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“I Would Tell Younger Me Not To Have Kids Or Get Married” & 45 Other Mom Confessions
The moms have a lot on their minds this week.
What OB-GYNs Want You To Know Before Your First Perimenopause Appointment
Time is short. Here’s how to make the most of every precious second with your doctor.
Is 40 Too Late To Start Retinol? There’s No Time Like The Present, Skin Experts Say
A dermatologist and licensed esthetician explain why it’s helpful at any age.
Hot Girl Walk? Nah. We're Doing "Spite Strolls" Now.
Therapists say your urge to rage-walk around the block is a good one. Here’s how to make it count.
My Teen & I Now Communicate Through Instagram DMs & Honestly It's Kinda Great
It’s opened up a new way of learning about his life.
I Know "Future Tripping" Is Bad... But How Do We Not Right Now?
Although the what-ifs feel very justified, therapists explain why dwelling on them isn’t helpful and how we can break out of this anxious loop.
30 Things Getting Scary Mommy Editors Through The School Year
Because moms carry the mental load and deserve nice things that make our lives a little easier.
This Hair Taming Wand Is My Daily Savior Against Frizz
Why didn’t anyone think of putting a mascara wand in the hair gel before?
Boys Deserve Good Books, Too
Getting lost in a book shouldn’t be defined by what sex you are.
41 Long Baby Names With Great Shortened Versions
You really can have it all.
Shawn Hatosy Movies & TV Shows To Binge While You Wait For The Pitt Season 3
Everything to watch if you’re obsessed with Dr. Abbot.
I Quit Drinking & Started Getting Tattoos
Depending on how charitable you’re feeling, I’m either expressing myself or in the throes of a raging midlife crisis.
Confession: I Hate My Kid's Best Friend
I know. I know. How can you hate a kid?
Why You Keep Waking Up At 3 A.M. Every Damn Night, According To Experts
It’s not ghosts. (Probably.)
PSA: This Is *The* Hack For Doing Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights In Midlife
In bed before midnight, and we hit all the houses? Never going back to the regular way.
Turning 40 Taught Me To ‘Weed The Garden’
You pull what's crowding out the good things and make room for new growth.
What Is “Estrangement Lite”? Therapists Explain Low-Contact Family Relationships
No huge blowup or dramatic exit, but the calls are fewer and the visits are shorter. The feelings? Complicated.
9 Dinners That Work When Everyone Wants Something Different
Don’t cook a meal. Cook building blocks.
For ADHD Awareness Month, 3 Women Share How They’re Learning To Better Understand Their Symptoms
It often takes time to learn about the lesser known symptoms of ADHD.
What Doctors & Mental Health Experts Want You to Know About Emotional Dysregulation When It Comes To ADHD
Sometimes, it’s not just about being an overstimulated mom.
How Experts Think We Can Teach Our Sons To Speak Up When It's Really Hard
Can 18 years of intentional parenting stand a chance against the peer pressure of a drunken fraternity group chat, and subsequent violent crime?
Ask Scary Mommy: My Kids Are Extroverts. I'm An Introvert. Help!
They constantly want friends over. I need breaks.
What Is Kin Keeping & How Can You Start Doing Less Of It, TYVM?
You are not the only one in this relationship who can write a card or send a text.
Jaime Pressly On Why Our Kids Need To See Us Break Down Sometimes
“We’re all allowed to make mistakes,” the Last Shot star tells Scary Mommy in a candid interview.
Real Talk: Should We Be Concerned If Our Child Is More Wednesday Than Enid?
What experts say about raising a macabre kid.
25 Fall Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Obsessing Over
From pumpkin candles to the coziest layers, these are the picks putting us in the autumnal mood.
Christina Ricci Has A Halloween Hack Every Parent Needs To Steal
The iconic star shares her family’s go-to traditions, plus the Yellowjackets mementos she kept (but never asked for).
PPD Can Make You Feel Like You’re Failing At Friendship, Too
Those canceled plans and unread texts aren’t a reflection of the friend you really are.
The Grief No One Talks About When You Become A Mom
It’s totally normal — and it doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent.
Keke Palmer Is & Always Will Be That Girl
The actor talks to Scary Mommy about her son Leo, her own mother, and the advice she’s gotten from her bonus mom: Queen Latifah.
Should I Be Putting Retinol On My Hands? Derms Explain How To Minimize Signs Of Aging
Whose hands are those?!
Exactly What To Say When Your Child Says “I Hate You,” According To Experts
“The goal isn’t to become so regulated that your child’s words don’t hurt. It’s to give yourself enough of a pause that the hurt doesn’t determine what happens next.”
I Finally Got My Family Into A Routine. Unfortunately, It’s October.
The “ber” months are here to screw with us all.
Why Do School Events Always Assume One Parent Has No Job?
School events make that mental load heavier and heavier.
