Deirdre Kaye

Deirdre is a writer/journalist and mother to one very smart, sweet deviled egg. She’s filled a variety of roles for ScaryMommy since joining the team in 2019. During her time here, she’s covered mental and physical health issues, trending lifestyle news, quirky (and delicious) product launches, and useful parenting hacks. She also loves debunking TikTok advice. Her favorite beats are entertainment, travel, food, and parenting.

While finishing her journalism degree from the University of Cincinnati, Deirdre stumbled upon an interesting way to pass time: Chasing bands around the world. This helped her to nab a job as a music intern at her local alternative newspaper, CityBeat, to which she still contributes. Later, she worked as the TV Editor at SheKnows, where she also served as an overnight celebrity news reporter and occasionally took on sponsored/branded content. Thanks to her many roles in the entertainment reporting niche, she has covered numerous comic cons, award shows, television premieres, and set visits. Her writing can also be found on Bridal Guide, Yahoo, HuffPo, TheDad, and Cleveland Scene.

These days Deirdre works from home and balances her freelance writing career with her in-kitchen musical comedy routine. If you haven’t heard her operatic rendition of Blippi’s, “The Excavator Song,” count yourself lucky. She enjoys taking three months to finish a book, planning all the tiny details of road trips she’ll never take, and decorating her Craftsman Bungalow. Speaking of her bungalow, Deirdre can usually be found handwashing dishes in her dishwasher-less kitchen. If you enjoy her writing, for the love of God, send paper plates.

The Audacity!

Two High School Teachers Share The Mean Things Their Students Have Said To Them, & Ouch

ByDeirdre Kaye

So... it turns out our kids are giant a-holes to their teachers.

It's Funny... But Also Not

Have You Heard About The World's Most Expensive Fart? Woman’s Cautionary ER Tale Goes Viral

ByDeirdre Kaye

Bet you’ve never gotten a gas bill like this.

The Rock... Rocks

Dwayne Johnson Just Picked Up Drew Barrymore, & It Was A Masterclass In Consent

ByDeirdre Kaye

The internet quickly pointed out his respectful behavior.

File Under "Unnecessary"

PSA From The USDA: Stop Washing Your Chicken

ByDeirdre Kaye

Unless you super-sanitize the sink every time, you could be teabagging anything after the chicken in salmonella.

Ma'am 👀

An Influencer Suggested Sunbathing Your “Yoni,” & The Responses Are Hilarious

ByDeirdre Kaye

Yes. Your "yoni" is exactly what you think it is.

Mine's A Malinois

Golden Retriever Boyfriends Are Trending, But We Need More Classifications

ByDeirdre Kaye

A TikToker has started a hilarious discussion about how types of dogs correlate to human companions.

*Taking Notes*

A Divorce Coach Says You Should Take These 10 Prep Steps As Soon As You Consider Splitting

ByDeirdre Kaye

Being prepared can save tons of time, money, and energy.

Please and Thank You

Dreading The Thought Of Returning To An Office? How To Make Working From Home Stick

ByDeirdre Kaye

If the uptick in return-to-office mandates has you sweating, read this.

*opens Spotify*

This Teacher’s Viral Teen-Created Playlist Is Proof The Kids Are Alright

ByDeirdre Kaye

So much diversity. So many green flags.

But I'm So Tired

So, We’re ~Apparently~ Supposed To Be Washing Our Curtains

ByDeirdre Kaye

Another f*cking item on the “To Do” list.

This Is Helpful

“Is That A Boy Or A Girl?” How To Respond When Your Kid Asks About Someone’s Gender

ByDeirdre Kaye

Learning specialist Desmond Fambrini explains why you shouldn’t shush your child and what you can say instead.

🎶 It Calls Me 🎶

Disney Just Surprise-Announced An Animated Moana 2 Is On The Way — This Year!

ByDeirdre Kaye

2024 just got so much better.

Prepare to Ugly Cry

This Viral Poem Perfectly Explains Why Barbie Resonates With So Many People

ByDeirdre Kaye

We’re all just out here embracing our inner child.

Just In Case

TikTok Dad Poignantly Captures The Scarcity Mindset That Comes From Growing Up Poor

ByDeirdre Kaye

He also nods to the magic of moms, who "always find a way."

Need To Know Info

Wait, Does Mucinex Really Make You More Fertile?

ByDeirdre Kaye

We asked an OB-GYN and fertility specialist about this viral TikTok claim.

Accio, Fun!

There’s A Brand-New Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Coming To Universal In 2025

ByDeirdre Kaye

It’ll join the highly-anticipated Super Nintendo World and three other worlds at the expansive Epic Universe.

Coming To Netflix

DreamWorks’ New Movie, Orion And The Dark, Shines A Light On Adolescent Anxiety

ByDeirdre Kaye

Watch an exclusive clip of the family film right here.

Table for Four, Please

We’re A Foodie Family — Here Are The Restaurant Foods We Buy For Home

ByDeirdre Kaye

Sometimes copycat recipes just won't cut it.

This Is Interesting

What Is “Low-Demand Parenting”?

ByDeirdre Kaye

A therapist explains why she’s trying this approach in her home — and how it has surprised her.

Kids are gross, man

PSA: If Your Kid Has Pinworms, You Have Pinworms — & It’s Actually Super Common

ByDeirdre Kaye

Dr. Cerissa Key unlocks new fears in a viral TikTok video.