Scary Mommy

Jan. 7, 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.
new tech

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

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relatable
By Sarah Aswell

A Mom Wanted 4 Kids — Until She Had Her first Newborn

Now she says she's one and done, and she wants to know if this has happened to anyone else.

love this so much
By Sarah Aswell

New Beacon App Lets Postpartum Moms See Who Else Is Awake Across The Country

It's a really simple but powerful idea.

good question
By Katie Garrity

This New Mom Wonders How Working Parents Spend Quality Time With Their Young Kids Sleeping 7 PM To 7 AM

Seasoned parents had some very thoughtful answers for the worried mom.

That's All
By Kelly Schremph

12 Baby Names Inspired By The Devil Wears Prada

Baby names? For expecting parents? Groundbreaking.

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.