Scary Mommy

Feb. 12, 2025
yes please
By Sarah Aswell

The Most Anticipated Books By Black Authors Coming In 2025

Get your pen and paper ready, because there are so many good ones.

Easy, Breezy, Beautiful

10 Tools & Accessories For Moms Who Need Beauty To Be Easy AF

Ideal for busy moms, these easy tools simplify the beauty routine enough to fit in any hectic lifestyle.

Good morning weekend. Middle age curly woman wake up and sit in bed looking to the window
truth time

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.

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.

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.

adjustment period

I Had To Learn To Parent With My Husband After Growing Up In A Single Parent Home

The learning curve was rough.

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

stand back & watch
By Katie Garrity

What Is Panda Parenting? The New Child-Rearing Trend Explained

Can we learn something from our cute cuddly friends?

Nom Nom Nom

Cuteness Aggression Is Real & Powerful & We Don't Quite Get It, Either

"I SAID NO!"

The "Broken Record Technique" Is The Parenting Hack You Need To Know Now

What's Your Deal, Kid?

What's Up With Kids' Obsession With Random Toys?

not ok

Mom Seeks Advice After Her Husband Continues To Initiate Sex In Front Of Her Kids

Screenagers

A New Study Found That Teens Spend Over 1 Hour Of The School Day On Their Phones

FAFO Time

Man Suggests A New Way To Approach Child Support... Let's Take It Further

Baby Picasso

How To Talk To Your Kids About Their Artistic Scribbles

Decisions, Decisions

A Doctor Ranks The Most Accurate Ways To Take Your Child's Temperature

not great

The Florida Department of Health Launched A Website for "Strong Florida Moms" To Push Pro-Life Values

called out

Chrissy Teigen Was Mom-Shamed For Going Topless In The Bath With Her Kids

Buyer Beware

Recall Issued For More Than 18,000 Temu Sling Carriers

Everything Old Is New Again

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

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

CONFESS

My husband takes soooo long to finish and it’s ruining sex for me.

Confessional #4784

Everyone. Is. Sick!!!

Confessional #3909

I refuse to complain about being a mom. I worked HARD AF to get pregnant! I love it!

Confessional #99883

I don’t want my parents to move closer to us. Even though they’d take care of kids

Confessional #1981

Big kid problems are hard to parent.

Confessional #33127

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.

Show Me The World
By Samantha Darby

Bath & Body Works’ New Disney Princess Collection Is So Much More Than This Provincial Life

A dream is a wish your heart makes, but it’s also a candle.

I Literally Cannot
By Nat Hrvatin

Is It Just Me & My Pregnancy Hormones, Or Is Tarzan The Saddest Disney Movie Ever?

This movie should come with a warning.

stand back & watch
By Katie Garrity

What Is Panda Parenting? The New Child-Rearing Trend Explained

Can we learn something from our cute cuddly friends?

Nom Nom Nom
By Jamie Kenney

Cuteness Aggression Is Real & Powerful & We Don't Quite Get It, Either

W-... why do I want to eat this baby?

"I SAID NO!"
By Katie Garrity

The "Broken Record Technique" Is The Parenting Hack You Need To Know Now

Use this when your kids cannot take "no" for an answer.

Parenting
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By Shyema Azam

10 CVS Essentials Every Mom Needs To Power Through Winter

What's Your Deal, Kid?
By Jamie Kenney

What's Up With Kids' Obsession With Random Toys?

Is there any rhyme of reason for what tickles their fancy?

not ok
By Katie Garrity

Mom Seeks Advice After Her Husband Continues To Initiate Sex In Front Of Her Kids

"How do I get him to understand how gross this is?"

Screenagers
By Megan LaCreta

A New Study Found That Teens Spend Over 1 Hour Of The School Day On Their Phones

Messaging and social media — in particular, Instagram — were the greatest drivers of phone usage.

FAFO Time
By Jamie Kenney

Man Suggests A New Way To Approach Child Support... Let's Take It Further

A card to keep track of spending? Excellent idea. Here’s how it could work...