Scary Mommy

Jan. 31, 2026
we have blush blindness
By Katie McPherson

12 Beauty Products Scary Mommy Editors Loved All Throughout January

Good blush and great skincare give us life right now.

A woman folds clothes with a child in a room. Text bubbles express various humorous and dramatic tho...
Speak Now

“I Talked My Husband Into A Vasectomy & Now I Regret It” & 34 Other Mom Confessions

We’ve all got a lot on our minds, and 90% of it is Heated Rivalry.

Rear view of Asian girl standing in front of a shelf full of fresh dairy products in the dairy aisle...
Health

What Parents Need To Know About These Confusing New Dairy Guidelines

Is RFK Jr. wrong about everything except whole milk? Experts say he’s right because, well, nothing actually changed.

Nothing enriches life like love
I am woman

"I Learned How To Orgasm From Sitting On My Husband’s Face"

A mom just like us — comparing prices at the grocery store, cheering at the baseball field three times a week, running PTA meetings — shares her sex story, no matter how “boring” or “shocking” it may be.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN. - JANUARY 2026: A protester sits on the street with his arms up in front of a gaggl...
hate this timeline

Something Has Shifted In The Air. We All Feel It.

After the murder of Alex Pretti by federal agents, I struggled to name the sense of dĂ©jĂ  vu I was experiencing. Then I recognized it: it’s like when the second plane hit.

A woman works out at home.
This is *Your* Space

How To Create A Home Gym That’s Actually For You (Not “New Year, New You”)

Fitness experts share how to create a realistic, functional home workout space that helps busy moms move, decompress, and show up for themselves.

The Wheel Of Feels

Busy & Giggling

13 Shows To Watch If You Want To Pay 0 Attention & Still Laugh

OK, We're Listening

Wait, Our Girl Anne Hathaway Is Bringing Us A True-Crime Series?!

:)

'Pluribus' Fans, Breathe: Season 2 Is Coming

parents, pay attention

One Dad Breaks Down How to Help Guide Our Kids To Careers That Will “Actually Matter” In The Future

gotta do the work

These Parents Reframed The Idea Of Chores To Get Their Kids More Involved & It’s Honestly Genius

Oh Hey, There You Are!

Is 4 The Magic Number Of Postpartum Years?

parents, pay attention

One Dad Breaks Down How to Help Guide Our Kids To Careers That Will “Actually Matter” In The Future

gotta do the work

These Parents Reframed The Idea Of Chores To Get Their Kids More Involved & It’s Honestly Genius

the odds are not in your favor

Almost 50% Of Parents Believe Their Kid Will Get An Athletic Scholarship But Only 2% Of Kids Actually Do

gotta do the work

These Parents Reframed The Idea Of Chores To Get Their Kids More Involved & It’s Honestly Genius

the odds are not in your favor

Almost 50% Of Parents Believe Their Kid Will Get An Athletic Scholarship But Only 2% Of Kids Actually Do

good point

This Woman Thinks Parents Have Ruined The Whole Point Of Girl Scouts Selling Cookies

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!

Speak Now

“I Talked My Husband Into A Vasectomy & Now I Regret It” & 34 Other Mom Confessions

ILYSM

23 Apology Texts To Send Your Partner If You Need To Make Amends

I am woman

"I Learned How To Orgasm From Sitting On My Husband’s Face"

Scary Mommy Originals

Cameron Oaks Rogers Is Living For The Moment

Payal Desai Takes On The Patriarchy, One Funny Video At A Time

Shawn Johnson East Really, Truly Is That Fun Mom

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

Haley Pepper Knows You Need A Giggle, Too

Kristen Knutson Loves A Boomer Mom Joke Like The Rest Of Us

Kim Quindlen’s Got The Goofy Mom Part Down

Anna Connelly Tells It Like It Is

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

Whitney Cicero Is Here For The Laughs

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

What Mommy Wants

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

Happy Baby 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
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Nest Booster Seat with Removable Cushion
$69.99
Target
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
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 Perseose¼ 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
We don't know how to shut up
By Samantha Darby

"Organized Gang Of Wine Moms" Is The New "She Persisted"

Male politicians keep trying to insult us, but we nasty women aren't bothered.

things were different then... or were they??

People Are Sharing Their Parents’ Best "Gramnesia" Incidents & It's So Laughable

They're either remembering parenting with rose-colored glasses or gaslighting you...

Exclusive Interview

Michelle Buteau Is Here To Normalize Doing Sh*t On Your Own Timeline

The comedian and twin mom gets real about January pressure, staying grounded, and why she genuinely loves the chaos of being a mother.

