Mental Health

Portrait of a nervous teen girl looking at her smartphone. Teenagers have become more likely to say ...
Always on that damn phone
By Megan LaCreta

Study: Nearly Half Of Teens Think Social Media Worsens Mental Health

A growing number of teens believe that social media has a negative impact on their generation's mental health, but most don't think they are personally affected.

not alone
By Katie Garrity

A Mom Admitted To Feeling Alone In Her Regret Of Motherhood

Surprisingly, she was met with much support on Reddit.

Space to breathe
By Megan LaCreta

PSA: You Can Decenter Your Parents

It's easy to put a lot of weight on the opinions of the people that raised you -- but, you really don't have to.

Angel Carter Conrad, her husband Corey, and their daughter Harper
Exclusive
By Julie Sprankles

Angel Carter Conrad Is The Cycle Breaker Her Family Needed — Now She’s Raising One, Too

Aaron Carter’s twin sister opens up to Scary Mommy about her heartrending new documentary and how she’s using her journey to model healing for the next generation.

A joyful mother and her young son share a loving moment, with the boy giving her a kiss on the cheek...
Who Would Have Thought?
By Jamie Kenney

New Study Finds Maternal Affection Between Ages 5 & 10 Sets Children Up For Success

Researchers believe these findings could support families at a policy level.

Rude girl ignoring what her single mother is telling her at home.
Oh Boy...
By Jamie Kenney

Learn About Adrenarche: The Pre-Puberty Moodiness No One Warned Us About

“You might notice ... a newfound intensity in their feelings. They are not being difficult on purpose.”

A person with long hair sits in a chair, wearing a cartoon-themed t-shirt and jeans, talking into a ...
Mother Knows Best
By Jamie Kenney

Here's Some Advice On What To Do With Your Parents' Advice

Moms and dads have no dearth of well-meaning wisdom for their adult children, but should we take it?

Robert Kennedy Jr in a blue suit stands in front of blue curtains and flags, looking thoughtfully to...
Scientific Consensus
By Jamie Kenney

CDC Releases New Findings On Prevalence Of Autism, Which Continues Upward Trend

While the agency attributes the rise from 2020 to better diagnostic access, HHS Secretary Kennedy blames “environmental toxins.”

A young child wearing a light blue shirt walks on a path, holding hands with adults on either side, ...
The (Only) Kids Are All Right
By Jamie Kenney

New Study Finds Only Children Are Thriving, Actually

From mental health to language skills and memory, adult only children are living their best lives.

A woman looks thoughtful and slightly distressed while carrying a crying toddler on her back, with a...
Who Am I?
By Jamie Kenney

A Dad Wants To Know When Parents Get Hobbies & Friends Again

It’s easy to lose yourself in parenthood, and it can be hard to find yourself again.