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By Kate Auletta

9 White T-Shirts You’ll Love Forever & Ever

We all have our favorites. Here are ours.

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Pass The Remote

18 Moms Share Their Favorite Comfort Show

From sitcoms to thrillers, this list is all about the shows that make you feel good and calm for the post-bedtime chill.

i don't look good in pastels

Easter Is The Worst

In a purely secular -- outfits and brunch planning and egg dying -- sense.

Moms We Love

Kelly Stafford Is The Friend We All Need

The podcast host, mom of four, and wife of NFL quarterback Matthew Stafford totally gets it.

asian woman has her hair washed at a hair saloon

Gimme all the touchies

I Went To One Of Those Head Spa Places & Let Someone Play With My Hair For An Hour

Hey moms: This is what we’re asking for as a gift from now on, K?

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Big Emotions

My Miscarriage Almost Got Me Uninvited From A Baby Shower — Why I'm Glad I Went Anyway

Even if I’d chosen not to go, I would have wanted the option.

Scary Mommy Originals

Kayla Sullivan Is Live On The Scene Of Motherhood & Reporting For Duty

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

Nicole Story Dent Can’t Believe Y2K Style Is Back, Either

gimme all the stuff

By Kate Auletta

22 Things To Buy For Your Home (& Self!) For A Spring Reset

It’s very nearly spring, so it’s time to do a little shopping.

The magic number

When Should You Let Your Kid Get The Puppy They’ve Been Begging For?

And is a puppy really what they need for their first go-round?

A Proper Swiftie TBR Pile

13 Books Recommended By Taylor Swift Herself

Your next read is on the pop star’s shelf.

A family in a modern kitchen: a bearded man checks his phone, while a woman in a striped shirt holds...

Feels A Little Unfair

My Husband Has ADHD. Should That Make Me the Default Parent?

When carrying the mental load comes by default.

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Sniff, Sniff

Why Does My Perfume Smell So Weird On Me Now? Is It Perimenopause?

You’re not imagining it, say experts.

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Pass Me A Pillow, Please

Let’s Talk Movie Night At Home Ideas, Because The Theater Is Hella Expensive

I legit saw someone sneak their Stanley tumbler in to save money on drinks recently.

CONFESS

Our obligatory family dinner didn’t happen this week & I’m thrilled

Confessional #3312

My daughter’s emotional decline has me feeling like a failure of a mom

Confessional #1878

I don’t know how we’re going to mentally survive this year

Confessional #5167

My husband’s breath is disgusting and I can’t handle it anymore

Confessional #1991

I want to leave my husband but I don’t want to split time with the kids so I can’t leave...

Confessional #889

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More Confessions

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Winter May Be Over, But *Life* Still Has The Moms Confessing

Confessions from moms that feel relatable *and* a little shocking.

We’re Tired, We’re Cranky — We’re Moms & We’ve got Some Confessions

Let It Out, Moms — These Are Your Confessions

A woman holds a baby while using a phone, sitting at a table with a laptop, surrounded by notes depi...

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

A mother holds a baby while looking weary, surrounded by children and books. Text bubbles express he...

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

The January Confessions Are In & The Moms Are Fed Up

coffee break at home in the kitchen reading the smartphone

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

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“Why Did I Buy An Elf 11 Years Ago?”

Young Asian woman carrying Christmas presents, looking at shop window during Christmas shopping at d...

“I’m Not Into The Holidays This Year At All”

“I Don’t Like My Baby’s Name”

Businessman and businesswoman drinking coffee in the office. Colleagues on a coffee break.

“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’

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

Mark Hamill Isn’t Afraid To Play The Villain

The iconic actor opens up to Scary Mommy about leaning into his Dark Side for roles and why encouraging your kids to be a little rebellious is a good thing.

Tyler Hilton talked to Scary Mommy about being a dad and being on the road.

Dad Mode

‘One Tree Hill’ Star Tyler Hilton Loves Being On The Road — But Being A Dad Always Comes First

Moms We Love

Kelly Stafford Is The Friend We All Need

doing it all

Mazda MX-5 Racing’s Shea Holbrook Has What It Takes

Exclusive

Kaley Cuoco Reveals Her Favorite Family Flight Hacks (& Relatably, A Stiff Drink Is One)

Moms To Watch

The Pitt Star Amielynn Abellera’s Mom Was Just As Obsessed With ER As Yours

The Grand Parenting Slam

Chelsea Freeman Feels The Pressure Of It All, Too

Exclusive

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

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

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”

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 happened to me

I Moonlighted As A Small Town Matchmaker. Here's What I Learned.

