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March 12, 2026
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By Jo Piazza

The Ridiculous (But Totally Predictable) Rise Of The Niche Mom Identity

Boy Mom. Girl Mom. Triple Mom. One-and-Done Mom. Scan social media and you’ll encounter a growing menu of different mom identities. But why?

Exclusive Interview

Ryan Gosling Says Project Hail Mary Is The Kind Of Movie He Wants His Kids To Grow Up With

The star and author Andy Weir open up about why hopeful sci-fi matters right now and how becoming parents changed the way they think about the future.

Oh so it's *flexible*

My Love Language Changed After 9 Years Of Marriage & It Actually Makes So Much Sense

You mean after having three kids, my relationship is different?

A person sits on a blue sofa with two children, looking at documents and a tablet. One child holds a...
The Middle-Class Myth

I Did Everything I Was “Supposed” To. I Still Can’t Afford The Childhood I Had.

My kids will not enjoy the same privileges I did, and it feels really sh*tty.

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If Being Called A “Good Girl” In Bed Does It For You, Here’s Why

It might sound condescending anywhere else, but in bed, it can be hot. Experts explain the psychology behind it.

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yup

I Accidentally Kept My Placentas For 14 Years

We meant to bury them both; life got in the way.

The Wheel Of Feels

More Mel & Jack, Please

Has Virgin River Season 8 Been Confirmed?

"Eagle!"

We Just Got The Scrubs Revival... Is It Too Soon To Start Begging For Season 2?

The Nice Guy > "Alpha"

Love Is Blind Contestants Seem To Have Forgotten Contentment *Is* The Goal

Guess Who's Staying Home?

The Impossible Sick-Day Math Every Working Mom Knows

another reason to love costco

Costco Is Slashing Fertility Drug Prices By Up To 80% In New Program

Girl Power

27 Baby Girl Names Inspired By Iconic Women In History

Pregnancy

FDA Official Moves To Hire A “Friend” Who Wants Unproven Pregnancy Risk Claims Added To Antidepressants

sorry, there are hammers involved?

Parents Of Teen Boys, "Looksmaxxing" Is The Dangerous Trend You Need To Know About

reproductive rights

A Hospital’s Religious Ethics Committee Canceled A Woman's Sterilization Surgery While She Waited In Pre-Op

trippin'

My 10 “Unconventional” Family Travel Rules After Making So Many Mistakes

honestly, would eat

Parents Are Sharing Their Easy No Cutting Board Meals For Kids

gotta do the work

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

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!

Touched The F Out

“Being A SAHM Killed My Sex Drive”

not today

17 Phrases To Use When Someone Is Gaslighting You

Oh so it's *flexible*

My Love Language Changed After 9 Years Of Marriage & It Actually Makes So Much Sense

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

Little Spoon
Little Spoon Bestsellers Smoothie Pack Of 12

A customizable pack of bestselling smoothie flavors.

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Serenity Kids
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$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
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 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
Guess Who's Staying Home?
By Kris Ann Valdez

The Impossible Sick-Day Math Every Working Mom Knows

Sick days fall disproportionately on moms, and that mental load during cold and flu season is a special kind of hell.

not today

17 Phrases To Use When Someone Is Gaslighting You

The goal isn’t to win the fight, but to avoid a debate about your own experience.

define "useless"

People Are Sharing Their “Stupidest Purchases” And We Want All Of Them

How have we lived without owning a ravioli with butt cheeks?

Yes to hearty dinners

12 Easy St. Patrick’s Day Recipes For Family Celebrations, School Parties, & More

Rice Krispies made of Lucky Charms? Say no more.

It's Not "All In Your Head"

New Study Sheds Light On Why Women Experience More Chronic Pain Than Men

And it might open the door for a new kind of treatment.

Brain Hacks

How To Trick Your Brain Into Getting Sh*t Done

Because sometimes it really takes some convincing.

Trending

sorry, there are hammers involved?
By Katie McPherson

Parents Of Teen Boys, "Looksmaxxing" Is The Dangerous Trend You Need To Know About

It can be pretty harmless or seriously harmful, depending on how far they go.

Don't Let Us Down, Hulu

OK, Are We Getting Paradise Season 3 Or What?

tell me true

Ask Scary Mommy: When Did You Really Know Your Marriage Was Over?

still in the running

Could America’s Next Top Model Cycle 25 Really Happen?

tweens love country music?

This Teacher Broke Down What’s “In” and “Out” According to Fifth Graders

teens are so hard!

Ask Scary Mommy: How Do I Balance “It’s Safe to Tell Me” With Consequences?

the more you know

How To Help Your Teen Prepare For Their First Protest

bookworms - listen up!

People On Reddit Are Sharing The Book That Turned Them Into "Readers"

so sweet

People Are Sharing The Compliments They Received That They'll Never Forget

love all of these

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

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

CONFESS

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Curling is my jam.

Confessional #6788

I feel stuck in both my marriage and my career!

Confessional #9066

Done making excuses for the other coparent!

Confessional #323

It’s been awhile since I’ve been desired by someone and I just want to feel that again.