16 Books Scary Mommy Editors Read & Raved About This Month
File these under “worth your very limited free time.”
Your Baby’s Diaper Rash Isn’t Your Fault. Here’s How To Prevent The Next One.
A game plan for exhausted parents, starting with finding the right diaper.
My Daughter's First Homecoming Dress Experience Healed My Inner Teen
I was terrified to go, as I couldn’t remember a dress shopping trip from high school that I actually enjoyed.
Can Mom Friendships Last Even If Your Kids Drift Apart?
Do the moms have to break up, too? Real moms share their experience navigating the friendship shake-up.
10 Recipes To Use Up Strawberries, From Baked Brie To Wine Slushies
Strawberries always want to go bad overnight and they have to stop getting away with it.
18 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows Coming To Netflix In October
These new tween and teen series look so good.
“All I Want To Do Is Read My Fantasy Books & Smoke A J” & 59 Other Mom Confessions
The moms are going through it this week.
What I've Learned As A Parent To A Child With Atopic Dermatitis
Starting with: You’ll get to be on very good terms with your dermatologist.
The Ladies Of ‘I Mom So Hard’ Get Real About Middle School
Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley talk to Scary Mommy about their new tour, new book, and how the middle school years are bonkers.
5 Ways We Love That ‘90s Girlhood Is Celebrated in DreamWorks Forgotten Island
The nostalgia is strong with this one.
The New Family-Friendly Shows & Movies Coming To Disney+ & Hulu In October 2026
Classic Halloween movies and new seasons of your favorite series, all at your fingertips.
The Four Seasons Season 3 Is Officially Filming! Here’s Everything We Know
Pack your bags because Kate, Jack, and the gang are going on vacation again.
As A Plus-Size Mom, I Feel Immense Relief That My Two Kids Are Boys
The trauma that came with being a plus-sized girl since toddlerhood was actually too much for me to relive through a daughter of my own.
The "I Don't Want To Go Era" Is Real: Why We Start Guarding Our Energy As We Get Older
And no, it doesn’t make you a bad person.
Why Your Kid Tells You About Every Injustice At School, But Never Tells Their Teacher
What, because you always ask for help precisely when you need it? Right...
What’s Normal Tired Vs. “Go Get Checked” Tired When You’re A Mom?
If you’re questioning your level of exhaustion, your doctor wants to hear from you right then.
Hailey Bieber Is Your God Now, & Other Tween Observations
Your tween is either a Dragon Girl or a Sephora Girl. Welcome to it.
34 Baby Names That Sound Like They Could Be A Rom-Com Protagonist
He’s broody but hiding a sensitive side. She’s independent and plucky and everyone in town adores her.
Cecily Strong Hopes Her Daughter Learns All Her Best Curse Words From Her
The SNL icon opens up about year one as a mom.
What Is "Nostalgia Grief"? Why Watching Your Kid Grow Up Can Feel Like Mourning
You haven’t hit the empty nest years yet, but you’ve got an ache in your chest like something has ended. Experts unpack this (spoiler: totally normal) feeling.
Scary Mommy 2026 Readers' Choice Awards Best Canned Cocktail Brands
They’ve got our covered no matter your mood.
Scary Mommy 2026 Readers' Choice Awards Best Domestic Wine Brands
We’ll drink to that!
Scary Mommy 2026 Readers' Choice Awards Best Hummus Brands
How lucky are we to have so many delicious options at our fingertips!
Scary Mommy 2026 Readers' Choice Awards Best Quick Meal Brands
Because spending hours in the kitchen when you’re a parent just isn’t possible.
Scary Mommy 2026 Readers' Choice Awards Best Yogurt Brands
There are so many delicious ones to choose from!
The 3 Types Of Porn That Turn Women On Most & Least, According To A Porn Director
Whether you’re a partner Googling this or a gal looking to watch something new...
What To Text Your Partner When You’re Pissed Instead Of Just Firing Off “It’s Fine”
Therapists share the exact scripts to use when “it’s fine” is a lie, plus when it’s actually OK to send.
Hallmark Is Giving Us 34 New Christmas Movies This Year
The 17th annual event starts on Oct. 16 this year and is bigger than ever.
Perimenopause Taught Me That ‘No’ Is A Complete Sentence
Maybe we’re not becoming more difficult. Maybe we’re becoming less willing to make difficult things easier for everyone else.
The Family Resort That Actually Works For Everyone
One weekend, three generations, and zero negotiations.
Wait... Am I Actually An Introvert? 11 Sneaky Signs Your “Extrovert” Label Has Shifted
You love having plans, but you also secretly hope they get canceled. Experts explain what’s going on.
How To Tell When Your Kid Genuinely Needs A Mental Health Day Off From School
Plus, pediatrician-approved ways to help them reset if they can’t miss a day.
Red Light Therapy To Power You Up During Parenting Downtime
Full-Body recovery that’s easy and requires no brainpower? Yes, please.
