Scary Mommy

November 29, 2023
dress for success
BySamm Davidson

Middle School Fashion Is Totally Wild, Huh?

Seriously, what is going on?

house goals

I Went To The Viral Taylor Swift Christmas Light House & It Was A Swiftie’s Dream

Merry Swiftmas to all, and to all a goodnight.

Rear view of female wearing warm winter jacket walking in the town during strong winter blizzard con...
Brrr

My Destination Christmas Was A Complete Disaster

A two-story yurt in the mountains sounded idyllic and fun. It wasn’t.

Woman holding son's milk teeth in hand
oh man

My Kid's First Lost Tooth Feels Like The End Of An Era

I'm finally ready to admit that yeah, I'm gonna miss some of this.

Kayla Sullivan, TikTok's "mom reporter" talked to Scary Mommy about parenting, dating as a single mo...
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‘Mom Reporter’ Kayla Sullivan Reports Back About Dating As A Single Mom

The TikTok mom is starting a new chapter after a sudden divorce and going viral.

this is exhausting

Single Parents Don’t Get A Break

I felt like the default parent when I was married; nothing has changed now that I’m divorced.

Book Club

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

8 Romance Authors Like Colleen Hoover That Will Fuel Your Smut Obsession

6 Authors Like Taylor Jenkins Reid To Add To Your Library Collection

10 Books To Read If You Can’t Get Enough Of Yellowjackets

7 Books For Daisy Jones & The Six Groupies

12 Heart-Pumping New Thrillers To Read In 2023

The Wheel Of Feels

so smart

This Mom-To-Be Opted For A "Nesting Party" Over A Baby Shower & It's Totally Brilliant

totally get it

Mom Goes Viral After Bursting Into Tears During The Gender Reveal For Her Fourth Child

timing is everything

The Internet Is Debating What Time Of Year Is The Best To Get Pregnant

This Anti-Almond Mom Lists The 5 Ways She Teaches Her Kids About Food Freedom

Good To Know

If These 3 Things Happen To Your Child, Call Their Doctor ASAP

putting kids first

American Mom Living In Japan Shares Why She Loves Parenting In A Different Country

toy recall

Lawmaker Calls For National Ban On Water Beads Due To Child Injury And Death

just stay home

Travel Expert Warns That Thanksgiving Travel Will Be An Actual Nightmare

they won't let it go

Forget About Being Excited About 'Frozen 3' Because ‘Frozen 4’ Is Now In The Works

enough is enough

This Mom Says Her Kid's "Spirit Week" Is A Full-Time Job For Parents

Reminder

Nope, Parenting Doesn’t Get Easier Once School Starts

always be your baby

TikTok Mom Asks Parents Everywhere To "Cuddle Their Oldest" In Wistful Video

This Anti-Almond Mom Lists The 5 Ways She Teaches Her Kids About Food Freedom

debate it

Who's Supposed To Clean Up Thanksgiving Dinner?

Gobble 'Til You Wobble

12 Mouthwatering Trader Joe’s Thanksgiving Recipes For The Big Feast

This Too Shall Pass

It’s Hard As Hell To Heal In Your Old House Post-Divorce, But These Pro Pointers Can Help

debate it

Who's Supposed To Clean Up Thanksgiving Dinner?

Tough Stuff

Stressing TF Out Over Co-Parenting? Experts Address Top Anxieties (& How To Cope)

Scary Mommy Originals

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

The Options Are Bountiful
16 New Kids' Movies & Shows Coming To Netflix In December, Including The Chicken Run Sequel

Over 20 years after the original Chicken Run was released, Netflix is serving up the sequel just in time for the holidays.

