

Kylie Kelce Says Her Family Thrives In The Chaos: “You Have To Embrace It”

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One Of Your Favorite '90s Child Stars Now Writes Nostalgic Romance Novels With His Wife

Paris Hilton poses for a picture with her family.

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Paris Hilton Opens Up About Surrogacy Judgment In Never-Before-Read Book Excerpt

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Hillary Swank Had A Feeling She’d Be A Twin Mom

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Kat Stickler Gets Really Real About Motherhood

Rochelle Johnson holds her 7-year-old son Creed, who is on the autism spectrum.

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Rochelle Johnson Didn’t Know Anyone With Autism. Then Her Son Was Diagnosed.

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AJLT Star Nicole Ari Parker Dishes On Motherhood, Marriage & Of Course, Fashion

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Jamie-Lynn Sigler Gets Real About Mom Guilt

Keepy Uppy

Bluey's Mum & Dad Address The For-Real-Life Rumors That The Beloved Kids’ Show Is Ending

We're All "Lunatics" Here

Maren Morris’ Next Act

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Top Chef’s Gail Simmons Has Some Surprising Advice For Parents Of Picky Eaters

Scheana Shay opens up to Scary Mommy about the new season of 'Vanderpump Rules,' being a mom, and he...

shay rules

Scheana Shay Gets Real About Postpartum OCD

mom mode

Kylie Kelce Explains How Jason Helps Her Keep Her Cool While Parenting

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ByKelly Faircloth

8 Romance Novels Where The Protagonists Aren't 25

Let's face it, by the time you're middle-aged, you've got lots of plot-driving baggage.

A woman watches a movie on her phone in a plane.

Subtle Spice

10 Sexless Sexy Movies You Can Actually Enjoy On A Plane

Your seatmates will be none the wiser.

A woman walks on a city street with shopping bags and a cell phone in hand.

I deserve it

5 Things I Bought Myself For My 40th Birthday As A Mom Of 4

I bought things I wanted for myself — not my kids, not my husband — and it felt great. Here’s what I got.

Mediterranean chickpea salad, a dense bean salad recipe loaded with Mediterranean veggies and herbs.

Dig In

11 Dense Bean Salad Recipes, If You’re Also Obsessed With The TikTok Trend

Minimal cooking, maximum meals prepped.

A woman in a white bathrobe inspects her hair in a brightly lit bathroom.

Trouble With Your Tresses?

Can Your Hair Really “Get Used” To Shampoo? Experts Explain That Dirty Feeling

Dermatologists explain why your hair doesn’t ever feel truly clean, and what to do when it happens.

Portrait of woman applying deodorant on underarm, in a story answering the question, do whole body d...

Swipe, Swipe

Do Full-Body Deodorants Work?

And do you really even need them? Experts sound off.

Family Life

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let's goooo

ByKelly Faircloth

13 Fantasy Books For Dragon-Obsessed Kids

Honestly, what could be better?

Every Bit Helps

I'm A Mom Of 5. Here Are My Best Budgeting Hacks.

Will these solve your budget problems? Not completely! But they’re easy and really do help.

Strawberry-topped baked brie, a yummy red and white Olympics snack idea.

USA, USA, USA!

14 Olympics Snacks That’ll Earn You A Gold Medal In Hosting

Sweet, savory, appetizers, breakfast... the options are endless.

Guests at Disney World wear outfits with matching Mouse Ears.

Truth Vs. TikTok

Wait, Does Disney World Really Have a Dress Code? Here’s The Deal

If you were hoping to break the dress code for free swag, you may be SOL.

I Said What I Said

Rugrats Is The Original Bluey & Y'all Need To Give Stu & Didi Some Respect

Chuckie Finster's mom did not die so that you could go on and on about how Chili Heeler makes you cry, OK?

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Kamala Harris Would Have Been The Dream Stepmom For My Kids

Imagine how much better single motherhood would have been with Momala in your corner?

Pregnancy

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A pregnant woman looks down at her belly anxiously.

Know The Signs

ByArielle Tschinkel

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.

Take Note

Need-To-Know Info: Can You Get Pregnant During Perimenopause?

Don’t toss out the contraceptives just yet.

The Legacy Lives On

Can We Talk About Kennedy, The Baby Name?

It's a name associated with glamour and tragedy, but when did it become a popular choice for little girls?

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Tara Lipinski Opens Up About Her Excruciating Infertility Journey

The Olympian spoke with Tabria Majors to launch the second season of the Milk Drunk podcast.

Ugh, Amirite?

Bloating During Ovulation? It's A Thing (That Sucks)

Here’s what causes it, plus what you can do to alleviate it.

Old-Fashioned

23 Edwardian-Era Baby Names Full Of Hope & Progression

While still being majorly vintage and unique, obvi.

Mother holding her daughter while sitting on the floor, her son playing with wooden blocks.

*Eyeroll*

BySamantha Darby

Husband Thinks Being A SAHM Is Easy? Here's What To Do

First of all, tell him to move out of the way of the TV; your stories are on.

Sunset at a bustling Main Street U.S.A. at Disney World with people walking along a street toward a ...

A "Mini" Mouse Trip

ByJulie Sprankles

Can You Do Disney In A Day? What You Need To Keep In Mind

From how many parks you plan to tackle to who’s traveling with you, there are plenty of factors to consider.

Place Your Bets

ByJulie Sprankles

Here Are The Luckiest Zodiac Signs, According To A New Study

Leos, you’re in luck.

A baby looks quizzically over their redheaded mother's shoulder.

Auntie Need A Break

ByJamie Kenney

A Woman Canceled A Girl’s Trip When She Found Out Her Friend’s Kids Were Coming

“I didn’t sign up to help babysit,” she posted on Reddit AITA.

Dr. Martin talks about how to have hard conversations "about the birds and the bees" with your kids.

Are We There Yet?

ByJamie Kenney

Doctor On TikTok Offers Great Advice For Having Tough Talks With Kids

Dr. Meghan Martin, who posts as Beachgem10 on social media, offers pro advice about having tough conversations with your children in the car.

Swipe, Swipe

ByKatie McPherson

Do Full-Body Deodorants Work?

And do you really even need them? Experts sound off.

Top down conceptual image of a child kneeling on the floor. She opens a neatly packed suitcase, fill...

fine!

ByKelly Faircloth

This One Parenting Milestone Really Caught Me By Surprise

I skipped the fight and just let her pack her own damn suitcase.

Do Better, Be Kinder

ByJamie Kenney

TikTok Mom Frustrated Having To "Apologize" For Autistic Daughter

“I was tired of people treating her like she’s less than human.”

Worth a Shot

ByDeirdre Kaye

What’s Nordic Walking? Why You Should Add This TikTok-Approved Health Trend To Your Daily Routine

Walking and thinking is a workout on multiple levels.

Sit down, J.D.

ByJamie Kenney

Jennifer Aniston Claps Back At J.D. Vance's "Childless Cat Ladies" Comments

“I truly can’t believe this is coming from a potential VP of the United States...”

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