Scary Mommy

Sep. 20, 2024
Mother and her teenage daughter unloading clean plates from dishwasher.
moms forever
By Jen McGuire

The Two Weeks My Mom Saved Me

She showed up and became my 1950s housewife, and it was everything I needed.

Scary Mommy editors go to Disney world and realize how fun it is for adults.
WDW FTW

We Used To Make Fun Of Disney Adults. Now We Get It.

Turns out, they were really onto something.

moms we love

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

The Instagram personality has seen some stuff, too.

Young woman decorating room for birthday party
please no more

I Hate Throwing My Kids’ Birthday Parties

I know it’s important to them. It’s still driving me nuts.

Entertainment

11 TV Shows Your Mom Loved & Now You’ll Love Them Too

Embrace the drama and the hairstyles — you’ll never regret it.

The Great Peeking Debate

Is It Ever OK To Read Your Kids' Texts? An Expert Discusses

The temptation to take a look is strong, but it could be a recipe for disaster.

The Wheel Of Feels

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

Lonely
By Ashley Ziegler

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.

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.

Yum

13 Full Family Dinners With 7 Ingredients Or Less

Because nobody has time for a complicated chicken recipe that also requires sides.

The More You Know

What's An Orchid Child, & Are You Raising One?

Your super-sensitive kiddo isn't alone in their big feelings.

Get In Losers, We're Going To BJ's

10 BJ’s Beauty Deals That Feel More Like Steals, TBH

Dry shampoo should always be sold in bulk.

Trending

Time Flies
By Megan LaCreta

Great Grandmother Reminds Young Moms To Live In The Moment In Heartwarming TikTok

“You don't know it yet, but this just might be one of the best days of your life.”

Protect LGBTQ+ Kids

Kentucky Governor Bans Conversion Therapy For LGBTQ+ Kids

show up

Mom Questions District After Her Son Was Docked For Missing "Minutes Of School"

Staying Inside The Lines

Mom On TikTok Questions How To Handle Kindergarten Teacher's Criticism

Crime & Punishment

In Florida, One Sheriff Hopes Public Shaming Will Deter School Threats

*adds to cart*

This TikTok Doctor's "Flu Box'" Is What Every Parent Needs Before Sick Season Really Kicks In

Tired Of This BS

A Man Said Sleep Deprivation Was NBD, And Parents Came With The Receipts

skip the store?

I Tried A Personal Style Service For My Kids' Back-To-School Clothes, & This Is How It Went

Won't Somebody Please Think Of The Children?!

TikTok Mom Wants To Know Why Your Halloween Decorations Are So Scary

Let's Go To The Movies

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

brilliant?

"Morning Parent" and "Night Parent" Is About To Make Your Division Of Labor Easier

WAP = Workout After Pregnancy

Cardi B Claps Back Hard At People Criticizing Her Postpartum Workout

LOVE THIS

Male Activists Tie Baby Dolls In Slings To Male Statues In Call For Better U.K. Paternity Leave

Goodbye, $$$

In the U.S., Unpaid Maternity Leave Costs Moms Almost $10k

Judging A Book By Its Cover

What Your Favorite Book In High School Says About You Now

speaking up

A TikTok Couple Denies Claims They Left Their Babies Alone On A Cruise Ship

CONFESS

My husband talks too much

Confessional #3388

Perimenopause. Always.

Confessional #918

Just found out I’m pregnant with baby #4 and it was 100% not planned

Confessional #10911

Potty training is killing meeee

Confessional #1682

When my husband drinks it turns me off

Confessional #716

More Confessions

‘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'

'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'

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

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

The designer, who just wants us to feel confident and beautiful, shares tips for outfit recycling, TikTok impulse purchases, and fall trends.

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

Exclusive

The Chicken Sisters’ Schuyler Fisk & Lea Thompson Spill On Their Cast Group Chat & More

Exclusive

Kristen Kish Reveals The High-Protein Breakfast She Eats On The Top Chef Set

USA FTW

Triathlete Melissa Stockwell Is Doing It For All The Moms, Including Herself

Boo!

