Aug. 11, 2026

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By Mary Helen Specht

I Was Cool Before I Had Kids. My Daughter Doesn't Care.

Being a mother is not a performance. It's a daily negotiation between versions of myself.

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This Mom's 5 Pieces Of High School Advice For Girls Is Going Viral & Parents Should Pay Attention

This video could make a huge difference in their high school experience.

not for me

Co-Parenting With A Useless Ex Is Even Harder In The Summer

My kids became two different versions of themselves.

Three children share a tender moment on a rocky hillside at sunset, wearing warm sweaters and beanie...
it's on me

I Prioritized Raising Good Brothers Over Raising Good Sons

I just forgot one thing: I forgot to remind them that I’m here too.

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Parenting & AI

1 In 5 Teens Use AI Chatbots For Mental Health Advice. Here’s What Experts Want Parents To Know.

“The goal is to make sure teens are not alone with a machine when what they really need is care, connection, and someone who can help them stay safe.”

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this is what's up

No, Kids... I Don’t Get A Summer Vacation

So it’s time for “lazy mom adventures” summer.

EXCLUSIVE
By Julie Sprankles

Kylie Kelce Shares The Sweet Reason She’s A Kangaroo In Peppa Pig’s First Grown-Up Special

The Not Gonna Lie host tells Scary Mommy about her mums’ getaway with Mummy Pig, Jason’s cameo, and what filling your cup actually looks like with four kids under 7.

Lifestyle
By Emma Chao

ADHD & Me: Motherhood & The Mental Load | Scary Mommy

Millions of Americans live with ADHD, and moms are no exception. We're talking about it without shame, from the mental load to impulse decisions and more.

not just you
By Danielle Kelly

12 Things ADHD Moms Assume Every Parent Does

Once I stopped viewing myself as lazy, careless, disorganized, dramatic, or failing, I could finally see what was actually happening.

Exclusive
By Julie Sprankles

Gina Rodriguez Opens Up About Postpartum Anxiety & The Village That Got Her Through It

The Jane the Virgin star and mom of two talks to Scary Mommy about life with two under 4 and the best gift you can give a new mom (spoiler: it’s not something you can buy).

Who's Tired Already? 🙋🏽‍♀️
By Deirdre Kaye

Back-To-School Is The Invisible Load Super Bowl For Moms

In this analogy, late summer class assignments are "roughing the passer."

Thank You, Sensei
By Katie McPherson

Chelsea Anderson Is The Michael Jordan Of Babysitting For A Reason

She remembers exactly what it’s like to be a kid, so her content helps us be better parents to ours.

Like, Can We Just Have Fun?
By Katie McPherson

How Should We Instill Good Sportsmanship In Our Kids?

All of us moms want to know how to replicate Erling Haaland’s attitude, more so than his talent.

Welcome to the Confessional
By Julie Sprankles

The Real Reason Teens Tell You Everything In The Car

You can’t get a word out of them at home, but they unload in the passenger seat. Here’s why.

ELLO
By Katie Garrity

What Nobody Tells You About Traveling to London With Kids In The Summer

The heat could almost not be beat...

The Hard Stuff
By Laili Shahrestani

“I Chose The Wrong Guy To Have Kids With” & 45 Other Mom Confessions

Turns out, a lot of us are going through it.