Confessional #8231

I’m 45 and still haven’t gotten my shit together.

Confessional #8712
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“F*cking My Manny, Never Been Happier” & 41 Other Mom Confessions

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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 Want More Alone Time With My Husband” & 26 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

Ryan Gosling Says Project Hail Mary Is The Kind Of Movie He Wants His Kids To Grow Up With

The star and author Andy Weir open up about why hopeful sci-fi matters right now and how becoming parents changed the way they think about the future.

Exclusive Interview

Ryan Phillippe On The Hardest Part Of Parenting: “You Can’t Always Be With Them”

Exclusive Interview

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

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

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

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

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

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Meghan Trainor Isn’t Afraid To Be Silly

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Jessel Taank Is The Realest Housewife

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Help, I Want To Sleep
By Samantha Darby

Why Does All My Anxiety Come In The Middle Of The Night?

Like a sleep paralysis demon, except it's just a steady stream of "what-ifs."

🫦🫦🫦

If Being Called A “Good Girl” In Bed Does It For You, Here’s Why

It might sound condescending anywhere else, but in bed, it can be hot. Experts explain the psychology behind it.

Why Are Men

The Internet Is Buzzing About “Alpine Divorce,” & It’s Honestly Horrifying

The viral term is sparking conversations about women’s safety in relationships.

Oh so it's *flexible*

My Love Language Changed After 9 Years Of Marriage & It Actually Makes So Much Sense

You mean after having three kids, my relationship is different?

no gatekeeping here

This Is The Only Face Cream I'll Ever Use Again

And you can get it at the drugstore.

Calm & Clear

40+ Phrases To Shut Down Passive-Aggressive Behavior Any Time, Any Place

Whether you need power replies, awkwardness displacers, or subtle call-ins.

Family Life

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The Middle-Class Myth
By Emma Armstrong

I Did Everything I Was “Supposed” To. I Still Can’t Afford The Childhood I Had.

My kids will not enjoy the same privileges I did, and it feels really sh*tty.

Girl Power

27 Baby Girl Names Inspired By Iconic Women In History

If you want a name that feels strong, steady, and brave, this is the list for you.

BFF, LYLAS

The Secret To Seeing Your Friends More As A Busy Parent? Lower The Bar

The trick is to stop overthinking it, and these low-pressure ideas can help.

hard lessons

Sleep Anxiety In Kids Is Real. Here's What’s Working In My House To Combat It.

I’ve found that teachable moments are always happening, especially at bedtime.

bookworms - listen up!

People On Reddit Are Sharing The Book That Turned Them Into "Readers"

From kids classics to popular fiction, this list is noteworthy!

Guess Who's Staying Home?

The Impossible Sick-Day Math Every Working Mom Knows

Sick days fall disproportionately on moms, and that mental load during cold and flu season is a special kind of hell.

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.

Solidarity

“I’ve Never Had An Orgasm With My Husband Of 23 Years” & 33 Other Mom Confessions

Moms have a lot to say RN.

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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More Mel & Jack, Please
By Julie Sprankles

Has Virgin River Season 8 Been Confirmed?

The cozy small-town drama just hit a major milestone.

Guess Who's Staying Home?
By Kris Ann Valdez

The Impossible Sick-Day Math Every Working Mom Knows

Sick days fall disproportionately on moms, and that mental load during cold and flu season is a special kind of hell.

another reason to love costco
By Sarah Aswell

Costco Is Slashing Fertility Drug Prices By Up To 80% In New Program

The program also aims at making the entire fertility journey simpler and easier for families to navigate.

Pregnancy
By Katie McPherson

FDA Official Moves To Hire A “Friend” Who Wants Unproven Pregnancy Risk Claims Added To Antidepressants

The researcher says taking SSRIs during pregnancy can cause fetal abnormalities, but the data doesn’t agree.

Help, I Want To Sleep
By Samantha Darby

Why Does All My Anxiety Come In The Middle Of The Night?

Like a sleep paralysis demon, except it's just a steady stream of "what-ifs."

not today
By Katie McPherson

17 Phrases To Use When Someone Is Gaslighting You

The goal isn’t to win the fight, but to avoid a debate about your own experience.

yup
By Tiffany Crum

I Accidentally Kept My Placentas For 14 Years

We meant to bury them both; life got in the way.

talk about it
By Jo Piazza

The Ridiculous (But Totally Predictable) Rise Of The Niche Mom Identity

Boy Mom. Girl Mom. Triple Mom. One-and-Done Mom. Scan social media and you’ll encounter a growing menu of different mom identities. But why?

Oh so it's *flexible*
By Samantha Darby

My Love Language Changed After 9 Years Of Marriage & It Actually Makes So Much Sense

You mean after having three kids, my relationship is different?

Exclusive Interview
By Julie Sprankles

Ryan Gosling Says Project Hail Mary Is The Kind Of Movie He Wants His Kids To Grow Up With

The star and author Andy Weir open up about why hopeful sci-fi matters right now and how becoming parents changed the way they think about the future.