North Myrtle Beach Is The Classic Family Beach Getaway — On A Budget
Here’s how to spend a perfect (affordable) long weekend in NMB, beach-hopping and beyond.
Is Dry Shampoo Good For Dogs, Or Should I Skip Straight To Real Baths?
What vets think of this new pet product category.
I Tried 5 "Kid Friendly" Rug Brands & This Is My Favorite Pick
Which brand can survive my household of kids and cats?
Need To Say No To Expensive Holiday Obligations? Try This Script From An Expert
You’ve crunched the numbers... and that annual gift exchange with friends isn’t in your budget.
A New Report Shows That Gen Z Wants Less Sex & Romance In Their TV & Movies
What do they want more of? Platonic, realistic friendships.
'The Bachelor' Star Rachael Kirkconnell Opens Up About Identifying As Demisexual
She says she hasn't had sex “in years” despite a long-term relationship with 'The Bachelor' star, Matt James.
Why A Growing Number Of Women Are Choosing Fertility Treatments & Pregnancy Abroad
Between rising maternal mortality rates, abortion restrictions, and staggering costs, some Americans are opting to leave the U.S. to have babies.
How To Explain Holiday Spending Limits To Your Kids, Especially If You Had More To Give In 2024
Teaching them that finances fluctuate is also a gift.
Ashley Tisdale Shares Her ‘Honest Thoughts’ On GLP-1 Drugs
"What I'm most interested in is the why behind my desire to change my body," she writes.
Hero Mom & Bus Driver Save Kids From Burning School Bus
The mom spotted the fire while at the bus stop.
PSA: The Stranger Things 2-Hour Series Finale Will Release In Theaters
Don’t worry; it’ll premiere on streaming too — but the Upside Down is officially coming to the big screen.
What Do You Do When Your Tween Is Left Out Of The Friend Group Halloween Costume?
Get involved or let it ride?
I’ve Been Dating For Eight Years & Not One Man Has Come Prepared With A Condom. Not One.
What. Is. The. Problem!?
Would You Try The “Living Together Apart” Relationship Trend?
Separate homes, stronger love? Why more couples are saying no to cohabitation.
Haunted Travel Is Having A Moment
Ghost tours are selling out, and spooky old hotels are booked solid. What’s the appeal of paranormal tourism?
11 Amazing Things To Do In Zurich With Kids
Family-friendly Switzerland is a year-round playground even if you have young children.
You Can Serve Thanksgiving For $40 With This Aldi Meal Deal
The grocer curated a shopping list that feeds 10 people.
Scary Mommy 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards Best Baby Safe Laundry Detergent
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Should You Keep A Baby's First Steps A Secret If The Parents Aren't Around?
A new “Am I The A**hole?” Reddit thread has people debating the subject of missing milestones.
Kid Birthday Registries Are Becoming A Thing & Parents Have Thoughts
One mom says she's seeing more and more registry links on kid birthday invitations.
A New Mom "Screamed Into The Void" On Threads And Hundreds Of Moms Answered
This is how hard the first months of parenting are.
Is A “Family Assistant” The Key To Doing It All? Some Moms Swear By It
Burnt-out parents say outsourcing household tasks is worth a few budgetary sacrifices.
Everything Parents Should Know About Sora, OpenAI’s New “Brain Rot” App
Cybersecurity experts fear how children’s likenesses will be used against them if they try Sora.
A Great Big List Of Not-So-Scary “Scary Movies” For Us Wimps To Watch This Halloween
Nightmare-fuel-free, because we actually like sleep.
Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard Were Met With Criticism After Joking That Dax Would Never "Kill His Wife” Like "A Lot Of Men Do"
They have been accused of making light of domestic violence.
The “World’s First Nostalgic Theme Park” Wants To Take You Back To The Best Decades
Catch me at the ‘90s grunge park, please and thank you.
Daughter's Intuition Is A Real Thing. If Only I Had Listened To Mine Sooner...
A plea to all daughters to trust your instincts.
Daughters Are Saying "I Feel Pretty Today!" In Front Of Their Moms To See Their Reactions
And...the results were very telling!
13 Bean Recipes For Dinner That Are Cheap, Nutritious, & Delicious
For a couple bucks a bag? You can’t beat ‘em.
A Tennessee School Board Is Arguing Whether To Call It "Winter Break" Or "Christmas Break"
The debate got heated.
Social Anxiety Is Exhausting, Especially As A Mom
It’s a careful, exhausting balance between being seen, being present and keeping the anxiety hidden from everyone, including my kids.
