Scary Mommy

Dec. 6, 2024
Gifting Goals
By Emily Weaver

10 Holiday Romance Novels That Will Get You In Your Feels

Time to cozy up.

Filing Our Formal Complaint

When You Become A Mom, You Stop Getting The Good Gifts

What happened to my annual haul?

Two children decorate a Christmas tree with colorful ornaments. The background features a cozy brick...
Worth A Shot

The Kids Are In Charge Of Christmas This Year, Because I'm Totally Done

I resign.

Two women have an intense conversation.
The Most Brutal Breakup

It Took Me 30 Years To Realize My Best Friend Was Also My Bully

She’d seen me at my worst and stayed... so didn’t I owe her the same?

Child make surprise present for Santa claus milk and oat cookie. Xmas family tradition, Childhood, h...
no no no

My 7 Year Old Son Quit Believing In Santa. Stupid Christmas Movies Are To Blame

From The Christmas Chronicles to The Red One, holiday movies for kids have become weaponized against Santa.

'Love Actually'
A Merry Little Rant

Christmas Movie Dads Need To Do Better

Let’s be real: These dads are total duds.

The Wheel Of Feels

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

wtf
By Anonymous

Let Me Be Frank: I Was Not Ready For My Pubes To Go Gray

Aging is a wild ride.

Disney Adults, Assemble!

The Ultimate Guide To A Disney World Monorail Crawl

A pro’s tips for pulling off this #DisneyTok rite of passage.

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.

Good Luck, Babe!

15 Creative Baby Names For Chappell Roan Fans

These names are H-O-T-T-O-G-O.

Nope!

My Sixth Grader Has Entered His Group Chat Era, & I Hate It

I was not ready.

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.

Trending

Choose Your Words
By Jamie Kenney

Dad On TikTok Shares Important Message About How We Talk To Our Kids

Our kids are listening: what are they hearing?

ho ho - no thanks!

One Woman Is Calling Out Corporate Christmas Parties That Don't Allow Spouses

Who Is This Kid?

Why Parenting Tweens & Teens Is Harder (& How To Help Fix That)

You'll Go Down In History

How Did You Sing “Rudolph” As A Kid? Because Millennials Do It Differently

so smart

This Mom's Low Maintenance Elf On The Shelf Alternative Is Absolutely Brilliant

tricky sitch

A Mom Aired Her Grievance After Her Son Said He's Spending Christmas With His Girlfriend's Family

Mental Health

If A Kid Is In Therapy, You Should Be, Too, According To A Therapist

Give Them A Break

TikTok Creator Urges "Let Those Babies Take A Break"

kid-friendly find

A Movie Theater That Caters Totally To Kids Has Gone Viral On TikTok

Thinking Different

TikTok Creator Wants You To Be Less Afraid To "Label" Your Kid

comfy cozy gifting

Holiday "Burr Baskets" Are The Latest Gifting Trend On TikTok Right Now

Word To The Wise

A Doctor Offers The Best Advice To Prevent "Default Parenting" From Developing

Hard Math

This Parent Wants Moms To Rethink Their Daycare Calculus

Do Better

Is It Your Libido, Or Do You Just Not Want To Have Sex With Him?

'Tis The Season For Spending

A New Survey Finds That Parents Spend $170 For Each Child On Holiday Gifts

Have Yourself A Spooky Little Christmas

Mom Offers The Best Christmas Tradition For Halloween Lovers Everywhere

CONFESS

I’m already dreading the holidays

I just moved out of my kids childhood home and I feel like I let them down. Sad heart

I hate my MIL

My libido is in a rut and I feel so guilty about it

I’m crushing hard on a friend’s ex-husband!

More Confessions

“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’

'My Husband Caught Me In An Emotional 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

Quality Time
By Samantha Darby

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

Get you a cup of tea and get cozy; Babs has a lot of warm things to share.

