Scary Mommy

Oct. 3, 2024
I let my kids wear whatever they want for picture day.
say cheese!
By Ashley Ziegler

My Kids Dress Themselves For Picture Day & The Results Are Always Hysterically Perfect

I don’t want some idealized image of my kids. I want a literal snapshot of them exactly as they are.

embrace it

Let Your Kid Wear That Costume All Of October

Why fight the fun?

Pre-teen daughter lovingly hugs her mother in sidewalk cafe
I'll Be The Bad Guy

My Kids Can Always Blame Me

Throw me right under that bus, kiddo.

Memory Bookmarks

23 Forgotten Children's Books Parenting Editors Couldn't Put Down As Kids

These deserve as much hype as Goodnight Moon and Pete the Cat.

A woman relaxes on a couch, wearing headphones and enjoying music. She has a joyful expression and i...
Ho, Ho, Ho-ld Up

The Great Christmas Music Debate: How Early Is Too Early?

A new study suggests people start searching for merry tunes to add to their playlists sooner than you may think.

From The Confessional

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

In the latest Confessions roundup, 17 parents reveal what’s on their minds — and they’ve definitely got breakups on the brain.

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

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

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

Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
By Jamie Kenney

TikTok OB-GYN Highlights Benefits Of A "Geriatric" Pregnancy

Dr. Noa Sterling, an OB-GYN who posts on TikTok as @drsterlingobgyn highlights the benefits of waiting to have children.

Trending now...

‘Fast Fashion Baby Names’ Are Trending For 2025 — But What Are They?

touched out!

This Mom Says American Parents Keep Kids Too Busy, Leading Parents To Burn Out

to each their own!

This Mom Wants To Kill The Narrative That Daycare Raises People's Kids

unhinged much?

Teen Son Wonders If He's In The Wrong For Refusing To Change His Name Despite His Parents’ Regret

no tricks, no treats?

One Dad Wonders If Kids Today Go Trick-Or-Treating Anymore

Roe V World

Louisiana Has Classified Abortion Pills As Dangerous Controlled Substances

flag on the play?

A New Dad Attended His Fantasy Football Draft From The Delivery Room

The Snip Is A Snap

This TikTok Creator Wants You To Really Think About That Vasectomy

No means no!

This Mom Shared A Simple Way To Explain Consent To Your Kid

slim daddy

50 Cent Revealed That Eminem Turned Down Touring Opportunities To Be A More Present Father

congrats!

Former 'Bachelor' Star Colton Underwood Welcomes 1st Baby With Husband Jordan C. Brown

it's not hard

This Mom Says She Knows The Key To Being A Non-Toxic Mother-In-Law

still growing up now

Donna Kelce Hinted That Taylor Swift Might Be Teaching Travis How To Cook

yes please

FYI, You Can Now Order One More Free Round Of COVID Tests

We Want This!

OMG, American Girl Releases A Moana Doll Just In Time For Moana 2

CONFESS

I miss my husband dating me. Sometimes we’re so stuck in parenthood we miss the spark.

Confessional #9011

My coworker is a mean girl

Confessional #323

Not sure if it’s PPD or too many sleepless nights

Confessional #7567

I get exhausted with how much I do vs how much my husband does

Confessional #771

I wonder if I married the right man, but there’s nothing to do about it now

Confessional #2166

More Confessions

‘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'

'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'

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

Mom To Watch
By Julie Sprankles

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

The mother-of-two, who voices Fong in Gremlins: The Wild Batch, also settles a classic debate: Is Gremlins a Halloween movie or a Christmas flick?

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

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

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Everything Two Moms Ate & Drank At Epcot, Sans Kids, During The 2024 International Food & Wine Festival

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Entertainment

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

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

enough!

Who Decided Spiders Should Be A Halloween Mascot?

They make me loathe Halloween.

woman's best friend

Kids Growing Up Too Fast? Get A Dog.

It wasn’t a man I craved. It was a dog.

From The Confessional

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

In the latest Confessions roundup, 17 parents reveal what’s on their minds, from not having enough money to having too much teen sass.

The End Is Nigh(Ish)

What Does Postmenopausal Mean? A Quick & Easy Explainer, Courtesy Of An OB-GYN

You’ve heard of perimenopause and menopause... WTF is postmenopause?!

Autumnal Excursions
By Julie Sprankles

The Best Leaf-Peeping Locales In The U.S., According To Travel Experts

Plus, what to do when you get to these fall foliage meccas.

I Have Thoughts

How We Made Co-Parenting Work On Halloween

Because you want your kid to enjoy Halloween, not worry about your feelings.

Spooky Softness

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

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

Just Boos, No Boo Boos

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.

A Scary Good Lineup

24 New Movies & Shows Coming To Netflix This Month For Families

Cozy season is finally here, so claim your spot on the couch for some spooky streaming.

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.

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.

Hard Pass

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

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

Hauntingly Beautiful

29 Frightfully Delightful Gravestone Baby Names Borrowed From Historical Headstones

Time to resurrect these monikers?

Meet You In The Dollar Spot
By Samantha Darby

These New Bullseye-Branded Toys Are Just The Thing(s) For Your Tiny Target Shopper

If your child has ever said, "Can we get a cake pop and stroll Target?" then this is the only shopping list you need.

Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
By Jamie Kenney

TikTok OB-GYN Highlights Benefits Of A "Geriatric" Pregnancy

Dr. Noa Sterling, an OB-GYN who posts on TikTok as @drsterlingobgyn highlights the benefits of waiting to have children.

Trending now...
By Megan LaCreta

‘Fast Fashion Baby Names’ Are Trending For 2025 — But What Are They?

If you have a little Wrenlee, Lakelyn, or Ryett, you might have participated without even knowing.

touched out!
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Says American Parents Keep Kids Too Busy, Leading Parents To Burn Out

“I hear parents say this constantly: ‘Gotta keep the kids busy. Gotta keep the kids occupied.’”

to each their own!
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Wants To Kill The Narrative That Daycare Raises People's Kids

"I can raise her and she can still have fun at school."

A baby's gotta do what a baby's gotta do
By Samantha Darby

A Live-Action Rugrats Movie Is Coming Soon & We're As Nervous As Chuckie Finster

If they screw up the casting of Betty DeVille, I'll never forgive them.

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.

Cat-tastic News
By Julie Sprankles

Gabby’s Dollhouse Has A Brand-New YouTube Series — & Melanie Lynskey Is The First Guest Star

We’re about to make this our entire personality.

say cheese!
By Ashley Ziegler

My Kids Dress Themselves For Picture Day & The Results Are Always Hysterically Perfect

I don’t want some idealized image of my kids. I want a literal snapshot of them exactly as they are.

From The Confessional
By Team Scary Mommy

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

In the latest Confessions roundup, 17 parents reveal what’s on their minds — and they’ve definitely got breakups on the brain.