An "everything" shower, plz

"I Have To Shower Before Sex & It's Killing The Vibe"

By Samantha Darby

A mom just like us — comparing prices at the grocery store, cheering at the baseball field three times a week, running PTA meetings — shares her sex story, no matter how “boring” or “shocking” it may be.

Thank You Teachers!

All The Teacher Appreciation Week Freebies & Discounts We Could Find For 2026

By Katie McPherson

Savings: secured.

PHEW

“I Want To Eat My Friend’s Taco” & 44 Other Mom Confessions

By Samantha Darby

Listen, this week’s confessions are wild.

Travel-Friendly & Fuss-Free

17 On-The-Go Summer Beauty Products & Essentials A Beauty Editor Swears By

By Katie McPherson

Get in, we’re looking sun-kissed while protecting our skin.

Lifestyle

On The Go With Scary Mommy 2026

By Emma Chao

How do you navigate traveling as a family when vacations are no longer your own, hell, they’re not really vacations anymore? We’re here to help.

promise

This Is The One Sunscreen I Can't Live Without

By Katie Bingham-Smith

I swear you’ll stock up on it, too.

ah, memories!

Our Favorite Childhood Trips We Want To Recreate With Our Kids

By Team Scary Mommy

We asked, you answered.

big apple time

9 Family-Friendly Hotels In New York City That Can Be Your City Vacay Home Base

By Sarah Aswell

You're going to the big city with your family — but where can you stay that will accommodate your whole circus?

SOS

How Does Your State Rank With Work-Life Balance For Working Moms?

By Samantha Darby

As if we didn’t have it hard enough, where we live can deeply affect how tough being a working mom is for us.

Here comes the sun

22 Girl Names That Feel Like Summer

By Samantha Darby

We’re looking for bright, punchy, and lovely names here.

cake in bed sounds nice...

A Dozen Mother’s Day Desserts That Will Seriously Impress The Women Of The Hour

By Katie McPherson

Husbands, start here.

✨Add to Cart✨

25 Random Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Swear By This Month

By Julie Sprankles

These editor-tested Amazon finds are practical, delightful, and very worth every bit of their hype.

Do U Want To Be My BFF? Y Or N?

We’re Socializing Less Than We Used To, But Is Being “Busy” Really The Reason?

By Samantha Darby

Maybe it’s time we stop blaming a lack of time and look at what’s actually getting in the way of connection.

🧖‍♀️🧖‍♀️🧖‍♀️

21 Beauty Products Scary Mommy Editors Reached For All Through April

By Katie McPherson

These picks took prime spots on our bathroom counters.

Survival Mode, But Make It ✨Cute✨

25 Mom-Approved Gifts For A First Mother’s Day

By Julie Sprankles

Skip the flowers... get her something from this list instead.

What We're Reading

From Spicy To Soul-Crushing, Here Are The Books Scary Mommy Editors Loved In April

By Julie Sprankles

Seriously can’t stop thinking about these.

The Anger... It *Burns*

27 Weirdly Specific Things That Instantly Ruin A Mood

By Samantha Darby

Great, now I’m full of rage.

Girl, Bye

I Would Rather Pull Out My Front Teeth Than Hear About ‘Trimester Zero’ Ever Again, Thanks

By Katie McPherson

It would kill y’all to leave women alone.

Panic Mode

A Mom Needs Advice After Her Daughter Got Into A Dream College They Can’t Afford

By Samantha Darby

One parent asked Reddit how to handle her daughter’s “unrealistic expectations” after the teen applied — and was accepted — to her extremely expensive top-choice school.

what to watch

16 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In May

By Katie McPherson

Does Michael B. Jordan ever take a day off? Not that we’re complaining...

too much?

Um, Have I Taken Body Positivity Too Far with My Kids?

By Alexia Dellner

Because things are getting…honest.

Shopping

65 Bougie, Cheap Upgrades That Fix The Tacky Eyesores Around Your Home

By Debbie Lee
Shopping

60 Clever, Cheap Things For Your Backyard That Have Amazing Reviews

By Candace Nagy

Your backyard is about to become your fave place to be.

Here's To Her

92 Sincere Mother's Day Messages To Melt Mom's Heart

By Team Scary Mommy

Your card will practically write itself.

New Wardrobe Incoming

24 Fashion Finds To Gift Your Favorite Moms This Year

By Julie Sprankles

These picks strike the perfect balance between comfort and style... because she deserves both.

Shopping

Weird Clothes & Accessories That Are Clever As Hell

By Caroline Reinstadtler

Fun finds that are useful and stylish.

*Add To Cart*

From Needohs To Jellycats, Why We Obsessively Hunt Toys For Our Kids

By Samantha Darby

It’s giving Beanie Babies, and we all know how that went.

you know the ones

16 Characteristics Of Highly Toxic Parents

By Shannon Ashley

It all boils down to boundaries.

Safety

Supplement Use In Kids Is Rising, Including For Weight Loss & Bodybuilding, New Study Finds

By Katie McPherson

Scary Mommy spoke with the researchers behind the survey. Here’s what they want parents to know.

Judgment-free Zone

“Threesomes Saved Our Marriage” & 34 Other Mom Confessions

By Samantha Darby

You’re going to need a mop for all this spilled tea.