“My Teen Is Grounded & I’m Loving It” & 29 Other Mom Confessions
We’re all hot and sweaty and overstimulated, so let’s air out some mom confessions.
Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Raving About This Month — Beach Edition!
From retro-inspired beach chairs to sweat-proof beauty finds, these MVPs are getting us through the start-of-summer chaos.
It's Not Just You. We're All Mad At Our Husbands.
Therapists say it’s common — and completely valid — for moms to feel simmering resentment in marriage.
The Wheel Of Feels
Scary Mommy Originals
22 Things To Buy For Your Home (& Self!) For A Spring Reset
It’s very nearly spring, so it’s time to do a little shopping.
When Should You Let Your Kid Get The Puppy They’ve Been Begging For?
And is a puppy really what they need for their first go-round?
13 Books Recommended By Taylor Swift Herself
Your next read is on the pop star’s shelf.
Reddit Asks: Are Screen-Heavy Sleepovers The New Reality?
A parent on Reddit asked what to do when their child's friends spent their slumber party on their devices.
No Parent Owes You A Treat Bag On A Plane Because You Don't Like Babies
If you can’t regulate your feelings on a flight, how do you think a literal baby feels?
Steve From 'Blue’s Clues’ Is Starting A Podcast For Adults & Our Inner Child Is Happy Crying
Education Department Freezes More Than $6 Billion In Promised Funds
18% Of Teachers Are Seriously Considering Not Returning In The Fall — And Other Troubling Teacher Shortage Statistics
Supreme Court Rules LGBTQ+ Books In Schools Should Require Parental Notification
I want to have sex, just not with my husband
I think I have a sugar daddy? I haven’t provided any sexual favors? I’m so confused.
My husband doesn’t give me what I need. So I found it in another man for the last 10 years.
I’m scared my son will grow up into his dad
Realized this morning that my husband has his mom’s emotional maturity and it’s ruining my day.
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Celebrity Interviews
Ashley Tisdale Opens Up About The Realities Of Potty Training, Nostalgia & Parenting Advice
The High School Musical star and mom of two talked with Scary Mommy about music, kids' books, and interior design.
Danielle Moné Truitt Brings Eldest Daughter Energy To Organized Crime — & We’re Here For It
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I Was Dating A Man Who Lived With Another Woman
And I didn’t know it.
I Was ‘Caspered’ By My Best Friend & I Don’t Know Why
It’s not as cut and dry as “ghosting” but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt.
Which Iconic Summer Movie Are You, Based On Your Zodiac Sign?
We see you, vacation-planning Cancers (aka Clark W. Griswold).
15+ Summer Hair Accessories That Make It Look Like You Have Your Sh*t Together
The perfect additions to your hair arsenal for patio drinks with the girls, family vacays, and sweaty errands.
11 Recipes To Use Up Bananas That Aren't Banana Bread
Because yes, that already came to mind.
Is There A Right Way To Tell Your Kids You’re Getting Divorced?
What I wish we’d done differently, and what my kids wish, too.
11 Orzo Recipes That Are Simple, Satisfying, & Great For Meal Prep
There’s always half a bag left over when you make soup. Here’s how to use it up in the tastiest ways.
Original Videos
I Froze My Eggs & I Don't Know How Or When To Use Them
With 16 frozen eggs sitting on ice, I’ve been wondering... how are they?
Dad-Core Baby Names Are The Newest Gender-Neutral Naming Trend For Girls
And they are seriously cute.
My Miscarriage Almost Got Me Uninvited From A Baby Shower — Why I'm Glad I Went Anyway
Even if I’d chosen not to go, I would have wanted the option.
The Baby Gifts To Give Again & Again (& Again)
These are the gifts we give to our new mom friends as — shall we say — the real parenting favorites.
What Is A "Soul Dog"?
When my soul dog died, it felt like losing a part of myself. Here's how to recognize if you’ve met yours — and how to navigate it when they have to leave.
Ask Scary Mommy: When My Friends Hang Out, I'm Left Refereeing All Our Kids
Should I just let them squabble while I have my adult time?
Mommy Wants To Be Thinner
I’m taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss... but I don’t want to f*ck up my daughters’ body image in the process.
No Parent Owes You A Treat Bag On A Plane Because You Don't Like Babies
If you can’t regulate your feelings on a flight, how do you think a literal baby feels?
"Nimbus" Covid Variant Is Spreading In The US — These Are The Symptoms
First identified earlier this year, Nimbus may be more transmissible that previous variants.
Is Motherhood All About Forgetting... Or Remembering?
I thought I’d hold onto every moment, but there’s a strange mercy (and science) to the amnesia of motherhood.
Steve From 'Blue’s Clues’ Is Starting A Podcast For Adults & Our Inner Child Is Happy Crying
He told the New York Times he is “very happy to be a counterpoint to the current manosphere.”
Nelly Admits He Doesn't Change Diapers Or Get Up At Night With His Baby
“Well, listen, it’s all you. I ain’t going to even lie,” he told his wife Ashanti.