Sarah Aswell is a Deputy Editor at Scary Mommy and Romper, where she leads the news and trending teams, the social media teams, and Scary Mommy Book Club. She also regularly contributes humor, essays, and original interviews to the site.
A humor writer and stand-up comedian, Sarah’s work has appeared in places like The New Yorker, McSweeney’s, National Lampoon, MAD Magazine, Reductress, Funny or Die, and more. Her writing about comedy, entertainment, and parenting has appeared in Vulture, Forbes, USA Today, Vice, The Advocate, Healthline, and Working Mother Magazine, to name a few. She’s also written creatively for brands like Nike, Expedia, Aflac, KitchenAid, and Meta.
An award-winning journalist, Sarah received her BA in English from Grinnell College and her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Montana. She’s also the founder of Revival Comedy, a non-profit organization that runs comedy workshop and shows that center women and marginalized genders.
Sarah lives in Missoula, Montana, with her two daughters and slightly too many cats. She has been voted Missoula’s Best Stand-Up Comedian for four years in a row and was recently named one of the Best Unknown Comedians in America by Thrillist, which is one of those insults that sounds like a compliment.
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Trump Sent Head Start A List of 200 Words To Stop Using To Describe Their Programming
The list included words like "accessible," "diverse," 'DEI," "inclusive," and "Black."
A Teacher Is Begging Parents To Send Their Kids To School Consistently
And she got a surprising amount of push-back from moms and dads.
A Mom Discovered That When She Stopped Sending Holiday Cards, She Stopped Getting Them, Too
The first year she stopped, she got less than half the cards than usual.
Kate Winslet Went On A Tirade About Botox And Weight Loss Drugs & We're Here For It
“Oh, it’s terrifying,” she said. “I think no, not you! Why?”
A Concerned Parent Asked: What Happened To Your Kid Who Never Cared About School?
The answers were really, really encouraging.
Halle Berry Has Harsh Words For Gavin Newsom Vetoing Menopause Bills
The legislation to increase menopause medical care and coverage had bipartisan support.
A Mom Wants To Know How & Why Some Parents Are Waiting For Hours At School Pick-Up
We hear horror stories about long pick-up times. What is going on there?
They’re Doing It: Australia Bans Social Media For Kids Under 16
Tech giants will face up to $32 million in fines for non-compliance.
US Military Ready To Cut Ties To Scouting America For No Longer "Cultivating Masculine Values"
The United States and the Scouts have been partners for over 100 years.
15 Great Gift Ideas That Are HSA/FSA Eligible
Bonus: They’re all literally proven to be good for you, too!
27 Things Dads Actually Want For The Holidays
Step away from the whiskey stones.
Police Chief Has Compassionate Response To Mom Who Lost Son With Autism To Drowning
The nonverbal 5-year-old boy eloped from home and was found in a nearby lake.
A Mom Wants To Know What Happens When "Artsy" Parents Have "Sporty" Kids
And you know what, the answers are pretty heartwarming!
Woman Calls Out Out-Of-Touch Wealthy Influencers Who Can't Read The Room
“The audience are often people who are struggling to put groceries on the table. They’re struggling to pay rent,” she said.
Well, 40% Of American Women 44 & Under Want To Leave The Country Permanently
The number has quadrupled since 2014.
So, We Have A President Who Called A Female Journalist "Piggy"
We don't need the Epstein files to know how Trump treats women...
There Are Way More Stay-At-Home Dads These Days
But their reasons for staying home are vastly different than for stay-at-home moms.
Kids Are Doing The "Flip The Camera" Trend & It's Really Mean-Spirited
Might be time for a little sit-down about this bullying TikTok trend.
Viral Video About Dads Who "Just Show Up" Without Helping Is Sending Moms
"Some days I wonder how he would survive without me," the mom blogger wrote.
Moms Are Sharing The ‘Hardest Pill To Swallow’ About Motherhood
And the answer might make you tear up a bit.
