Scary Mommy

Feb. 9, 2025
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truth time
By Jen McGuire

Perimenopause Is Lonelier Than Single Motherhood

When my kids were little, I thought I was as alone as I’d ever be. I was comically wrong.

A woman and a young boy share a joyful moment outdoors, smiling at each other against a clear sky. T...
Can I Have A Redo?

I Read My Child's Birth Chart — & Instantly Regretted It

I struggled with what I discovered for days.

no dice

No, I Won't Snuggle With You When You're Sick

Keep your f*cking germs away from me.

A mother and daughter are cuddled together on a bed, reading a book. The girl looks curious, while t...
Perspective Shift

Reading 'Ramona The Brave' To My 6-Year-Old Reminded Me How Confusing Childhood Can Be

Grown-ups don’t necessarily know more; they just know different.

French onion orzo in pan with spoon, a great option for those wanting ground beef recipes that aren'...
Mmm Beefy

12 Ground Beef Recipes That Aren’t Tacos Or Spaghetti

For when you need something new in rotation.

so tricky

My Aging Parents Shocked Me By Walking Away From Our Relationship

I fully expected to become part of the sandwich generation, until they went rogue.

The Wheel Of Feels

Scary Mommy Originals

Whitney Cicero Is Here For The Laughs

All Hail Geri Halliwell-Horner!

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

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

Everything Old Is New Again
By Jamie Kenney

What's With All These Babies With Old People Names?

When did this happen? Why? And what do we do about it?

Add To Your Parenting Tool Belt

These Popular Gentle Parenting Techniques May Not Work For Your Highly Sensitive Child

Monster-In-Law

Your Mother-In-Law Doesn't Hate You... It's Actually Sadder Than That

This Grandma Rules!

Top 3 Rules For New Grandparents

Birds & the Bees

Sex Ed Tips For Kindergarteners From A Former Sex Ed Teacher

Honey, Where Are My Pants?

The ‘Wardrobe Test’ Is Giving Us A Whole New Way To Think About Our Partners

money honey

This Mom Is Teaching Her Young Kids Financial Literacy In A Fun, Age-Appropriate Way

don't believe everything you see

Study Finds Many Stock Photos & AI Images Show Unsafe Infant Sleep Practices

time's up

This Mom Shared A Gut-Wrenching Video On Her Last Day Of Maternity Leave

On My Honor, I Will Do My Best...

The Boy Scouts Celebrate Turning 115 With A Meaningful Name Change

*Deep Breaths*

What It Really Means When You Lecture Your Kids, And Why You Should Stop

Feelin' Hygge

Scandinavian Hacks Are Just The Thing For A Good Night’s Sleep (& Sleeping In)

Real Men Cry!

Dads, Talk About Your Feelings With Tween Boys

down the rabbit hole

This Boy Mom Wants To Know How Parents Are Raising Sons To Not Be "Bad Men"

stop and pause

This Overwhelmed Mom Says These "Slap In The Face" Parenting Reminders Help Center Her

Tell Me Where Did You Sleep Last Night

Vibe Check: Where Are Married Couples Sleeping?

CONFESS

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

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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My One & Only
By Katie McPherson

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.

I don't mean haribos

Let's Talk About Sex Gummies (Yes, As In Edibles)

Are CBD and THC really going to help your libido, or is it all a gimmick?

huh?

I Resent How Relieved People Are With My Weight Loss

I was happy before. Why weren’t they?

I Beg Your Pardon

30 Years Later, The Father Of The Bride 2’s Portrayal Of Being In Your 40s Is Honestly Jarring

As a millennial mom, I had a *few* surprising revelations that went way over my head as a kid. First up? Ages!

🫣🫣🫣

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

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

Toys = Huge Time Suck

We Need To Talk About The Invisible Load Of “Cleaning Time” With Kids

Signed, an (exhausted but hopeful) Indian mom, written between scooping up Legos and cooking a pot of dal — multitasking at its finest.

Vets Weigh In
By Kait Hanson

The Leading Cause Of Death In Pets May Surprise You. Here’s What To Know.

Step 1: Don’t freak out.

Norovirus, plz go away

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

Because there’s no running from vomit, friend.

A Humble Hero

12 Rotisserie Chicken Recipes, Because Buying A $6 Bird Is Meal Prep OK?

The Costco deli hates to see me comin’.

✨ Girl Magic ✨

8 Girl Power Movies That Still Hold Up

Show these to your daughter for a dose of nostalgia mixed with feel-good girl energy.

Brace Yourself, Moms

I Asked Girl Scout Cookie Top Sellers What It Really Takes To Hawk 6000+ Boxes — & Wow

Hitting that make will get you the good prizes, but the reality behind accomplishing it will blow your mind.

Watch List

40 Historical Movies Your Kids Will Actually Enjoy

Entertain and educate your little ones with these smart flicks.

Original Videos

One Talented Tot
By Megan LaCreta

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

Give this kid a camera and a job immediately.

Live, From New York...

50 SNL-Inspired Baby Names For Your Little Future Comedian

From newbies to the OGs, you’ve got choices.

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.

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.

What We're Buying

The Baby Gifts To Give Again & Again (& Again)

These are the gifts we give to our new mom friends as — shall we say — the real parenting favorites.

Shopping
By Jill Layton

60 Weird-As-Hell Things That Make Your Life Way Easier & Are So Freaking Cheap

Clever solutions to save the day.

Everything Old Is New Again
By Jamie Kenney

What's With All These Babies With Old People Names?

When did this happen? Why? And what do we do about it?

Add To Your Parenting Tool Belt
By Megan LaCreta

These Popular Gentle Parenting Techniques May Not Work For Your Highly Sensitive Child

Here’s what you can do instead.

Pass The Vibrator
By Samantha Darby

Masturbating With Your Partner Might Be The Answer To Quick & Exciting Sex

You know what you like, they know what they like, and everyone gets a hot orgasm.

Monster-In-Law
By Jamie Kenney

Your Mother-In-Law Doesn't Hate You... It's Actually Sadder Than That

“She probably wants to like you ... that’s why her Facebook posts say that she loves you but her actions tell a different story.”

NSFW
By Katie McPherson

Would You Book An “Adults-Only” Airbnb?

Is that... a vending machine for whips?

Accio!
By Julie Sprankles

Did You Know Butterbeer Season Was A Thing? ‘Cause It Is, & It’s Bringing Snacks

Butterbeer Fudge Stripes are going to be a problem, I fear.

This Grandma Rules!
By Megan LaCreta

Top 3 Rules For New Grandparents

Here are the most important things to remember when it comes to new grandkids, from one grandma to all the others.

Birds & the Bees
By Jamie Kenney

Sex Ed Tips For Kindergarteners From A Former Sex Ed Teacher

It can be hard to know when and how to start “the talk.” Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be hard.

so tricky
By Anonymous

My Aging Parents Shocked Me By Walking Away From Our Relationship

I fully expected to become part of the sandwich generation, until they went rogue.