Scary Mommy

Sep. 3, 2025
today is not that day
By Lauren Davidson

If You Give My Kids Money for Their Birthdays, I’m Using It for Essentials

I know Miss Manners wouldn’t approve, but times are tough, and school supplies aren’t free.

Margo Price as a new country album, "Hard Headed Woman."
hard headed woman

Margo Price On Motherhood, Loss, Politics & Country Music

The hard-headed woman has a new album and a lot to say.

We Asked The Experts

9 Money-Saving Tips From Moms Of Multiples

Because if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that kids are expensive.

Young Asian woman taking a break, having a quiet time enjoying a cup of coffee and reading book in c...
Must Reads

17 Motherhood Books Scary Mommy Editors Love, From Fiction To Memoir

Give me a main character plagued by the school mom chats already.

A mom in the car with her kids
Buckle Up

No One Prepares You For Becoming The Family Chauffeur

Is “Uber parenting” the new helicopter parenting?

A college student in her dorm room... oh about 20 years ago.
let's bring this down a notch

We Need To Bring Back 90s Dorm Rooms Immediately

Parents are going so far overboard and it doesn't benefit anyone.

Brace Yourself — School’s (Almost) Back In Session

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Which Back-To-School "Essentials" Are This Year's Stanley Tumblers?

The most coveted items on kids’ back-to-school shopping lists, according to tweens and teens.

Get A Grip, Cheryl

For The Love Of God, Communal Back-To-School Supplies Are Necessary

Before you rage in your local mom group about how glue sticks are on your kid’s supply list, read this.

Back to Life, Back to Reality

How To Get Your Kid Ready For Back To School When They've Been A Feral Gremlin All Summer

Expert advice on gently guiding your snack-fueled, screen-obsessed chaos monster toward a functioning routine.

The Wheel Of Feels

Peak Millennial Nostalgia

It’s Been 30 Years Since 'The Big Comfy Couch' First Brought Us To Clowntown

keep playing without asking again, thanks

23 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In September

<3 <3 <3

Aubrey Plaza's Comments About Grief Are So Spot On

Peace Out ✌️

11 Parenting Trends Millennials Are Ditching In 2026

make the list...check it twice

Tired Of Being A Stress Ball Of Rage In December? Introducing: Organized Christmas

A Riddle for the Ages

The '90s Moms Seemed To Do It All. How?

make the list...check it twice

Tired Of Being A Stress Ball Of Rage In December? Introducing: Organized Christmas

go coach!

Every Sports Parent Needs To Hear This Coach's Speech About Sideline Etiquette

good to know

This Dad Says Not To Enroll Your High Schooler In AP Classes, Instead Do This

read more books!!!

Only 12% Of Gen Z Boys Are Reading Regularly — Here's Why That Stat Is So Alarming

yikes!

A New Poll Shows Just How How Much We're Sheltering Our Kids & It's Really Bad

no skips, literally

This Dad Has An Easy Way To Help Kids Become More Adaptable & Patient

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!

This one sounds familiar...

The Six Types Of Mother-In-Law & How To Deal With Each One

funny or rude?

This Woman Shared The Lunch Her Husband Packed Her For Work & The Internet Is Not Having It

He Hasn't Left, But He's Gone

The Silent Ways Men Check Out Of Their Marriages (& What You Can Do About It)

Scary Mommy Originals

Melanie Lynskey's Radical Normal

TSITP’s Jackie Chung Says Goodbye To Laurel, The Messy Millennial Mom We Needed To See

Anna Connelly Tells It Like It Is

Shanola Hampton Is Nothing Like Her Character On 'Found'

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

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

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

Katie Stevens Is “The Most Hopeless Romantic Of Them All”

Dave Ogleton Talks Dad Jokes, Youth Sports, & Parenting Every Stage From Teens To Toddlers

What Mommy Wants

Walmart
Pampers Swaddlers Baby Diapers
$28.22
Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes

The award-winning Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy is made for little maestros. This handheld musical toy, featuring Cal a beloved Baby Einstein character, has sold over 30 million units worldwide and will quickly become a favorite for hours of entertainment. Babies can use the large button to toggle through 10 recreated classical masterpieces from Chopin to Mozart and more.

