Scary Mommy

Dec. 13, 2024
Ah, Memories
By Julie Sprankles

10 Parenting Editors Share The Toys That Got The Most Use In Their Homes

Here's what we loved!

Not even a little bit ready

This Could Be The Last Christmas My Kid Believes, & I’m Not OK

I fear we’re at the end of his relationship with Santa Claus. And I fear what that will mean for our relationship.

A woman pulls a child on a sled through a snowy landscape, surrounded by winter trees. The scene cap...
We're ✨Exhausted✨

Dear Moms, You Don’t Have To Do All The Seasonal Bucket-List Sh*t With Your Kids

This isn’t a Hallmark movie or a highlight reel — it’s real life, and it’s a lot.

Young family sitting in the kitchen, eating. Nuclear family spending Sunday morning at home.
Co-Parenting

The Divorce Document That Finally Made Us Equal Parents

Having the difficult but productive conversations our parenting plan required — well, they probably would have been useful to us when we were married.

Let's Have Some Fun

Bring Back The Holiday Turtlenecks

They’re festive, they’re cozy, they’re practical — it’s like the ‘90s moms knew what they were doing.

Gifting Goals

10 Holiday Romance Novels That Will Get You In Your Feels

Time to cozy up.

The Wheel Of Feels

Let's Have Some Fun

Bring Back The Holiday Turtlenecks

exclusive

Ilana Glazer's 'Human Magic' Is All About Raunchy, Honest Motherhood

Santa, Dragons, & Desserts Galore

14 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In December

Fun for everyone

Magical Experiences That Even The Most Apathetic Teen Can Enjoy At Disney World

Step Up

How & Why Dads Should Make Holiday Magic

Expert Advice

12 Ways To Get Your Kid To Care Less About “Stuff”

recall alert!

Yoto Mini Speakers For Kids Recalled Due To Burn And Fire Hazards

leave her alone, please!

People Are Defending Blue Ivy After Her Dress Was Deemed “Wildly Inappropriate” For A 12-Year-Old

get over it

Man Calls Out Sexism Against Taylor Swift After Matthew McConaughey Appears On TV During Football Game

can't this be an email?

Mom Goes Viral After Admitting She Didn't Want To Go To Her Kid's Parent-Teacher Conference

big debate

One Woman Shows A Glimpse Of What It Looks Like When Kids Come To The Local Brewery

so smart

This Mom's Low Maintenance Elf On The Shelf Alternative Is Absolutely Brilliant

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!

sexual healing

Married Woman Gives Her Simple Tips To Keep The Spark Alive In Your Marriage

Lots of Headaches 'Round Here

Why Moms Say No To Sex — & The Simple Changes That Make A Big Difference

I'm Sowwy

High-Conflict Couples Therapist Offers Advice To Improve Apologies

Scary Mommy Originals

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

Iliza Shlesinger Hates Mom-Shamers As Much As You Do

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

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

Andie MacDowell & Chyler Leigh Are Your New Fave Mother-Daughter TV Duo

Meet Soliana Sapp, Your Pink-Robe-Insta-Fave & New Mom Bestie

Caitlin Murray Is Adulting... Big Time

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Uncommon Goods
Storybook DIY Kit
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Micro Kickboard - Mini Deluxe Scooter
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Beads Inc.
The Happiness Stretchy Bracelet Making Kit
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MIL? More Like PITA
By Katie McPherson

What To Do When You Dislike Your Mother-In-Law, According To Experts

Neither of you are going anywhere. So, what’s to be done?

Hindsight

I Survived The Baby Blues Just To Give Myself The Puppy Blues

We love our dog, but for a while there, we kind of hated our life.

"If you're a bird I'm an alternate ending."

Did They Change The Notebook's Ending Or Are We All Remembering It Wrong?

“This is either a Mandela Effect or Hollywood purposely messing with our minds...”

i'm too extra, apparently

I'm In My Potted Plant Parenting Era & It Sure Feels Weird

My kids want me there... but they don't want to answer any questions.

Comeback Kids

15 Forgotten Names For Your Baby That Are Unique & Have Vintage Vibes

Bring back Ida and Mack.

Dig In

11 Dense Bean Salad Recipes, If You’re Also Obsessed With The TikTok Trend

Minimal cooking, maximum meals prepped.

Trending

Step Up
By Jamie Kenney

How & Why Dads Should Make Holiday Magic

‘Tis the season to make some memories, and it doesn’t have to be hard.

Let It Snow!

