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July 9, 2025
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The 100+ Best Amazon Prime Day Deals — & They're Already Going Fast

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

A Beautiful Blur

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.

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Love Him, But Still

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.

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Skip The Sheet Mask

Should You Really Be Doing Your Skin Care On An Airplane?

Social media might glamorize in-flight skin care routines, but dermatologists aren’t fans of this viral trend.

Hot Savings Alert

Prime Day Deals Over 50% Off — Here's What You Don't Want To Miss

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Summer reads

16 Summer Books For Kids Trending On Goodreads Right Now

Kid-approved titles that’ll keep them turning pages.

The Wheel Of Feels

🎶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?

indoor entertainment, please

34 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In July

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

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

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!

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

Shhh 🤫

“I Have A Secret Lover In Prison” & 21 Other Relationship Confessions

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.

Fresh Air

Want To Improve Student Outcomes? Fix The A.C.

A study from the University of Albany found that HVAC improvements correlated with better math scores and attendance.

Living the dream

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

Just get your cooler and toss them in.

You're Safe

PSA: AirPods Aren’t Like Ear Microwaves

Those viral claims are bogus.

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

Brush-a! Brush-a! Brush-a!
By Jamie Kenney

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

Fluoride has become a MAHA bugbear, but many leave out out important context about the mineral.

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

Make Way For The Future!

Disney World's Riverboat & Tom Sawyer Island Are Officially Gone, But Here's What's Coming

Grow Up, People.

No Parent Owes You A Treat Bag On A Plane Because You Don't Like Babies

You Know The Drill...

"Nimbus" Covid Variant Is Spreading In The US — These Are The Symptoms

🎶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

Yes, Even Yours

Pediatrician Explains How The “Big Beautiful Bill” Would Affect All Kids

(The) Change Is Coming

Doctors Aren't Taught About Menopause: New Laws Seek To Change That

"What Happens If I Don't Get Congressional Approval?"

Education Department Freezes More Than $6 Billion In Promised Funds

Says Who...?

Informed Vs. Opinionated Parenting (And How To Navigate It)

Teachers Are Tired, Y'all

18% Of Teachers Are Seriously Considering Not Returning In The Fall — And Other Troubling Teacher Shortage Statistics

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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More Confessions

“I Have A Secret Lover In Prison” & 21 Other Relationship Confessions

“My Teen Is Grounded & I’m Loving It” & 29 Other Mom Confessions

“I’m Scared About Affording The Home I Just Bought” & 30 Other Mom Confessions

“I Like One Of My Teenage Daughters Better Than The Other” & 21 Other Mom Confessions

“I’m Dreading School Being Out” & 17 Other Summer Mom Confessions

“Weed Has Saved My Sex Life” & 18 Other Mom Confessions

“I’m Not Sad About Losing Custody Of My Teenage Stepdaughter” & 27 Other Mom Confessions

50 Moms Share All Of Their Deep, Dark, & Relatable Mother’s Day Confessions

The Moms Are Horny & Need To Confess 🔥

Let’s Confess Some Joy This Week

Winter May Be Over, But *Life* Still Has The Moms Confessing

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

Let It Out, Moms — These Are Your Confessions

The Confessions Are In & The Moms Have Had *Enough*

The February Confessions Are In & The Moms Are Feeling *A Lot*

The January Confessions Are In & The Moms Are Fed Up

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

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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Your Life

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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.

Shhh 🤫

“I Have A Secret Lover In Prison” & 21 Other Relationship Confessions

Life as a mom is tough enough, but when you add in relationship drama — it’s time to start confessing.

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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Brush-a! Brush-a! Brush-a!
By Jamie Kenney

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

Fluoride has become a MAHA bugbear, but many leave out out important context about the mineral.

honesty is the best policy
By Anonymous

I’ve Decided It’s “Truth Summer”

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

What The Health?!
By Jamie Kenney

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

“This wasn’t just sidelining science. It’s an attack on the very foundation of how we protect families and children’s health.”

Don't Tell Me What To Do
By Jamie Kenney

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

A new survey said loud and clear that parents need more support, not more kids.

Claudia Forever ❤️
By Samantha Darby

My Tween Gained So Much Independence & Confidence From '90s Books

When all you read all day are stories about girls running a whole childcare business in one town, it's bound to happen.

Siblings, BFFs, Or Both?
By Jamie Kenney

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

Many parents think of siblings as “built-in best friends,” but is that how it actually works?

Snip Snip!
By Jamie Kenney

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

Even when men step up, why do doctors want to give them options to bow out?

Add Baby Spice To The List, Too
By Samantha Darby

23 Baby Names Inspired By Millennial Pop Culture That Weirdly Hold Up

We see you, Penny Proud.

Resist the Urge
By Kris Ann Valdez

“Don't Google It,” My Doctor Told Me. I Did Anyway, & It Nearly Broke Me.

At 30 weeks pregnant, I was given a bleak prognosis for the future that sent me into a fear spiral.

Meet Your New Dinner Hero
By Katie McPherson

11 Easy Lentil Recipes For Affordable, High-Protein Meals — Even In This Economy

Now is the time to lean on legumes.