Scary Mommy

Dec. 1, 2024
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The Best Black Friday Deals On Amazon

A joyful moment in a cozy kitchen, a mother hugs her smiling child wearing a Santa hat, festive deco...
PSA

What Moms Actually Need To Make The Holidays “Merry & Bright”

It’s hard to really get into the joy of the season when it feels like everyone else’s depends on you.

Conflict of caring single mother and a irritation teenage daughter in the park. Problems in the rela...
the curse

My Hysterectomy & My 10-Year-Old Daughter

I hope my haunted uterus doesn't kill that little spark of excitement for their first period — the same one I used to have at their age.

The More, The Merrier

45 Of The Best Advent Calendars For A Festive Dose Of Little Treat Culture

You deserve something special, just for you.

Moms We Love

Yuri Lamasbella Just Goes With The Flow

Whether it’s prepping for baby number two or putting on her Post-It nails to portray Khloe Kardashian, Yuri never misses.

Three hands holding beer bottles in a toast against a sunset backdrop. The serene water and warm col...
Trauma Lingers

As A Child Of An Alcoholic, It’s Brutal To Watch My Kid Learn To Drink

I try to model sensible drinking. But it’s "normal" for young adults to go a little wild with the booze, right? I don't even know anymore.

The Wheel Of Feels

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

wtf
By Anonymous

Let Me Be Frank: I Was Not Ready For My Pubes To Go Gray

Aging is a wild ride.

Disney Adults, Assemble!

The Ultimate Guide To A Disney World Monorail Crawl

A pro’s tips for pulling off this #DisneyTok rite of passage.

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.

Good Luck, Babe!

15 Creative Baby Names For Chappell Roan Fans

These names are H-O-T-T-O-G-O.

Nope!

My Sixth Grader Has Entered His Group Chat Era, & I Hate It

I was not ready.

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.

Trending

Tis The Season
By Jamie Kenney

This Mom On TikTok Wants You To Reframe How You Think About Toy Drives

“None of us were asking strangers for those gifts: we were asking Santa.”

stop giving men microphones

Men Are Complaining About Feeling Their Sex Partner's IUD, And Yes, We're Beyond Annoyed

Parenting

Dr. Becky Says No Screens At The Dinner Table Helps Build Adult Life Skills In Kids

pretty please?

This Holiday Season, Don't Remind Your Kids To Say "Please" & "Thank You"

Women's Work

Why Are Women Always Tasked With "Kinkeeping," Especially During The Holidays?

Are You Sure You Want To Help...?

You're Probably Not Going To Like The Best Way To Help A Mom At Thanksgiving

Red Flags

What Are The Signs You Could Become A Toxic Mother-In-Law? TikTok Has A Theory

twinning?

Mom Shocked After One Of Her Twins Was Invited To A Birthday Party Without The Other

tuning in!

On The Heels Of Her Pregnancy Annoucement, Kylie Kelce Reveals Her New Podcast!

Say what you mean

Stop Telling Your Kids What Not To Do

Who Run The World?

Our New Hero Highlights How A Mother's Work Is Erased From Day 1

Let's Not!

What Not To Say To Your College Kid When They Come Home

Ho-Ho-NO!

Is It OK To Open Presents On Christmas Morning Without The In-Laws?

listen up

'The Bachelor' Star Colton Underwood Wants Everyone To Know That His Son Does *Not* Have A Mother

Education & Opportunity

Preschoolers Are Getting Suspended & Expelled Three Times More Than K-12 Students

GO TO SLEEP!

Does Your Child Have Low Sleep Needs? One Mom Says She Feels Your Pain

CONFESS

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!

More Confessions

“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’

'My Husband Caught Me In An Emotional Affair'

'I Resent My Husband Getting A Promotion'

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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Oh No
By Samantha Darby

When You Wake Up With The Throat ~Zing~ But Never Get Sick

What the heck is that?

🎵 Let it go, Let it go 🎵

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

Holding things in rarely does any good, right?

MIL? More Like PITA

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?

*Tbr grows by 20*

These Are The 20 Best Romance Books Of 2024, According To Amazon

Have you read them all?

On The Rise

We’re Moving In With My Parents. Here’s How We’re Making Multigenerational Living Work.

Condensing households just makes sense, but it's not without worry.

Shhh

“I Don’t Like My Baby’s Name”

In the latest Confessions roundup, anonymous moms share the things they’ll never say out loud.

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.

Not A Fan

What To Do If You Genuinely Dislike A Loved One’s Partner, According To A Therapist

You just pictured a certain someone, didn’t you?

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.

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.

📷🎅

15+ Hacks & Ideas For DIY’ing Your Holiday Photos This Year

Professional photographer?! In *this* economy?!

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.

Original Videos

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).

Shopping
By Candace Nagy

The 60 Most Expensive-Looking Home Upgrades Under $35 On Amazon

These ultra-luxe home finds deliver so much bang for your buck.

Ho-Ho-Hold On
By Jessica Reynolds

When Do Kids Stop Believing In Santa? This Is The Average Age, According To Psychologists

Real moms also weigh in, sharing how long they kept the tradition alive in their homes.

PSA
By Alexandra Frost

What Moms Actually Need To Make The Holidays “Merry & Bright”

It’s hard to really get into the joy of the season when it feels like everyone else’s depends on you.

The Bestest Boi
By Kelly Schremph

Hugh Grant in Notting Hill Is The OG Golden Retriever Boyfriend

Before Travis Kelce, there was William Thacker.

Doing Your Best
By Katie McPherson

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.

🎵 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?

The Classics
By Cora Gold

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

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

Trauma Lingers
By Anonymous

As A Child Of An Alcoholic, It’s Brutal To Watch My Kid Learn To Drink

I try to model sensible drinking. But it’s "normal" for young adults to go a little wild with the booze, right? I don't even know anymore.

📷🎅
By Deirdre Kaye

15+ Hacks & Ideas For DIY’ing Your Holiday Photos This Year

Professional photographer?! In *this* economy?!

Still Relatable
By Brianne Hogan

Pieces Of April Is The Best Thanksgiving Movie You Forgot To Watch

Family is complicated. So is cooking turkey. Both are usually worth the effort.