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'Tis The Season For Stress
By Samantha Darby

“I’m Not Into The Holidays This Year At All”

In the latest Confessions roundup, the moms share all of their holiday stress and fears.

Do Better
By Jamie Kenney

Is It Your Libido, Or Do You Just Not Want To Have Sex With Him?

TikTok creator Sommer Tothill shares harsh but valuable insight into why the bedroom may not be as active as it could be...

'Tis the season
By Samantha Darby

Dreading Holidays With In-Laws? These Moms Have Some Tips

You've heard of boundaries, but here's how real moms implement them with their own in-laws during the holidays.

Be cautious with the cloves
By Katie McPherson

Why The Hell Is Everyone Talking About Clove Water On TikTok?

Weight loss, fertility, increased “tightness” (not kidding). Is any of this actually possible with one little herb?

'Tis The Season For Spending
By Megan LaCreta

A New Survey Finds That Parents Spend $170 For Each Child On Holiday Gifts

The survey also found that Gen Z parents are outspending Millennials.

Have Yourself A Spooky Little Christmas
By Jamie Kenney

Mom Offers The Best Christmas Tradition For Halloween Lovers Everywhere

The perfect — and simple — way to blend the best holidays.

call them all out!
By Katie Garrity

Watch Kate Winslet’s Raw Retelling Of Calling Out Press Who Body-Shamed Her In The '90s

"I hope this haunts you."

khloe tells all
By Katie Garrity

Khloé Kardashian Talks Turning 40, Dating, And Which Sibling She Relates To Most

The entrepreneur and mom of 2 spilled it all to Bustle.

Festive Faves
By Jamie Davis Smith

11 Holiday-Coded Baby Names Inspired By Your Favorite Classic Christmas Movies

Like the films they’re pulled from, these names spark joy.

The Most Brutal Breakup
By Nadie Bard

It Took Me 30 Years To Realize My Best Friend Was Also My Bully

She’d seen me at my worst and stayed... so didn’t I owe her the same?

Who Are You Calling Tacky?!
By Jamie Kenney

What Is Tacky Christmas & Why Is TikTok Doing This To Us?

I have a lot of questions. Number one, how dare you?

So Helpful, TBH
By Jaclyn Greenberg

13 Fun, Easy-To-Use Gifts For Kids With Disabilities

Tried-and-true recommendations from a mom who gets it.

Autopilot: Engaged
By Morgan Flaherty

Is The Roommate Phase Just A Normal Part of Parenthood? A Therapist Weighs In

When should you worry about this phase?

Remember It?!
By Kelly Schremph

This Forgotten Film From 1989 Is The Unsung Hero Of Holiday Movies

Let’s take a walk down nostalgia lane.

"This Looks Delicious..."
By Jamie Kenney

"Granny's Purse Syndrome" Is Something All Parents Should Know About

This common issue accounts for about 20% of child poisonings.

good for her
By Katie Garrity

A Fed-Up Mom Got Herself A Hotel Room For The Night After Feeling Unappreciated

“I’m about to go get a bagel ... and watch TV and sleep.”

Ho-Ho-Oh No!
By Jamie Kenney

Doctor On TikTok Offers Important Holiday Safety PSA

“I have seen now three children who have been injured.”

shop til you drop
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Says That You Should "Buy All The Gifts" For Your Kids This Holiday Season

They're only little for so long!

Santa, Dragons, & Desserts Galore
By Katie McPherson

14 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In December

Get ready to fly through your queue, because the coziest month is finally here.

Worth A Shot
By Molly Wadzeck Kraus

The Kids Are In Charge Of Christmas This Year, Because I'm Totally Done

I resign.

Ho-Ho-Hold On
By Jessica Reynolds

When Do Kids Stop Believing In Santa? This Is The Average Age, According To Psychologists

Real moms also weigh in, sharing how long they kept the tradition alive in their homes.

PSA
By Alexandra Frost

What Moms Actually Need To Make The Holidays “Merry & Bright”

It’s hard to really get into the joy of the season when it feels like everyone else’s depends on you.

The Bestest Boi
By Kelly Schremph

Hugh Grant in Notting Hill Is The OG Golden Retriever Boyfriend

Before Travis Kelce, there was William Thacker.

Doing Your Best
By Katie McPherson

How To Share Your Kids With Their Grandparents When Your Own Relationship With Them Sucks

Your kids adore Grandma and Grandpa, but boy do you have a bone to pick with Mom and Dad.

🎵 Let it go, Let it go 🎵
By Brianne Hogan

Why Farting In Front Of Your Partner Is Actually Good For Your Relationship

Holding things in rarely does any good, right?

