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April 29, 2024

Can I Date My Kid’s Teacher?

I've struck out on dating apps. Is it too close to home if I date my kid's teacher?

My anxiety vanished as I rode thrill ride after thrill ride at Disney world.

My Kids Loved Disney — But Not As Much As I Did

I see what they mean about feeling like a kid again.

I'm sorry my teenager was a jerk during my divorce.

I’m Sorry My Kid Was A Jerk During My Divorce

His world was turned upside down, and he didn’t know what to do.

Yup, I Was The Cliche Divorcee Who Dated A Younger Man

Yup, I Was The Cliche Divorcee Who Dated A Younger Man

Folks, he didn’t know what Seinfeld was.

What Body Shame Took From Me

For so long, I deprived myself.

so long, farewell

I Miss The 'Wild Kratts' Days

Oh how I adore Chris and Martin.

The Wheel Of Feels

TV & Movies

Mom Life

In The News

Kid Life

Nostalgia

Relationships

TV & Movies

AJLT Star Nicole Ari Parker Dishes On Motherhood, Marriage & Of Course, Fashion

Quality Over Quantity

Netflix's May 2024 Lineup Of Family Movies & Shows Includes New Pokémon!

The crème de la crème

The Real Housewives Beginner’s Guide: What To Watch First

Mom Life

AJLT Star Nicole Ari Parker Dishes On Motherhood, Marriage & Of Course, Fashion

Mom Says Voluntarily Involved Grandparents Are A "Top-Tier" Bragging Point For Parents

My Kids Loved Disney — But Not As Much As I Did

In The News

Mom Says Voluntarily Involved Grandparents Are A "Top-Tier" Bragging Point For Parents

This Is Not A Drill: Aldi Is Dropping Some Affordable & Adorable Disney Merch Next Week

This Teacher Reminds Parents To Stop Bringing Extended Family On School Field Trips

Kid Life

Mom Says Voluntarily Involved Grandparents Are A "Top-Tier" Bragging Point For Parents

This Teacher Reminds Parents To Stop Bringing Extended Family On School Field Trips

she fought the law

Lawyer Mom Explains Why She Never Signs Liability Waivers For Her Kids

Nostalgia

Rewatching 'One Tree Hill' As A Parent Is A Mind Trip

Haley and Nathan reveal they got teenage married.

10 Bizarre Lies ‘90s Kids Were Told — & Still Low-Key Believe, If We’re Being Honest

All Hail Geri Halliwell-Horner!

Relationships

Here's What's Changed Since You Last Dated

"Que Sera Sera, People"

This '90s Classic Is A Reminder That Sometimes Divorce Is Your Happy Ending

Yup, I Was The Cliche Divorcee Who Dated A Younger Man

Scary Mommy Originals

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

Gabrielle Union Brings It

BySarah Bourassa

I Rewatched 'Mrs. Doubtfire' As A Parent, And My View Of The Mom Has Drastically Changed

While I used to think she was uptight and overly harsh, I actually empathize with her more than ever.

A nonbinary child sits on their bed with a cat.

A Parents' Guide

Why Are Kids Choosing Objects As Their Genders?

Experts explain what xenogenders and nounself pronouns are, and offer advice for supporting your child’s identity.

Mark Your Calendar

The Best Books of 2024 You Need To Have On Your Radar

Featuring some of our favorite authors like Annabel Monaghan, Kristin Hannah, and Xochitl Gonzalez

Call It What You Want

15 Dog Names Inspired By Taylor Swift That Would Be Cute In Any *Era*

“Can I go where you gooo? Can we always be this clooose, furever and ever?” — sung in the key of good doggo

'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' contains some of the most quoted lines from any classic teen movie.

Finally, It's Time

40 Best Teen Movies Of All Time To Share With Your High Schooler

Consider watching these together ~educational.~

My Kid Is Barely On The Spectrum, & I Feel Caught Between Two Worlds

Where’s the space for moms like me?

The Divorce Issue

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Trending

ByKatie Garrity

Mom Says Voluntarily Involved Grandparents Are A "Top-Tier" Bragging Point For Parents

"The worst part is it's kind of not common..."

This Is Not A Drill: Aldi Is Dropping Some Affordable & Adorable Disney Merch Next Week

This Teacher Reminds Parents To Stop Bringing Extended Family On School Field Trips

she fought the law

Lawyer Mom Explains Why She Never Signs Liability Waivers For Her Kids

Mom Blindly Goes Through Her Son's School Backpack In Hilarious Video

This Mom Says Anyone Who Thinks The 2 to 3 Kids Transition Is Easy Is A "Liar"

Arj Barker performs MC duties at Wild Aid 2023. The comedian was recently under fire to making a wom...

Comedian Asks Breastfeeding Mom To Leave His Show

Mom Reems Out Fellow Parent For Serving Donuts At A Sleepover

A Teacher Says The Problem With Kids Today Is Their Parents: "Your Kids Are Not Special"

This Woman Says Your Husband Will Never Change Because He Actually Doesn’t Care In “Harsh Truth” Video

According to research, here are the popular nicknames kids and parents call their grandparents acros...