World's Greatest Babysitter Has Given Us The Best Winter Hack Ever

Mind Blown

Swiss Bioethicist Has A Brilliant Theory About Why Society Loves Thin Women

Don't Worry About It

The Message About "Spoiled Kids" We All Need This Holiday Season

recall alert!

Yoto Mini Speakers For Kids Recalled Due To Burn And Fire Hazards

Let It Go

TikTok Creator Offers A Better Alternative To "They're Just Jealous Of You"

leave her alone, please!

People Are Defending Blue Ivy After Her Dress Was Deemed “Wildly Inappropriate” For A 12-Year-Old

get over it

Man Calls Out Sexism Against Taylor Swift After Matthew McConaughey Appears On TV During Football Game

Time To Take A Step Back

Study: A Simple Mindset Shift Can Help Parents Raise More Confident Kids

double standard

Mom Calls Out The Difference Between Men Who Want Kids Vs. Men Who Want To Be Fathers

On The Books

New Jersey Becomes The Third State To Enact A Ban On Book Bans

Take A Bow

The Moms Who Do It First Are The Friend Group MVPs

can't this be an email?

Mom Goes Viral After Admitting She Didn't Want To Go To Her Kid's Parent-Teacher Conference

big debate

One Woman Shows A Glimpse Of What It Looks Like When Kids Come To The Local Brewery

I'm Sowwy

High-Conflict Couples Therapist Offers Advice To Improve Apologies

Words of Wisdom

"Don't Trade Fun For Fun" Is The Life Advice We Didn't Know We Needed

CONFESS

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I’m already dreading the holidays

I just moved out of my kids childhood home and I feel like I let them down. Sad heart

I hate my MIL

My libido is in a rut and I feel so guilty about it

I’m crushing hard on a friend’s ex-husband!

SEE ALL

More Confessions

“Why Did I Buy An Elf 11 Years Ago?”

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

“I Don’t Like My Baby’s Name”

“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’

‘My Husband Had An Online Affair With A Scam Artist & Gave Her Over $6k In Gift Cards’

‘I’m Attracted To My Kids’ Coaches’

‘I Keep Having Sexy Dreams About An Ex. I’m Married!’

‘I’m Thinking About Being A Surrogate Because I Need Extra Money!’

‘Realizing My Sexuality Will Probably Kill My Marriage’

‘I Desperately Need Enthusiastic Sex After So Many Blah Years’

‘I Secretly Wish My Husband Would Have An Affair’

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

Quality Time
By Samantha Darby

Everyone’s Internet Grandma, Babs Costello, On Family Traditions, Food, & The Holidays

Get you a cup of tea and get cozy; Babs has a lot of warm things to share.

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”

Topanga Needs A Minute Of Your Time

Danielle Fishel Opens Up About Talking To Her Kids About Cancer

What To Watch

Peacock’s New Horror-Thriller Hysteria Is The Perfect Pre-Halloween Binge-Watch

Mortals See, Mortals Do

Halloweentown’s Kimberly J. Brown Is So Happy We All Wanted To Be Marnie

Aca-Excuse Me?

One Of Your Favorite Pitch Perfect Stars Is About To Become The TV Mom You Love To Hate

Moms We Love

“Stauffer Family” Mom Katie Anderson Is Coming Into Her Own

To Mom Or Not To Mom

Florence Pugh Wants To Talk About Motherhood & Ambition

Fa-la-la-la-fabulous

Zooey Deschanel Loves The Holidays As Much As You Think She Would

Mom to Watch

Bitsie Tulloch Opens Up About The Realities Of Being A Mom Who Also Plays One On TV

more of this please

Brooke Shields Gets Real About Aging Hair, Empty Nesting & Advice She Gives Her Daughters

Mom To Watch

Ming Na-Wen Confirms She Is ‘100%’ A Proud Nerd Mom (& Former Sci-Fi Club Pres)

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🎵 Let it go, Let it go 🎵
By Brianne Hogan

Why Farting In Front Of Your Partner Is Actually Good For Your Relationship

Holding things in rarely does any good, right?

Be cautious with the cloves

Why The Hell Is Everyone Talking About Clove Water On TikTok?

Weight loss, fertility, increased “tightness” (not kidding). Is any of this actually possible with one little herb?

Make It Make Sense

Why Is There So Much Conflicting Information On Managing Perimenopause?

Doctors love that menopause is being discussed more. They don’t love all of the misinformation from pseudo-experts.

MMMHmm

Hanson's Snowed In Is The Best Christmas Album

Let me convince you.

