Scary Mommy

Oct. 4, 2026

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

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Move Over Harry & Sally
By Katie McPherson

34 Baby Names That Sound Like They Could Be A Rom-Com Protagonist

He’s broody but hiding a sensitive side. She’s independent and plucky and everyone in town adores her.

Game On
By Dyana Goldman

Mahjong Mamas-To-Be: Check Out These 15 Game-Inspired Baby Names

There are some great options in play.

🕯️🍄 📖 🪻✨
By Katie McPherson

30+ Storybook Baby Names That Feel Soft, Whimsical, & Woodsy

The names you’d call from the front stoop of your cottage, if you lived in a fairy tale.

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By Julie Sprankles

Gina Rodriguez Opens Up About Postpartum Anxiety & The Village That Got Her Through It

The Jane the Virgin star and mom of two talks to Scary Mommy about life with two under 4 and the best gift you can give a new mom (spoiler: it’s not something you can buy).

Coastal Grandmother Energy
By Julie Sprankles

35 Baby Names Plucked Straight From The Nancy Meyers Universe

If your dream nursery has crown molding and a linen crib skirt, this list is for you.

Babies Are Magic
By Katie McPherson

37 Baby Names That Mean “Miracle” For Your New Little Blessing

For the baby that represents all your answered prayers.

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By Katie McPherson

40 Baby Names That Mean “Fire” For Your Little Stick Of Dynamite

Go blaze your own trail, little one.

Toast of the Town
By Julie Sprankles

33 Brunch-Coded Baby Names That Belong On A Reservation List

Every bit as scrumptious as you’d imagine.

Future Junior Ranger 🌲
By Julie Sprankles

33 Baby Names Inspired By National Parks For Your Little Wilderness Kid

From Halea to Rocky, adventurous picks perfect for families who feel most at home exploring the great outdoors.

Lenore?! Stop It
By Katie McPherson

37 Vintage Middle Names That Will Honestly Outshine Your Baby’s First Name

They pair well with everything.