Scary Mommy

July 13, 2025
Labubus on bags
Hot Take
By Elliott Harrell

Calm Down, Everyone: Labubus Are Just This Generation’s Beanie Babies

And it’s OK if you don’t get your kid one.

Portrait of children embracing in the school hallways
Let's Hear It For Science

New Study Suggests Four Distinct Subtypes Of Autism

Researchers looked at a suite of behaviors, co-existing conditions, and genetics in an effort to better understand the causes of ASD.

she hasn't taken over... yet

I’m Besties With My ChatGPT

I was super skeptical, but then I gave her a try.

Self-portrait photo of a young woman at the beach.
honesty is the best policy

I’ve Decided It’s “Truth Summer”

This season, I’m practicing telling people exactly how I feel.

*Add to Cart*

The 100+ Best Amazon Prime Day Deals — & They're Already Going Fast

We scanned the drops to save you time (and money).

Mental health, lonely person
Not Just You

“Loneliness Creep” Is Real, & Moms Are Especially Vulnerable

You’re in a crowded room. You have people to call. But you still feel... adrift.

The Wheel Of Feels

Be Cool, Stay In School

16 Back-To-School Episodes Of Your Favorite TV Shows

🎶We Just Got A Podcast! We Just Got A Podcast!🎶

Steve From 'Blue’s Clues’ Is Starting A Podcast For Adults & Our Inner Child Is Happy Crying

chomp chomp

When Is Shark Week 2025?

They're Just Saying No

Drinking & Cannabis Use Has Declined Since The '90s For Most (But Not All) Teens

*Gulp*

How Bad Is It That My Kid Doesn’t Take Vitamins?

My Good Man, WTF?

Dad Wants To Know If It’s Wrong To “Relax” All Day At The Waterpark

Welcoming Children? Treason!

Idaho Schools Ban “Everyone Is Welcomed Here” Signs

Give Me Your Tired...

Fed Strips Eligibility For Head Start & Health Programs From Undocumented Immigrants

Let's Hear It For Science

New Study Suggests Four Distinct Subtypes Of Autism

we need to talk

What Should I Do When My Kid Uses "Autistic" As An Insult?

check yes or no

Ask Scary Mommy: How Much Control Should Kids Have Over Their Birthday Invite List?

Eight's Not Great 🫤

Here's Why Many Children Start Therapy At Age 8

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!

My Good Man, WTF?

Dad Wants To Know If It’s Wrong To “Relax” All Day At The Waterpark

make or break

Is A Getaway With Your Partner The Answer To Your Relationship Rut?

Siblings, BFFs, Or Both?

An Only Child Asks: How Many Adults Actually Like Their Siblings?

Scary Mommy Originals

Kayla Sullivan Is Live On The Scene Of Motherhood & Reporting For Duty

Bethany Joy Lenz Isn’t Afraid To F*ck Up

Melanie Lynskey's Radical Normal

Whitney Cicero Is Here For The Laughs

All Hail Geri Halliwell-Horner!

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

Nicole Story Dent Can’t Believe Y2K Style Is Back, Either

fun moms only
By Kate Auletta

Come Inside Scary Mommy's Rowan Ear Piercing Event

Scary Mommy hosted a moms' night out piercing party in June.

Barbie Girls: Assemble!

Children With Diabetes Can See Themselves In New Barbie

Developed by Mattel and Breakthrough T1D, this is the first Barbie living with type 1 diabetes.

Living the dream

13 Delicious & Easy Snacks To Eat Poolside Or At The Beach

Just get your cooler and toss them in.

🥹🥹🥹

The Lost Stuffy Project Is Hoping To Reunite Comfort Objects With Their Kids In Texas

A stuffed animal is a small thing when it comes to disasters, but to a child, it can mean everything.

Forever Kind of Love

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.

*ahhhhh*

I Booked A Solo Reading Retreat & It Was Everything I Hoped It’d Be

This is a social media trend worth doing IRL.

Trending

Welcoming Children? Treason!
By Jamie Kenney

Idaho Schools Ban “Everyone Is Welcomed Here” Signs

It all started with a teacher who had a sign in her classroom.

Give Me Your Tired...