I started to really believe I was good at this even though my own dating life had ground to a complete halt.

Couple lying on the bed in the bedroom in the morning and using digital tablet. Focus on feet.

spice it up

I Tried Watching Porn With My Husband

And I learned that stepping out of my sexual comfort zone at this point in life is not only a good thing, but might be necessary.

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The Dreaded Pillow Puddle

Why Do I Drool When I Sleep? An Expert’s Answer

A little bit of drool is totally normal — but there are ways to reduce this nighttime annoyance.

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Ma Ingalls Would Be Proud Of Ya

How To Lean Into Your Granny Era With Some New Hobbies

Because 2025 is the year we stop doomscrolling.

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I Gotsta Go

Why Do I Feel Like I Have To Pee Every 5 Minutes?

Is this just one more form of malicious compliance from my body since I hit 40, or should I actually worry? I asked a urologist for answers.

Family Life

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Winner Winner Salmon Dinner

By Katie McPherson

12 Salmon Recipes That Work With Fresh, Frozen, Or Canned Fish

They’re delicious, nutritious, and quick to make.

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Norovirus, plz go away

How To Handle It When Your Kid’s Afraid Of Throwing Up

Because there’s no running from vomit, friend.

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✨ 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.

paws off

How To Keep Your Dog Off The Damn Furniture Once & For All

They just wanna be cozy, OK?

The 1965 film 'The Sound of Music' remains one of the best historical movies for kids.

Watch List

40 Historical Movies Your Kids Will Actually Enjoy

Entertain and educate your little ones with these smart flicks.

A joyful father and son share a meal with Piglet. They're seated near a window with a castle view.

Pass The Mickey Waffles

Disney World Character Dining 101

As a mom of three, a Disney character dining experience really has to be *worth it.* Here's how to plan your own.

Pregnancy

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What do I do now?

By Dyana Goldman

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?

Dad-core baby names are a new trend for naming baby girls.

Big Dad Energy

Dad-Core Baby Names Are The Newest Gender-Neutral Naming Trend For Girls

And they are seriously cute.

Big Emotions

My Miscarriage Almost Got Me Uninvited From A Baby Shower — Why I'm Glad I Went Anyway

Even if I’d chosen not to go, I would have wanted the option.

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.

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Over It

I Hate Pregnancy... So Why Do I Feel So Guilty Saying It?

I know I should feel grateful, but I just feel dread.

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🤙🤙🤙

41 Cool Boy Baby Names That’ll Fit Right In At The Skate Park One Day

You think you have a better kick flip than Kai? Yeah, OK Timmy.

Summer Blockbuster

By Samantha Darby

A New 'Fantastic Four' Trailer Just Dropped With Your Latest Pedro Pascal Dopamine Hit

And I’m freaking out about Sue Storm being the woman who “has it all.”

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Lost In Space

By Samantha Darby

It’s OK To Feel Complicated About Amanda Nguyen & The Blue Origin Flight

Nguyen deserves her dreams, but it feels icky that it happened like this.

Rude girl ignoring what her single mother is telling her at home.

Oh Boy...

By Jamie Kenney

Learn About Adrenarche: The Pre-Puberty Moodiness No One Warned Us About

“You might notice ... a newfound intensity in their feelings. They are not being difficult on purpose.”

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Teach Your Children Well

By Jamie Kenney

Head Start Programs Shutter Due To Stalled Funding & Next Year Could Be Worse

A leaked HHS budget proposal for 2026 shows massive spending and administrative cuts, including the elimination of Head Start.

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Bippity Boppity Boo

By Jamie Kenney

Three Fairy Godmothers Stepped Up For Stressed Out New Mom

“That overwhelming to-do list doesn’t feel so heavy anymore and the clutter that was overstimulating me is just... gone.”

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Parenting

By Megan LaCreta

Why Child-Free Chelsea Handler Signed Up For Parenting Classes

The comedian shared on Monica Lewinsky’s "Reclaiming" podcast that she signed up for parenting classes to be a better "auntie" to the children in her life.