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The Countdown Is On
By Julie Sprankles

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.

crunchlabs come to life
By Katie Garrity

Yes, Parents: Mark Rober Really Is The Nicest Guy On YouTube

You can rest easy, Mom and Dad!

the truth shouldn't be this messy
By Anonymous

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.

Game On
By Dyana Goldman

Mahjong Mamas-To-Be: Check Out These 15 Game-Inspired Baby Names

There are some great options in play.

*adds to christmas list*
By Katie McPherson

American Girl's 2027 Girl Of The Year Doll, Daisy Davenport, Is Available Now

Molly McIntire fans, you're gonna love this.

Don't Outsource Your Joy
By Katie McPherson

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.

eyes on him
By Danielle Kelly

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.

It Wasn't Supposed To Be Like This
By Patrice Le Goy

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.

Let It All Out
By Julie Sprankles

“I Discovered My Husband Buys Escorts” & 55 Other Mom Confessions

The moms are going through it this week.

🛑 casual misogyny 🛑
By Diana Park

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.

Food For Thought
By Julie Sprankles

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.

🍛🍛🍛
By Katie McPherson

10 Healthy Bowl Recipes That Make Satisfying, Flavorful Lunches & Dinners

It’s never been easier to get your veggies in.

The Me I Had To Be
By Nadie Bard

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?

Be Present
By Katie McPherson

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
By Team Scary Mommy

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.

Exclusive Scoop
By Julie Sprankles

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.

intention matters here
By Katie McPherson

Is “Weaponized Anxiety” The New Weaponized Incompetence?

Couples therapists say they’ve seen plenty of clients unintentionally wield a diagnosis like veto power.

Two Of A Kind-Ish
By Julie Sprankles

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.

Perfect for Pop-Tarts & PJs
By Julie Sprankles

If You Love Gilmore Girls, You’ll Love These 27 Cozy Shows

To help fill the Stars Hollow-shaped hole in your fall.

inner child, meet my actual child
By Katie McPherson

The Joy Of Sharing A Nostalgic Hobby With Your Kid

This is so much better than if he was obsessed with the Paw Patrol.

Women's Health
By Katie McPherson

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.

By Meg St-Esprit

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.

When to worry
By Katie McPherson

Why Is My Cat Drooling All Of A Sudden?

Emergency vets explain when drooling is normal, and when it’s a major red flag.

Hot Rabbi Is Back
By Julie Sprankles

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.

Lifestyle
By BDG Studios

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

Lifestyle
By BDG Studios

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

Lifestyle
By BDG Studios

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

Lifestyle
By BDG Studios

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 familes, listen up!
By Katie Garrity

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!

give me flannel or give me death
By Katie Bingham-Smith

I'm Having A '90s Fall

Give me all that good nostalgia.

*cough cough*
By Katie McPherson

9 Easy Recipes For When You're Sick, Because It’s Cold Season Now

Back-to-school season means sore throats and runny noses are imminent.

Copy + Paste
By Brianne Hogan

5 Sexpert Scripts For Initiating That Aren’t “So... Want To?”

For the horny and the chronically awkward 🫡

how did we get here?!
By Danielle Kelly

I Wouldn’t Let My 5-Year-Old Do This. But Does That Make This Mom Neglectful?

After all, “I wouldn’t do that” isn’t the same thing as “that mother is neglectful.”

Sweet News
By Julie Sprankles

Girl Scouts’ New Cookie Is A Big Deal For Allergy Families, But There’s A Catch

The brand’s first allergy-friendly Girl Scout Cookie is coming in 2027. You just won’t be able to buy it from a kid at a folding table outside Publix.

It Is What It Is
By Nadie Bard

Parenting Without My Partner Is Just Easier

I love him... but he complicates things.

why do we do this?
By Meg St-Esprit

We’re All High-Effort Moms, Actually

Some moms make magic with themed lunches and birthday advent calendars, while some spend every ounce of energy fighting for an IEP. Both count.

gig economy?!
By Rachel Van Dolsen

My Brief & Entirely Unprofitable FeetFinder Career

ADHD made me do it, promise.

Complexion mogging
By Katie McPherson

This New Foundation Became My Holy Grail The First Time I Used It

It has re-earned its place of honor on my vanity with every wear since.

Pass the Popcorn
By Julie Sprankles

26 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows You’ll Want To Watch On Netflix In September

From a Hawkins return to a chocolate factory competition series (that looks unhinged in the best way), here’s what you should add to your queue.

Baby Skin Care
By Team Scary Mommy

Pampers Swaddlers Are Now Fragrance Free. Here’s What Actually Changed.

The diaper so many moms already buy is now fragrance free in every size and count.

what to watch
By Katie McPherson

All The New Family-Friendly Shows & Movies Coming To Disney+ & Hulu In September 2026

Summer blockbusters and Halloween favorites are here.

Exclusive Interview
By Julie Sprankles

Paris Hilton Grew Up Labeled Distracted & Difficult. Turns Out, It Was ADHD.

The mom of two opens up about her adult ADHD diagnosis and why mornings, especially, look so different now.

