Jamie Kenney is an associate editor for news and entertainment at Romper and Scary Mommy, where she writes about a wide range of topics pertaining to motherhood, including politics, health, news, web culture, and celebrity parents, as well as family entertainment to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and other streaming services. Additionally, she 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 in helping 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. 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 Twitter and LinkedIn.
TikTok Mom Highlights The Real Life Consequences Of Pediatrician Shortage
When “Katie’s” kids needed a routine test done, finding a care provider became a full-time job, and she’s not alone in the struggle.
Don't Let That Viral Clip Of A Coyote Chasing A Child Scare You
Over the past 30 years, coyote populations — and encounters — have boomed. Here’s why you don’t have to worry too much.
Texas Sues Doctor For Providing Gender-Affirming Care To Kids
Attorney General Ken Paxton classifies trans health care as “irreversible and dangerous,” contradicting medical experts.
Shari Franke, Ruby Franke's Daughter, Speaks Out Against Child Influencers
“There’s no such thing as a moral or ethical family vlogger.”
Mourning Mom Urges Others Not To Skip Glucose Test In Pregnancy
After her son Weylyn was stillborn at 37 weeks earlier this year, Cora Bryant wants to spread awareness about a routine but often misunderstood pregnancy screening.
Nicola Coughlan Claps Back About The Constant Focus On Her Body Size
The Irish actress wants everyone, even well-meaning fans, to focus on her work, if you please.
Mom Explains The “50 Christmases” Rule For Choosing A Partner
Your spouse has the power to make the next 50 years awesome... or not...
Mom Shares Her Rookie Mistake About Kids & Sports
“We will get to the stage of life where we will be doing a lot of activities outside of our house ... but we are not at that stage and I don’t want to get to that stage too early.”
"17 Diapers" On TikTok Has Moms Sharing Their Toughest Moments
What started out as judgment turned into a groundswell of support who moms who measure victory in survival.
Ali Wong Credits Help From Her Mom & Ex For Her Thriving Career
The divorced mom of two has it all... thanks to a lot of help.
Disappointing Men Show Little Knowledge of How A Vagina Works
In a series of Man on the Street interviews, the account Roe v. Bros asked men if women could pee with a tampon in.
Exposing Your Kids To Misinformation Might Have Surprising Benefits
Yes, we still have to monitor their media, but bad information could be a valuable learning opportunity.
Florence Pugh Wants To Talk About Motherhood & Ambition
In We Live In Time, Pugh’s character struggles with the decision of whether to have kids, and it’s a decision very familiar to the actress as well, she explains to Bustle.
Dear Girl Dads: You Can Protect Your Daughters Without Terrifying Their Boyfriends
TikTok dad breaks down why intimidating your teen’s dates isn’t a great idea.
Colourpop's Haunted Mansion Collection Is My Spooky Season MVP
Perfect for dressing up and every day, this versatile collection is a worthy homage to Disney’s best ride.
Man Praised For Working On His Wedding Day & People Aren’t Having It
Surely, sir, this can wait a day.
Things Every Mom Should Bring To Disney World
How to tackle Disney like a mother...
Can We Normalize Dads Who Want To Spend Time With Their Families
“They want wives but they don’t want to be husbands...”
Grandma Offers Advice To Grandparents Who Don't See Their Grandkids
“Stop playing the victim ... you know why.”
Sally Field Shares Her Pre-Roe Abortion Experience; "We Can't Go Back"
“How you can go back to that and do that to our little girls and our young women and not have respect and regard for their health?”