Trending

just no
ByKatie Garrity

TikToker Recommends Washing Your Artificial Christmas Tree & The Internet Cannot Deal

Has #cleantok gone too far?

break the chain

This Anti-Almond Mom Lists The 5 Ways She Teaches Her Kids About Food Freedom

putting kids first

American Mom Living In Japan Shares Why She Loves Parenting In A Different Country

debate it

Who's Supposed To Clean Up Thanksgiving Dinner?

so cute

This Golden Retriever & Black Cat Mother-Daughter Duo Are The Best Thing On The Internet Today

mega fail

TikTok Mom Calls Out Tampon Companies For Testing Their Products With Saline Solution

dream on

Moms On The Internet Are Setting A Gen Z Straight About The Realities Of Maternity Leave

To Infinity and Beyond (Again)

Tim Allen Says Disney “Reached Out” To Him And Tom Hanks About Toy Story 5

house goals

I Went To The Viral Taylor Swift Christmas Light House & It Was A Swiftie’s Dream

practical and fun

Already Dreading More Toys In Your House? Try These Brilliant Non-Toy Kid's Gifts Instead

back to you

‘Mom Reporter’ Kayla Sullivan Reports Back About Dating As A Single Mom

Exclusive

Adam Sandler Talks Pet Phobias, Co-Starring With His Daughters, & Revisiting The Iconic Lunch Lady

~Finally~

Nicole Kidman Says Big Little Lies Season 3 Is Happening, & We’re Freaking Out

be real

This Woman Is Totally Over Momfluencers And Ready To See More Non-Aesthetic Moms

caught on camera

A Mom Is Facing Backlash For Breastfeeding Her Baby On A Disney World Ride

we're listening...

5 Years Ago, This Family Ditched Doing Holidays With Extended Family

CONFESS

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I don’t like my husband

Confessional #306

If my kids don’t start sleeping through the night, independently, I’m gonna snap

Confessional #8422

I fart on my dogs

Confessional #460

Somedays I dream of divorce

Confessional #7401

I don’t know who I am outside of being a mom anymore...

Confessional #91334
SEE ALL

More Confessions

'Cannot Wait To Be Done Breastfeeding'

'I'm Tired Of Being My Husband's Mom'

'I Truly Loathe My MIL'

'I Don't Know How To Feel Sexy Again'

'I'm Having An Emotional Affair'

‘I Want A Month Off From Parenting’

'I Caught My Husband Sexting'

'Potty Training Is Literal Hell'

'I Think My Sis And Mom Sh*t Talk About Me'

'My MIL Is A Witch'

From The Confessional: 'I'm Always Second Guessing How I Parent'

From The Confessional: 'I Regret Getting Married'

From The Confessional: ‘I Don’t Like My Teen Daughter’s Boyfriend’

From The Confessional: 'I'm GLAD My Son Is Failing At His Summer Classes’

From The Confessional: 'My Toddler Was Quiet For 30 Seconds...'

From The Confessional: 'I Can't Stand My Only Other Mom Friend'

Celebrity Interviews

Entertainment
ByJulie Sprankles

Sarah Michelle Gellar Is Making Sure Her Kids Know “Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees”

The actor and mom of two shared with Scary Mommy how she and Freddie Prinze Jr. teach their kids about finances, privilege, and the true value of family time.

Exclusive

Adam Sandler Talks Pet Phobias, Co-Starring With His Daughters, & Revisiting The Iconic Lunch Lady

Exclusive

Hilary Duff Knows Parenthood Is Beautiful, And Very Hard

Entertainment

Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Gets Real About Becoming A Mom In Her 40s

Lifestyle

Henry Winkler Understands “A Heard Child Is A Powerful Child”

slay!

Jonathan Van Ness Wants Stressed Out Moms To Try Joy This Holiday Season

Exclusive

Eva Longoria Is Raising Her Son To Be Kind

Exclusive

Beloved Nickelodeon Star Opens Up About Sharing Love Through Food

Entertainment

Actor Stéphanie Szostak Embraces A Very French View Of Motherhood

Exclusive

Kelly Rowland On The Importance Of Mothering Alongside Beyoncé

get it girl

Hilarie Burton Is Doing It All For Her Daughter

Lifestyle

The Internet's Grandma Spills Some Of Her Favorite School-Year Cleaning & Clutter Hacks

Exclusive

Busy Philipps Is THAT Mom & She's Just Fine With It

the sound of kids' books

Julie Andrews & Her Daughter Wrote The Sweetest Children's Book

finally four

Maksim Chmerkovskiy & Peta Murgatroyd Get Real About Their Heartbreaking Fertility Journey

neat & tidy

The Home Edit's Clea and Joanna Revealed The Weirdest Thing They’ve Ever Had To Organize

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i should know this
ByParizaad Khan Sethi

My Saggy Neck Drives Me Bonkers. What Can I Do?