$9.99
Pottery Barn
Baby Bjorn Bouncer
$209.99
LOVEVERY Play Gym

This award-winning play gym is perfect for your little one. It’s made with safe and durable materials so you can relax while your baby plays and learns at the same time. It includes teething rings, mirror cards, common object cards, a contrast ball, and more — all easily removable so your baby can explore each one on their own.

$140
Mustela
Mustela Welcome Baby Gift Set

This specially curated 4-piece skincare set contains natural and gentle must haves to welcome home a new baby. Each product is formulated with Mustela’s signature, natural patented ingredient, Avocado Perseose® to help protect and strengthen baby’s delicate skin. Crafted with Mustela’s iconic scent for a sensorial experience. The welcome baby gift set makes for the perfect baby shower gift.

$32
Walmart
Gerber Banana Blueberry Puree Pouch
$1.28
Target
HappyBaby Organics Stage 1 Baby Food Pouch

HappyBaby Organics Stage 1 Clearly Crafted Prunes Baby Food Pouch 3.5 pz

$1.99
Little Spoon
Little Spoon Bestsellers Smoothie Pack Of 12

A customizable pack of bestselling smoothie flavors.

$48.88
Serenity Kids
Serenity Kids Ethically Sourced Organic Baby Meat Pouches Pack of 8

Organic Meat Baby Food We know your little one’s taste buds are always evolving! Our Ethically Sourced Meat Baby Food Pouch Variety Pack is a great way to introduce your little one to different proteins to figure out which ones they love. Meet all our pureed meat baby food with this Serenity Kids Ethically Sourced Meats variety baby food packs featuring two pouches each of our: Grass-Fed Beef with Organic Kale & Sweet Potato Free-Range Chicken with Organic Peas & Carrots Grass-Fed Bison with Organic Kabocha Squash & Spinach Free-Range Turkey with Organic Pumpkin & Beets

$35.95
Once Upon A Farm
Once Upon A Farm Apple, Cherry & Elderberry Immunity Blend Baby Food Pouches Pack of 16

Added probiotics to help support immune health∞ No Added Sugar‡, preservatives or artificial ingredients Made with Real, Organic Fruits & Veggies Cold-pressed to lock in farm-fresh taste and nutrients Refrigerated and ready to enjoy! Perfect for the lunchbox, snack time or on-the-go. USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified Clean Label Project Purity & Pesticide-Free Awarded Made with kids in mind! ∞ When paired with a healthy diet and active lifestyle. ‡Not A Low Calorie Food.

$76.80
Dude, Where's My Spouse?
By Jamie Kenney

Is There A Generational Divide Over Sharing Your Location?

Do you share your location with your partner? How old are you...?

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Why Does Your Cat Act Like A Psycho At Night? Experts Explain How To Stop It

Love you so much but STOP YOWLING.

good to the last drop

11 Recipes To Use Up Jelly & Jam, From Baked Brie To Homemade Sauces

Did you say jargaritas?

fun moms only

Come Inside Scary Mommy's Rowan Ear Piercing Event

Scary Mommy hosted a moms' night out piercing party in June.

Got Milk?

In Florida, Raw Milk Has Sickened 21 People, Here's What You Need To Know

Some claim not pasteurizing dairy has numerous health benefits. Others warn it’s dangerous. Here’s what the experts say.

SOS: Sweating Over Sleep

Hot Sleeper? 13 Products To Help You Keep Your Cool

From cooling sheets to smart fans to breathable pajamas, here are the tools that can help turn your bedroom into a more chill place — literally.

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By Katie Garrity

Tired Of Being A Stress Ball Of Rage In December? Introducing: Organized Christmas

Seriously, trying this!

funny or rude?

This Woman Shared The Lunch Her Husband Packed Her For Work & The Internet Is Not Having It

let's bring this down a notch

We Need To Bring Back 90s Dorm Rooms Immediately

go coach!

Every Sports Parent Needs To Hear This Coach's Speech About Sideline Etiquette

good to know

This Dad Says Not To Enroll Your High Schooler In AP Classes, Instead Do This

so stupid

The Trump Administration Has Halted The CDC's Drowning Prevention Program

yikes!

