Scary Mommy

November 5, 2025

New Parents

THE BOLD TYPE - Freeform's The Bold Type stars Katie Stevens as Jane Sloan. (Nino Munoz/Freeform via...
you've got this
By Sarah Aswell

'The Bold Type' Star Katie Stevens Opens Up About Postpartum Depression & Anxiety

"No one told me about where you just don’t recognize yourself.”

Over the past 100 years, these once-popular baby names have fallen out of style to the point that th...
okay but Clifford is cute

These Names Were Super-Popular In 1923. Now They're Considered "Extinct"

A mom and physical therapist's assistant shares her best advice for moms healing after childbirth.
rest & recovery

A New Mom & Pelvic Health Therapist Shares Her 5-5-5 Rule For Postpartum Health

A company has made an AI chatbot geared toward parents that works off of peer-reviewed information.
new tech

A Tech Company Created An AI Chatbot Geared To Help New Parents

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so important to talk about
By Sarah Aswell

Reese Witherspoon Opens Up About Her ‘Really Bad’ Postpartum Depression

She had another bout when she stopped breastfeeding, she told ‘Harper’s Bazaar.’

keep an eye out
By Katie Garrity

A Mom Is Wondering When To Stop Using A Baby Monitor In Her Kid's Room

Is there a certain age to stop monitoring a kid's sleeping habits?

well that's a choice
By Sarah Aswell

TikTokers Cory & Lea Are Getting Criticized For Their Baby Name

The influencers welcomed their first child in September.

take your time
By Katie Garrity

A New Mom Is Wondering How Long To Wait To Have Sex After Having Her Baby

Is six weeks *really* the right time?

oops
By Katie Garrity

Should You Keep A Baby's First Steps A Secret If The Parents Aren't Around?

A new “Am I The A**hole?” Reddit thread has people debating the subject of missing milestones.

we got you
By Sarah Aswell

A New Mom "Screamed Into The Void" On Threads And Hundreds Of Moms Answered

This is how hard the first months of parenting are.

For Little Swifties
By Anna Rahmanan

13 Baby Names Taylor Swift Would Probably Choose For Her Future Kids

It only makes sense that this storyteller’s choices would be as meaningful, poetic, and era-inspired as her music.

More baby Lanes, please
By Katie McPherson

26 Word Names For Babies That Are Unique & Meaningful

They’re somehow breathtaking and wearable all at once.

good to know
By Sarah Aswell

National OBGYN Group Shares New Cannabis Recommendations For Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

The new guidelines come at a time when marijuana is being legalized in many states.

Oh sweet girl
By Katie Garrity

A Pregnant Woman Asked What Hobbies She Should Do During Her Maternity Leave & The Comments Were F**king Hilarious

"I need ideas of what to do when I'm home all day with them."