Jamie Kenney is a Senior Staff Writer at Scary Mommy and Romper, where she writes about a wide range of topics pertaining to motherhood, including politics, health, news, web culture, celebrity parents, and family entertainment. She also writes essays that run the gamut from silly to serious in an effort to capture the full spectrum of what it is to be a parent today.
Prior to joining Romper in 2015, she was a part-time web culture editor at Bustle. Within months, however, she was asked to join the team at Romper to help launch the site. In November 2022, she came on as a full-time staff member. She joined the Scary Mommy team in 2024.
Jamie earned earned a bachelor's degree in creative writing and history from Purchase College, State University of New York, where she won the Barbara Schoen Memorial Prize in Fiction. Her previous work has also appeared in Parents, Playboy, McSweeny's Internet Tendency, Jezebel, and The Takeout.
Jamie lives in Connecticut with her husband and two children and enjoys hiking, embroidery, reading, and other activities mainly enjoyed by septuagenarian retirees. As such, she strives to embody the spirits of all four of the Golden Girls at once. You can find her on Bluesky and LinkedIn.
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The children will always be one step ahead of us when it comes to new slang, but we can try to keep up...
Mom Warns Of The "Sixth Grade Social Shake-Up"
Middle school is tough. As parents, it’s important to remember why that is.
E-Scooter Accidents Among Children More Than Doubled Last Year
Injuries had been rising since 2020, but last year’s uptick was unprecedented.
Madeira Is The Sub-Tropical European Vacation Of Your Dreams
There’s something for everyone on this gem in the middle of the Atlantic...
Oklahoma Schools To Implement "Anti-Woke" Tests For Teachers From Blue States
We regret to inform you that Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters is, unfortunately, at it again.
Researchers Sound Alarm On Immigration Policy's Effect On Kids' Mental Health
“Immigration enforcement becomes a formative, often traumatic, force in children’s lives.”
Tennis Pro Emma Raducanu Complained About A Crying But The Umpire Wouldn’t Have It
“Do you want me to send the child out of the stadium?”
The CDC Reports Nearly A Third Of Teens Have Pre-Diabetes
The estimate is based on data from CDC's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, but some experts question the methodology.
Rare Flu Complication On The Rise In Children As Vaccination Rates Dwindle
Most children who survived acute necrotizing encephalopathy had moderate to severe disabilities afterwards.
No, Moms Should Not Have To Send Supplies To Their Co-Parent
“I’m sorry, but for me, in my opinion, why are you not prepared for your child?”
Hegseth Wants Husbands To Vote For Their Wives — Here're Some Other Tasks They Can Manage
The secretary of defense has expressed admiration for the idea that votes should be a household task. Great! Here’re some others that need male attention...
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“[She] said I’ve accused her of being a crap parent and now things aren’t the same between us.”
Trump Is Demanding Colleges To Submit Data On Students' Race
The move is the administration’s latest in its battle against high education.
Dad Urges Other Fathers To Up Their Parenting Game By Flying Solo
“Yes this takes longer, yes it’s harder ... but nothing makes me a better dad.”
How To Help Your Kid Through The Toughest Years Of Bullying
“It was not fine at school today...”
Hey Dads: Go Buy Some Pads & Tampons With Your Son
“Find it uncomfortable to get your wife pads? That’s because your dad never normalized it with you.”
In Florida, Raw Milk Has Sickened 21 People, Here's What You Need To Know
Some claim not pasteurizing dairy has numerous health benefits. Others warn it’s dangerous. Here’s what the experts say.
Redditor Wants To Know “AITA” For Telling Mom's Boyfriend He's Not “Grandpa”
Lots of families are blended... but just because it’s common doesn’t mean it can’t get complicated.
Is There A Generational Divide Over Sharing Your Location?
Do you share your location with your partner? How old are you...?
Maybe Having 8 AM Birthday Parties Is The Way To Go
“Aside from our one friend who ... said an 8 am party was ‘diabolical,’ the feedback was overwhelmingly positive.”
