Scary Mommy

June 6, 2023

The Wheel Of Feels

The Sex Issue
Catherine Reitman Spills All

The creator of Workin’ Moms celebrates the comedy and tragedy of modern parenting and relationships.

by Gillian Telling

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call them out
ByKatie Garrity

No, Drew Barrymore Didn't Say She Wishes Her Mom Were Dead

Barrymore called out tabloids for twisting her words.

parenting types

"Lighthouse Parents" Are Getting Blowback For Letting Their Kids Swim In The Ocean Alone

safety first

Apple’s New "Check-In" Feature Is A Dream For Worried Parents

tale as old as time

Emmy Rossum Defends Role As Tom Holland's Mom In New Series Despite Only Being 10 Years Older

best job ever?

This Nanny Watches Billionaires’ Kids & Makes Up To $167 An Hour

stepparenting

The ‘Nacho Parenting’ Method Is Controversial But Gaining Popularity Among Stepparents

congrats!

Jessie J Confirmed The Father Of Her Son In Touching Instagram Tribute

makes perfect sense

Two Best Friends Made A Pact To Get Divorced & Start Their Own Family Unit

go the f**k to sleep

A Child Sleep Specialist Has A Brilliant Explanation For Why Toddlers Fight Bedtime So Hard

absolutely no scrubs

TLC Opens Up About Being Working Moms On Tour

the audacity

An Uncle Will Do Anything To Avoid Babysitting His Triplet Nephews & Family Drama Ensued

not my baby!

A School Counselor Reveals Why Your 3rd Grader Might Change Overnight

gotcha

High School Seniors Pull The Ultimate Prank On Their Principal & Spend The Night At Her House

let her live

Kate Hudson's Son "Might" Unfollow His Mom After She Posts Thong Bikini Photo

just say no

Jenna Ortega's Mom Calls Her Daughter Out For Smoking — On Instagram

Cake-Gate 2.0

A Mom Is Mad As Hell Her Kid Was Denied A Slice Of A New Park Friend’s Birthday Cake

CONFESS

I’m so tired of repeating myself. To both the adults and the children in this house. Are they all goldfish?

Confessional #1788

Unpopular opinion: Being a SAHM is not a job, even though it’s very hard work

Confessional #2991

Can I change my mind about my hubs? Turns out I don’t like married life

Confessional #7623

Just tired

Confessional #6911

Being a new mom was mind-numbingly boring

Confessional #909
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