Scary Mommy

Feb. 19, 2025
That Mom
By Kate Auletta

Jessi Meeks Keeps It Hella Real

The Instagrammer opens up about raising each kid differently, her last meal, who she follows, and more.

Two girls playing in a ball pit. "Mean girls" might just lack the ability to communicate because of ...
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

This Teacher Thinks “Mean Girls” Exist Because We Don’t Teach Our Daughters How To Speak Up

We’re quick to label girls, but less quick to help them voice their needs.

Two women stand side by side against a pink background, smiling and holding hands. One wears a sequi...
Let's Discuss

Do Opposites Still Attract? Did They Ever?

Here’s what experts think — and what the latest research shows.

yes please

The Most Anticipated Books By Black Authors Coming In 2025

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

Low angle shot of three young girls striking fun poses outdoors. Vibrant clothing, making faces, pea...
Strike A Pose

Tween Style Is Changing In The Most Surprisingly Wonderful Way

Although I am grateful that my tween doesn’t know what Hollister means.

Shanola Hampton stars in and produces the hit NBC show 'Found.'
Moms To Watch

Shanola Hampton Is Nothing Like Her Character On 'Found'

The mom of two dishes to Scary Mommy about the hit show, parenting, and being friends with Zack Morris himself.

The Wheel Of Feels

Moms To Watch

Shanola Hampton Is Nothing Like Her Character On 'Found'

Cafes As Characters

Bring Back The Beloved TV Restaurant Hangout

For Stay-At-Home-And-Stream Days

11 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch With Your Kids In February 2025

PLEASE!!!

A Teacher Pleads Parents To Teach 3 and 4-Year Olds The Basics Before Starting School

That's Nuts!

A New Study Shows How Effective A Simple Treatment Can Be For Mild Peanut Allergies

new perspective

This Dad From Ukraine's Sweet Video Will Stop All Your Gripes About Spirit Days At School

new perspective

This Dad From Ukraine's Sweet Video Will Stop All Your Gripes About Spirit Days At School

Where Should We Begin?

Utah Bill Limits What Children Can Talk About In Therapy

Come again?

Ohio Bill Aims To Make Ejaculating Without Intent To Conceive A Felony

new perspective

This Dad From Ukraine's Sweet Video Will Stop All Your Gripes About Spirit Days At School

i got you an alf card

I Demand We Bring Back 90s Valentine's Day

stand back & watch

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

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!

Untimely Toots

Yep, Farting During Sex Is A Thing That Happens — Here’s Why

That Mom

Jessi Meeks Keeps It Hella Real

Come again?

Ohio Bill Aims To Make Ejaculating Without Intent To Conceive A Felony

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

Here Comes The Airplane...
By Jamie Kenney

When It Comes To Toddler Eating, "Expect The Unexpected"

It’s not personal: it’s just the age...

Time Out

Mom Shares What Inspired Her To Take Spanking Off The Table

That's Nuts!

A New Study Shows How Effective A Simple Treatment Can Be For Mild Peanut Allergies

new perspective

This Dad From Ukraine's Sweet Video Will Stop All Your Gripes About Spirit Days At School

Attn: Nick Cannon

Here’s What You Need: Some Super Weird 17th Century Baby Names

Where Should We Begin?

Utah Bill Limits What Children Can Talk About In Therapy

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

This Teacher Thinks “Mean Girls” Exist Because We Don’t Teach Our Daughters How To Speak Up

We Listen & We Don't Judge

Mom Warns Parents Not To Put Babies On Countertops After A Scary Fall

WTAF?!

Medical Student Offers Fresh Perspective On How "Wild" C-Sections Really Are

Who Run The World...?

Do Girls Really Mature Faster Than Boys Or...

Book Bans

Texas Bill Would Allow Any Parent Or District Resident To Challenge The Presence Of A Book In A School Library

love day

I'm Kind Of Bummed About This One Classroom Rule For My Daughter's Valentine's Day Party

Zip It!

The Best Teen Parenting Strategy? Stop Talking

i got you an alf card

I Demand We Bring Back 90s Valentine's Day

Stand Up For Your Rights

Does Your Child Have A 504 Plan? 17 States Are Trying To Eliminate It

SNOW DAY!

Watch This Illinois School Admin Announce A Snow Day To Students In The Most Pure Way

CONFESS

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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
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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

Moms To Watch
By Julie Sprankles

Shanola Hampton Is Nothing Like Her Character On 'Found'

The mom of two dishes to Scary Mommy about the hit show, parenting, and being friends with Zack Morris himself.

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

Mom to Watch

Bitsie Tulloch Opens Up About The Realities Of Being A Mom Who Also Plays One On TV

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ho Ho Oh No

“Why Did I Buy An Elf 11 Years Ago?”

In the latest Confessions roundup, 24 moms share their holiday frustrations with gifts, family, and Elf on the Shelf.

Pregnancy

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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.

Read More

Here Comes The Airplane...
By Jamie Kenney

When It Comes To Toddler Eating, "Expect The Unexpected"

It’s not personal: it’s just the age...

Time Out
By Jamie Kenney

Mom Shares What Inspired Her To Take Spanking Off The Table

“Spanking is lazy parenting, and I’m saying that as a former spanker.”

PLEASE!!!
By Megan LaCreta

A Teacher Pleads Parents To Teach 3 and 4-Year Olds The Basics Before Starting School

“I need a little less future engineer, a little more current 3-year-old.”

The Most Magical Wait On Earth
By Samantha Darby

The Magic Kingdom Rides Worth The Lightning Lane Cost

Peter Pan, why is your ride so popular?

That's Nuts!
By Megan LaCreta

A New Study Shows How Effective A Simple Treatment Can Be For Mild Peanut Allergies

A full 100% of participants were able to safely consume nearly 3 tablespoons of peanut butter after 18 months of therapy.

new perspective
By Katie Garrity

This Dad From Ukraine's Sweet Video Will Stop All Your Gripes About Spirit Days At School

"She's always excited to have all these cool days."

Attn: Nick Cannon
By Jamie Kenney

Here’s What You Need: Some Super Weird 17th Century Baby Names

Even today’s boldest, most unhinged celebrity probably won’t be naming their child “Revolution” or “Jesus Christ” any time soon...

Do What Makes You Happy
By Deirdre Kaye

At 40, I’ve Finally Entered My Crop-Top Era

IDGAF about what society considers “age-appropriate.”

scratchy scratchy
By Katie McPherson

Why Are My Legs So Itchy All The Time?

Dermatologists explain how to actually help your lotion make a difference.

Untimely Toots
By Brianne Hogan

Yep, Farting During Sex Is A Thing That Happens — Here’s Why

So this is... normal?