Scary Mommy

Oct. 22, 2024
goth babies
By Laura Wheatman Hill

How To Support Your Creepy-Ass Child

Got kids are on the spooky end of the spectrum? You’re not alone.

I don't like my 6th grade texting in his classes group chat.
Nope!

My Sixth Grader Has Entered His Group Chat Era, & I Hate It

I was not ready.

Moms We Love

'Stauffer Family' Mom Katie Anderson Is Coming Into Her Own

The OG mom influencer reveals what's next for her internet-famous brood.

A mothers and daughters have fun moments for Halloween
Toil & Trouble

I Feel So Powerful As A Mom Of Daughters, Especially During Spooky Season

It's giving "we are the daughters of the witches they couldn't burn."

is it cheating?

I Have A Work Husband. Should My Real Husband Be Nervous?

When to draw the line at an emotional affair — even if it hasn’t started yet.

Should I get a puppy when I have a baby? A mom tells her story.
Hindsight

I Survived The Baby Blues Just To Give Myself The Puppy Blues

We love our dog, but for a while there, we kind of hated our life.

The Wheel Of Feels

Scary Mommy Originals

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

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

She grins!
By Anonymous

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.

Comeback Kids

15 Forgotten Names For Your Baby That Are Unique & Have Vintage Vibes

Bring back Ida and Mack.

That's Real

‘I Secretly Wish My Husband Would Have An Affair’

In the latest Confessions roundup, parents reveal what’s on their minds, from annoying in-laws to sex fatigue and more.

let's go!

What I Bought To Wear For My 40th Birthday Trip

I’m using this trip to celebrate myself in a loud, self-loving, stylish, kind of over-the-top way.

wtf

Let Me Be Frank: I Was Not Ready For My Pubes To Go Gray

Aging is a wild ride.

Good Grief

It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Is Actually The *Best* Halloween Movie

I love the Sanderson sisters, too, but nothing tops, “I got a rock.”

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Trending

I Beg Your Pardon...?
By Jamie Kenney

This TikTok Perfectly Captures What "Doing Nothing" Looks Like As A Woman

“The magical fairy that visits every f-cking day is us.”

Fashion Faux Paw?

Crocs For Dogs Are A Thing. Here’s When & Where To Get A Pair (Of Four).

tough one

A Dad Is Looking For Forgiveness After Missing His Child's Birth

What The Health?

TikTok Mom Highlights The Real Life Consequences Of Pediatrician Shortage

Wiley Coyotes

Don't Let That Viral Clip Of A Coyote Chasing A Child Scare You

Texas

Texas Sues Doctor For Providing Gender-Affirming Care To Kids

it takes...yourself?

This Mom Says We Don't Need The "Blood Village" To Help Raise Our Kids

Child Influence(r)/(d)

Shari Franke, Ruby Franke's Daughter, Speaks Out Against Child Influencers

good for her!!!

81-Year-Old Georgia Woman Votes For The First Time After Husband, Who Forbade Her To Vote, Dies

Loss

Mourning Mom Urges Others Not To Skip Glucose Test In Pregnancy

Lady Whistledown Says Knock It Off

Nicola Coughlan Claps Back About The Constant Focus On Her Body Size

We get it now, Marge

We Used To Identify With TV & Movie Teens, But Now We Side With The Parents

relatable times ten

Eva Mendes Gets Emotional About Her Biggest Parenting Struggle

laugh in

Parents Who Use Humor May Have Better Relationships With Kids, Study Says

feminism

Redditors Had A Frank Discussion On The Harsh Realities Of Womanhood

AHHHHH!

The Scariest Thing About Halloween This Year Is Candy Prices

CONFESS

I’m already dreading the holidays

I just moved out of my kids childhood home and I feel like I let them down. Sad heart

I hate my MIL

My libido is in a rut and I feel so guilty about it

I’m crushing hard on a friend’s ex-husband!

