Scary Mommy

July 4, 2025
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By Samantha Darby

“My Teen Is Grounded & I’m Loving It” & 29 Other Mom Confessions

We’re all hot and sweaty and overstimulated, so let’s air out some mom confessions.

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Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Raving About This Month — Beach Edition!

From retro-inspired beach chairs to sweat-proof beauty finds, these MVPs are getting us through the start-of-summer chaos.

A joyful child with long hair jumps in a grassy field surrounded by trees, expressing freedom and ha...
Let It Go

In Defense Of A Feral Child Summer

“I let them destroy the house ... I don’t care.”

A man and a woman are engaged in a serious conversation outdoors. The woman appears frustrated while...
Love Him, But Still

It's Not Just You. We're All Mad At Our Husbands.

Therapists say it’s common — and completely valid — for moms to feel simmering resentment in marriage.

Woman is lying in her bed in the morning. She is stretching and smiling.
real talk

An Unexpected Upside Of Divorce? Scheduled Alone Time

And I don’t feel guilty about it anymore.

Tiny Joys, Big Impact

5 Little Rituals That Make Me Feel Human Again As A Mom

Sometimes we need more than just a pat on the back.

The Wheel Of Feels

🎶We Just Got A Podcast! We Just Got A Podcast!🎶

Steve From 'Blue’s Clues’ Is Starting A Podcast For Adults & Our Inner Child Is Happy Crying

chomp chomp

When Is Shark Week 2025?

indoor entertainment, please

34 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In July

helicopter time

Ask Scary Mommy: When My Friends Hang Out, I'm Left Refereeing All Our Kids

Body Talk

Mommy Wants To Be Thinner

Grow Up, People.

No Parent Owes You A Treat Bag On A Plane Because You Don't Like Babies

You Know The Drill...

"Nimbus" Covid Variant Is Spreading In The US — These Are The Symptoms

Yes, Even Yours

Pediatrician Explains How The “Big Beautiful Bill” Would Affect All Kids

"What Happens If I Don't Get Congressional Approval?"

Education Department Freezes More Than $6 Billion In Promised Funds

we need to talk

What Should I Do When My Kid Uses "Autistic" As An Insult?

check yes or no

Ask Scary Mommy: How Much Control Should Kids Have Over Their Birthday Invite List?

Eight's Not Great 🫤

Here's Why Many Children Start Therapy At Age 8

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!

Yay vs. Nay

My Husband and I Are Fighting About Circumcision. Is There a Right Answer?

Buzz-Worthy Advice

I've Tried Hundreds Of Vibrators. This Is The Only One You Need.

Cool your jets, for starters

8 Therapist-Approved Ways To Argue With Your Spouse

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.

unplug, please!

Reddit Asks: Are Screen-Heavy Sleepovers The New Reality?

A parent on Reddit asked what to do when their child's friends spent their slumber party on their devices.

Feels A Little Unfair

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

When carrying the mental load comes by default.

Sniff, Sniff

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

You’re not imagining it, say experts.

Trending

Grow Up, People.
By Jamie Kenney

No Parent Owes You A Treat Bag On A Plane Because You Don't Like Babies

If you can’t regulate your feelings on a flight, how do you think a literal baby feels?

You Know The Drill...

"Nimbus" Covid Variant Is Spreading In The US — These Are The Symptoms

🎶We Just Got A Podcast! We Just Got A Podcast!🎶

Steve From 'Blue’s Clues’ Is Starting A Podcast For Adults & Our Inner Child Is Happy Crying

Yes, Even Yours

Pediatrician Explains How The “Big Beautiful Bill” Would Affect All Kids

(The) Change Is Coming

Doctors Aren't Taught About Menopause: New Laws Seek To Change That

"What Happens If I Don't Get Congressional Approval?"

Education Department Freezes More Than $6 Billion In Promised Funds

Says Who...?

Informed Vs. Opinionated Parenting (And How To Navigate It)

Teachers Are Tired, Y'all

18% Of Teachers Are Seriously Considering Not Returning In The Fall — And Other Troubling Teacher Shortage Statistics

Church/State -- Potato/Potahto

Supreme Court Rules LGBTQ+ Books In Schools Should Require Parental Notification

No Healthcare For You

SCOTUS Rules States Can Block Funding To Planned Parenthood

Two & Through

Do Parents Ever Regret That Second Child?

Fresh Air

Want To Improve Student Outcomes? Fix The A.C.

Tracking Health

RFK Says Wearable Devices Will Help Make America Healthy Again

More, Please

Could We Were Liars Season 2 Happen? Here’s What We Know (& What We Suspect)

Vaccines Cause Adults

Vaccine Efforts Have Slowed Or Reversed Over The Past 15 Years, According To New Study

Build Me Up, Buttercup!

Unconventional Ways To Teach Your Child To Be Kind To Themselves

CONFESS

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I want to have sex, just not with my husband

Confessional #2233

I think I have a sugar daddy? I haven’t provided any sexual favors? I’m so confused.

Confessional #54676

My husband doesn’t give me what I need. So I found it in another man for the last 10 years.

Confessional #9821

I’m scared my son will grow up into his dad

Confessional #8237

Realized this morning that my husband has his mom’s emotional maturity and it’s ruining my day.