Jimmy Fallon On Being The "Nerdy Dad" At Halloween

Mom To Watch

Reasonable Doubt’s Emayatzy Corinealdi Teases An Intense Season 2

Movie Night Pick

A Beloved SpongeBob Character Finally Gets Her Due

What's In A Name?

Lea Michele’s Discarded Baby Name Would Have Been Epic

It's Gonna Be...

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

Exclusive

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

candid kylie

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

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Entertainment
By Jen McGuire

11 TV Shows Your Mom Loved & Now You’ll Love Them Too

Embrace the drama and the hairstyles — you’ll never regret it.

muy caliente

I Had A Sex Dream About My Best Friend's Husband

Well this is awkward.

nothing to do with you

I Was Ghosted By A Friend, Then Gave Her A Second Chance. I’m So Glad I Did.

Her distance was telling me I must have done something.

health news

Mammogram Patients Will Soon Be Notified About Their Breast Density

And here’s why that’s important.

purpose

What The Hell Am I Supposed To Do Now That My Kids Are Grown?

For so long, I was a mom. I still am... but that role has drastically changed.

You're Not Alone

9 Common Phrases To Avoid Saying To Someone Who Is Recently Divorced

And what you can say instead.

fall y'all
By Katie Garrity

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

These reads are so fun for kids and adults!

When The Minivan's A Restaurant

A Pediatrician Shares What To Feed Your Kids On Busy Sports Nights

It’s really not as complicated as you think.

Share The Joy

Brothers & Sisters Deserve To Be Part Of The Birthday Kid's Fun, Too

But maybe not by blowing out the birthday kid's candles.

emotional punching bag

The Afterschool Meltdowns Are Killing Me

I have two neurodivergent kids and they spend all day trying to hold it together.

Spooky Softness

8 Cozy Horror Movies & Shows To Curl Up With This Season

You’ll be both terrified and all warm and fuzzy inside.

AH-CHOO!

Seasonal Allergies Kicking Your Butt? Here’s How To Rid Your House Of The Triggers

The September allergy peak is a real thing.

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.

exclusive look

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.

Get Creative

17 Quirky Middle Names, From Bean To Otter

For when you want a little punch of fun in the middle of your kid’s name.

Main Character Energy

20+ BookTok Names If Your Baby Was Conceived After Reading A Spicy Chapter

Chapter 54 of ACOMAF comes for us all, I’m afraid.

One Talented Tot

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

Give this kid a camera and a job immediately.

Hard Pass

Damien, Clarice, & 16 Other Baby Names Ruined By Popular Shows & Movies

They’re just too iconic... in a bad way.

I Feel Seen
By Jen McGuire

11 Of The Most Relatable Single Moms In Movies

Not everyone gets it right.

Time Flies
By Megan LaCreta

Great Grandmother Reminds Young Moms To Live In The Moment In Heartwarming TikTok

“You don't know it yet, but this just might be one of the best days of your life.”

Protect LGBTQ+ Kids
By Megan LaCreta

Kentucky Governor Bans Conversion Therapy For LGBTQ+ Kids

“My faith teaches me that all children are children of God,” said Governor Andy Beshear.

show up
By Katie Garrity

Mom Questions District After Her Son Was Docked For Missing "Minutes Of School"

Are attendance policies out of control?

Staying Inside The Lines
By Jamie Kenney

Mom On TikTok Questions How To Handle Kindergarten Teacher's Criticism

TikTok user @punkspaceprincess doesn't know how to deal with a teacher who has become rude regarding her son's coloring outside the lines.

AH-CHOO!
By Katie McPherson

Seasonal Allergies Kicking Your Butt? Here’s How To Rid Your House Of The Triggers

The September allergy peak is a real thing.

Your Holiday Queue
By Samantha Darby

Hallmark's Countdown To Christmas 2024 Lineup Is Officially Here

Time to hang up your stockings!

moms we love
By Kelly Faircloth

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

The Instagram personality has seen some stuff, too.

WDW FTW
By Sarah Aswell and Kate Auletta

We Used To Make Fun Of Disney Adults. Now We Get It.

Turns out, they were really onto something.

moms forever
By Jen McGuire

The Two Weeks My Mom Saved Me

She showed up and became my 1950s housewife, and it was everything I needed.