A New Poll Shows Just How How Much We're Sheltering Our Kids & It's Really Bad

yikes

New Data Shows Fewer Boys Today Believe In Gender Equality Than Back In 1990

no skips, literally

This Dad Has An Easy Way To Help Kids Become More Adaptable & Patient

listen up

The Trump Administration Favors This Right-Wing Alternative Kids' Programming Over PBS

scrub, a dub dub

Got A Stinky Tween? This Shower Flow Chart Is Your Answer!

we thought you were cool

Snoop Dogg Bashes LGBTQ Representation In Kids' Movies

hot take

This Mom Says She Doesn't Have Time For Female Friendships & The Internet Had Major Thoughts

Parenting

Did You Know Dads Can Accidentally Promote People-Pleasing Behavior In Their Kids?

A+ For Creativity

One Woman Asked For “Unhinged” Automated Life Hacks & The Internet Delivered

normalize this

This Mom Wants To Normalize Gender Disappointment In Viral Video

CONFESS

SEE MORE

I hate indulging grandparent’s need to “bond” with the baby. He’s a baby!

Confessional #6251

Husb & I agreed that both sets of our parents are everything we don’t want to be

Confessional #33512

I’ve been having 20 year long affair with hubby’s BFF and it’s amazing sex no strings

Confesional #9126

SAHM with a WFH husband driving me insane!!!

Confessional #9293

My husband yelled at 7yo. Never been more unattracted

Confessional #81217
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“Hearing My Kids Laugh Is The Greatest Sound I’ll Ever Know” & 14 Other Wholesome Mom Confessions

“I Love My Kids, But I Hate Being A Mom” & 25 Other Mom Confessions

“Haven’t Had Sex With My Husband In 1.5 Years Because Of ED” & 20 Other Relationship Confessions

“I’m An Alcoholic Mom Who Looks Like I Have It All Together” & 29 Other Mom Confessions

“Contemplating Making My Kids Take A Year Off From Sports” & 12 Other Back-To-School Confessions

“I Don’t Think I’ll Ever Pay Off Credit Card Debt” & 26 Other Relatable Confessions

“Having Two Teen Daughters Is Way More Fun Than I Expected” & 13 Other Wholesome Confessions

“My Kids Have Been Swimming Instead Of Bathing This Summer” & 13 Other Summer Confessions

“I Have A Secret Lover In Prison” & 21 Other Relationship Confessions

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

“I’m Scared About Affording The Home I Just Bought” & 30 Other Mom Confessions

“I Like One Of My Teenage Daughters Better Than The Other” & 21 Other Mom Confessions

“I’m Dreading School Being Out” & 17 Other Summer Mom Confessions

“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

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

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By Julie Sprankles

Catch Of The Day Is The Food-Filled End-Of-Summer Romance We’ve Been Waiting For

Food Network star (and mom of one) Katie Lee Biegel dishes to Scary Mommy about writing her first film for Hallmark.

Exclusive

Meghan Trainor Isn’t Afraid To Be Silly

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Jessel Taank Is The Realest Housewife

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Mandy Moore Opens Up About The Pressure To “Get It Right” As A Mom

Exclusive

The Women Of The Chicken Sisters Are Stepping Into Their Power In Season 2

Moms To Watch

Katie Stevens Is “The Most Hopeless Romantic Of Them All”

Exclusive

Ali Larter’s Got A Full Plate & She Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way

Moms To Watch

TSITP’s Jackie Chung Says Goodbye To Laurel, The Messy Millennial Mom We Needed To See

Moms IRL

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

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

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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”

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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

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Mark Hamill Isn’t Afraid To Play The Villain

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Your Life

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He Hasn't Left, But He's Gone
By Julie Sprankles

The Silent Ways Men Check Out Of Their Marriages (& What You Can Do About It)

Is your husband there but not really there? Therapists and attorneys share the quiet signs of emotional withdrawal.

Pass The Blanket

We Need To Rethink The Sunday Reset

Because sometimes a mental reset is way more important than meal prepping three pounds of sweet potatoes.

Red Flag 🚩

Is "Emotional Labor Creep" Happening In Your Relationship?

Or are things actually divided nicely?

Trending 🔥

OK, Why Are We *Really* Wearing Weighted Vests?

Is it actually doing anything other than making us feel like we're part of a trend?

A+ For Creativity

One Woman Asked For “Unhinged” Automated Life Hacks & The Internet Delivered

Like, truly, some of these are unhinged. (And obviously, working extremely well.)

just no

If You’re A Friend Who’s Too Busy To Get Together, But Keeps Saying You Want To Hang, Please Stop

This isn’t fair.