Oof, It's Been A Week
By Julie Sprankles

“Favoritism Of Grandkids Is Ripping Our Family Apart” & 53 Other Mom Confessions

The moms have a lot on their minds.

We've Gotta Unlearn A Few Things
By Jill Layton

What Parents Get Wrong About Teaching Kids About Consent

We were taught growing up that “manners” mattered more than our comfort. We can do better by our kids.

deals on deals
By Katie McPherson

The Best Labor Day 2026 Sales For Families, From Clothes To Tech

Get some bang for your buck this weekend.

Gotta Watch 'Em All
By Katie McPherson

The Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu Trailer Just Dropped & It’s So Precious

In an era of AI slop, this is the kind of show we want.

Class Act
By Julie Sprankles

Jacqueline Woodson Has A Message For Every Kid Who’s Ever Felt Like An Outsider

The author opens up about the new PBS Kids special based on her beloved picture book The Day You Begin.

Lifestyle
By Claudia Rupcich

Do Yourself A Favor And Join The Mom Group

Parenthood can be uniquely isolating — having a mom crew can save you.

Lifestyle
By Justine Lorelle LoMonaco

There’s A PPD Screening Problem In America, And Moms Know It

This Reddit thread highlights the realities, gaps, and frustrations of postpartum depression screening.

block your calendar
By Katie McPherson

Could Your Relationship Benefit From A Weekly “State Of The Union” Meeting?

Relationship experts highly recommend them.

um yup
By Diana Park

I’m Here To Tell You Your Vagina Will Get Longer As You Age

Like it or not, we stretch and grow in all our places.

Meep Meep
By Julie Sprankles

6 Reasons Coyote vs. Acme Genuinely Deserves A Family Trip To The Movies

This one’s worth the night-out splurge.

Pillow Talk
By Brianne Hogan

What Sex Therapists Tell Couples Who Have Wildly Different Bedtimes

Does having mismatched bedtimes kill intimacy? Here’s what the experts say.

*Cough Cough*
By Amber Guetebier

I’ve Done 11 Back-To-School Seasons. Here Are The Medicine-Cabinet Essentials I Always Restock.

You’ll be grateful you replenished these before germs hit.

🤫🤫🤫
By Team Scary Mommy

“I Want A Divorce But It’s So Much Easier To Let Him Stay” & 46 Other Mom Confessions

The moms unleashed their inner thoughts this week.

TBR Inspo
By Julie Sprankles

12 Books Our Editors Devoured This August

From a long-awaited Big Little Lies sequel to a retro Disney cookbook, these were worth every spare second.

Cue Cute Aggression
By Kait Hanson

Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads So Cute Like That?

It might surprise you to know it’s probably not because your dog understands what you’re saying.

Editors' Picks
By Julie Sprankles

18 Back-To-School Buys Tweens & Teens Will Actually Use

RIP to the character backpack years; back-to-school shopping for big kids is a whole different sport.

Barkeep?
By Katie McPherson

11 Cozy Fall Dinner Recipes That Give “This Was Ordered In A Storybook Tavern”

We are done with summer. DONE.

Good To Know
By Jill Layton

Yes, You Can Get Your Kid’s Back-To-School Shots At CVS. Here’s What It’s Actually Like.

PSA: Immunizations don’t have to be a full-day production.

readers' choice awards
By Team Scary Mommy

Scary Mommy 2026 Readers' Choice Awards Best Label & Personalization Brands

Kids lose absolutely everything.

readers' choice awards
By Team Scary Mommy

Scary Mommy 2026 Readers' Choice Awards Best Family Command Center Tech Brands

Sorry, these beat dry erase boards any day of the week.

Readers' Choice Awards
By Margaret Flatley

Scary Mommy 2026 Readers' Choice Awards Best Kid-Safe Wearable Tech Brands

Cause the kids need to be alright.

readers' choice awards
By Team Scary Mommy

Scary Mommy 2026 Readers' Choice Awards Best Screen-Free Device Brands

Technology is cool, even and especially when it doesn’t come through a screen.

Readers' Choice Awards
By Team Scary Mommy

Scary Mommy 2026 Readers' Choice Awards Best Wake-Up & Light Tech Brands

Nightlights and wake up clocks for everyone.

this one's hard
By Diana Park

I’m Coming To Terms With The Fact That My Children Don’t Want Kids

There are certain things in life I thought would just happen for me. And being a grandmother — eventually — was one of them.

Let It Out
By Team Scary Mommy

“I Received Oral Sex On My Parents’ Kitchen Counter” & 44 Other Mom Confessions

The moms had *a lot* on their minds this week.

juggling all the things
By Samm Davidson

My ADHD Isn't The Problem. The Mental Load Of Motherhood Is

It’s not that my brain works differently; it’s that motherhood requires women to function as the unpaid interns of everyone else’s lives.

Solo Act
By Brianne Hogan

I Love Being An Only Child. Then I Think About My Parents Getting Older.

I’ve never wanted a sibling, but watching my parents age from 3,000 miles away has made me realize exactly what “on your own” means.

ADHD
By Katie McPherson

The FDA Approved A New ADHD Medication For Kids. Here’s What Parents Should Know.

