Getting An Elf On The Shelf Is My Greatest Regret As A Parent
Why did I do this to myself?
My Spouse Became Polyamorous... And Didn’t Tell Me
My longtime partner suddenly became too open about sex with others for my liking. Am I being too judgmental?
Are You Also Totally Overwhelmed & It’s Not Even December Yet?!
No? Just me? Don’t leave me hangin’.
My Kids Absolutely Fit The Birth Order Stereotypes
So much for thinking I’m raising all my kids the same.
Middle School Fashion Is Totally Wild, Huh?
Seriously, what is going on?
Let's Agree To Agree That Mean Girls Hasn't Aged Entirely Well
Here’s a guide to watching this morally questionable but classic and delightful film with your kids.
Book Club
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
8 Fiction Food Novels That Will Feed Your Imagination (& Make You Hungry)
8 Books Like Gilmore Girls Worthy Of A La-La-La String Melody
What You Should Read Next Based On Your Favorite Taylor Swift Era
10 Books That Are As Sweet As Ted Lasso’s Biscuits
8 Balmy Novels Like The Summer I Turned Pretty
8 Romance Authors Like Colleen Hoover That Will Fuel Your Smut Obsession
6 Authors Like Taylor Jenkins Reid To Add To Your Library Collection
10 Books To Read If You Can’t Get Enough Of Yellowjackets
7 Books For Daisy Jones & The Six Groupies
12 Heart-Pumping New Thrillers To Read In 2023
The Wheel Of Feels
Scary Mommy Originals
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
Gabrielle Union Brings It
Why Does Everything Seem So F*cking Hard Right Now?
Moms everywhere are (still) letting out a collective exasperated scream… here's why.
Woman Sparks Debate After Suggesting Child Be Leashed After Running Up To Her Service Dog
American Girl & Barbie Just Released The Doll Of Your (& Maybe Your Kid's) Dreams
How Young Is Too Young For A Makeup & Skincare Routine?
This Mom Has The Perfect Christmas Hack For Sibling Gift Exchanges
Here’s Your Sign To Plan A Christmas “Rot Day” Immediately
Viral Podcast Clip Sparks Debate About Keeping Kid's Baby Teeth As A Memento
Parents Are Sharing Their 2023 Spotify Wrapped And, Once Again, Kids Totally Ruined Them
How Much Would The 'Home Alone' Groceries Cost In 2023?
These Parents Took Their First Born On An "Only Child Moon" Before Expecting Twins
Shannen Doherty Says She’s “Not Done Living” Though Cancer Has Spread To Her Bones
TikToker Recommends Washing Your Artificial Christmas Tree & The Internet Cannot Deal
This Anti-Almond Mom Lists The 5 Ways She Teaches Her Kids About Food Freedom
American Mom Living In Japan Shares Why She Loves Parenting In A Different Country
Who's Supposed To Clean Up Thanksgiving Dinner?
This Golden Retriever & Black Cat Mother-Daughter Duo Are The Best Thing On The Internet Today
I don’t like my husband
If my kids don’t start sleeping through the night, independently, I’m gonna snap
I fart on my dogs
Somedays I dream of divorce
I don’t know who I am outside of being a mom anymore...
More Confessions
'Cannot Wait To Be Done Breastfeeding'
'I'm Tired Of Being My Husband's Mom'
'I Truly Loathe My MIL'
'I Don't Know How To Feel Sexy Again'
'I'm Having An Emotional Affair'
‘I Want A Month Off From Parenting’
'I Caught My Husband Sexting'
'Potty Training Is Literal Hell'
'I Think My Sis And Mom Sh*t Talk About Me'
'My MIL Is A Witch'
From The Confessional: 'I'm Always Second Guessing How I Parent'
From The Confessional: 'I Regret Getting Married'
From The Confessional: ‘I Don’t Like My Teen Daughter’s Boyfriend’
From The Confessional: 'I'm GLAD My Son Is Failing At His Summer Classes’
From The Confessional: 'My Toddler Was Quiet For 30 Seconds...'