Year of Whimsy

The World Feels Like It’s Ending, But We Still Need Some F*cking Whimsy

In fact, search data shows we’re craving it more than ever.

It's the little things

17 Small Things Moms Do To Turn Their Day Around

Because it really doesn’t take much.

Goodbye, Huxley

These Baby Names Could Go Extinct In 2026

As trends move to more traditional baby names, some of the more uniquely spelled monikers are on their way out.

Trending

love all of these
By Sarah Aswell

Women Are Sharing The Most Unhinged Woo Woo Things That Have Changed Their Life

We are noting so many of them!

parents, pay attention

One Dad Breaks Down How to Help Guide Our Kids To Careers That Will “Actually Matter” In The Future

sometimes good things end

Ask Scary Mommy: How Do I Break Up With My Childhood Friend?

gotta do the work

These Parents Reframed The Idea Of Chores To Get Their Kids More Involved & It’s Honestly Genius

get your wishlist ready

Women Are Sharing Their Best Purchases of 2025 And They're All So Good

the odds are not in your favor

Almost 50% Of Parents Believe Their Kid Will Get An Athletic Scholarship But Only 2% Of Kids Actually Do

good point

This Woman Thinks Parents Have Ruined The Whole Point Of Girl Scouts Selling Cookies

something to think about

Up For Debate: If You’re In A Happy Marriage, Should You Warn Your Kids About Bad Ones?

she has a point

This Creator Says “Carmen Sandiego Meal Planning” Is Why We’re All Stressed About Dinner

jedi mind trick

This Mom Says That The Women With The Happiest Relationships Are "Useless"

is laid back better?

This Young Adult Shared How She Turned Out From Her Parents' Laid-Back Parenting Style

honestly, good for her

This Mom Has Zero Regrets About Throwing Her Daughter's iPad Out The Car Window

Minneapolis

ICE Deployed Tear Gas On Family Car With Six Children Inside, Their Parents Say

disgusting

Leaked New Hampshire GOP Group Chat Discusses Segregating Schools

green flag!

A Dad Showed The "Bare Minimum" He Does Before His Wife Gets Home From Work & Men Should Take Notes

we want them all

Scary Mommy's 30 Most Anticipated Books Of 2026

CONFESS

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Parenting a middle school girl is HARD!

Confessional #1237

My marriage feels over. No longer in love. Too depleted to do anything about it

Confessional #9121

I’m tired of life being so expensive

Confessional #2211

My 6 yo daughter is ADHD/autistic and I’m nervous she won’t find her people

Confessional #8323

4 month regression exhaustion

Confessional #7644
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“Hoping 2026 Will Bring Back My Motivation” & 19 Other New Year Mom Confessions

“Holiday Burnout Has Hit Hard” & 26 Other Holiday Mom Confessions

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“I’m Thrifting Everyone’s Gifts This Year” & 36 Other Holiday Confessions

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“I Think About Having Sex All Day, Just Not With My Husband” & 30 Other Mom 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

Exclusive Interview
By Julie Sprankles

Michelle Buteau Is Here To Normalize Doing Sh*t On Your Own Timeline

The comedian and twin mom gets real about January pressure, staying grounded, and why she genuinely loves the chaos of being a mother.

Moms to Watch

Erin Krakow Has Her Sights Set On A Hopeful New Season — Onscreen & Off

Exclusive Interview

Al Roker On Turning His Lifelong Love Of Weather Into A Kids’ Show

Exclusive Interview

Christina Milian & Daughter Violet’s European Holiday Traditions Feel Straight Out Of A Christmas Movie

Interview

Brenda Song Shares The Everyday Way Macaulay Culkin Makes Her Swoon

Moms To Watch

Mae Whitman Reflects On Her Hallmark Holiday Series, Chosen Family, & New Motherhood

Moms To Watch

Stranger Things’ Cara Buono Talks About *That* Season 5 Karen Wheeler Scene

That Mom

Shawn Johnson East Really, Truly Is That Fun Mom

Real Nice, Clark 👌

Beverly D'Angelo Is 100% Ellen Griswold

exclusive

From Scratch Author Tembi Locke Talks Grief, Growth, & The Next Chapter Of Motherhood

Exclusive

Camilla Luddington Matches Our Energy, & We Love Her For It

Exclusive

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

Exclusive

Meghan Trainor Isn’t Afraid To Be Silly

Exclusive

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

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The best part of the game
By Katie McPherson

12 Easy Super Bowl Appetizer Recipes For The Perfect Party Spread

The snacks are the main event, TBH.