More Confessions

‘Is There Such A Thing As Pre-Holiday Anxiety? ‘Cause I Got It’

‘My Husband Had An Online Affair With A Scam Artist & Gave Her Over $6k In Gift Cards’

‘I’m Attracted To My Kids’ Coaches’

‘I Keep Having Sexy Dreams About An Ex. I’m Married!’

‘I’m Thinking About Being A Surrogate Because I Need Extra Money!’

‘Realizing My Sexuality Will Probably Kill My Marriage’

‘I Desperately Need Enthusiastic Sex After So Many Blah Years’

‘I Secretly Wish My Husband Would Have An Affair’

'My Husband Caught Me In An Emotional Affair'

'I Resent My Husband Getting A Promotion'

'I Am Head Over Heels In Love With My BFF'

'When I Was Single I Slept With Multiple Married Men'

'I'm Freaking Terrified Of Menopause'

'I Brought My Female Coworker Into Bed With My Husband'

'I Can't Trust Anything My Husband Says'

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

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

What To Watch
By Julie Sprankles

Peacock’s New Horror-Thriller Hysteria Is The Perfect Pre-Halloween Binge-Watch

Stars Julie Bowen (a self-professed Halloween fanatic) and Bruce Campbell (bonafide horror icon) give us the scoop on their spooky new series.

Mortals See, Mortals Do

Halloweentown’s Kimberly J. Brown Is So Happy We All Wanted To Be Marnie

Aca-Excuse Me?

One Of Your Favorite Pitch Perfect Stars Is About To Become The TV Mom You Love To Hate

Moms We Love

“Stauffer Family” Mom Katie Anderson Is Coming Into Her Own

To Mom Or Not To Mom

Florence Pugh Wants To Talk About Motherhood & Ambition

Fa-la-la-la-fabulous

Zooey Deschanel Loves The Holidays As Much As You Think She Would

Mom to Watch

Bitsie Tulloch Opens Up About The Realities Of Being A Mom Who Also Plays One On TV

more of this please

Brooke Shields Gets Real About Aging Hair, Empty Nesting & Advice She Gives Her Daughters

Mom To Watch

Ming Na-Wen Confirms She Is ‘100%’ A Proud Nerd Mom (& Former Sci-Fi Club Pres)

Parenting

Selena Gomez Asks Mariska Hargitay For Mom Advice

Mom To Watch

Meet Tamberla Perry, Star Of NBC’s New Medical Drama Brilliant Minds

Exclusive

Christian Siriano Confirms The Key To ‘Mom Style’ Is Wearing Whatever TF You Want

Let's Go To The Movies

5 Reasons To Take Your Tween Or Teen To See Transformers One

Are We There Yet?

For JoAnna Garcia Swisher, The Car Is A Confessional

Gal Pals

Cat & Nat Want Moms To Take Time To Find Joy In & Outside Of Motherhood

Exclusive

The Chicken Sisters’ Genevieve Angelson & Wendie Malick Discuss The Magic Of Female-Centered Shows

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let's catch up
By Kelly Faircloth

15 TV Shows You Probably Missed Because, Well, You're Busy

There's so many years of streaming shows to choose from — so here are some of our faves.

I'll Huff & Puff & Tweeze Them Out

No, But Where Are All These Hairs On My Chinny Chin Chin Coming From?

God help me if I ever find myself without my tweezers.

juggling

Is It Too Late To Date?

I thought this was one thing I did right. Nope!

🍁 🍁 🍁

Here’s The Fall Fashion Staple You *Need* This Season, According To Your Zodiac Sign

Aquariuses, I’m ready to see your Mary Jane shoes.

From The Confessional

‘Is There Such A Thing As Pre-Holiday Anxiety? ‘Cause I Got It’

In the latest Confessions roundup, 17 moms reveal what’s on their minds — and end-of-the-year stress is strong.

