Scary Mommy

May 2, 2024
hell no
ByAshley Ziegler

Am I Overreacting About My 7-Year-Old's 'Spaghetti Strap' Dress Code?

If I were a cartoon character, there would have been smoke coming out of my ears.

Let your tween pull away from you and go quiet. They will be back, it's part of growing up.
Growing Pains

Let Your Kid Pull Away. They'll Be Back.

I took a step back, but kept a close eye.

cringe?!?

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?

Nope

I'm A Room Parent Not Your Child's Social Secretary

Don’t even try to delegate your tasks to me.

Yup, I Was The Cliche Divorcee Who Dated A Younger Man
no regrets

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

Folks, he didn’t know what Seinfeld was.

Parenting

'My Husband Can’t Get Me Off’

From bedroom problems to endless school sicknesses, here's what 27 parents are talking about this week in the Scary Mommy Confessional.

The Wheel Of Feels

Scary Mommy Originals

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

Gabrielle Union Brings It

30 Years Later
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 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

Finally, It's Time

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

Consider watching these together ~educational.~

Lonely

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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c'mon mom
ByKatie Garrity

Mom Asks If She’s Wrong For Making Her Daughter Shower At School After P.E

Her daughter repeatedly said how uncomfortable she was.

nice teamwork!

A Mom Shares The "Three Agreements" She And Her Spouse Have About Childcare

plan ahead

This Mom Doesn't Go Anywhere Alone With Her Kids Until She “Scouts” The Location First With A Second Pair Of Hands

wtf?

A U.S. Rep. Blasts Bill That Would License Lactation Consults In Connecticut: “Nobody Needs To Be Taught How To Breastfeed”

yaas queen

Emily Blunt Says Taylor Swift Gave Her Kid The ‘Best’ Compliment

it's true

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

take my money

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

not cool

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

gross!

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

it's a lot

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

not cool

Comedian Asks Breastfeeding Mom To Leave His Show

food fight

Mom Reems Out Fellow Parent For Serving Donuts At A Sleepover

hey teacher

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

sad truth

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

gigi and papa

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

CONFESS

Waiting until after we redecorate to decide if I want a divorce.

Confessional #9967

My best friend is married to a dirt bag and I wish he’d just die

Confessional #3422

Would I be happier without my three teenagers?

Confessional #683

I did not miss my child when I was away on a business trip for a week.

Confessional #7132

I’m jealous of friends that have partners that are 100% in

Confessional #4087

More Confessions

'My Husband Can’t Get Me Off’

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’

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

Exclusive
ByJulie Sprankles

Rochelle Johnson Didn’t Know Anyone With Autism. Then Her Son Was Diagnosed.

The Instagram influencer opens up about what she’s learned along the way, and how other moms helped.

Exclusive

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

Exclusive

Jamie-Lynn Sigler Gets Real About Mom Guilt

Keepy Uppy

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

Exclusive

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

shay rules

Scheana Shay Gets Real About Postpartum OCD

mom mode

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

america's mom

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

Exclusive

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

Exclusive

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

Exclusive

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

Weekend Watch

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

Entertainment

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

Exclusive

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

Exclusive

Hilary Duff Knows Parenthood Is Beautiful, And Very Hard

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turning the page
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For the sake of my health, I moved on.

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

Soo, this is legit?

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This Is Encouraging

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How To Do Heatless Curls, AKA The Ultimate Morning Hack For Moms

Perfect hair while you sleep? You're not dreaming.

Nope
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I'm A Room Parent Not Your Child's Social Secretary

Don’t even try to delegate your tasks to me.

Wait... What?!

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.

real life

My Home Is Chaos & That's Totally Normal

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

Grab Your Quarter

12 Things My Foodie Family Always Buys At Aldi

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

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.

Here For It

We Are Only Surviving Parenting 5 Kids With Our Secret Weapon: A Kick*ss Marriage Therapist

Date nights look a little different now.

Original Videos

'Scuse Me?
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.

Know The Signs

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.

Take Note

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

Don’t toss out the contraceptives just yet.

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.

Ugh, Amirite?

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

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

gigi and papa

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

Some of these were a bit surprising!

Get in my belly!
ByDeirdre Kaye

Jif Just Released Its First New Peanut Butter Flavor In A Decade, & It Tastes Like Reese’s Cups

Your kid is going to want to put this on everything.

c'mon mom
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Mom Asks If She’s Wrong For Making Her Daughter Shower At School After P.E

Her daughter repeatedly said how uncomfortable she was.

nice teamwork!
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A Mom Shares The "Three Agreements" She And Her Spouse Have About Childcare

Okay, these actually make a ton of sense.

plan ahead
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This Mom Doesn't Go Anywhere Alone With Her Kids Until She “Scouts” The Location First With A Second Pair Of Hands

"I bring my husband, I bring my mom, whoever."

hell no
ByAshley Ziegler

Am I Overreacting About My 7-Year-Old's 'Spaghetti Strap' Dress Code?

If I were a cartoon character, there would have been smoke coming out of my ears.

Sharing pics > Unpacking
ByJessica Kasparian

75 New Home Captions To Commemorate Your Move

Look at you, being all grown-up and sh*t!

Shopping
ByCandace Nagy

55 Weird Things Getting Wildly Popular On Amazon Because They Make Your Home Look More Expensive

Shoppers are obsessed.

Work Smarter, Not Harder
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How To Do Heatless Curls, AKA The Ultimate Morning Hack For Moms

Perfect hair while you sleep? You're not dreaming.

This Is Encouraging
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Real Moms Share 5 Surprising Reasons To Look Forward To, Not Dread, The Teen Years

Yes, this season has its silver linings, too.

wtf?
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A U.S. Rep. Blasts Bill That Would License Lactation Consults In Connecticut: “Nobody Needs To Be Taught How To Breastfeed”

Despite her horrific, misguided views, the bill passed.