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.
FDA Approves New RSV Antibody For Infants — Here’s What To Know
The respiratory is the #1 cause of infant hospitalization in the U.S.
People Are Sharing The Childhood Sounds Younger Generations Will Never Hear
Oh, the squeaky sound of the AIM chat door opening!
Dermatologist Gives Sun Protection Advice To Skincare "C Students"
There’s no such thing as a good skin cancer, but there are some spots that fare far worse than most.
The Secret To Parenting A Toddler: Rebranding (We'll Explain)
If you’ve ever seen Bluey, you know how it works...
Parents On Reddit Want To Know: When Do You Phase Out Family Dinners?
What is the balance between promoting family togetherness and letting teens do their own thing?
Weak Gun Laws Are Tied To Increased Child Gun Deaths In U.S.
Guns violence — assault, accidents, and suicide — have been the leading cause of child death in the U.S. for years, and lax gun laws make it worse.
Moms Are Sharing What Surprised Them Most Postpartum & They Get Really Real
Honestly, we don’t talk enough about it.
"Trump Accounts" Offer $1,000 For Babies Amid Massive Social Spending Cuts
Babies born during Trump’s second term would automatically get savings accounts to help them as young adults... but many would lose medical and nutrition services.
RFK Dismisses CDC's Entire Vaccine Advisory Committee In An Unprecedented Move
ACIP is scheduled to meet in 15 days: it is unclear how new members can be properly vetted in that time.
What Not To Say To Your Kids About Abusers
It’s important that our emotions leave space for children to feel safe talking to us.
Study: Infants, Toddlers, & Schoolkids May All Present Different Long COVID Symptoms
Learn what long COVID might look like in your child.
Do You Make Your Kids Go To The Last Week Of School? This Mom Doesn't Get The Point
“I don’t see the point. Most of the teachers would rather you keep your kids home anyway.”
What's The Biggest Lie You've Ever Told Your Kids?
It’s not about being dishonest... it’s about finding a harmless lie so convenient you can’t help but tell it.
The "Big Beautiful Bill" Strips Child Tax Credit From Millions Of American Families
The bill would expand the credit for some while leaving many behind...
TikTok Creator Explains Why It's Legal To Hit Children But Not Adults In The U.S.
It all comes down to how we formed the country...
Mom Wants Schools To Prioritize Parents' Mental Health In A Controversial TikTok
“Where is the school that has the program or the curriculum for the parents’ mental health?”
Trump Has Revoked Federal Guidance On Emergency Abortion Care First Established In 1986
EMTALA was created to enable access to emergency medical care regardless of state law. Now, the administration says it will not enforce the statute.
RFK Has Ordered The FDA To Review Baby Formula In The US
Infant formula has not been categorically re-examined in more than 25 years. Today, an expert panel met to discuss what this new evaulation might look like.
A Woman Is Stunned When Another Mom Says Her Daughter Isn’t Allowed To Befriend Boys
Their kids were besties — until the other family said they weren’t “comfortable” with the boy-girl friendship.
Teens Who Drink With Parental Supervision More Likely To Drink More As Young Adults
Apparently, “I’d rather you drink in the house” isn’t a great harm reduction strategy.
