Scary Mommy

Jan. 24, 2025
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teach 'em young
By Katie Bingham-Smith

If You Let Your Kids Run Wild In Someone Else’s House, You’re A Jerk

From one parent to another, please!!!

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I Deeply Regret Getting A Family Dog. There, I Said It.

Three years into this relationship, my list of grievances has only grown.

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still processing

I Thought I Knew What Happens During A Miscarriage. I Was Wrong.

I was woefully unprepared for it.

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spicy

I’m Having The Most Uninhibited Sex Of My Life Thanks To Audio Erotica

I realized that just because I had three kids didn’t mean my desire went away.

My One & Only

I’ve Used This Moisturizer For 10 Years Because Nothing Compares

The Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream has been my ride or die for the last decade, despite me constantly trying to find a cheaper alternative.

rejuvenating winter broccoli salad
Oh Hey, Sweet Potatoes

8 Cozy, Hearty Winter Salads

Because sometimes you need to eat something green and something that brings you comfort.

The Wheel Of Feels

Pour It Out!

The Sweet Magnolias Season 4 Trailer Hints At Heartbreak For Our Favorite BFF Trio

More Dr. Bruce, Please

St. Denis Medical Season 2: Everything We Know So Far

Must-Watch

Are We Getting Another Season Of High Potential Or What?

Send Help

Help! My Teen Is Dating Someone Way Too Old For Them

Norovirus, plz go away

How To Handle It When Your Kid’s Afraid Of Throwing Up

says who?

This Mom Calls Out The Fact That Moms Actually Can't "Go Back To Work" After Kids Are In Elementary School

Fight Like A Mother

New Ruling Grants Single Parents Full Parental Leave In Spain

says who?

This Mom Calls Out The Fact That Moms Actually Can't "Go Back To Work" After Kids Are In Elementary School

not ok

Report Reveals That Nearly Half Of Trans & Nonbinary Youth Would Consider Moving States

says who?

This Mom Calls Out The Fact That Moms Actually Can't "Go Back To Work" After Kids Are In Elementary School

we've got spirit, how 'bout you?

This Mom Says That Pajama Days Have Gotten Out Of Control At School

miss manners

Maria Shriver Always Made Her Children Stand Up When She Entered The Room

Looking Back

Rewatching 'One Tree Hill' As A Parent Is A Mind Trip

Thanks, Mom

10 Bizarre Lies ‘90s Kids Were Told — & Still Low-Key Believe, If We’re Being Honest

Entertainment

All Hail Geri Halliwell-Horner!

Send Help

Help! My Teen Is Dating Someone Way Too Old For Them

the good fight

How To Fight Against Having A Default Parent In Your Household

wash your ass, please

Pregnant Woman Wants To Know If She’s In The Wrong For Wanting To Sleep In Separate Rooms

Scary Mommy Originals

Yuri Lamasbella Just Goes With The Flow

Meredith Masony Gets It, Because She’s Been There Too

Avery Woods Is Just Happy To Be Here: “That’s My Vibe”

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

Iliza Shlesinger Hates Mom-Shamers As Much As You Do

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

MIL? More Like PITA
By Katie McPherson

What To Do When You Dislike Your Mother-In-Law, According To Experts

Neither of you are going anywhere. So, what’s to be done?

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.

"If you're a bird I'm an alternate ending."

Did They Change The Notebook's Ending Or Are We All Remembering It Wrong?

“This is either a Mandela Effect or Hollywood purposely messing with our minds...”

i'm too extra, apparently

I'm In My Potted Plant Parenting Era & It Sure Feels Weird

My kids want me there... but they don't want to answer any questions.

Comeback Kids

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

Bring back Ida and Mack.

Dig In

11 Dense Bean Salad Recipes, If You’re Also Obsessed With The TikTok Trend

Minimal cooking, maximum meals prepped.

Trending

Pour It Out!
By Julie Sprankles

The Sweet Magnolias Season 4 Trailer Hints At Heartbreak For Our Favorite BFF Trio

Our gals are about to go through some things, y’all.

Let Them Eat Cake!

