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Oct. 9, 2024
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The Best Fall Prime Day Deals Happening Now

It’s baaack.

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

The multi-hyphenate mom opens up about her new haircare line, Commence, and raising girls.

Entertainment

Who Are You, Spirit Halloween?

Your fave place to buy zombie babies has a fascinating backstory.

Pre-teen daughter lovingly hugs her mother in sidewalk cafe
I'll Be The Bad Guy

My Kids Can Always Blame Me

Throw me right under that bus, kiddo.

Diverse group of elementary students.
ouch

The Sh*t Kids Unintentionally Say Is Absolutely Wild & Brutal

You haven't been truly insulted until it’s by a sweet-faced kindergartener.

From The Confessional

‘I’m Attracted To My Kids’ Coaches’

In the latest Confessions roundup, 15 moms reveal what’s on their minds, from forbidden crushes to frustrations at home.

The Wheel Of Feels

Scary Mommy Originals

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

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

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

Hilarie Burton Is Doing It All For Her Daughter

All Hail Geri Halliwell-Horner!

'Workin' Mom's Catherine Reitman Gets Real About Sex & Marriage Post-Kids

Andrea Savage Knows Her Kid Is Gonna Talk About Her In Therapy One Day

Iliza Shlesinger Hates Mom-Shamers As Much As You Do

She grins!
By Anonymous

I Swear My MIL Is Doing This Just To F*ck With Me

You may think I’m a conspiracy theorist, but hear me out.

Comeback Kids

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

Bring back Ida and Mack.

That's Real

‘I Secretly Wish My Husband Would Have An Affair’

In the latest Confessions roundup, parents reveal what’s on their minds, from annoying in-laws to sex fatigue and more.

let's go!

What I Bought To Wear For My 40th Birthday Trip

I’m using this trip to celebrate myself in a loud, self-loving, stylish, kind of over-the-top way.

wtf

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

Aging is a wild ride.

Good Grief

It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Is Actually The *Best* Halloween Movie

I love the Sanderson sisters, too, but nothing tops, “I got a rock.”

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Trending

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By Katie Garrity

Select Spirit Halloween Stores Will Transform Into “Spirit Christmas” This Season!

They will even host Santa meet-and-greets!

lending a hand

This Mom Clapped Back After Getting Criticized For Cleaning Her Teen's Bedroom

the latest news

Disney World Will Continue To Operate "Under Normal Conditions" Ahead Of Hurricane Milton

MomMom Spitting Facts

Grandma Offers Advice To Grandparents Who Don't See Their Grandkids

Roe v World

Sally Field Shares Her Pre-Roe Abortion Experience; "We Can't Go Back"

War On Educators

A Teacher Explains What It Means To Be Targeted By Libs Of TikTok

Hiding away in our tower

10 Quiet, Cool Places For When You Just Need A Break At Disney World

SHUSH!

This Mom Shared Her Odd Experience At Her Daughter's "Silent" Soccer Game

girl dad energy

Can We Talk About Jason Kelce's Perfect Girl Dad Energy While Repping Hatchimals?

"What's A Philosophy Club...?"

Something To Know Before You Let Your Kid Read Wicked

"Are We Cool?"

TikTok Therapist Breaks Down Why You're Worried About People Being Mad At You

More Swooning, Please

Will Nobody Wants This Season 2 Happen? What The Show’s Creator & Cast Are Saying

Who's Parenting Who?

TikTok User Wants Us All To Stop Tiptoeing Around Our Parents

Millennial Nostalgia

OMG Everyone Shut Up: Adult American Girl Doll Costumes Just Dropped

that's (not) all

18 Years Later, We Might *Finally* Be Getting A 'Devil Wears Prada' Sequel

If You Wanna Be My Lover, You Gotta Get That Mammogram

Mammogram PSA Calls Out Millennials

CONFESS

I miss my husband dating me. Sometimes we’re so stuck in parenthood we miss the spark.

Confessional #9011

My coworker is a mean girl

Confessional #323

Not sure if it’s PPD or too many sleepless nights

Confessional #7567

I get exhausted with how much I do vs how much my husband does

Confessional #771

I wonder if I married the right man, but there’s nothing to do about it now

Confessional #2166

More Confessions

‘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'

'I Am Head Over Heels In Love With My BFF'

'When I Was Single I Slept With Multiple Married Men'

'I'm Freaking Terrified Of Menopause'

'I Brought My Female Coworker Into Bed With My Husband'

'I Can't Trust Anything My Husband Says'

'My Husband And I Got Divorced And Told No One'

'I Don't Want To Have Sex Again But I Want A Second Baby'

'I Think About Divorce To Get A Break'

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

Mom to Watch
By Julie Sprankles

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

The Superman & Lois star discusses the CW series’ final season, what it’s like being married to Superman *and* Batman, and the importance of intentional family time.