Family Life

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Buckle Up
By Julie Sprankles

No One Prepares You For Becoming The Family Chauffeur

Is “Uber parenting” the new helicopter parenting?

Families Belong Together

Researchers Sound Alarm On Immigration Policy's Effect On Kids' Mental Health

“Immigration enforcement becomes a formative, often traumatic, force in children’s lives.”

Houston, We Have A Vacation

19 Out-Of-This-World Astrotourism Trips To Share With Your Space-Obsessed Kid

From rocket launches to dark-sky parks, these destinations will fuel their cosmic curiosity.

We Asked The Experts

9 Money-Saving Tips From Moms Of Multiples

Because if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that kids are expensive.

Family Dinner Fixes

How To Stock A Pantry That Makes Weeknight Dinners Way Easier

Experts share their go-to staples, organizing tips, and more.

Set Your Alarm For Party Time

Maybe Having 8 AM Birthday Parties Is The Way To Go

“Aside from our one friend who ... said an 8 am party was ‘diabolical,’ the feedback was overwhelmingly positive.”

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.

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The Shape of You: Raising Girls to Love Their Bodies

Strategies and tips for helping our girls thrive.

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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.

✨ Joy ✨

“Hearing My Kids Laugh Is The Greatest Sound I’ll Ever Know” & 14 Other Wholesome Mom Confessions

What’s on the moms’ minds this week? A whole lot of sweetness.

Pregnancy

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Thank You, Now Calm Down
By Jamie Kenney

A New Mom Wants Friends To Stop Complimenting Her Postpartum Body

She doesn’t want to hear that her stretch marks are “awesome.”

Don't Tell Me What To Do

As Government Urges Americans To Have More Babies, Most Just Want Better Care For The Kids They Have Already

A new survey said loud and clear that parents need more support, not more kids.

change of plans

The Romance Novel That Helped Me Escape Postpartum Depression

For most of my career, I’ve had a very specific writing routine. Then I had a baby.

normalize this

This Mom Wants To Normalize Gender Disappointment In Viral Video

Her honesty got mixed reactions from followers.

Snip Snip!

Man Goes In For A Vasectomy & Gets Annoyed With The Pamphlet He's Given

Even when men step up, why do doctors want to give them options to bow out?

Surprise, Surprise

New Report Says President Donald Trump Plans To Walk Back IVF Promises

The ‘Washington Post’ reported that White House officials have privately moved away from the prospect of pushing for IVF legislation.

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Peace Out ✌️
By Samantha Darby

11 Parenting Trends Millennials Are Ditching In 2026

Because I’m tired of y’all labeling a kids’ show “toxic” because it uses a primary color palette.

Peak Millennial Nostalgia
By Katie McPherson

It’s Been 30 Years Since 'The Big Comfy Couch' First Brought Us To Clowntown

Loonette and Molly were A-list celebrities to me.

make the list...check it twice
By Katie Garrity

Tired Of Being A Stress Ball Of Rage In December? Introducing: Organized Christmas

Seriously, trying this!

This one sounds familiar...
By Katie McPherson

The Six Types Of Mother-In-Law & How To Deal With Each One

Do you have a Supporter, a Victim, a Blamer...?

funny or rude?
By Katie Garrity

This Woman Shared The Lunch Her Husband Packed Her For Work & The Internet Is Not Having It

It just kept getting worse and worse...

A Riddle for the Ages
By Samantha Darby

The '90s Moms Seemed To Do It All. How?

My mom had weekly karaoke nights with her friends, a full-time job with a long-ass commute, and she was never behind on laundry. What the f*ck?

let's bring this down a notch
By Sarah Aswell

We Need To Bring Back 90s Dorm Rooms Immediately

Parents are going so far overboard and it doesn't benefit anyone.

Buckle Up
By Julie Sprankles

No One Prepares You For Becoming The Family Chauffeur

Is “Uber parenting” the new helicopter parenting?

Money Talk
By Amber Guetebier

How To Ask For Financial Help When You Need It

Getting real about debt can feel scary and even shameful, but reaching out isn’t weak; it’s smart.

We Asked The Experts
By Amber Guetebier

9 Money-Saving Tips From Moms Of Multiples

Because if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that kids are expensive.

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