Mixed Emotions

I Went No Contact With My Dad 5 Years Ago, & Holidays Are Still The Hardest

Just because I chose to sever ties with him doesn’t mean I don’t miss the versions of him I’ve loved.

Co-Parenting

The Divorce Document That Finally Made Us Equal Parents

Having the difficult but productive conversations our parenting plan required — well, they probably would have been useful to us when we were married.

Family Life

SEE ALL
TLC for Your Canine's Canines
By Brianne Hogan

How Do You Brush A Dog’s Teeth?

A vet gives us the real rundown on tackling Fido’s dental hygiene.

Just Do It

You Don’t Have To Start Soccer At 3. Here Are 10 Sports Kids Can Start Later In Life.

Long story short: it’s never too late to sign up.

55 Years Later...

Kids & Adults Can Learn A Lot From The Original Charlie Brown Movie

A Boy Named Charlie Brown is still teaching movie-watchers a valuable lesson about resilience.

Remember It?!

This Forgotten Film From 1989 Is The Unsung Hero Of Holiday Movies

Let’s take a walk down nostalgia lane.

Doing Your Best

How To Share Your Kids With Their Grandparents When Your Own Relationship With Them Sucks

Your kids adore Grandma and Grandpa, but boy do you have a bone to pick with Mom and Dad.

It's Snuggle Season

All The Cutest Family Matching Christmas Pajamas Of 2024, From Grinch Prints To Classic Plaids

Pssst: There’s a ton of good sales in here.

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.

Sponsored
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.

Ho Ho Oh No

“Why Did I Buy An Elf 11 Years Ago?”

In the latest Confessions roundup, 24 moms share their holiday frustrations with gifts, family, and Elf on the Shelf.

Pregnancy

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grateful
By Madison Boling

I Actually Wanted My MIL In The Delivery Room With Me

I’m probably in the minority here, but she was the woman I knew I would be the most comfortable around during labor.

One Talented Tot

This Mom Had The Sweetest Maternity Photoshoot, Directed By Her Toddler

Give this kid a camera and a job immediately.

True Or False?

How Does Childbirth Compare To The Most Dangerous Jobs In America?

We dug into the data to better understand the risks pregnant people undertake when they have a baby.

Taking Back The Narrative

TikTok Creator Wants Us To Reframe "Failing" The Glucose Test

There’s a lot of stigma, shame, and fear around this important test, but there doesn’t have to be.

So Many Great Options

Pelvic Floor Therapist Highlights The Benefits Of Having A C-Section

There’s a lot of negative talk about cesarean birth out there, but here’s some good news.

The Classics

It's Charlie Brown Season! Here Are the Best Peanuts-Inspired Baby Names

From the obvious (Charlie) to the unexpected (Eudora).

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ho ho hmmm
By Meg Raby

God Rest Ye Merry Gentle-Co-Parents, We’re Gonna Be Okay This Christmas

We can survive the magic — and heartbreak — of the holidays just fine.

Fun for everyone
By Megan LaCreta

Magical Experiences That Even The Most Apathetic Teen Can Enjoy At Disney World

Convert your grumpy teen or tween from an Eeyore to a Tigger in no time.

Step Up
By Jamie Kenney

How & Why Dads Should Make Holiday Magic

‘Tis the season to make some memories, and it doesn’t have to be hard.

Gimme
By Katie Bingham-Smith

I'm 50 & This Is What I Want For Christmas

I could say I don’t really care, but I’d be lying.

Send Help
By Deirdre Kaye

My Cat Has Fleas! Now What?

Is it itchy in here, or is it just me?

Expert Advice
By BethAnn Mayer

12 Ways To Get Your Kid To Care Less About “Stuff”

We’re living in a material world... but haven’t we always?

Birdwatching, Breadmaking, & Beyond
By Julie Sprankles

30 Gifts For Moms Happily In Their Homebody Era

She may be “boring,” but she’s content AF.

Let It Snow!
By Jamie Kenney

World's Greatest Babysitter Has Given Us The Best Winter Hack Ever

“They’re going to be out there until they’re frozen and you have to go get them.”

Mind Blown
By Jamie Kenney

Swiss Bioethicist Has A Brilliant Theory About Why Society Loves Thin Women

“If you want to argue that thinness in women is really about health, who do you think you’re kidding?”

Don't Worry About It
By Jamie Kenney

The Message About "Spoiled Kids" We All Need This Holiday Season

“Kids learn boundaries by how well you stick to yours.”