Scary Mommy

May 9, 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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If I May...
By Jamie Kenney

Three Questions Grandparents Should Ask Before Offering Parenting Advice

We know you mean well, but take a beat and figure out if this is the time to make suggestions.

Rock-A-Bye Baby
By Jamie Kenney

New Safety Regulations For Infant Loungers Are Now In Effect

Read on to learn how to check your infant lounger for safety.

Moms Need Help
By Jamie Kenney

Maternal Mortality Rates Were Up In 2024 After Post-Covid Decline

The increase was small, but some experts fear national trends may bode future increases.

Here Come The Grannies!
By Jamie Kenney

Sorry, Noah, A New Survey Found The Top Baby Names That Grandparents Hate Most

And Charlotte? GTFO.

VETOED!
By Jamie Kenney

New Zealand Released Its List Of Banned Baby Names For 2024

Unlike in the U.S., Kiwis can’t just go around naming their babies willy-nilly...

Back Is Best
By Jamie Kenney

Federal Government No Longer Participating In Safe to Sleep Campaign

The department that produced content for doctors and organizations has been eliminated.

Dollop of sweetness
By Samantha Darby

23 Sweet Baby Girl Names To Make Your Daughter Sound Like A Beatrix Potter Character

You just know she’s going to love tea parties.

mon cheri
By Katie McPherson

50 French Girl Names For Your Sweet Little Bon Bon

From lilting and feminine to ultra chic.

Don't Cry!
By Megan LaCreta

Study: Women Tune In To Infant Distress -- Even If They're Not Parents

The new study reveals that our brains might be hardwired to pick up on signs of infant distress, regardless of parental status.

ZZZZZZZZ
By Katie Garrity

Kylie Kelce Explains Why She Lets Her Husband Jason Sleep While She Takes Care Of Their Newborn At Night

This makes sense if you have a gaggle of kids!