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)

Parenting

Selena Gomez Asks Mariska Hargitay For Mom Advice

Mom To Watch

Meet Tamberla Perry, Star Of NBC’s New Medical Drama Brilliant Minds

Exclusive

Christian Siriano Confirms The Key To ‘Mom Style’ Is Wearing Whatever TF You Want

Let's Go To The Movies

5 Reasons To Take Your Tween Or Teen To See Transformers One

Are We There Yet?

For JoAnna Garcia Swisher, The Car Is A Confessional

Gal Pals

Cat & Nat Want Moms To Take Time To Find Joy In & Outside Of Motherhood

Exclusive

The Chicken Sisters’ Genevieve Angelson & Wendie Malick Discuss The Magic Of Female-Centered Shows

Exclusive

The Chicken Sisters’ Schuyler Fisk & Lea Thompson Spill On Their Cast Group Chat & More

Exclusive

Kristen Kish Reveals The High-Protein Breakfast She Eats On The Top Chef Set

USA FTW

Triathlete Melissa Stockwell Is Doing It For All The Moms, Including Herself

Boo!

Jimmy Fallon On Being The "Nerdy Dad" At Halloween

Mom To Watch

Reasonable Doubt’s Emayatzy Corinealdi Teases An Intense Season 2

Movie Night Pick

A Beloved SpongeBob Character Finally Gets Her Due

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Embrace the drama and the hairstyles — you’ll never regret it.

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Kids Growing Up Too Fast? Get A Dog.

It wasn’t a man I craved. It was a dog.

From The Confessional

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

In the latest Confessions roundup, 17 parents reveal what’s on their minds, from not having enough money to having too much teen sass.

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You’ve heard of perimenopause and menopause... WTF is postmenopause?!

Another Reason To Buy The Ears

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These will get you through humidity, roller coasters, and afternoon rainstorms.

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The Best Thing I Ever Did Was Join The Circus

I started taking circus arts classes, and I can't believe how amazing it's been.

Autumnal Excursions
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The Best Leaf-Peeping Locales In The U.S., According To Travel Experts

Plus, what to do when you get to these fall foliage meccas.

I Have Thoughts

How We Made Co-Parenting Work On Halloween

Because you want your kid to enjoy Halloween, not worry about your feelings.

Just Boos, No Boo Boos

The Actual Must-Follow Trick-Or-Treat Safety Tips, According To The AAP

Forget razor blades in candy. They just want you to use crosswalks.

Bed Bugs = Bad

Yes, You Should Deep-Clean Your Luggage When You Return Home. Here's How.

Before you roll your eyes, hear me out on this one.

A Scary Good Lineup

24 New Movies & Shows Coming To Netflix This Month For Families

Cozy season is finally here, so claim your spot on the couch for some spooky streaming.

Eek! It's A Stain!

Should You Wash New Halloween Costumes?

And if so, how on earth do you clean those polyester velcro one-pieces?

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Need-To-Know Info: Can You Get Pregnant During Perimenopause?

Don’t toss out the contraceptives just yet.

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Tara Lipinski Opens Up About Her Excruciating Infertility Journey

The Olympian spoke with Tabria Majors to launch the second season of the Milk Drunk podcast.

grateful

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.

Hauntingly Beautiful

29 Frightfully Delightful Gravestone Baby Names Borrowed From Historical Headstones

Time to resurrect these monikers?

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Mom Explains Why She Needed A "Birth Pause" After Delivering Baby

"It took me eight minutes before I could even look at my baby."

Down Boy
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What Are The Puppy Blues? Fur Babies Can Make You Spiral, Too

Those first few weeks are ruff.

ho-ho-ho!
By Katie Garrity

Select Spirit Halloween Stores Will Transform Into “Spirit Christmas” This Season!

They will even host Santa meet-and-greets!

lending a hand
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Clapped Back After Getting Criticized For Cleaning Her Teen's Bedroom

"I thought it would be a nice treat...”

the latest news
By Katie Garrity

Disney World Will Continue To Operate "Under Normal Conditions" Ahead Of Hurricane Milton

For now, that is.

MomMom Spitting Facts
By Jamie Kenney

Grandma Offers Advice To Grandparents Who Don't See Their Grandkids

“Stop playing the victim ... you know why.”

They're The Sweetest
By Katie McPherson

16 Soft Baby Boy Names That Feel Gentle, Unique, & Sweet

Ira, Rory, and Abram definitely go to slam poetry nights together.

Mom to Watch
By Julie Sprankles

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

The Superman & Lois star discusses the CW series’ final season, what it’s like being married to Superman *and* Batman, and the importance of intentional family time.

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

The multi-hyphenate mom opens up about her new haircare line, Commence, and raising girls.

aerial arts
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The Best Thing I Ever Did Was Join The Circus

I started taking circus arts classes, and I can't believe how amazing it's been.

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I Watched Carrie With My Tween & It Opened The Door For Some Serious Mother-Daughter Talk

Plus, I asked a therapist about the right time to discuss intergenerational trauma with your kids.