More Markers, Yes

OK, What Are We Putting In Our Analog Bags?

Remember packing bags to keep your toddler entertained at a restaurant? Let's pack one for ourselves.

she has a point

This Creator Says “Carmen Sandiego Meal Planning” Is Why We’re All Stressed About Dinner

Help, I’ve been called out.

more for your money

How Real Chefs Shop To Save Money & Reduce Waste

Because cutting coupons ain’t cutting it.

Planned Change Girlies, Unite

You’ve Heard Of Love Languages, But What’s Your Apology Language?

Is it OK if I require all five...?

Something To Think About

I Love My GLP-1. Does That Make Me a Bad Feminist?

Losing weight, but adding guilt.

Family Life

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Mall Madness Is Back
By Samantha Darby

Malls Are Still A Perfect Hangout Spot For Teens

Independence comes in many forms, and an Orange Julius might be the best.

honestly, good for her

This Mom Has Zero Regrets About Throwing Her Daughter's iPad Out The Car Window

And she'd do it again!

It's the little things

17 Small Things Moms Do To Turn Their Day Around

Because it really doesn’t take much.

i want to go to there

Traveling With Kids In Switzerland: What To Know

Switzerland is incredibly beautiful with tons of culture — and on top of that, it's easy to take the kids.

Back Off, Barbara

Can Everyone STFU & Stop Asking Me When We Will Cut My Son's Hair?

I’m so tired of everyone projecting their timelines onto us.

nom nom nom

10 Frozen Foods Moms Swear Actually Taste Like Takeout

For when you can’t muster the energy to cook another meal, but ordering in is too damn pricey.

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.

Speak Now

“I Talked My Husband Into A Vasectomy & Now I Regret It” & 34 Other Mom Confessions

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Pregnancy

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A New Kind of Push Present
By Brianne Hogan

The Rise Of “Orgasmic Birth”: The Science Behind Pairing Labor Pain With Pleasure

If the idea makes you raise an eyebrow
 you’re not alone. But here’s what the research actually says.

take your time

A New Mom Is Wondering How Long To Wait To Have Sex After Having Her Baby

Is six weeks *really* the right time?

Reproductive Exodus

Why A Growing Number Of Women Are Choosing Fertility Treatments & Pregnancy Abroad

Between rising maternal mortality rates, abortion restrictions, and staggering costs, some Americans are opting to leave the U.S. to have babies.

so true

Kylie Kelce Admits She Hates The Phrase: "We're Pregnant!"

"Who the f**l is we?" she asked.

these are all so valid

Parents Are Sharing The Weirdest S**t That Happened To Them After Pregnancy

Did you know your belly button could move?

Oh sweet girl

A Pregnant Woman Asked What Hobbies She Should Do During Her Maternity Leave & The Comments Were F**king Hilarious

"I need ideas of what to do when I'm home all day with them."

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Reading Recs
By Julie Sprankles

12 Books Scary Mommy Editors Couldn’t Put Down In January

From buzzy new titles to unearthed treasures, here’s what we think deserves a spot on top of your TBR pile.

love all of these
By Sarah Aswell

Women Are Sharing The Most Unhinged Woo Woo Things That Have Changed Their Life

We are noting so many of them!

Vacation, all i ever wanted
By Jennifer Saporta

We Took A Cruise During The Holidays & Now I’m Never Not Doing That Again

We all got what we needed, and my kid was a trooper. Win-win.

*Add to Cart*
By Julie Sprankles

21 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Loved This Month

New year, new stuff that makes our lives easier or more fun.

Health
By Katie McPherson

What Parents Need To Know About These Confusing New Dairy Guidelines, According To Experts

Is RFK Jr. wrong about everything except whole milk? Experts say he’s right because, well, nothing actually changed.

parents, pay attention
By Katie Garrity

One Dad Breaks Down How to Help Guide Our Kids To Careers That Will “Actually Matter” In The Future

Most of them center around AI.

ILYSM
By Samantha Darby

23 Apology Texts To Send Your Partner If You Need To Make Amends

Because even the best of us f*ck things up.

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By Katie McPherson

Try These All-American Snacks & Appetizers For Winter Olympics Watch Party

Buffalo chicken dip is a must while cheering on the athletes of Team USA.

we have blush blindness
By Katie McPherson

12 Beauty Products Scary Mommy Editors Loved All Throughout January

Good blush and great skincare give us life right now.

sometimes good things end
By Sarah Aswell

Ask Scary Mommy: How Do I Break Up With My Childhood Friend?

Sometimes we grow and change, and that's OK.