Scary Mommy

April 18, 2024

The Relationships Issue

One Funny Mommy

Iliza Shlesinger Hates Mom-Shamers As Much As You Do

Photographed by Jeff Minton / Styled by Tiffany Reid

ByDanielle Pergament

“I think there's this stigma around [not breastfeeding]. As if you are not a good mother if you give formula. I think almost all moms are using formula and they're not talking about it. There's no shame in saying, ‘I breastfed and used formula’ or ‘I didn't breastfeed.’ And also, who cares? Who has the time to think about judging how other mothers raise their children?”

- Iliza Shlesinger

Ooof
ByThao Thai

It’s So Hard To Watch Your Kid Cry Over A Frenemy

Some lessons they have to learn themselves — but you can help, too.

Can't Stop Won't Stop

You Bet I Complain About My Husband On Social Media

I love doing it — and I’m pretty sure it’s even been healthy for my marriage.

Once Upon A Time

What If I’m The Villain In My Child’s Story?

Sometimes I look at the monstrous mothers of fairy tales, and I worry: how do I meet my needs and theirs?

Just Sayin

The Mother-In-Law Stereotype Is Real For A Reason

Here's what my highly scientific analysis of entertainment's worst mothers-in-law taught me.

Stepparenting

Trust Me, Step-Parents: Nacho Parenting Is The Way To Go

I am there to be a supportive person in their lives when they need me to be.

Mothering Stories
ByMeg St-Esprit

Open Adoption Is Not What I Expected

It’s so much more.

Endless Drama
ByKelly Faircloth

Why Do People Love The Royals? Because They’re Messy — Just Like All Of Us

Whatever your particular dysfunction, there’s a gilded funhouse reflection somewhere in the Windsor family tree.

Yup
ByKim Brooks

The Pandemic Has Totally Changed Our Sex Lives

'Cause we need one more thing to worry about...