Samm Davidson

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.

truth time

Is Being An Average Middle-Of-The-Road Kid OK In The End?

By Samm Davidson

Hopefully his future has little to do with grades and more to do with happiness.

halp

My Tweens Are No Longer Babies But Life Feels Harder Than Ever

By Samm Davidson

I wish there was a food train for parents with teens.

tween attitude

I Need My Kid To Stop Calling Me “Bro”

By Samm Davidson

I’m partly to blame for this, but I need to put my foot down.

Nope!

My Sixth Grader Has Entered His Group Chat Era, & I Hate It

By Samm Davidson

I was not ready.

yeesh

My Daughter Idolizes Me. Yes It’s Completely Terrifying.

By Samm Davidson

I’m not sure if I am worthy of such a honor.

throwback

I Want My Kids To Have An Old-Fashioned Halloween

By Samm Davidson

Those nights were so, so magical.

let's go!

What I Bought To Wear For My 40th Birthday Trip

By Samm Davidson

I’m using this trip to celebrate myself in a loud, self-loving, stylish, kind of over-the-top way.

STOP YELLING

The Two-Year Age Gap Is The Absolute Worst

By Samm Davidson

Turns out you can’t make your kids best friends.

merry-go-round of drop offs

Having Kids In Three Different Schools Is No Joke

By Samm Davidson

Welcome to the circus: morning and afternoon edition.

hard pass

My Kid Looks Like A Teen & It Freaks Me Out

By Samm Davidson

My 10-year-old son looks more like a teenager than a preteen.

Wardrobe Refresh

5 Must-Have Summer Fashion Pieces For Moms Who Still Want To Look Cool

By Samm Davidson

Easy and low-lift, because it’s hot and we’re all tired.

I deserve it

5 Things I Bought Myself For My 40th Birthday As A Mom Of 4

By Samm Davidson

I bought things I wanted for myself — not my kids, not my husband — and it felt great. Here’s what I got.

super proud

Actually, My Kid LOVES Talking About Puberty

By Samm Davidson

My kid came home delighted to tell me everything.

all hands on deck

My Parents Are Young Grandparents & It’s Such A Gift

By Samm Davidson

My parents can keep up with my four kids without missing a beat.

late diagnosis

I Found Out I Have ADHD At 39

By Samm Davidson

My husband and two sons have it, so I thought I knew the signs. Turns out I was wrong.

make yourself a priority

I’ve Been Busy Taking Care Of Everyone Else & Now I Have 6 Friggin’ Cavities

By Samm Davidson

And I feel guilt and shame about it, on top of everything else.

party pooper?

I Wanna Have Fun, But I Just Don't Know How

By Samm Davidson

It’s not them. It’s most definitely me.

relaxing for all

The Completely Unexpected Way I Got My Kids To Open Up

By Samm Davidson

It started as me time, and morphed into our time.

Let loose

My Kids Loved Disney — But Not As Much As I Did

By Samm Davidson

I see what they mean about feeling like a kid again.

Something's gotta give

Can We Stop Inviting The Whole Class To The Birthday Party

By Samm Davidson

I don’t want to feel shamed into playing this party-scorekeeping game when I create my guest list.