The Classics
By Cora Gold

It's Charlie Brown Season! Here Are the Best Peanuts-Inspired Baby Names

From the obvious (Charlie) to the unexpected (Eudora).

Trauma Lingers
By Anonymous

As A Child Of An Alcoholic, It’s Brutal To Watch My Kid Learn To Drink

I try to model sensible drinking. But it’s "normal" for young adults to go a little wild with the booze, right? I don't even know anymore.

Shhh
By Samantha Darby

“I Don’t Like My Baby’s Name”

In the latest Confessions roundup, anonymous moms share the things they’ll never say out loud.

📷🎅
By Deirdre Kaye

15+ Hacks & Ideas For DIY’ing Your Holiday Photos This Year

Professional photographer?! In *this* economy?!

Still Relatable
By Brianne Hogan

Pieces Of April Is The Best Thanksgiving Movie You Forgot To Watch

Family is complicated. So is cooking turkey. Both are usually worth the effort.

Tis The Season
By Jamie Kenney

This Mom On TikTok Wants You To Reframe How You Think About Toy Drives

“None of us were asking strangers for those gifts: we were asking Santa.”

stop giving men microphones
By Katie Garrity

Men Are Complaining About Feeling Their Sex Partner's IUD, And Yes, We're Beyond Annoyed

There's always something, isn't there?

Parenting
By Katie Garrity

Dr. Becky Says No Screens At The Dinner Table Helps Build Adult Life Skills In Kids

She sat down with the Him & Her Podcast hosts to discuss.

Snacks On Deck
By Katie McPherson

Why "Club Level" Is The Ultimate Disney Planning Hack For Moms

When the hotel room gets too small, you’ll wish you had a second place to relax.

let's chat
By Julie Sprankles

Allie Kuch Gets Real About Making Friends As A New Mom

The podcaster and sports wife talks to Scary Mommy about the postpartum period, negative self-talk, and more.

Reluctant Roomies
By Megan LaCreta

I’m 23 & I Live With My Parents. Here’s Why I’m Not Losing My Sh*t.

There’s a pretty solid chance that if you have a kid in their 20s, they’re living with you.

ooffff
By Shelley Mann Hite

My Daughter Is So Open About Puberty & It Puts My Teenage Self To Shame

It smarts just a bit to see how brazen she is with a tampon.

Let's Save You Some Money!
By Arielle Tschinkel

Here Are The Black Friday & Cyber Monday Strategies Money Experts Swear By

The holidays are expensive — but there are deals to be had.

pretty please?
By Megan LaCreta

This Holiday Season, Don't Remind Your Kids To Say "Please" & "Thank You"

This educator on Instagram Reels says the secret to well-mannered kids isn't reminders — it's positive affirmation.

Women's Work
By Jamie Kenney

Why Are Women Always Tasked With "Kinkeeping," Especially During The Holidays?

TikTok creator @sheisapaigeturner dives into the unfair expectation we have of wives at this time of year.

the curse
By Jamie Kenney

My Hysterectomy & My 10-Year-Old Daughter

I hope my haunted uterus doesn't kill that little spark of excitement for their first period — the same one I used to have at their age.

MIL? More Like PITA
By Katie McPherson

What To Do When You Dislike Your Mother-In-Law, According To Experts

Neither of you are going anywhere. So, what’s to be done?

Justice for... No one?
By Brianne Hogan

I Just Watched The OG Cruel Intentions For The First Time & Whoa, The Sexism

The movie hit theaters 25 years ago, and yet the virgin-whore complex is still alive and well. (Unlike Sebastian.)

Get Ready
By Arielle Tschinkel

Is It Better To Shop IRL On Black Friday Or Online?

Brick and mortar or sitting on your couch? Let's talk.

It's Snuggle Season
By Katie McPherson

All The Cutest Family Matching Christmas Pajamas Of 2024, From Grinch Prints To Classic Plaids

Pssst: There’s a ton of good sales in here.

Are You Sure You Want To Help...?
By Jamie Kenney

You're Probably Not Going To Like The Best Way To Help A Mom At Thanksgiving

The answer is simple... but you’re still going to want to gird your loins...

🎶 Please, Please, Please 🎶
By Arielle Tschinkel

Parents, Put Down The Pitchforks Over Sabrina Carpenter

The moral panic over pop stars is a tale as old as time, but is it rooted in reality?

Red Flags
By Jamie Kenney

What Are The Signs You Could Become A Toxic Mother-In-Law? TikTok Has A Theory

There’s no recipe for being a horrible mother-in-law, but there are risk factors...

