Scary Mommy

March 16, 2025
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By Samantha Darby

Let It Out, Moms — These Are Your Confessions

In the latest Confessions roundup, 17 moms are sharing their secrets.

that mom

Megan Schinella Just Wants To Have Fun With It

The mom of three and funny Instagrammer catches up with Scary Mommy about teenhood, aging, and more.

quelle surprise

My Husband Made Us Swingers Without Asking Me

I won’t say the thought of bringing something new into our very domesticated sex-life doesn’t have a certain appeal.

Tim Reid stars as Ray Campbell and Jackée Harry stars as Lisa Landry in 'Sister, Sister.'
Digging Deep

What We Can Learn From The Chaotic Parents Of '90s TV

Turns out, some valuable lessons were hiding in all that drama, trauma, and teen angst.

it happened to me

The Unexpected Outcome Of My Son’s Environmental Anxiety

His fears inspired me to write a book about it.

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What One Mom Told Me About Her Trans Kid Shook Me To My Core

A fellow church mom's statement about her kid really got me thinking.

The Wheel Of Feels

Coffee Can't Solve Everything

I Always Wanted A Gilmore Girls Relationship With My Mom, But I’m Honestly Happy It’s Not

It's Giving "I Don't Believe In Boundaries"

Catelynn & Tyler's Closed Adoption Storyline On Teen Mom: The Next Chapter Is Giving Me PTSD

good for her!!!

'White Lotus' Star Aimee Lou Wood Responded To The Commentary About Her Teeth

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!

4 Things Your Middle Child Needs To Hear Every Day

One Step At A Time

How To Encourage Your Child's Developmental Milestones In Preschool

Um... take a guess

A Dad Wants To Know Why Moms Are So Much More Stressed About Travel

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

The U.S. Department of Education: How Recent Budget Cuts And Policy Changes Might Affect Your Kid

Don't Forget Your Quarter!

Aldi Is Dropping New Merch (Including For Their Youngest Shoppers)

no child left behind?

Teachers Say Parents’ Lack Of Prioritizing School Work Causes Learning Gaps, According To New Study

it happened to me

The Unexpected Outcome Of My Son’s Environmental Anxiety

Bye-Bye Now!

How To Explain It’s A Drop-Off Birthday Party Without Being Rude

AI advances

Google AI Can Now Guess The Age Of Kids To Monitor Content Access

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!

Um... take a guess

A Dad Wants To Know Why Moms Are So Much More Stressed About Travel

Throw The Whole Man Out

This Dad Wants To Take A Long Paternity Leave... To Golf

Coffee Can't Solve Everything

I Always Wanted A Gilmore Girls Relationship With My Mom, But I’m Honestly Happy It’s Not

Scary Mommy Originals

Bethany Joy Lenz Isn’t Afraid To F*ck Up

Melanie Lynskey's Radical Normal

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

Winner winner chicken dinner
By Katie McPherson

11 Chicken Thigh Recipes To Try The Next Time They’re On Super Sale

You’ll be so glad you bookmarked this.

Boss Babies

Can Your Baby's Name Predict Their Financial Success? What The Research Shows

And what one expert says you should absolutely keep in mind.

Snooze Snacks

You Know What Foods To Avoid At Bedtime, But What Foods Help You Sleep?

Turns out, specific nutrients can help you drift off faster.

Parenting

My Mental Load Is All These Goddamn Toys

Our marriage feels pretty equal but there is one household domain that still grates on me in an extra special way: toys.

Don't Say "Moist"

I Researched The Pros & Cons Of Every Type Of Humidifier So You Don’t Have To

Let’s cut through the jargon in a ~saturated~ market so your kid can breathe easy all night.

hard pass

I Can’t — & Won’t — Force My Husband To Go To The Doctor

It’s not that I don’t care about his health. I’m just not his mother.

Trending

One Step At A Time
By Jamie Kenney

How To Encourage Your Child's Developmental Milestones In Preschool

These milestones are just as important as walking and talking, and helping them along can be really fun!

Um... take a guess

A Dad Wants To Know Why Moms Are So Much More Stressed About Travel

Throw The Whole Man Out

This Dad Wants To Take A Long Paternity Leave... To Golf

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

The U.S. Department of Education: How Recent Budget Cuts And Policy Changes Might Affect Your Kid

Can You Not???

How Not To Raise An Asshole: Teach Your Kid To Read The Room

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PSA: This Starbucks Drink Kids Love Is Actually Caffeinated

Be the change!

A Mom's Tips On How To Build A Village

Don't Forget Your Quarter!

Aldi Is Dropping New Merch (Including For Their Youngest Shoppers)

no child left behind?

Teachers Say Parents’ Lack Of Prioritizing School Work Causes Learning Gaps, According To New Study

Vaccines = Protection

As Measles Cases Rise, Experts Fear Spring Break Spread

"Hello? Is anyone there?"

Our Kids Are In Competition With Our Phones

make it lighter for her

This Dad Didn't Realize How Taxing The Mental Load Of Parenting Was Until He Was Left On His Own

Mama's Time

The Secret To Maintaining A Hobby After Kids: Do It When It's Hard

DINK Thinks

TikTok Wants To Know: What Do Couples Without Kids Fight About?

good for her!!!