Here Are The Most Popular Grandparent Nicknames In America, According To A New Study

Mom Gives Ten-Month-Old Son Household Chores To Show Babies "Are Capable"

A Nanny Went Viral For Exposing Screenshots Of Parents’ Entitled Messages

A mom is facing a fine after she had her son urinate in the bushes due to a closed park bathroom.

if you gotta go

This Mom Was Issued A Fine After Her 4-Year-Old Son's Bathroom Emergency At A Park

what would you do

This Mom Refuses To Send Her 7-Year-Old Son To A “Kids Only” Birthday Party

A Mom Shares The One Thing All Moms Want For Mother's Day: Zero Decisions, Zero Planning

CONFESS

Toddlers are f*cking savage. Twin toddlers (g/g) make me dread when they’re teenagers

Confessional #8845

I wish our parents were involved in our kids’ lives like our grandparents were.

Confessional #3442

My son-in-law despises me and I babysit for his children

Confessional #980

Officially quit my job to be a SAHM and feel like I gave up the last little bit of myself

Confessional #7012

Talking to my husband and he says “we’ll figure it out” YES that’s literally what I’m trying to do rn

Confessional #3671

More Confessions

From The Confessional: 'Husband Confessed To Being A Sex Addict'

From The Confessional: ‘My In-Laws Don’t Know About Our Second Kid’

From The Confessional: 'I Want An Open Marriage'

From The Confessional: ‘My Hubby Admitted He Has 3 ‘Wives’”

From The Confessional: 'I Had An Emotional Affair'

From The Confessional: 'I'm In Love With Someone Else's Husband'

From The Confessional: 'My Sex Drive Is Bigger Than My Husband's'

From The Confessional: 'I Constantly Think About Barry Keoghan'

From The Confessional: 'I Cringe When My Husband Touches Me'

'I Almost Don't Care He Cheated'

From The Confessional: 'Wish My Husband Would Put His Phone Down'

From The Confessional: 'Husband Sees Hookers Daily'

From The Confessional: 'I Want Another Baby And Husband Does Not'

From The Confessional: 'My MIL Is Better Than My Own Mom!'

From The Confessional: ‘My Husband Wants Sex All The Time’

'Will I Ever Sh*t Again in Peace?!'

Book Club

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

8 Fiction Food Novels That Will Feed Your Imagination (& Make You Hungry)

8 Books Like Gilmore Girls Worthy Of A La-La-La String Melody

What You Should Read Next Based On Your Favorite Taylor Swift Era

10 Books That Are As Sweet As Ted Lasso’s Biscuits

8 Balmy Novels Like The Summer I Turned Pretty

8 Romance Authors Like Colleen Hoover That Will Fuel Your Smut Obsession

6 Authors Like Taylor Jenkins Reid To Add To Your Library Collection

10 Books To Read If You Can’t Get Enough Of Yellowjackets

Celebrity Interviews

ByJulie Sprankles

AJLT Star Nicole Ari Parker Dishes On Motherhood, Marriage & Of Course, Fashion

The real-life Lisa Todd Wexley fills us in on life these days.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler Gets Real About Mom Guilt

Bluey's Mum & Dad Address The For-Real-Life Rumors That The Beloved Kids’ Show Is Ending

We're All "Lunatics" Here

Maren Morris’ Next Act

Top Chef’s Gail Simmons Has Some Surprising Advice For Parents Of Picky Eaters

Scheana Shay opens up to Scary Mommy about the new season of 'Vanderpump Rules,' being a mom, and he...

Scheana Shay Gets Real About Postpartum OCD

Kylie Kelce Explains How Jason Helps Her Keep Her Cool While Parenting

Donna Kelce Opens Up About Her Approach To Being A Mother-In-Law

JoAnna Garcia Swisher Teases What’s To Come For Maddie In Sweet Magnolias Season 4

Aja Naomi King Gets Raw About The Importance Of Playing Powerful Women

The Family Plan’s Mark Wahlberg & Michelle Monaghan Talk Minivans & Their Go-To Karaoke Songs

Jen Garner Couldn't Handle Being A Teenager Today, Either

Sarah Michelle Gellar Is Making Sure Her Kids Know “Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees”

Adam Sandler Talks Pet Phobias, Co-Starring With His Daughters, & Revisiting The Iconic Lunch Lady

Hilary Duff Knows Parenthood Is Beautiful, And Very Hard

Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Gets Real About Becoming A Mom In Her 40s

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Your Life

A female athlete is hugging her teammate at the end of their mud run competition. She is happy and s...

There’s Nothing Like Being A Kid Again With Your Mom Friends

Or, why you should really consider that mud run, or axe-throwing, or camping trip.

I had to forgive my mom for the sake of my health.

turning the page

I Finally Forgave My Mom

For the sake of my health, I moved on.

A woman used a red light therapy mask.

Soo, this is legit?

How To Use Red Light Therapy At Home: A Quick & Easy Guide

A dermatologist gives the rundown on those Darth Vader-esque masks.

