Scary Mommy

June 18, 2025
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Where's My Village?
By Alexandra Frost

Moms Aren’t Broken — They’re Lonely

Why so many moms feel isolated, and what we can do about it.

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This is hard

My Daughter’s Diagnosis Changed The Way I See the World— & What I Expect From It

She wasn’t just going to be navigating her own differences, she was going to be doing it in a world that wasn’t designed with her in mind.

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Shhhh 🤫

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

Sometimes you’ve just gotta let it out.

you read that right

I Had A Hysterectomy, Felt Like A New Woman, Then Tore My Vagina. Twice.

It really felt like my body was mocking me.

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It's Too Hot For This

Summer Sex Drive Dip: Is The Heat Affecting Your Libido?

There are a few reasons why you might not feel as in-the-mood during the summer.

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Trust Your Gut

My Instincts Were Screaming Something Was Wrong With My Daughter. I Wish I’d Listened Sooner.

I was afraid of being the mom who made a fuss. But sometimes, fuss is what saves a life.

The Wheel Of Feels

Mood Boosters

A Huge List Of Palate-Cleanser Shows To Cheer You Up After Literally Anything Heavy

Brb, Bingewatching

Need a New Mystery Obsession? Try These Shows Like 'High Potential

Goodbye, Granthams

'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' Trailer Is Officially Here & You Might Cry

The Gay Agenda Is Survival

Trump Administration Ends LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention Service

Children Will Listen

What Your Kids Learn When You Judge Other People

Free The Teens

Parents Aren’t Letting Their Teens Spread Their Wings On Vacations — And It’s Hurting Their Development

The Gay Agenda Is Survival

Trump Administration Ends LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention Service

Come On, Barbie, Let's Go Party

Play-Doh Barbie Is The Crossover We Didn't Know We Were Missing

The Kids Are All Right

Kids On Roblox Are Protesting ICE

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

Do Not Disturb

What Is 'Technoference?' How Parents' Screen Use Impacts Their Kids

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!

infidelity

Experts Say More People Are Having Emotional Affairs. Here’s What To Do If It Happens To You.

Love Him, But Still

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

Boys Will Be Boys

Reddit Shares The Dumbest Things “Real Men” Refuse To Do

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

Boys Will Be Boys
By Jamie Kenney

Reddit Shares The Dumbest Things “Real Men” Refuse To Do

We cannot imagine being this fragile.

Children Will Listen

What Your Kids Learn When You Judge Other People

Free The Teens

Parents Aren’t Letting Their Teens Spread Their Wings On Vacations — And It’s Hurting Their Development

Come On, Barbie, Let's Go Party

Play-Doh Barbie Is The Crossover We Didn't Know We Were Missing

The Kids Are All Right

Kids On Roblox Are Protesting ICE

Shut Up & Take My Money

Halloween Is Months Away, But At Michael's It's Already Summerween

Aiden/Aidan/Aidin/Aydyn

When You Combine Alternate Spellings, These Are The *Real* Top Baby Names

Thanks, Science!

FDA Approves New RSV Antibody For Infants — Here’s What To Know

*Dial Up Sounds Intensify*

People Are Sharing The Childhood Sounds Younger Generations Will Never Hear

there goes the neighborhood

Ask Scary Mommy: Should I Let My Kindergartener Play With Older Neighborhood Kids This Summer?

Fun In The Sun

Dermatologist Gives Sun Protection Advice To Skincare "C Students"

Mom & Marketing Genius

The Secret To Parenting A Toddler: Rebranding (We'll Explain)

Should You Throw In The (Dish) Towel?

Parents On Reddit Want To Know: When Do You Phase Out Family Dinners?

Kids v Guns

Weak Gun Laws Are Tied To Increased Child Gun Deaths In U.S.

We Will Rock You

Moms Are Sharing What Surprised Them Most Postpartum & They Get Really Real

Let Them Eat Trump Accounts

"Trump Accounts" Offer $1,000 For Babies Amid Massive Social Spending Cuts

CONFESS

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Summer just started and it’s already too long

Confessional #718

My kid’s BFF’s mom is mean and a bully. I wish I could block her from my phone.

Confessional #3342

I feel so invisible to my husband

Confessional #92138

I don’t know if I am still happy in my marriage or only staying because I have no energy to go

Confessional #1278

People who don’t care because it doesn’t affect them make my blood boil.

Confessional #27833
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More 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

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.”

“Why Did I Buy An Elf 11 Years Ago?”

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

who run the world
By Danielle Cadet

Allyson Felix Doesn’t Sugarcoat It

With seven gold medals, two kids, and a pair of businesses supporting women athletes, the former Olympian is used to running after what she wants.

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'

Exclusive

Ernie Hudson Would Like To Star In A Romantic Comedy Next, Please & Thank You

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something's not right
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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They're more a-peel-ing
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.

Holding It Together

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

From health scares to financial worries, the moms are juggling the weight of the world on their shoulders.

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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☀️ ☀️ ☀️
By Samantha Darby

11 Ways To Celebrate Summer Solstice & Open Your Heart For The Season

We’ve all got a bit of witch in us, right?

infidelity
By Katie McPherson

Experts Say More People Are Having Emotional Affairs. Here’s What To Do If It Happens To You.

Here’s why they start and how they should end, if you want to move forward together.

Love Him, But Still
By Julie Sprankles

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.

omg pls halp
By Katie McPherson

Cleaning Pros Share Their Favorite Shortcuts For Saving Time & Sanity

Anyone else sick of cleaning for hours every Sunday and still not catching up?

The Gay Agenda Is Survival
By Jamie Kenney

Trump Administration Ends LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention Service

For three years, the government has recognized the unique needs of queer youth. That ends July 17.

Boys Will Be Boys
By Jamie Kenney

Reddit Shares The Dumbest Things “Real Men” Refuse To Do

We cannot imagine being this fragile.

Children Will Listen
By Jamie Kenney

What Your Kids Learn When You Judge Other People

“Even if your caregiver’s judgments weren’t directed at you, the behavior shapes how you see relationships.”

ouch
By Diana Park

Men Don’t Look At Me When I’m With My 20-Year-Old Daughter. This Is What That Feels Like

I’ve had a few moments, flickers really, that something has passed, that I’m a little invisible.

Free The Teens
By Jamie Kenney

Parents Aren’t Letting Their Teens Spread Their Wings On Vacations — And It’s Hurting Their Development

A new survey from indicates that most parents are uneasy about letting their teens explore alone while on trips.

hair loss
By Katie McPherson

What Do Hair Loss Experts Really Think About Nutrafol?

It’s a big investment. So, is it worth it?