I Tried Nine Body Serums & Friends, I Found Us The Best Lightweight Hydrator Ever
It smells like a summer evening in Italy, which never hurts.
This Mom On Reddit Shared That Her 6-Year-Old Told Her “You’re Always Mad”
The comments are so reassuring.
“I Cut My Husband Out Of My Will” & 24 Other Mom Confessions
It’s time to let it out.
Basic Halloween Etiquette For The Real Monsters Out There
Number one: Stop expecting to drive like normal through neighborhoods on Halloween night.
Kylie Kelce Admits She Hates The Phrase: "We're Pregnant!"
"Who the f**l is we?" she asked.
How To Eat Your Halloween Candy Like A ~Fancy Lady~
If you’re already opening a bottle of wine Halloween night, you might as well pair it with your favorite candies.
Is Vasectomy Reversal As Simple As Jordan On 'Love Is Blind' Makes It Sound?
Because I am skeptical of his snip-snap-snip-snap-snip-snap statistics.
This Neuroscientist Says Kids Shouldn't Play Tackle Football Until Turning 14
He's also a former WWE wrestler.
The Best Sleepover Movies Of All Time, Ranked By Early 2000s Aficionados
The Blockbuster employees knew you were back for Ever After again.
Kim Kardashian Doesn’t Know The Price Of Milk. Must Be Nice.
I, too, would like to opt out of the mental load of money.
Halloween Candy Prices Are Even Scarier Than Last Year Thanks To Cocoa & Tariffs
And half of Americans are planning on spending less on the holiday than in 2024.
Teachers Are Giving Middle Schoolers Letter-Tracing Assignments
A lot of kids these days simply can't write very well with a pencil.
Mom Gets Harsh Note From Daycare After First Late Pick-Up
And the note came along with a $90 late fee.
'Dancing With The Stars' Is So Back & It's The Dopamine Boost We Needed
The dances! The costumes! The supportive friends in the audience!
Hallowpeen & 13 More Hilarious Halloween Smut Titles
You won’t have any pearls left to clutch.
The Mother-In-Law Survival Plan You Need Heading Into The Holidays
An expert-backed three-step guide to not losing your mind between now and the new year.
Are You Parenting Out Of Embarrassment?
When you’re in public, reactive parenting often isn’t the way you actually want to parent.
Haley Pepper Knows You Need A Giggle, Too
The mom of two doesn’t shy away from politics — and the lighter side of life — on her Instagram and TikTok.
The ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Soundtrack Is Now Available For Yoto Players
Huntr/x girls to the world!
Now & Then Perfectly Captured The Spooky Side Of Girlhood
The girls face loss, identity shifts, and the realization that adults cannot always protect or explain.
Nicholas Sparks Opens Up About Writing A Supernatural Love Story With M. Night Shyamalan
The king of romance and the king of plot twists have teamed up for the new novel (and upcoming film) Remain.
17 ‘90s Halloween Traditions That Bring All The Magic You Need
Forget all those swipe-up links to decor; we’ve got everything you need right here.
Consumer Reports Investigation Finds Many Popular Protein Brands Contain High Levels Of Lead
Supplements aren’t regulated by the FDA, so there’s no legal limit to the amount of heavy metals protein powders and shakes can contain.
This Mom Says Spending Time On Your Health Matters More Than A Clean House
Unfortunately, having it all is not really a thing.
This Husband Spends 8 Hours In The Bathroom On His Days Off & His Wife Is Asking For Help
Choosing to leave is not an option, she says.
Why Moms Need Halloween This Year Just As Much As Kids Do
Truly, who doesn’t want to surround themselves with a little magic, a bit of escape, and a whole lot of chocolate? It’s time to disassociate a bit.
We Need To Let Girls Know Their Bodies Are Meant To Feel Good
The way we talk to girls about sex is almost exclusively focused on safety. We should focus on pleasure, too.
You Should Only Be Reaching Out To Your College-Aged Kid Once A Week, Says Author
We know it's hard!
"Our Sex Life Was Saved By Our Elderly Neighbors"
A mom just like us — comparing prices at the grocery store, cheering at the baseball field three times a week, running PTA meetings — shares her sex story, no matter how “boring” or “shocking” it may be.
Want To Get Off Your Phone? Return To The Hobbies You Loved As A Kid.
Our nervous systems are begging us.