'White Lotus' Star Aimee Lou Wood Responded To The Commentary About Her Teeth

i want that

Dairy Queen Has A New Dipped Cone That's Going Viral With Teens & Tweens

CONFESS

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I need a vacation where I get away from everyone and reset. I hate the person I am right now.

Confessional #2283

My 6 month old only wants me and it’s wearing me down. No time for me anymore.

Confessional #6571

My husband is a dick!

Confessional #4772

I am federal contractor... nuf said.

Confessional #9189

I lack all motivation all the time. What’s wrong with me?

Confessional #9189
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More Confessions

Let It Out, Moms — These Are Your Confessions

The Confessions Are In & The Moms Have Had *Enough*

The February Confessions Are In & The Moms Are Feeling *A Lot*

The January Confessions Are In & The Moms Are Fed Up

“I Took A More In-Depth Look At My Screen Time Stats. Yikes.”

“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’

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

Bethany Joy Lenz Isn’t Afraid To F*ck Up

The former OTH star talks to Scary Mommy about her time in a cult, parenting her daughter, and those pesky reunion rumors.

Moms To Watch

Shanola Hampton Is Nothing Like Her Character On 'Found'

Exclusive

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

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

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Your Life

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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.

It's all too much

Do You Have Climate Anxiety? How To Cope With The Neverending Headlines

One day. I just want one day where nothing happens.

let's reset

How To Refresh Your Skin After Winter, According To A Dermatologist

No more dry skin doldrums, thank you very much.

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?

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.

love this for me

I Masturbate More In My Late 40s Than I Have My Entire Life

I can count on one hand how many times I touched myself before I turned 40. Now masturbation feels loving to me.

Family Life

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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.

✨ 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.

The Most Magical & Delicious Place On Earth

How To Eat On A Budget In Disney World As A Family

I promise, you can make it happen.

Watch List

40 Historical Movies Your Kids Will Actually Enjoy

Entertain and educate your little ones with these smart flicks.

The Most Deserving Doggos

11 Products To Make Life More Comfortable For Your Senior Dog

Because their sunset years should truly be golden.

Let me help you

What Should I Eat For Dinner? Here’s What We’re Cooking Next Week

Because deciding what to make for dinner every night is going to be what breaks me.

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.

Shh 🤫

Let It Out, Moms — These Are Your Confessions

In the latest Confessions roundup, 17 moms are sharing their secrets.

Pregnancy

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more of this, please
By Katie Garrity

Hospitals Around The Country Are Adding Special Rooms For Grieving Families & Couples

The private space gives parents a moment to breathe.

Girl Mom

Kylie Kelce Shares 3 Things Men Should Do For Their Pregnant Partners

The podcaster recently opened up on the podcast 'Call Her Daddy’ about parenting, having four girls, and Taylor Swift.

What do I do now?

I Froze My Eggs & I Don't Know How Or When To Use Them

With 16 frozen eggs sitting on ice, I’ve been wondering... how are they?

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.

Well, Well, Well...

Breaking News: Pregnant People Aren't Just Being Dramatic (It Sucks)

“Don’t worry ladies, I got mine 🤡”

Hush Little Baby

Pregnancy Tired vs. New Mom Tired Is Real & Incomparable

They love to scare us, don’t they?

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Laundry Day
By Samantha Darby

How To Keep Your Bedsheets From Smelling Like Your Linen Closet

Because everybody’s linen closet smells a little musty.

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!
By Samantha Darby

4 Things Your Middle Child Needs To Hear Every Day

Because our Patron Saint Jan Brady deserved better.

One Step At A Time
By Jamie Kenney

How To Encourage Your Child's Developmental Milestones In Preschool

These milestones are just as important as walking and talking, and helping them along can be really fun!

Um... take a guess
By Megan LaCreta

A Dad Wants To Know Why Moms Are So Much More Stressed About Travel

A dad asked TikTok why his wife was so anxious ahead of a trip, and it all has to do with the mental load women tend to carry.

Throw The Whole Man Out
By Jamie Kenney

This Dad Wants To Take A Long Paternity Leave... To Golf

“I said ‘I don’t think you remember how hard having a newborn is.’”

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
By Jamie Kenney

The U.S. Department of Education: How Recent Budget Cuts And Policy Changes Might Affect Your Kid

From IEPs to student loans, here’s how it might affect your family.

Zzzzzz
By Katie McPherson

Can’t Fall Asleep Or Waking Up Exhausted? Follow The 10-3-2-1 Sleep Rule

It’s a viral sleep hack that’s actually based on science. In other words, it works.

Coffee Can't Solve Everything
By Georgette Eva

I Always Wanted A Gilmore Girls Relationship With My Mom, But I’m Honestly Happy It’s Not

All that witty banter masks some serious parental dynamic problems.

Can You Not???
By Megan LaCreta

How Not To Raise An Asshole: Teach Your Kid To Read The Room

Want to raise a kind, respectful kid? This mom says one important life skill they need to learn is to read the room.

It's Giving "I Don't Believe In Boundaries"
By Samantha Darby

Catelynn & Tyler's Closed Adoption Storyline On Teen Mom: The Next Chapter Is Giving Me PTSD

If my kid’s biological dad started sending her gifts every month out of nowhere, I’d close up contact, too.