✨ Necessities ✨

13 Amazon Purchases Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving In April 2024

Things we've bought on Amazon this month, from our shopping carts to yours.

To Botox Or Not To Botox

How Long Does Botox Last? A Dermatologist Answers Your Newbie Questions

In case you’re wondering if it’s a worthwhile investment.

A woman listens to a podcast.

Current Events, Decoded

9 Podcasts To Help You Keep Track Of WTF Is Going On In The World

In a world with 24-hour news, these listens cut through the noise.

Family Life

ByJulie Sprankles

Top Chef’s Gail Simmons Has Some Surprising Advice For Parents Of Picky Eaters

“Stop forcing your kids to eat different things,” the culinary expert and mom-of-two tells Scary Mommy ahead of Top Chef Season 21. Find out why below.

A page from the classic children's book 'Madeline' features the fearless French girl with her peers.

This Beloved Kids' Book Character Had A Surprisingly Sinister Start

Madeline has enchanted readers for over 80 years, but her origin story is decidedly dark.

Netflix's new docuseries 'Our Living World' comes just in time for Earth Month.

Finish Earth Month Strong With Netflix’s New Nature Docuseries, Our Living World

The streamer also has eco activities for the whole fam.

Happy childhood. Family time at home.

My Home Is Chaos & That's Totally Normal

It’s totally OK for your house to look like people live there. Good, even!

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - FEBRUARY 22: A view of the Aldi Market plate is seen in London, United King...

Grab Your Quarter

12 Things My Foodie Family Always Buys At Aldi

Aldi doesn't have *everything* — but it does have some real winners.

Guests at Disney's Riviera Resort see Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck during ...

An Expert Breakdown

Do You Really Need To Stay At Disney World To Get The "Full Experience"?

Why staying at Disney is not a requirement to do Disney.

Original Videos

Catherine Reitman

Live.Work.Thrive

Momsplained

Madge The Vag

Band Of Mothers

Confessions

Catherine Reitman

'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.

Live.Work.Thrive

The Shape of You: Raising Girls to Love Their Bodies

Strategies and tips for helping our girls thrive.

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.

Madge The Vag

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.

Band Of Mothers

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.

Confessions

From The Confessional: 'Husband Confessed To Being A Sex Addict'

Mom friends, job troubles, babies who won't nap, and more: What 21 parents are talking about this week

Pregnancy

A woman speaks with a nurse at her baby's well-check appointment.

ByArielle Tschinkel

How To Handle Comments About Your Postpartum Body

People always have a lot to say about someone's appearance after they give birth. Here's how to shut that sh*t down.

A pregnant woman looks down at her belly anxiously.

Do You Have Typical Pregnancy Jitters, Or Is It Medical Anxiety?

It's natural to feel worried, but experts say there’s a point where it becomes something more serious.

A woman looks at a pregnancy test.

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

Don’t toss out the contraceptives just yet.

TikToker Julia Schuller shares a story about how she found a reported correlation between Mucinex an...

Need To Know Info

Wait, Does Mucinex Really Make You More Fertile?

We asked an OB-GYN and fertility specialist about this viral TikTok claim.

A woman holds her abdomen in pain.

Bloating During Ovulation? It's A Thing (That Sucks)

Here’s what causes it, plus what you can do to alleviate it.

According to research, here are the popular nicknames kids and parents call their grandparents acros...

Here Are The Most Popular Grandparent Nicknames In America, According To A New Study

Some of these were a bit surprising!

Can I Date My Kid’s Teacher?

I've struck out on dating apps. Is it too close to home if I date my kid's teacher?

everything changed

The Best Sex Of My Life Came After My Divorce

I finally spoke up about what I wanted and didn’t hold back.

ByJennifer Garcia

Here's What's Changed Since You Last Dated

Whether it’s been three years or 30, there’s a lot that’s different since you were last single.

"Que Sera Sera, People"

This '90s Classic Is A Reminder That Sometimes Divorce Is Your Happy Ending

If Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick Jr. aren’t proof that starting over can be sexy, I don’t know what is.

Yup, I Was The Cliche Divorcee Who Dated A Younger Man

Yup, I Was The Cliche Divorcee Who Dated A Younger Man

Folks, he didn’t know what Seinfeld was.

Your Perfect Hot-Mom-Summer Love Interest, According To Your Zodiac Sign

These Sweet Mother’s Day Date Ideas Are Perfect For Any Vibe

From the lady of leisure to the sweet sentimentalist, we’ve got a meaningful mom date idea for everyone.

55 Chic, Flattering Outfits Under $35 That Don't Cling To Your Body

ByMaria Cassano

55 Chic, Flattering Outfits Under $35 That Don't Cling To Your Body

If you love flowy and chic, you’ll love these.

65 Incredibly Cheap Things With Damn Near-Perfect Amazon Reviews

65 Incredibly Cheap Things With Damn Near-Perfect Amazon Reviews

Add a little joy to your life.

ByJulie Sprankles

AJLT Star Nicole Ari Parker Dishes On Motherhood, Marriage & Of Course, Fashion

The real-life Lisa Todd Wexley fills us in on life these days.