June 23, 2026

Your Life

Your Life

books read by Scary Mommy editors in May
One More Chapter
By Julie Sprankles

18 Books Scary Mommy Editors Couldn’t Read Fast Enough In May

This month’s faves, from beach reads to book club picks.

Middle-aged Black woman in a mustard shirt lies on a white bed, resting her head on a pillow and her...
Truly The Best Friends

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).

Woman with long hair sits at a wooden table in a living room, looking thoughtful while holding a sma...
Not In The Brochure

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.

Middle age curly woman wake up in the morning full of happiness and strength and look to the window....
just let me live

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.

Choking Hazard

"I Like Rough Sex, & I Don't Know What That Says About Me"

A mom just like us shares her sex story.

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Yikes Alert

The Relationship Habit Therapists Call “Dry Begging,” & Why It Causes So Much Frustration

It’s not just for narcissists to use.

In Your Free Time

The Ultimate Summerween Movie Marathon: 41 Horror Picks Perfect For June

TV’s Best New Show Is Officially Returning For Season 2! Widow’s Bay Has Been Renewed

Jax Says Motherhood Is “The Most Heartbreaking Love Story Of All Time”

All The Best ‘90s Butter Mom Movies To Watch This Summer

13 Movies Responsible For Every Irrational Millennial Fear

50 Movies For Every Moms’-Night-In Mood

15 Shows To Watch If You Can’t Get Enough Of The Off Campus Cast

Jo Dee Messina Is Back & She’s Not Afraid To Burn Some Bridges

All The New Shows & Movies Coming To Disney+ & Hulu In June

Will 'The Boroughs' Be Renewed For Season 2? Brace Yourselves

Why Sinners Could Become One Of HHN’s Best Houses In Years

37 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In June

Kylie Kelce Wants You To Know That She & Jason Are Also In The Potty Training Trenches

'The Nightmare Upstairs' Drops May 19 On Disney+ & Parents, We Are Not Ready

Lindsay Hubbard Is Ready To Show Her Softer Side

Will There Be A Hope Valley:1874 Season 2? Hallmark+ Just Answered

It's That Time Again
By Laili Shahrestani

“I’m Dreading Taking My Kids To Disney World” & 57 Other Mom Confessions

Summer break or summer scaries?

Ask a MWLTF
By Penelope

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?

Not In The Brochure
By Julie Sprankles

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.

hard truths
By Jessica Payne

When The Nicest Mom Isn’t Actually So Nice

What I’ve learned about spotting manipulation in plain sight.

Let It Out
By Laili Shahrestani

“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.

perspectives
By Louise Wallace

This Is A Story About Your Mother

On dreams and sacrifice as a working parent.

Lifestyle
By Jen McGuire

I Had A Crush On My Son’s Teacher & It Was Better Than Dating

My eyes were two big cartoon love hearts whenever I dropped my son off at school or volunteered in his classroom.

Married, Not Buried
By Julie Sprankles

What Couples With Great Sex Lives In Their 40s Have In Common

Experts reveal the habits that keep intimacy hot.

it's me, isn't it?
By Lauren Davidson

I Can't Make Mom Friends

I feel like I’m not in the “cool crowd” of the mom group, and it bothers me more than it should.

Can I Put This Down Now?
By Julie Sprankles

Why Other People’s Emotions Leave You Feeling So Exhausted, According To Therapists

Emotional overload — not empathy — may be to blame.