The Joys Of Aging

Do I Need Glasses? 4 Signs It’s Time For Some Lenses (Or A New Prescription)

Sorry to say, holding the menu an arm’s length away to read it is a red flag.

Just Boos, No Boo Boos
By Katie McPherson

The Actual Must-Follow Trick-Or-Treat Safety Tips, According To The AAP

Forget razor blades in candy. They just want you to use crosswalks.

Bed Bugs = Bad

Yes, You Should Deep-Clean Your Luggage When You Return Home. Here's How.

Before you roll your eyes, hear me out on this one.

oh boy

I Watched 'Field Of Dreams' With My Kids & I Was Not Ready

This is not — I repeat not — just a sports movie.

YUM-O

We Went To Disney. Here's What We're Gonna Tell Everyone To Eat (& Drink)

From Hollywood Studios to Epcot’s World Showcase, we managed to eat a lot.

A New Kind Of Meal Prep

20+ Things You’ll Be Glad You Have In Your Family’s Bug-Out Bag

You’re really going to want that solar power bank when the electricity is out.

Hiss-Free Zone

Don’t Ignore These 10 Red Flags Between Cats & Kids

The last thing you want is for your feline best friend to bite or scratch your little one.

Original Videos

Take Note
By Deirdre Kaye

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

Don’t toss out the contraceptives just yet.

grateful

I Actually Wanted My MIL In The Delivery Room With Me

I’m probably in the minority here, but she was the woman I knew I would be the most comfortable around during labor.

One Talented Tot

This Mom Had The Sweetest Maternity Photoshoot, Directed By Her Toddler

Give this kid a camera and a job immediately.

Hauntingly Beautiful

29 Frightfully Delightful Gravestone Baby Names Borrowed From Historical Headstones

Time to resurrect these monikers?

Parenting

Mom Explains Why She Needed A "Birth Pause" After Delivering Baby

"It took me eight minutes before I could even look at my baby."

They're The Sweetest

16 Soft Baby Boy Names That Feel Gentle, Unique, & Sweet

Ira, Rory, and Abram definitely go to slam poetry nights together.

I Beg Your Pardon...?
By Jamie Kenney

This TikTok Perfectly Captures What "Doing Nothing" Looks Like As A Woman

“The magical fairy that visits every f-cking day is us.”

Fashion Faux Paw?
By Katie McPherson

Crocs For Dogs Are A Thing. Here’s When & Where To Get A Pair (Of Four).

Plus, what vets think about putting your dog in shoes.

tough one
By Sarah Aswell

A Dad Is Looking For Forgiveness After Missing His Child's Birth

He says his wife can't let go of her anger about it, and he's wondering if he's in the wrong.

Totally Bitchin'
By Meredith Begley

23 Awesome Baby Names From The 1980s That Deserve To Be All The Rage Again

Justice for Heather!

Nope!
By Samm Davidson

My Sixth Grader Has Entered His Group Chat Era, & I Hate It

I was not ready.

The Joys Of Aging
By Katie McPherson

Do I Need Glasses? 4 Signs It’s Time For Some Lenses (Or A New Prescription)

Sorry to say, holding the menu an arm’s length away to read it is a red flag.

Shopping
By Candace Nagy and Megan Harrington

70 Great Gifts Under $25 On Amazon That Won't Make You Look Cheap

Look like a big spender on a dime.

What The Health?
By Jamie Kenney

TikTok Mom Highlights The Real Life Consequences Of Pediatrician Shortage

When “Katie’s” kids needed a routine test done, finding a care provider became a full-time job, and she’s not alone in the struggle.

Wiley Coyotes
By Jamie Kenney

Don't Let That Viral Clip Of A Coyote Chasing A Child Scare You

Over the past 30 years, coyote populations — and encounters — have boomed. Here’s why you don’t have to worry too much.

stay a while
By Julia Williamson

What's So Great About An Empty Nest Anyway?

I couldn’t wait to move out of my childhood home. I hope my kids don’t feel the same.