Zips and zaps can only take you so far

Parenting

'Everyone Stop Touching Me'

From homework gripes to cereal for dinner, here's what 19 parents shared in the Confessional this week

I'm good, thanks

Am I The Only Single Woman Not Into Threesomes?

It can’t be JUST me.

I am over the clutter of all the holiday presents.
Rein it in

I’m So Over The Holiday Clutter

No more overspending on crap we don’t actually need.

who cares?!

I'm A SpongeBob Mom, & I Don't Care What It Says About My Parenting

I had no idea so many moms have strong opinions about the beloved cartoon.

Fierce Fictional Scary Mommies

10 Empowering Novels That Center On Badass Single Moms

These main characters are strong, fun, thoughtful, hard-working, and determined — just like you.

Family Life

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cheese and crackers!
BySumitra Mattai

My Family Made Up Its Own Perfect Curse Word

Sometimes, you’ve just got to let loose.

Pass the Tissues, Pup

Do Cats & Dogs Get Colds? What To Do If You Think Your Pet Caught Your Crud

Your furry friend may need a little extra TLC.

Female relaxing and listening to headphones on sofa.
Embrace it

Being An Empty Nester Is Great, Actually

I love my kids, but wow, I needed a nap.

dress for success

Middle School Fashion Is Totally Wild, Huh?

Seriously, what is going on?

A mother drops her child off at her ex-husband's house.
Tough Stuff

Stressing TF Out Over Co-Parenting? Experts Address Top Anxieties (& How To Cope)

Whether you are considering divorce or it’s in your rearview, these valid concerns are worth working through.

Entertainment

Sarah Michelle Gellar Is Making Sure Her Kids Know “Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees”

The actor and mom of two shared with Scary Mommy how she and Freddie Prinze Jr. teach their kids about finances, privilege, and the true value of family time.

Original Videos

The Sex Issue

'Workin' Mom's Catherine Reitman Gets Real About Sex & Marriage Post-Kids

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

Parenting

The Shape of You: Raising Girls to Love Their Bodies

Strategies and tips for helping our girls thrive.

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Momsplained

Helping Your Teen Become the Boss of Their Own Money.

They’ve learned the basics from having an allowance, but now that they are a little older they’re asking for more financial independence.

Parenting

Calling All Teens (And Parents Too): How To Insert A Tampon Properly

If you’re new to the tampon game or have been using them for years, here are some tips on how to use a tampon with an applicator and without.

Entertainment

Love ‘Succession’? You must watch ‘Discussion.’

In this parody of HBO’s Succession, you will get a hilarious look at what would happen if the Roys were just like us. The all-American family, living the all-American dream bickering over who will host the holiday meal.

Parenting

'Cannot Wait To Be Done Breastfeeding'

From unplanned pregnancies to feeding picky eaters, 19 parents anonymously share what's on their minds

Pregnancy

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New-Age Naming
ByAllison Kenien

40 Futurecore Baby Names For Your Next-Generation Kid

From sci-fi heroes to tech references, there’s plenty of inspo in our fast-paced world.

An older dad plays with his two young kids.
It's A Valid Question

Does Sperm Count Decrease With Age? A Fertility Doc On The "Old Dads Club"

Celebs like Al Pacino are making headlines for fathering well into their 70s and 80s.

A pregnant woman looks at a new dress.
This Is Honestly So Smart

7 Maternity-Friendly Clothing Rental Services So You Aren’t Buying New Stuff Every Week

Pregnant? You need to rent your clothes.

A woman speaks with a nurse at her baby's well-check appointment.
'Scuse Me?

How To Handle Comments About Your Postpartum Body

People always have a lot to say about someone's appearance after they give birth. Here's how to shut that sh*t down.

Pro Pointers

How To Explain Surrogacy To Your Kids Without Confusing The Hell Out Of Them

The language we use about surrogacy matters.

Buckle Up, Mama

Baby Growth Spurts Are A Wild Ride, So Don't Get All Hung Up

Here’s what to expect at the various ages and stages.

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just no
ByKatie Garrity

TikToker Recommends Washing Your Artificial Christmas Tree & The Internet Cannot Deal

Has #cleantok gone too far?