Fed Strips Eligibility For Head Start & Health Programs From Undocumented Immigrants

Hot Take

Calm Down, Everyone: Labubus Are Just This Generation’s Beanie Babies

They're Just Saying No

Drinking & Cannabis Use Has Declined Since The '90s For Most (But Not All) Teens

Let's Hear It For Science

New Study Suggests Four Distinct Subtypes Of Autism

My Good Man, WTF?

Dad Wants To Know If It’s Wrong To “Relax” All Day At The Waterpark

Barbie Girls: Assemble!

Children With Diabetes Can See Themselves In New Barbie

So Long, Suckers!

ER Visits For Tick Bites Surge, CDC Confirms

Your Brain On (Or Off) Drugs

Study Finds Differences In Kids Brains May Lead To Drug Use, Not The Other Way Around

Brush-a! Brush-a! Brush-a!

RFK Wants To Ban Fluoride From Drinking Water, Even If It Means “A Few More Cavities"

What The Health?!

The American Academy Of Pediatrics Is Suing RFK & HHS Over Vaccine Policy

Don't Tell Me What To Do

As Government Urges Americans To Have More Babies, Most Just Want Better Care For The Kids They Have Already

Siblings, BFFs, Or Both?

An Only Child Asks: How Many Adults Actually Like Their Siblings?

Snip Snip!

Man Goes In For A Vasectomy & Gets Annoyed With The Pamphlet He's Given

Great News! The Internet Wasn't A Mistake!

The Lost Stuffy Project Is Hoping To Reunite Comfort Objects With Their Kids In Texas

Rest In Peace

A Beautiful, Child-Friendly Way To Talk To Your Kid About Death

CONFESS

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I want to have sex, just not with my husband

Confessional #2233

I think I have a sugar daddy? I haven’t provided any sexual favors? I’m so confused.

Confessional #54676

My husband doesn’t give me what I need. So I found it in another man for the last 10 years.

Confessional #9821

I’m scared my son will grow up into his dad

Confessional #8237

Realized this morning that my husband has his mom’s emotional maturity and it’s ruining my day.

Confessional #8966
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We’re Tired, We’re Cranky — We’re Moms & We’ve got Some Confessions

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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

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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

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What Book You Should Read Next Based On Your Favorite Romance Trope

Celebrity Interviews

Moms IRL
By Kate Auletta

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.

who run the world

Allyson Felix Doesn’t Sugarcoat It

Meet her in the middle

Maren Morris On How Sheryl Crow Inspired Her Co-Parenting Style

Exclusive

28% Of Single Mothers Live In Poverty. Jaycina Almond Is On A Mission To Help.

Iconic

Clinton Kelly & Stacy London Are Back — But “A Lot Less Bitchy”

Exclusive

Angel Carter Conrad Is The Cycle Breaker Her Family Needed — Now She’s Raising One, Too

Moms To Watch

Danielle Moné Truitt Brings Eldest Daughter Energy To Organized Crime — & We’re Here For It

Exclusive

Mark Hamill Isn’t Afraid To Play The Villain

Dad Mode

‘One Tree Hill’ Star Tyler Hilton Loves Being On The Road — But Being A Dad Always Comes First

Moms We Love

Kelly Stafford Is The Friend We All Need

doing it all

Mazda MX-5 Racing’s Shea Holbrook Has What It Takes

Exclusive

Kaley Cuoco Reveals Her Favorite Family Flight Hacks (& Relatably, A Stiff Drink Is One)

Moms To Watch

The Pitt Star Amielynn Abellera’s Mom Was Just As Obsessed With ER As Yours

The Grand Parenting Slam

Chelsea Freeman Feels The Pressure Of It All, Too

Exclusive

Bethany Joy Lenz Isn’t Afraid To F*ck Up

Moms To Watch

Shanola Hampton Is Nothing Like Her Character On 'Found'

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over it
By Katie Bingham-Smith

I Have Cellulite & I Wear Cheeky Bathing Suits

At my age, I’m done caring.

More Than "Just A Pet"

No One Warns You What Divorce Does To The Family Dog

I expected to cry for my son, for myself, for the life I thought I was building. I didn’t expect to cry for our dog — or to feel guilty that I couldn’t protect her from the heartbreak, too.

omg pls halp

Cleaning Pros Share Their Favorite Shortcuts For Saving Time & Sanity

Anyone else sick of cleaning for hours every Sunday and still not catching up?

truth time

An Open Letter To Anyone NOT In Perimenopause

Brain fog. Swamp crotch. Rage. There’s no manual for the midlife hormone apocalypse — but there should be.