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

Mom To Watch

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

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🎵 Let it go, Let it go 🎵
By Brianne Hogan

Why Farting In Front Of Your Partner Is Actually Good For Your Relationship

Holding things in rarely does any good, right?

Be cautious with the cloves

Why The Hell Is Everyone Talking About Clove Water On TikTok?

Weight loss, fertility, increased “tightness” (not kidding). Is any of this actually possible with one little herb?

Filing Our Formal Complaint

When You Become A Mom, You Stop Getting The Good Gifts

What happened to my annual haul?

Make It Make Sense

Why Is There So Much Conflicting Information On Managing Perimenopause?

Doctors love that menopause is being discussed more. They don’t love all of the misinformation from pseudo-experts.

MMMHmm

Hanson's Snowed In Is The Best Christmas Album

Let me convince you.

Mixed Emotions

I Went No Contact With My Dad 5 Years Ago, & Holidays Are Still The Hardest

Just because I chose to sever ties with him doesn’t mean I don’t miss the versions of him I’ve loved.

TLC for Your Canine's Canines
By Brianne Hogan

How Do You Brush A Dog’s Teeth?

A vet gives us the real rundown on tackling Fido’s dental hygiene.

Just Do It

You Don’t Have To Start Soccer At 3. Here Are 10 Sports Kids Can Start Later In Life.

Long story short: it’s never too late to sign up.

55 Years Later...

Kids & Adults Can Learn A Lot From The Original Charlie Brown Movie

A Boy Named Charlie Brown is still teaching movie-watchers a valuable lesson about resilience.

Remember It?!

This Forgotten Film From 1989 Is The Unsung Hero Of Holiday Movies

Let’s take a walk down nostalgia lane.

Doing Your Best

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.

It's Snuggle Season

All The Cutest Family Matching Christmas Pajamas Of 2024, From Grinch Prints To Classic Plaids

Pssst: There’s a ton of good sales in here.

Original Videos

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.

The Classics

It's Charlie Brown Season! Here Are the Best Peanuts-Inspired Baby Names

From the obvious (Charlie) to the unexpected (Eudora).

Ho Ho Ho
By Samantha Darby

What Makes A Movie A Christmas Movie?

If It's a Wonderful Life is a Christmas movie, then Die Hard most definitely is.

Choose Your Words
By Jamie Kenney

Dad On TikTok Shares Important Message About How We Talk To Our Kids

Our kids are listening: what are they hearing?

ho ho - no thanks!
By Katie Garrity

One Woman Is Calling Out Corporate Christmas Parties That Don't Allow Spouses

"Why does a 60-year-old man need to drink alone with his 24-year-old analyst?"

Who Is This Kid?
By Jamie Kenney

Why Parenting Tweens & Teens Is Harder (& How To Help Fix That)

Many parents feel disconnected from their older children. One mom on TikTok thinks she knows why that happens.

exclusive
By Kate Auletta

Ilana Glazer's 'Human Magic' Is All About Raunchy, Honest Motherhood

The comedian’s new Hulu special tackles the birth of her daughter, sex, and, of course, how hot Aladdin is.

You'll Go Down In History
By Jamie Kenney

How Did You Sing “Rudolph” As A Kid? Because Millennials Do It Differently

A Canadian children’s artist has absolutely blown our minds and Christmas will never be the same..

so smart
By Katie Garrity

This Mom's Low Maintenance Elf On The Shelf Alternative Is Absolutely Brilliant

All the magic with way less stress? Yes, please!

tricky sitch
By Katie Garrity

A Mom Aired Her Grievance After Her Son Said He's Spending Christmas With His Girlfriend's Family

"I’m not okay with it."

Hard Pass
By Katie McPherson

Apparently Rubbing Raw Garlic On Your Zits Is The New “It” Spot Treatment

You’ll keep vampires far away, but will it really heal your breakouts?

Gimme every fresh balsam you have
By Katie McPherson

Everybody Scream: Bath & Body Works’ Candle Day Sale 2024 Is This Weekend

For candle lovers, the real holiday of December is already here.