Birthday Party Hack: Do Cake At The Beginning

Fight Like A Mother

New Ruling Grants Single Parents Full Parental Leave In Spain

says who?

This Mom Calls Out The Fact That Moms Actually Can't "Go Back To Work" After Kids Are In Elementary School

Someone Call The Fun Police

Pediatric Speech & Language Pathologist Urges “Don’t Be A Cop During Playtime”

not ok

Report Reveals That Nearly Half Of Trans & Nonbinary Youth Would Consider Moving States

I Beg Your Pardon...?

Podcaster & New Mom Shares A Hard Truth About Breastfeeding

Know Better, Do Better

Mom Wants To Know If She’s In The Wrong For Having An Intervention About Her Husband’s Parenting

"sir, this is a b-dubbs..."

This Mom Says Don't Go To Family-Friendly Restaurants If You "Have An Intolerance" For Children

Golden Children

Turns Out, Parents *Do* Have Favorites & It's Exactly Who You Think

"Say It!"

Little Girl Surprises Mom With The Affirmation We All Need

Which Team Are You?

When Is The Best Time To Go "Team Green?" TikTok Has Opinions

we've got spirit, how 'bout you?

This Mom Says That Pajama Days Have Gotten Out Of Control At School

wash your ass, please

Pregnant Woman Wants To Know If She’s In The Wrong For Wanting To Sleep In Separate Rooms

name game

Here Are The Top Baby Names That Could Go Extinct In 2025

Keep Calm & Get Out

How To Make Sure Your Child Knows What To Do In A Fire

CONFESS

SEE MORE

The love of my life reappeared after my divorce

Confessional #3349

My husband is annoying the heck out of me. Can I kick him in the balls?!?!

Confessional #9822

I’d love to see my boss get fired

Confessional #8710

I hate feeding my children

Confessional #6519

Autism has consumed my life

Confessional #7618
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More Confessions

“Why Did I Buy An Elf 11 Years Ago?”

“I’m Not Into The Holidays This Year At All”

“I Don’t Like My Baby’s Name”

“I’m Married But Wading Into Emotional Affair Territory With A Coworker & Don’t Want To Stop.”

From The Confessional: 'I Gave My Husband A Year Off'

‘I’m A Much Better Mom Now That My Kid Spends Every Other Week At Her Dad’s’

‘My Husband & I Lowkey Hate Each Other’

‘I Wish I Married Rich. I’m So Over Working So Hard & Struggling Still.’

‘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’

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

Ernie Hudson Would Like To Star In A Romantic Comedy Next, Please & Thank You

The Ghostbusters icon fills us in on his latest role, what he thinks about being dubbed a thirst trap, and more.

Quality Time

Everyone’s Internet Grandma, Babs Costello, On Family Traditions, Food, & The Holidays

mom we love

Yes, Marla Sokoloff Is As Cool As You Want Her To Be

Exclusive

Ian Harding Reveals The Classic Holiday Movie That Scarred Him For Life

Moms To Watch

Maahra Hill Reveals How Taking A 12-Year Acting Break To Be A Mom Opened Doors

Exclusive

Matthew Lillard Reveals The Horror Role He *Really* Wants To Reprise (Hint: It’s Not Stu)

Exclusive

Avery Woods Is Just Happy To Be Here: “That’s My Vibe”

Topanga Needs A Minute Of Your Time

Danielle Fishel Opens Up About Talking To Her Kids About Cancer

What To Watch

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

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

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Your Life

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it's preorder time
By Katie McPherson

11 Of The Most Anticipated Books Of 2025, From Memoirs To Romantasy

We’re even getting a new novel from Zora Neale Hurston (yes, really).

Top Secret

11 People On When They Knew They Were Having An Emotional Affair

"When I was more excited about going to work than coming home, I knew I'd gone too far."

spicy

I’m Having The Most Uninhibited Sex Of My Life Thanks To Audio Erotica

I realized that just because I had three kids didn’t mean my desire went away.

stage 5 clingers

Why You’re Getting More Skin Tags As You Age, Explained By A Dermatologist

Time is ruthless, y’all.