From The Confessional: 'I Can't Stand My Only Other Mom Friend'
Celebrity Interviews
Sarah Michelle Gellar Is Making Sure Her Kids Know “Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees”
The actor and mom of two shared with Scary Mommy how she and Freddie Prinze Jr. teach their kids about finances, privilege, and the true value of family time.
Adam Sandler Talks Pet Phobias, Co-Starring With His Daughters, & Revisiting The Iconic Lunch Lady
Hilary Duff Knows Parenthood Is Beautiful, And Very Hard
Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Gets Real About Becoming A Mom In Her 40s
Henry Winkler Understands “A Heard Child Is A Powerful Child”
Jonathan Van Ness Wants Stressed Out Moms To Try Joy This Holiday Season
Eva Longoria Is Raising Her Son To Be Kind
Beloved Nickelodeon Star Opens Up About Sharing Love Through Food
Actor Stéphanie Szostak Embraces A Very French View Of Motherhood
Kelly Rowland On The Importance Of Mothering Alongside Beyoncé
Hilarie Burton Is Doing It All For Her Daughter
The Internet's Grandma Spills Some Of Her Favorite School-Year Cleaning & Clutter Hacks
Busy Philipps Is THAT Mom & She's Just Fine With It
Julie Andrews & Her Daughter Wrote The Sweetest Children's Book
Maksim Chmerkovskiy & Peta Murgatroyd Get Real About Their Heartbreaking Fertility Journey
The Home Edit's Clea and Joanna Revealed The Weirdest Thing They’ve Ever Had To Organize
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My Saggy Neck Drives Me Bonkers. What Can I Do?
Zips and zaps can only take you so far
I’m So Over The Holiday Clutter
No more overspending on crap we don’t actually need.
'Everyone Stop Touching Me'
From homework gripes to cereal for dinner, here's what 19 parents shared in the Confessional this week
Am I The Only Single Woman Not Into Threesomes?
It can’t be JUST me.
Sometimes You Just Gotta Cut A Friend Loose
I’ve learned to let people go.
It’s Hard As Hell To Heal In Your Old House Post-Divorce, But These Pro Pointers Can Help
Should you stay or should you go? Experts offer advice on living in the home you built with your ex.
Being An Empty Nester Is Great, Actually
I love my kids, but wow, I needed a nap.
Middle School Fashion Is Totally Wild, Huh?
Seriously, what is going on?
How Much Would The 'Home Alone' Groceries Cost In 2023?
A TikTok user illustrated how expensive groceries are now by calculating how much Kevin McCallister would spend on food today.
This “Lazy” Elf On The Shelf Hack Is A Gift To Hot Mess Moms Everywhere
Work smarter, not harder.
I've Ditched Potty Training My Almost-4-Year-Old — & Pros Say That's Totally OK
This unspoken rule is total bullsh*t, according to the experts.
Pet Parents, Skip That Essential Oil Diffuser This Holiday Season
Decorating with kids is no easy feat, and it's no picnic with pets, either.
Original Videos
40 Futurecore Baby Names For Your Next-Generation Kid
From sci-fi heroes to tech references, there’s plenty of inspo in our fast-paced world.
Does Sperm Count Decrease With Age? A Fertility Doc On The "Old Dads Club"
Celebs like Al Pacino are making headlines for fathering well into their 70s and 80s.
7 Maternity-Friendly Clothing Rental Services So You Aren’t Buying New Stuff Every Week
Pregnant? You need to rent your clothes.
How To Handle Comments About Your Postpartum Body
People always have a lot to say about someone's appearance after they give birth. Here's how to shut that sh*t down.
How To Explain Surrogacy To Your Kids Without Confusing The Hell Out Of Them
The language we use about surrogacy matters.
Baby Growth Spurts Are A Wild Ride, So Don't Get All Hung Up
Here’s what to expect at the various ages and stages.