Confessional #8966
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“Weed Has Saved My Sex Life” & 18 Other Mom Confessions

“I’m Not Sad About Losing Custody Of My Teenage Stepdaughter” & 27 Other Mom Confessions

50 Moms Share All Of Their Deep, Dark, & Relatable Mother’s Day Confessions

The Moms Are Horny & Need To Confess 🔥

Let’s Confess Some Joy This Week

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

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

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 IRL
By Kate Auletta

Ashley Tisdale Opens Up About The Realities Of Potty Training, Nostalgia & Parenting Advice

The High School Musical star and mom of two talked with Scary Mommy about music, kids' books, and interior design.

who run the world

Allyson Felix Doesn’t Sugarcoat It

Meet her in the middle

Maren Morris On How Sheryl Crow Inspired Her Co-Parenting Style

Exclusive

28% Of Single Mothers Live In Poverty. Jaycina Almond Is On A Mission To Help.

Iconic

Clinton Kelly & Stacy London Are Back — But “A Lot Less Bitchy”

Exclusive

Angel Carter Conrad Is The Cycle Breaker Her Family Needed — Now She’s Raising One, Too

Moms To Watch

Danielle Moné Truitt Brings Eldest Daughter Energy To Organized Crime — & We’re Here For It

Exclusive

Mark Hamill Isn’t Afraid To Play The Villain

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

Moms To Watch

Shanola Hampton Is Nothing Like Her Character On 'Found'

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By Anonymous

I Was Dating A Man Who Lived With Another Woman

And I didn’t know it.

pain point

I Was ‘Caspered’ By My Best Friend & I Don’t Know Why

It’s not as cut and dry as “ghosting” but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt.

don't forget the sunscreen

Which Iconic Summer Movie Are You, Based On Your Zodiac Sign?

We see you, vacation-planning Cancers (aka Clark W. Griswold).

one of everything, please

15+ Summer Hair Accessories That Make It Look Like You Have Your Sh*t Together

The perfect additions to your hair arsenal for patio drinks with the girls, family vacays, and sweaty errands.

Mental Overload

Your Day Is Full Of “Time Confetti.” No Wonder You’re Fried.

Experts explain how these tiny fragments of time add up to massive stress, burnout, and emotional exhaustion.

Kissy Face Sent To Your Phone

How Often Should Couples Kiss?

Whether you only kiss each other during more intimate moments or you’re a constant kiss-on-the-cheek couple, are you doing it enough?

Family Life

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By Katie McPherson

11 Recipes To Use Up Bananas That Aren't Banana Bread

Because yes, that already came to mind.

when the going gets tough...

Is There A Right Way To Tell Your Kids You’re Getting Divorced?

What I wish we’d done differently, and what my kids wish, too.

Nom nom nom

11 Orzo Recipes That Are Simple, Satisfying, & Great For Meal Prep

There’s always half a bag left over when you make soup. Here’s how to use it up in the tastiest ways.

not again

Why Do Pets Love To Puke On Rugs? An Investigation

The tile is right there...

brr, it's cold in here

The 2000s Teen Movies That Raised Us

Torrance Shipman, Cady Heron, Mia Thermopolis — we salute you.

No Book Logs Needed

9 Books Recommended By Tweens

Add these to your summer reading list.

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.

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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.

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“My Teen Is Grounded & I’m Loving It” & 29 Other Mom Confessions

We’re all hot and sweaty and overstimulated, so let’s air out some mom confessions.

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?

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.

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.

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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Forever Kind of Love
By Kait Hanson

What Is A "Soul Dog"?

When my soul dog died, it felt like losing a part of myself. Here's how to recognize if you’ve met yours — and how to navigate it when they have to leave.

helicopter time
By Sarah Aswell

Ask Scary Mommy: When My Friends Hang Out, I'm Left Refereeing All Our Kids

Should I just let them squabble while I have my adult time?

Body Talk
By Elliott Harrell

Mommy Wants To Be Thinner

I’m taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss... but I don’t want to f*ck up my daughters’ body image in the process.

Grow Up, People.
By Jamie Kenney

No Parent Owes You A Treat Bag On A Plane Because You Don't Like Babies

If you can’t regulate your feelings on a flight, how do you think a literal baby feels?

You Know The Drill...
By Jamie Kenney

"Nimbus" Covid Variant Is Spreading In The US — These Are The Symptoms

First identified earlier this year, Nimbus may be more transmissible that previous variants.

A Beautiful Blur
By Anna Rahmanan

Is Motherhood All About Forgetting... Or Remembering?

I thought I’d hold onto every moment, but there’s a strange mercy (and science) to the amnesia of motherhood.

🎶We Just Got A Podcast! We Just Got A Podcast!🎶
By Jamie Kenney

Steve From 'Blue’s Clues’ Is Starting A Podcast For Adults & Our Inner Child Is Happy Crying

He told the New York Times he is “very happy to be a counterpoint to the current manosphere.”

is it getting heated in herre?
By Sarah Aswell

Nelly Admits He Doesn't Change Diapers Or Get Up At Night With His Baby

“Well, listen, it’s all you. I ain’t going to even lie,” he told his wife Ashanti.

truth time
By Kate Rope

An Open Letter To Anyone NOT In Perimenopause

Brain fog. Swamp crotch. Rage. There’s no manual for the midlife hormone apocalypse — but there should be.

Yes, Even Yours
By Jamie Kenney

Pediatrician Explains How The “Big Beautiful Bill” Would Affect All Kids

Even if you have private insurance, pediatric care depends on Medicaid.