Your Life

18 Books Scary Mommy Editors Couldn’t Read Fast Enough In May
This month’s faves, from beach reads to book club picks.

Can Your Dog "Catch" Your Anxiety? What The Science Says Might Surprise You
If your dog seems different when you're overwhelmed, there's an explanation (and it's not a reason to feel guilty).

Nobody Warned Us That Midlife Would Feel Like This
It's not a personal failing that midlife looks nothing like the version we were sold. Experts explain what changed.

Is Anyone Else Secretly Tired Of Self-Improvement?
Sure, I could get out of bed at 5 a.m. to run a 5K. Or, hear me out, you could f*ck off.
In Your Free Time
My Partner & I Role-Play All The Time. Does That Mean We're Bored With Each Other?
I asked sex experts for their insight (aka reassurance).
No, Kids... I Don’t Get A Summer Vacation
So it’s time for “lazy mom adventures” summer.
“I’m Dreading Taking My Kids To Disney World” & 57 Other Mom Confessions
Summer break or summer scaries?
I Think My Husband Is Cheating. Now What?
My kid found his “sexy time” pills after a trip, but we haven’t used them lately. What do I do?
Nobody Warned Us That Midlife Would Feel Like This
It's not a personal failing that midlife looks nothing like the version we were sold. Experts explain what changed.
When The Nicest Mom Isn’t Actually So Nice
What I’ve learned about spotting manipulation in plain sight.
“I’m Not Even Remotely Attracted To My Husband Anymore” & 43 Other Mom Confessions
We asked moms to anonymously share what was really on their minds. They did NOT hold back.
This Is A Story About Your Mother
On dreams and sacrifice as a working parent.

