Scary Mommy

Aug. 5, 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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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.

❤️‍🔥🧨🔥🎇
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.

*contented sigh*
By Samantha Darby

19 Literary Girl Names From The Books Your Mom Read To You

From Fern and Nancy, to Jo and Matilda.

Here comes the sun
By Samantha Darby

22 Girl Names That Feel Like Summer

We’re looking for bright, punchy, and lovely names here.

Survival Mode, But Make It ✨Cute✨
By Julie Sprankles

25 Mom-Approved Gifts For A First Mother’s Day

Skip the flowers... get her something from this list instead.

🥀🕯️🐦‍⬛📚
By Katie McPherson

29 Baby Names That Feel A Little Moody, From Bram To Willow

If you’re looking for literary, romantic monikers, scroll no further.