Wired to Watch

Turns Out, Your Obsession With True Crime & Celebrity Killers Might Be... Evolutionary

A forensic psychologist says this morbid fascination may actually mean your brain is working properly.

Deep Breath

Are You Setting Boundaries... Or Just Withdrawing Because You're Overwhelmed?

Whether you’re setting them with a family member or a friend, it’s important to figure out exactly what you need.

Family Life

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All The Summer Flavors
By Samantha Darby

13 Easy Summer Dinners That Don’t Require An Oven

Because we don’t need any extra heat right now.

chomp chomp

When Is Shark Week 2025?

Here’s when you can catch sharks swimming, eating, and... dancing.

Rebel Moms

Mahjong Threatened To Tear Our Neighborhood Apart

Who knew moms playing mahjong would expose the double standards around hobbies, childcare, and what women are "allowed" to do with their free time?

Share The Tasks

Being the “Vacation Wife” Is Exhausting — & It’s Time to Talk About It

Feel like every trip with your family just means more work for you? Here’s how to not feel totally resentful about it.

You Know The Drill...

"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.

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How Much Would You Spend On An Expensive Medical Procedure For Your Pet?

Unexpected pet emergencies can cost thousands of dollars — and come with heartbreaking decisions.

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.

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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.

Blessed Are The Popsicles

“My Kids Have Been Swimming Instead Of Bathing This Summer” & 13 Other Summer Confessions

We’re halfway through summer — how are we doing, folks?

Pregnancy

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Yay vs. Nay
By Nadie Bard

My Husband and I Are Fighting About Circumcision. Is There a Right Answer?

We both think we're right... so I asked experts to weigh in.

Over It

I Hate Pregnancy... So Why Do I Feel So Guilty Saying It?

I know I should feel grateful, but I just feel dread.

Big Emotions

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.

A Charged Topic

I'm Not A Monster For Feeling Gender Disappointment

Take it from an expert, it's more normal than you think.

Moms Need Help

Maternal Mortality Rates Were Up In 2024 After Post-Covid Decline

The increase was small, but some experts fear national trends may bode future increases.

Maternal Health Matters

Pregnancy-Related Deaths Are On The Rise In The US

Deaths due to pregnancy have jumped 28% in the past five years -- and one-third occur long after delivery, when mothers assume they're in the clear.

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Shopping
By Candace Nagy

60 Bougie Things Under $25 You'll Get A Sh*t Ton Of Use Out Of

Bougie things at bargain prices — that are actually so practical.

No Johns Or Janes Here
By Katie McPherson

16 Gen Z-Inspired Baby Names That Are All Vibes, No Logic

We love you little weirdos.

Welcoming Children? Treason!
By Jamie Kenney

Idaho Schools Ban “Everyone Is Welcomed Here” Signs

It all started with a teacher who had a sign in her classroom.

Give Me Your Tired...
By Jamie Kenney

Fed Strips Eligibility For Head Start & Health Programs From Undocumented Immigrants

Non-citizens are generally ineligible for federal benefits, but the Trump administration has broadened what counts as a “benefit.”

Lifestyle
By Samantha Darby

The Absolute Best Exfoliating Glove That Literally Sloughs Off Your Skin

TK

Hot Take
By Elliott Harrell

Calm Down, Everyone: Labubus Are Just This Generation’s Beanie Babies

And it’s OK if you don’t get your kid one.

They're Just Saying No
By Jamie Kenney

Drinking & Cannabis Use Has Declined Since The '90s For Most (But Not All) Teens

Here are the kids who are still at higher risk.

she hasn't taken over... yet
By Meg Raby

I’m Besties With My ChatGPT

I was super skeptical, but then I gave her a try.

Time For A New Lighter
By Samantha Darby

Bath & Body Works BOGO Candle Sale Is Happening Now

And yes, the fall scents are already out.

*Gulp*
By Meredith Begley

How Bad Is It That My Kid Doesn’t Take Vitamins?

A dietitian gives us all one less thing to feel guilty about.