Trump Administration Guts Office Of Special Education
The office is responsible for ensuring that children with disabilities receive the services they need and deserve under the law.
I Love My Kids, But Sometimes I Can’t Stand Being A Mother
I want to let my kids in on a secret: This isn't the real me.
65 Cheap Gifts On Amazon That Are Actually Bougie As Hell
Impressive, expensive-looking gifts that are easy on your wallet.
Shonda Rhimes Says The Idea That Working Moms Can Have It All Is "Bullsh*t"
And the producer found relief in realizing that she can't keep all the balls in the air at once.
A Librarian Who Refused To Ban Books Wins $700,000 Settlement
“I will never regret standing up for the First Amendment," she said.
Carl The Collector Introduces A New Non-Speaking Character Who Uses A Speech Tablet
See the exclusive clip here.
A Mom Explains How Flexible Jobs Mean "No Deep Work"
If you have a flexible job, congratulations, you are automatically the default parent!
Struggle Meals Are Trending On Tik Tok & You Might Recognize The Greatest Hits
If anything, they’re a sign that you’re resourceful and you’re making something good out of an imperfect situation.
13 Simple Rice Recipes For Easy, Inexpensive Dinners & Sides
Let’s hear it for the MVP of cheap pantry staples.
As A Mom, These 13 Items Are Worth The Splurge When Packing For Disney
Some of these items I'd never even think to pack before we went!
Parents Are Sharing The Weirdest S**t That Happened To Them After Pregnancy
Did you know your belly button could move?
My Husband Masturbates When I'm Home & It Hurts My Feelings
It doesn't bother him when I do it! What gives?
13 Halloween Costumes You Can Make With Stuff In Your Closet
You can never go wrong dressing as a mom from TV.
Ever Wonder Why Your Dog Sighs? Experts Explain What’s Going On
From relaxed “happy sighs” to frustrated huffs, here’s how to decode your dog’s exhale and understand what it’s really feeling.
Mom Shows Son Bloody Laundry To Normalize Periods
She also explained what to do if he sees blood on a girl's pants.
F*ck New Year’s Resolutions. Start Preparing For “13 Magical Nights” This Winter Instead.
When a Scottish witch tells you to do something, listen.
“I Have A Higher Sex Drive Than My Husband” & 27 Other Mom Confessions
🎵 These are our confessions 🎵
A Woman On Tik Tok Says We Should Bring Back ‘Hanging Up’ Our Phones
As in, stick it on the kitchen wall and disconnect.
This Referee Crashed Out On Parents At A Youth Soccer Game & TBH We’re On His Side
“People are reluctant to volunteer their time so they can be chirped at by people that can’t be bothered to volunteer themselves.”
13 Halloween Episodes Of Your Favorite TV Shows
From Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Abbott Elementary, there are some epic choices.
I Had An Emotional Affair To Save My Marriage
It wasn’t love. It was a lifeline.
I Checked Out The New Evermore Resort In Orlando And Realized I’d Been Vacationing All Wrong
I was always "go, go, go," and now I'm "chill, chill, chill"!
Sisters-In-Law Are Sparring Over Whether Their Kids Can Get Adult Meals At Restaurants
Are there rules when it comes to when and how kids can order adult-sized meals?
A Mom Received A Wild Letter From Her Kid's School And Parents Are *Loving* The Vibe
All schools should do this!
We’ve Got To Ban Single Parents From Love Is Blind, It’s Too Much
Seriously, use a dating app before getting engaged THROUGH A WALL to your child’s STEPPARENT.
My Oldest Son Thinks He's My Co-Parent Because I'm A Single Mom
He’s a natural caregiver, but this is unnecessary.
Tom Selleck In Three Men & A Little Lady Is Still The Girl Dad Of Our Dreams
Every little girl deserves a Peter Mitchell.
How Young Is Too Young To Know If Your Kid Has ADHD?
Is it normal childhood behavior or early signs of ADHD? An expert explains.
21 Halloween Costume Ideas Inspired By The Year’s Big Pop Culture Moments
Just how many Dr. Robbys can we find while trick-or-treating?
A New Study Highlights How Crucial It Is To Attend Your First Mammogram
It’s a good reminder to prioritize your screenings.
13 Baby Names Taylor Swift Would Probably Choose For Her Future Kids
It only makes sense that this storyteller’s choices would be as meaningful, poetic, and era-inspired as her music.
This Mom Is Tired Of Watching Her Neighbor’s Kids When They Come Out To Play With Hers
Whose side are you on?