The More You Know

Are You A “Type C” Personality? Here’s How You Can Tell, According To Therapists

If types A and B just don’t quite fit, you might just fall here.

Well, This Is Smart

This Amazon Lists Hack Is Saving Me So Much Money

Once you get into the habit, you’ll wish you’d started sooner.

Family Life

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Doing Your Best
By Katie McPherson

How To Share Your Kids With Their Grandparents When Your Own Relationship With Them Sucks

Your kids adore Grandma and Grandpa, but boy do you have a bone to pick with Mom and Dad.

Giant Lollipops FTW

The Perfect Age For That First Magic Kingdom Trip Is 3

“This is incredible,” quoth the toddler.

new year, old flicks

13 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In January

One you’ve never seen before, and some classics to enjoy while they’re available.

set it & forget it

11 Crock-Pot Chicken Dinners For High-Protein, Easy Weeknight Meals

You may not have a personal assistant, but you do have a slow cooker.

If Only Blockbuster Was Open

7 ‘90s Dark Comedies To Show Your Tween

It’s time they saw Drop Dead Fred.

Shots Fired

My Dog Farts In Their Sleep... A Lot. Is This Normal?

Just nukin’ the room all night long.

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.

Sponsored
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.

Ho Ho Oh No

“Why Did I Buy An Elf 11 Years Ago?”

In the latest Confessions roundup, 24 moms share their holiday frustrations with gifts, family, and Elf on the Shelf.

Pregnancy

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grateful
By Madison Boling

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.

True Or False?

How Does Childbirth Compare To The Most Dangerous Jobs In America?

We dug into the data to better understand the risks pregnant people undertake when they have a baby.

Taking Back The Narrative

TikTok Creator Wants Us To Reframe "Failing" The Glucose Test

There’s a lot of stigma, shame, and fear around this important test, but there doesn’t have to be.

So Many Great Options

Pelvic Floor Therapist Highlights The Benefits Of Having A C-Section

There’s a lot of negative talk about cesarean birth out there, but here’s some good news.

Just Don't Forget Their Birthday

14 John Hughes Movie-Inspired Baby Names

From Andrew to Ryce and everything in between.

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Send Help
By Arielle Tschinkel

Help! My Teen Is Dating Someone Way Too Old For Them

It's your worst nightmare come true. Before you panic, check in with a pro.

Pour It Out!
By Julie Sprankles

The Sweet Magnolias Season 4 Trailer Hints At Heartbreak For Our Favorite BFF Trio

Our gals are about to go through some things, y’all.

Norovirus, plz go away
By Samantha Darby

How To Handle It When Your Kid’s Afraid Of Throwing Up

Because there’s no running from vomit, friend.

Let Them Eat Cake!
By Megan LaCreta

Birthday Party Hack: Do Cake At The Beginning

This mom says that it's high time we reorder kids' birthday parties in a TikTok.

Fight Like A Mother
By Jamie Kenney

New Ruling Grants Single Parents Full Parental Leave In Spain

Single parents head approximately 10% of Spanish households.

says who?
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Calls Out The Fact That Moms Actually Can't "Go Back To Work" After Kids Are In Elementary School

"They deserve a mom who isn’t multitasking herself into a frazzled rage."

Someone Call The Fun Police
By Jamie Kenney

Pediatric Speech & Language Pathologist Urges “Don’t Be A Cop During Playtime”

Kids remember things better when it’s fun, when it’s child-led, and when it’s concrete.”

teach 'em young
By Katie Bingham-Smith

If You Let Your Kids Run Wild In Someone Else’s House, You’re A Jerk

From one parent to another, please!!!

not ok
By Megan LaCreta

Report Reveals That Nearly Half Of Trans & Nonbinary Youth Would Consider Moving States

Trevor Project and MAP found that 90% of LGBTQ+ youth reported recent politics have affected their wellbeing.

Oh Sh*t 💩
By Samantha Darby

So Your Kid's A Shy Pooper At School. What Do You Do?

Because having them come home every day and head straight for Constipation City is getting old.