Scary Mommy

Oct. 14, 2024
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By Kate Auletta

Brooke Shields Gets Real About Aging Hair, Empty Nesting & Advice She Gives Her Daughters

The multi-hyphenate mom opens up about her new haircare line, Commence, and raising girls.

Mother and daughter cuddling on her bed
yeesh

My Daughter Idolizes Me. Yes It’s Completely Terrifying.

I’m not sure if I am worthy of such a honor.

sleeping newborn girl in mother's arms, close-up shot
brutal honesty

The First 2,190 Days Of Parenting

The immediate postpartum period is really, really hard.

Conquering Disney

Things Every Mom Should Bring To Disney World

How to tackle Disney like a mother...

From The Confessional

‘My Husband Had An Online Affair With A Scam Artist & Gave Her Over $6k In Gift Cards’

In the latest Confessions roundup, readers reveal what they've had enough of, from idiotic philandering husbands to toxic workplaces.

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I'll Be The Bad Guy

My Kids Can Always Blame Me

Throw me right under that bus, kiddo.

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.”

Sponsored by Walmart

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Trending

Mommmm, I'm A Grown-Up!
By Megan LaCreta

Your Twenty-Something Lives At Home: What Rules Should They Have To Follow?

No, your 23-year-old doesn’t need a curfew.

"Let's Do This Thingy"

Freaky Friday 2 Just Got A Release Date & First-Look Photo

To Mom Or Not To Mom

Florence Pugh Wants To Talk About Motherhood & Ambition

Scary Daddy

Dear Girl Dads: You Can Protect Your Daughters Without Terrifying Their Boyfriends

speaking out

This Comedian Wants To Make The Pain Of "Fertility Fails" Public

take a break

This Dad Has Some Really Great Advice To Ease After-School Battles With Our Kids

Step Away From The Laptop

Man Praised For Working On His Wedding Day & People Aren’t Having It

Dad talk

A$AP Rocky Shared How Being A Dad To Rihanna’s Kids Has Changed His Life

through hell or highwater

Husband Saved A Cooler Of His Wife’s Breastmilk Through Hurricane Helene Floodwaters

Spooky sexy skeletons?

Kourtney Kardashian Is In On The Weirdest Halloween Trend That Nobody Asked For

gimme all the things

Your Guide To The Best Gift Shops In Disney World

don't skip your mammogram!

'The Office' Alum Jenna Fischer Shared An Emotional Post About Her Her Triple-Positive Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Enjoy The Ride

Can We Normalize Dads Who Want To Spend Time With Their Families

ho-ho-ho!

Select Spirit Halloween Stores Will Transform Into “Spirit Christmas” This Season!

lending a hand

This Mom Clapped Back After Getting Criticized For Cleaning Her Teen's Bedroom

the latest news

Disney World Will Continue To Operate "Under Normal Conditions" Ahead Of Hurricane Milton

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

‘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’

'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'

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

To Mom Or Not To Mom
By Jamie Kenney

Florence Pugh Wants To Talk About Motherhood & Ambition

In We Live In Time, Pugh’s character struggles with the decision of whether to have kids, and it’s a decision very familiar to the actress as well, she explains to Bustle.

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

Mom To Watch

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

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

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

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How We Made Co-Parenting Work On Halloween

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

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The Actual Must-Follow Trick-Or-Treat Safety Tips, According To The AAP

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Before you roll your eyes, hear me out on this one.

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Don’t toss out the contraceptives just yet.

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I’m probably in the minority here, but she was the woman I knew I would be the most comfortable around during labor.

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Give this kid a camera and a job immediately.

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29 Frightfully Delightful Gravestone Baby Names Borrowed From Historical Headstones

Time to resurrect these monikers?

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Mom Explains Why She Needed A "Birth Pause" After Delivering Baby

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Your Twenty-Something Lives At Home: What Rules Should They Have To Follow?

No, your 23-year-old doesn’t need a curfew.

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To Mom Or Not To Mom
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In We Live In Time, Pugh’s character struggles with the decision of whether to have kids, and it’s a decision very familiar to the actress as well, she explains to Bustle.

Scary Daddy
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Dear Girl Dads: You Can Protect Your Daughters Without Terrifying Their Boyfriends

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