Parenting & Periods
By Katie McPherson

FYI: Your Kid's Cycle Will Take A While To Become Regular

It can take years before their period is predictable, but don’t panic — that’s normal.

twinning?
By Katie Garrity

Mom Shocked After One Of Her Twins Was Invited To A Birthday Party Without The Other

The twins are even in the same class with the birthday kid.

tuning in!
By Katie Garrity

On The Heels Of Her Pregnancy Annoucement, Kylie Kelce Reveals Her New Podcast!

"If everyone's gonna be talking about my family, you might as well hear it from me."

All Paws on Deck
By Julie Sprankles

NFL QB Brock Purdy Getting A PAW Patrol “Pup Talk” Is So Frickin’ Wholesome

The San Francisco 49ers player shows kids it’s normal to feel overwhelmed sometimes.

To The Library!
By Matthew Kaplowitz

Who Remembers This Obscure Animated Movie Starring Macaulay Culkin?

The first and last animated film for the Home Alone star, it kicked off a depressing chain of events in his personal life.

Seasonal Savings
By Amber Guetebier

12 Splurge-Worthy Gifts To Grab For Your Kids During Black Friday Sales

Santa knows all the good sales.

don't wallow
By Jen McGuire

A Little Advice For Surviving Thanksgiving When Your Kids Are Celebrating With Your Ex

I get it. The first few solo holidays are tough.

Throwing It Way Back
By Nat Hrvatin

Would You Name Your Baby After A Passenger On The Mayflower? You May Have Already.

A closer look at the Mayflower manifest reveals many of the names are still super popular today.

Say what you mean
By Megan LaCreta

Stop Telling Your Kids What Not To Do

In a video posted to Reels, one mom says telling kids what to do, instead of what not to do, can be a helpful hack for better-behaved children.

World Peace
By Katie McPherson

Bring Back Watergate Salad, You Cowards

The world is burning. Eat more marshmallows covered in fruity green fluff.

Who Run The World?
By Jamie Kenney

Our New Hero Highlights How A Mother's Work Is Erased From Day 1

“We easily discount childbirth as something that just happens on its own.”

Let's Not!
By Megan LaCreta

What Not To Say To Your College Kid When They Come Home

A mom on Instagram Reels offered some advice on topics to avoid with your college kid when they come home over break.

Ho-Ho-NO!
By Jamie Kenney

Is It OK To Open Presents On Christmas Morning Without The In-Laws?

“He is calling me selfish and inconsiderate of his parents’ feelings.”

listen up
By Katie Garrity

'The Bachelor' Star Colton Underwood Wants Everyone To Know That His Son Does *Not* Have A Mother

He and his husband, Jordan C. Brown bring up an interesting point about surrogacy and egg donation.

Education & Opportunity
By Jamie Kenney

Preschoolers Are Getting Suspended & Expelled Three Times More Than K-12 Students

And boys, kids with disabilities, and Black children are expelled at even higher rates.

GO TO SLEEP!
By Katie Garrity

Does Your Child Have Low Sleep Needs? One Mom Says She Feels Your Pain

"No matter what I do, his need for sleep will always be low."

be honest
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Wants "Honest Answers Only" About Other Parents' Sex Lives

"I need to know what's normal."

Moms We Love
By Samantha Darby

Yuri Lamasbella Just Goes With The Flow

Whether it’s prepping for baby number two or putting on her Post-It nails to portray Khloe Kardashian, Yuri never misses.

The More, The Merrier
By Scary Mommy Editors

45 Of The Best Advent Calendars For A Festive Dose Of Little Treat Culture

You deserve something special, just for you.

ah memories
By Jen McGuire

The Wild Year When Perimenopause Came For My Grandma, & Puberty Came For Me

We ate secret candy stashes, read romance books, and avoided the rest of our family together.

philly king
By Katie Garrity

Push Back Your Bedtime! Jason Kelce Is Getting His Own Late Night Show!

The show will air on ESPN.

Dollars & Sense
By Amber Guetebier

Are Big Box Discounters Like Costco Worth Spending Money At On Black Friday?

Let's talk discounts.

Extra Spicy
By Deirdre Kaye

What Smut Book You Should Read Next, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

We see you, Scorpios.

Baddie... Or Just Saddie?
By Kelly Schremph

8 Screen Villains Who Deserve A Wicked Origin Story Treatment

What if these baddies are also just misunderstood?

End-of-Year Spending
By Scary Mommy Editors

27 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving In November 2024

This month isn’t *just* for holiday gifting.

Just Do It
By Katie McPherson

You Don’t Have To Start Soccer At 3. Here Are 10 Sports Kids Can Start Later In Life.

Long story short: it’s never too late to sign up.

total reboot
By Katie Garrity

Instagram Introduced A Reset Button & Now Feels Like The Perfect Time To Use It

Meta will roll out the app periodically.

