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What If The Spark Doesn’t Come Back?
My kids are getting older. What happens to my sex life when they finally fly the nest?
That 'Bad Kid' You're Judging Could Very Well Be Autistic
Autistic doesn’t mean unaware. Nonspeaking doesn’t mean unknowing.
The Secret To My Great Marriage Isn't Communication. It's Contempt.
We’ve unlocked a higher level of intimacy, where affectionate mockery is not off the table.
6 Green Flags To Look For In Your Kid’s Friendships
It doesn’t have to be drama-filled! Here’s how to spot the friends that are actually good for your kid.
The Wheel Of Feels
Scary Mommy Originals
What Mommy Wants
37 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Obsessed With In March
Prepare to say, “Why didn’t I buy this sooner?!”
This Is Why Your Teen Always Wants To Talk At Bedtime
Just when you’re ready to sleep... they’re ready to yap.
What The Scary Mommy Editors Are Putting In Their Kids’ Easter Baskets
Besides jelly beans and sidewalk chalk.
The 23 Most Anticipated New Books This Spring, According To Goodreads Members
Pssst! Some of your favorite authors are in here...
Trending
Here’s Your Running List Of Every Show That’s Been Renewed & Canceled In 2026
We’ve lost some good ones...
Do You Spend More Time With Your Kids Than Your Parents Did With You?
A Redditor Asked For People's Favorite “Underground” Websites & The Results Are So Helpful
Criminal Minds: Evolution Returns Soon, & It’s Bringing One Of Our Heated Rivalry Boyfriends Along
CONFESS
My sister is a real life Karen and it hurts
I’m tired of being the person whom everyone vents to...
Love period week, no expectations at bedtime
Lazy. Tired. Over It.
I’m thinking of having an affair...
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Celebrity Interviews
Whitney Leavitt Is Doing It All, Authentically & Unapologetically Herself
Scary Mommy chatted with the Broadway babe, mom of two, and reality star to talk motherhood, marriage, and the dirty soda craze.
Ryan Gosling Says Project Hail Mary Is The Kind Of Movie He Wants His Kids To Grow Up With
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Do AI Chats Count As Cheating? You May Want To Talk To Your Partner About Bots
More than a quarter of Americans admit to having an intimate relationship with an AI chatbot, a new survey finds.
Of Course: Study Finds Men Who Want Tradwives Score High On “Hostile Sexism,” Not Chivalry
Wow. Shooketh. Brand! New! Information!
37 Phrases To De-Escalate An Argument, According To Real Therapists
It’s always better to take a beat. Here’s when, how, and what to say.
Avoiding Sex With My Husband Cost Us Our Marriage
And I wish I could do things over again differently.
Are You Raising “Parents' Bedroom Kids”? Here’s What That Actually Means
They don't want to be in the living room, and they don't want to be in their room — but they are all up in *my* bed.
Calls About Kratom To Poison Control Have Spiked 1,200% In The Past Decade
The numbers suggest this substance isn’t going anywhere. What do parents need to know?
Sesame Workshop Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month With Resources For *Every* Age
You're never too old (or too young) to learn how to be a kinder, more inclusive friend.
One Mom Is Letting Her Adult Kid Live With Her Rent-Free & The Internet Is Being Super Supportive
In this economy?
Original Videos
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.
A New Mom Is Wondering How Long To Wait To Have Sex After Having Her Baby
Is six weeks *really* the right time?
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.
37 Baby Names That Sound Like They Belong In A Beach Town
POV: Your baby name mood board is just “endless summer.”
19 Children’s Books You Should Re-Read This Summer
You said you wanted a ‘90s summer, right? Well, here you go. (Don’t forget to log the titles for your library contest.)
11 Meatless Dinner Ideas That Are Big On Flavor & Savings
More families are making meatless meals now that grocery prices are up.
11 Five-Ingredient Meals That’ll Save You Time & Money (Please, God)
We’ll take all the help we can get, thanks.
Parents Are Sharing The Little Things They Do To Make Childhood Magical For Their Kids
A mom asked Reddit for “silly, stupid” things that make growing up feel special, and Reddit delivered.
What If The Spark Doesn’t Come Back?
My kids are getting older. What happens to my sex life when they finally fly the nest?
Do Kids Still Do Chores? This Reddit Thread Has Parents Talking
Whether it’s a chore chart or just asking your kids to do something, how do you build responsibility in your home?
What To Say When Someone Comments On Your Body, According To Therapists
Like, can we not?
