Samm Davidson has been a regular writer and contributor at Scary Mommy since early 2022, focusing mostly on first person parenting essays.
Samm has dual bachelor's degrees in Sociology and Justice studies from the University of New Hampshire, and a Law Degree from Suffolk University. She worked briefly as an estate planning attorney after graduation before shifting to a career in social work, which felt closer to her heart. For the last ten years she has been at home with her now four children and currently works in her non-mom hours as a writer and lifestyle family photographer.
Samm is passionate about sharing her honest, raw, unfiltered truth about motherhood. She loves newborns, statement sunglasses, Justin Bieber, and a well-placed F bomb. She is a complicated introvert, giving most of her energy to her chaotic household but she is a foxhole chick. (She will die for you – but will likely not meet you for coffee.) She is currently working her way into the next stage of life beyond the years of babies – and while she is a little sad and nervous, she is hopeful for what is next.
Can We Stop Inviting The Whole Class To The Birthday Party
I don’t want to feel shamed into playing this party-scorekeeping game when I create my guest list.
I Knew Braces Were Expensive But Damn
Maybe a little tooth crowding isn’t so bad?!
Is It Just My Kids, Or Are Easter Egg Hunts A Bloodbath?
It’s the Hunger Games with bright plastic eggs.
Wait, Is My Vagina Weird?
I’m 40, and I still don’t know what’s normal!
I So Wasn’t Prepared For This One Big Middle School Adjustment
I got used to elementary school... then it all changed.
Well, We’re Going To Disney. Bring It On.
I’ve gotta get my mind right before we do this thing.
Snow Days In The 90s Were Just Better
Waiting for my school’s name on that little ticker at the bottom of the TV... magic.
Indoor Sports Season Is Hell
The noise. God, the NOISE.
Do Kids Even Have Playdates Anymore?
Maybe packed schedules leave little room for low-stakes meet-ups.
I Just Don’t See The Point Of Homework For Young Kids
They are exhausted at the end of the school day, it’s the last thing they need.
Trends That Sucked In 2023
Let’s leave this stuff behind in the new year, thanks.
My Family Only Hangs With Each Other At Holidays Parties
And it might seen rude but it’s just how we roll.
My Kid Isn’t Contagious Anymore. The Cold Just Won’t Go Away.
What’s most frustrating is that it seems unavoidable!
Are You Also Totally Overwhelmed & It’s Not Even December Yet?!
No? Just me? Don’t leave me hangin’.
Middle School Fashion Is Totally Wild, Huh?
Seriously, what is going on?
I’m So Over The Holiday Clutter
No more overspending on crap we don’t actually need.
My Kid Won’t Let Me Dress Her Anymore & I’m Struggling
She has her own vision... and I’ll be honest, it clashes with mine.
I Wanna Be A Man On Thanksgiving
For once I want dinner to appear magically before me, after a long afternoon of football.
My Daughter Refused To Let Me Chaperone Her Field Trip
What I thought would be a moment of celebration became something very different.
The Car Ride That Changed My Perspective Of Parenting
Twenty-five minutes of one-on-one time with my 8 year old was pure magic.