A psychiatrist and ADHD expert shares everything we know, and everything we don’t.

main character energy!
By Katie Garrity

Disney Collaborated With The NFL & Gave Each Team Their Own Dedicated Character

Ordering 10 of them, thank you!

Baby Skin Care
By Team Scary Mommy

Did You Know Diaper Safety Certifications Were A Thing? Here’s What They Mean

For the mom whose baby breaks out in a rash at the idea of something touching their skin.

Get out there
By Meg St-Esprit

Travel & Experiences Are What Our Kids Need Right Now

In a divided, anxious world, even a small trip beyond familiar borders can help kids become more curious, confident and compassionate.

don't fumble the food
By Katie McPherson

11 Game Day Appetizers For All Your Sunday Afternoon Watch Parties

Even if you don’t care about sportsball, you gotta admit the snacks rule.

Finally, Some Good News
By Julie Sprankles

Has Sterling Point Been Renewed For Season 2? Better Pack Your Bags

Who’s ready to head back to Muskoka? 🙋‍♀️

A+ Essentials
By Julie Sprankles

27 Back-To-School Shopping Picks For Kids That Scary Mommy Editors Swear By

From lunchboxes and new sneaks to BTS books and more.

Get Your Kicks
By Kathryn Anderson

100 Years Later, Route 66 Is Still America's Ultimate Family Road Trip

America's most famous highway is having a moment.

Entertainment
By Morgan Flaherty

What to pack for Universal with kids

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she deserves it!
By Katie Garrity

These Are The Ultimate Things Every Mom In The Toddler-Newborn Trenches Needs Right Now

These will buy her five minutes of peace!

Join Us!
By Team Scary Mommy

Join Scary Mommy On Tour With 'Are You There God? It's Me Menopause’

Comedy. Cocktails. Great convo. What more could you ask for?

$avings For Days
By Megan LaCreta

The Savings Club That Will Save You Big Time This Fall

A membership offers everyday savings and exclusive benefits that can seriously add up.

Exclusive
By Julie Sprankles

Meet Kio! Your Next Family Watch Is A Real Lion Cub's Coming-Of-Age Story

See the 8-week-old cub meet the world (and stick very close to his mom) in this exclusive first look at the new National Geographic docuseries Lion.

it's the simple things
By Sarah Aswell

Each Year My Friend Group Goes Camping Together & It Created Our Village

In a world where it feels like vacations need to be bigger and better, our kids love this simple trip the best.

The Final Stretch
By Kait Hanson

15 Late-Summer Book Releases You Won't Want To Put Down

That TBR pile just got a little glow-up.

Hold Onto Your Mouse Ears!
By Katie McPherson

Disney’s Most Exciting Announcements From D23, From New Movies To Rides

It’s almost too much (and too good) to take in at once.

Shopping
By Sarah Aswell

A Starter Guide For Camping With Kids

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Just Go
By Julie Sprankles

I Took My Mom To The Grand Canyon. What I Really Saw Was Her.

Four days, three hotels, and 12 hours in a rental car, and I already can’t wait for our next adventure.

Along For The Ride
By Julie Sprankles

67 Road-Trip Movies That’ll Make You Want To Pack A Bag & Hit The Highway

For when you can’t get away but need an escape.

Ask A MWLTF
By Penelope

Have We Forgotten How To Be A Couple?!

Having teens in the house is a great contraceptive.

🕯️🍄 📖 🪻✨
By Katie McPherson

30+ Storybook Baby Names That Feel Soft, Whimsical, & Woodsy

The names you’d call from the front stoop of your cottage, if you lived in a fairy tale.

Sip Sip, Hooray
By Katie McPherson

10 Fun & Fancy Homemade Coffee Drinks To Make Yourself Before Work

A little treat, on the house.

so cute
By Katie Garrity

The Tonies x Pokémon Collab Is Here & We Gotta Catch 'Em All

Screen-free playtime just leveled up!

Vaccines
By Katie McPherson

Trump Signs Executive Order Directing HHS To Revise Childhood Vaccine Schedule

The president cited misinformation, like that vaccines cause autism, during his press conference.

cool girls read
By Joss Richard

What Would Andie Anderson Read in 2026?

The How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days heroine has cool-girl energy that would totally transfer to her book taste!

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.

the more you know... i guess
By Katie McPherson

So Apparently “Vaginamaxxing” Is A Thing Now & Experts Are Not Here For It

Supplements, creams, steaming, lasers — and none of it will make your vagina any healthier.

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.

Mickey Please...
By Katie McPherson

Disney World Might Just Be Planning A Future Fifth Theme Park, Y’all

Everything we know right now about the potential future of a fifth Disney property in Florida.

The More You Know
By Katie McPherson

What's The Difference Between Retinol, Retinal, & Retinoid?

There are so many retinol-esque ingredient names. Which one’s right for your skin?

when we going to disney?
By Katie Garrity

The Disney x BÉIS Collection Is Dropping Soon & Traveling Just Got More Magical

The trendy collab features a lineup of luggage, bags, and accessories built around Mickey & Friends.