My Daughter’s First Boyfriend Has Made Me Nostalgic For First Love
It’s been so long since I’ve felt something like it.
Emily In Paris Season 6 Finally Has A Release Date, & It’s A Real Gift To Fans
It’s almost time to say au revoir to our favorite fashionista.
Yes, Parents: Mark Rober Really Is The Nicest Guy On YouTube
You can rest easy, Mom and Dad!
When Do I Finally Get To Call Out My Boomer Mom On Her Lies?
My mother is the decider of everyone’s truth. And it’s exhausting.
Mahjong Mamas-To-Be: Check Out These 15 Game-Inspired Baby Names
There are some great options in play.
American Girl's 2027 Girl Of The Year Doll, Daisy Davenport, Is Available Now
Molly McIntire fans, you're gonna love this.
How To Tell A Bedtime Story When You’re Exhausted & Would Simply Rather Perish
There’s so much value in that blip of storytelling time. Here’s how to manage it even when your brain is mush.
My Kid Just Started Middle School & I’m Watching His Mental Health More Than His Grades
Suddenly the child whose internal world used to be broadcast directly into my living room has developed privacy settings.
As A Maternal Mental Health Expert, Lindsay Clancy’s Story Broke My Heart
Watching her trial unfold reminded me of my patients and of myself.
“I Discovered My Husband Buys Escorts” & 55 Other Mom Confessions
The moms are going through it this week.
It’s So Important To Teach Your Son That The Way They Talk About Women Around Other Men Matters
They need to know that there’s nothing masculine about casually disrespecting women.
Your Attachment Style Is Showing Up In Your Parenting, Not Just Your Relationship
Therapists explain how your own wiring around closeness shows up, from morning snuggles to meltdowns.
10 Healthy Bowl Recipes That Make Satisfying, Flavorful Lunches & Dinners
It’s never been easier to get your veggies in.
I've Been Masking So Long I'm Not Sure Who I Actually Am
When you’ve been who and what you thought everyone need you to be for so long, how much of that is me... and how much is ADHD?
What Is Mindful Masturbation & Is It Worth Trying?
It’s a great way to learn what you like and feel confident doing it with a partner later.
Ask Scary Mommy: How Do I Teach My Kid The Difference Between Bullying & Someone Not Wanting To Be Their Friend?
There’s a fine line that kids often can’t grasp without guidance.
Every Kid Deserves A First “Scary” Movie, & Shaun The Sheep Just Made A Perfect One
The Beast of Mossy Bottom fills a hole in the Halloween movie canon.
Is “Weaponized Anxiety” The New Weaponized Incompetence?
Couples therapists say they’ve seen plenty of clients unintentionally wield a diagnosis like veto power.
My Husband & I Have Different Kinds Of ADHD. Here's How We Make It Work.
Learning that we’re wired in opposite directions actually made a huge difference.
If You Love Gilmore Girls, You’ll Love These 27 Cozy Shows
To help fill the Stars Hollow-shaped hole in your fall.
The Joy Of Sharing A Nostalgic Hobby With Your Kid
This is so much better than if he was obsessed with the Paw Patrol.
Deaths From Ectopic Pregnancy Are Surging & It’s More Common In States With Abortion Bans
A new investigation by ProPublica sheds light on yet another consequence of sweeping abortion bans.
My Kids Don’t Have 9/11. They Have COVID.
Every generation gets its “where were you when everything changed?” moment. For me, it was a September morning in high school. For my kids, it was masks, Zoom school, and the world shutting down.
Why Is My Cat Drooling All Of A Sudden?
Emergency vets explain when drooling is normal, and when it’s a major red flag.
Nobody Wants This Season 3 Drops In October, & It’s All About The “After” Phase
Joanne and Noah are playing house. Esther is finding out that wanting a break from your marriage doesn’t mean you’re ready for what’s next.
ADHD Was Supposed to Be The Answer, Why Do I Still Struggle?
Being diagnosed has allowed Catherine D. to see herself better, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t still struggle with parts of living with ADHD. As told to Leila Barghouty
I Finally Understand Why My ADHD Makes My Emotions Feel So Big
In order to support her children, Amy Marie H. has prioritized managing her condition. As told to Leila Barghouty
How I Learned My Child’s Difficult Behavior Was Hinting At ADHD
Through parenting her son, Hannah M. has learned about herself and her childhood. As told to Leila Barghouty
Raising A Child With ADHD Is One Thing — Juggling Theirs (and Mine) Is Another Story
In her son, Nic B. saw herself in little-boy form. As told to Leila Barghouty
Yoto Just Dropped Its Biggest Upgrade Yet & Your Kid's Screen-Free Speaker Is About to Get Smarter
Here’s everything you need to know about Yoto's latest update!
I'm Having A '90s Fall
Give me all that good nostalgia.