Do Unto Others
By Jamie Kenney

The "I Don't Like That" Game Is A Must For Kids (& Some Adults)

“In order to have good friends we have to be a good friend.”

Roe v World
By Jamie Kenney

Abortion Won At The Ballot Box, But Will It Be Enough?

With a conservative majority government in 2025, some fear state-level protections will be insufficient to protect the right to choose. But others are already fighting.

Back in my day...
By Megan LaCreta

What To Say When Grandparents Say They Know Best

This mom has the best response for grandparents who say, "I was a parent once, I know what I'm doing."

Experts Weigh In
By Arielle Tschinkel

What's The Best Shopping Day Of The Year?

What you need to know before you check out that cart.

the tea is piping hot
By Samantha Darby

“I’m Married But Wading Into Emotional Affair Territory With A Coworker & Don’t Want To Stop.”

In the latest Confessions roundup, the moms (anonymously) get spicy.

truth time
By Samm Davidson

Is Being An Average Middle-Of-The-Road Kid OK In The End?

Hopefully his future has little to do with grades and more to do with happiness.

Experts Weigh In
By BethAnn Mayer

What's A Dandelion Child, & Are You Raising One?

Dandelion kids are often resilient and adapt well, but mental health professionals stress they need nurturing.

Young At Heart
By Samantha Darby

7 Reasons Why You Need To Take The Grandparents To Disney With You

You don’t have to spend every moment together, but having them with you on the tea cups is a major plus.

🫶🏻
By Nat Hrvatin

This Neuroscientist’s Parenting Strategy Sounds Exactly Like A Bluey Episode

Further proof the Heelers are the co-parents we all deserve.

Simple Wisdom
By Jamie Kenney

TikTok Mom Gives The Best Advice About Happy Babies

Why did nobody tell us this when our kids were little?

AITA
By Jamie Kenney

A Mom Wonders If She’s In The Wrong For Not Taking Her Stepdaughter On Family Vacation

“We didn’t think she’d want to go since we have to do things the little ones can enjoy.”

movie news
By Katie Garrity

Anne Hathaway Is Set To Star In Film Adaptation Of Author Colleen Hoover's Thriller 'Verity'

The jury is still out on who she will play in the film.

Enough With The Green Powders
By Katie McPherson

Do Hair Growth Supplements & Rosemary Oil Really Work?

The internet wants me to believe that pills and oils will save me, but what do dermatologists say?

patience is key
By Katie Garrity

Are You A "Present But Unpleasant" Mom? Here's How To Fix That

"Take advantage of the resources that you have."

ANGER MANAGEMENT
By Katie McPherson

I Took The Women In My Family To A Rage Room & Honestly, It Was Healing

It felt like the 2024 suburban version of witches dancing naked in a circle in the woods. With crowbars.

this is hard
By Ashley Ziegler

Kids With Autism Deserve Support From A Developmental Pediatrician, But There Just Aren’t Enough Of Them

It took us years to build our daughter’s team of specialists, and now we have to start over from scratch.

Read on!
By Katie Garrity

BookToker Says He Has Found The "Cheat Code" To Being A Good Partner

All roads lead to male characters written by women!

Sick Days Forever?
By Samantha Darby

How Can You Tell If Your Kid Is An Actual Hypochondriac?

Because the constant worry over a headache is making you anxious.

Woof Woof
By Katie McPherson

The 13 Best Dog Breeds For Busy Families With Kids, Careers, & Packed Schedules

Plus, everything else you need to consider when getting a dog (because breed isn’t everything).

Womp Womp
By Jamie Kenney

The Worst Dates To Have A Birthday (According To Parents)

The number one worst pick is right around the corner...

The Tension Is Palpable
By Brianne Hogan

Can A Relationship With Political Differences Really Work? Experts Offer Advice

From defusing political arguments with your partner to knowing if your relationship is even salvageable, here’s what the pros suggest.

Oh sh*t!
By Megan LaCreta

Should You Shelter Kids From Curse Words? This Mom Says No

Mom Layla Shaikley said on Instagram Reels that we should teach our kids that there are better ways to communicate, rather than just turning off the radio when we hear a swear.

sh*t or get off the pot
By Sarah Aswell

Doctors Are Warning People Not To Spend More Than 10 Minutes On The Toilet

Yes, we will wait while you send this to your spouse.

You okay, OK?
By Katie Garrity

Watch The Prayer Video That Oklahoma State Superintendent Wants To Be Required Viewing For Students

Two of the state's largest districts say they won't show the video, in which Superintendent Ryan Walters prays for the president-elect.

Let Me Put You Onto Something
By Meaghan O'Connell

The Free Coke Machine At Epcot Healed My Body & Renewed My Spirit

If you’re a middle-aged mom, I simply need you to hear the good news.