Scary Mommy

June 9, 2024
birth order
ByMeg St-Esprit

I'm Afraid I'm Creating Another Classic Eldest Daughter, But I Don’t Think I Can Stop It

And honestly, I’m not sure I want to.

do-over

I'm Getting The 90s Childhood I Never Had

Yeah, I'm living vicariously through my kids. So what?

She grins!

I Swear My MIL Is Doing This Just To F*ck With Me

You may think I’m a conspiracy theorist, but hear me out.

welcome to the jungle

So Parenting Is Just Doing Things You’re Scared Of Over and Over?

Sure I may be anxious, but this all seems way too daunting.

Is skincare just diet culture for gen alpha?
uh oh

Is Skincare Just Diet Culture For Gen Alpha?

It’s the same BS in a different package.

book lovers

15 Accessories For Ultimate Summer Reading Joy

Because you’d really rather be reading right now.

The Wheel Of Feels

Scary Mommy Originals

Ilana Glazer Is Late For Toddler Yoga

Alyce Chan Is In The Parenting Sweet Spot

Nicki Maher Is Just Here To Have A Good Time

Nicole Story Dent Can’t Believe Y2K Style Is Back, Either

Kayla Sullivan Is Live On The Scene Of Motherhood & Reporting For Duty

Andie MacDowell & Chyler Leigh Are Your New Fave Mother-Daughter TV Duo

Meet Soliana Sapp, Your Pink-Robe-Insta-Fave & New Mom Bestie

Caitlin Murray Is Adulting... Big Time

Hilarie Burton Is Doing It All For Her Daughter

All Hail Geri Halliwell-Horner!

'Workin' Mom's Catherine Reitman Gets Real About Sex & Marriage Post-Kids

Andrea Savage Knows Her Kid Is Gonna Talk About Her In Therapy One Day

Iliza Shlesinger Hates Mom-Shamers As Much As You Do

Gabrielle Union Brings It

love 2 see it
BySuzanne Zuckerman

Our Obsession With Social Media Grandmas, Explained

It’s no wonder I’m a sucker for content created by and about grandmas, since I miss my own so much.

Hanging Up the Hangups

I Had Sex With A Married Man, But It’s Not What You Think

How I got over the feelings of shame with the help of a sex therapist.

Lonely

My Kid Is Barely On The Spectrum, & I Feel Caught Between Two Worlds

Where’s the space for moms like me?

B is for Body

Help! I Think Blippi Is Kinda Hot

My husband can’t complain. He’s got a thing for Ms. Rachel.

back away slowly

The Road To Parenting Hell Is Paved With Late Night Google Searches

I hate that my reality doesn’t line up with what the internet tells me.

No Unlimited Options

Don’t You Dare Ignore This One Birthday Party Etiquette Rule

Look, I really don’t feel there is anything malicious going on but c’mon.

Trending

amazing
BySarah Aswell

‘Bridgerton’ Actor Nicola Coughlan Had The Perfect Response To Being Called ‘Brave’

This is for every woman who has dealt with backhanded comments about her body.

tit for tat?

A Man Refuses To Cook Dinner Unless His Wife Makes Him Breakfast

The Saga Continues

A New Hunger Games Book Is On The Way, With A Movie Adaptation Already Set

No Shame In 'Happy Pride'

Ms. Rachel Is Standing Strong In Response To 'Pride' Video Backlash

women defending women

Taylor Swift Defends Lady Gaga As Both Artists Confront Pregnancy Rumors

hulk go school!

Kim Kardashian Is All Moms Trying To Get Her Kids To School By Any Means Necessary

yes or no?

A Dad Wonders If He Should Throw A GED ‘Graduation Party’ For His Daughter

a bad trend

Baby Name Nerds Explain The ‘Quintessential Disliked’ Baby Name Of The Moment

Gimme

The ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3, Part 2, Trailer Dropped And It Looks Super Duper Fun

Hand Wash Only?

Podcasters' Take On Using Washcloths In The Shower Goes Viral

safety first

This Pediatric OR Nurse Listed 5 Things She Will Never Let Her Kids Do To Keep Them Safe

do or don't?

This Mom Says If You’re Thinking Of Moving To Be Closer To Grandparents — Do It!

dad perspective

This Dad Wonders Where The Neighborhood "Villages" Of The '90s Went

E.T. Don't Phone Home

Drew Barrymore Accepts Her Kids’ Anger On The Cell Phone Issue

food for thought

Viral Reddit Thread Asks WTF Were '90s Parents Thinking When It Came To Feeding Their Kids

show up

This Mom Shares Her Take On Families & Youth Sports: “It’s Your Responsibility To Show Up”

CONFESS

I feel like my libido is finally waking up but my husband ISN’T what I want.

Confessional #4773

Perimenopause weight gain is no joke & I hate it!

Confessional #8223

I think my marriage might be ending

Confessional #390

I regret my hub’s vasectomy but not because I want more kids. Sex is different now

Confessional #2255

I love to parent my children but I’m so sick of parenting my mother and mother in law

Confessional #8101

More Confessions

'I Have Become A New WILD Person In The Bedroom'

'I'm Having The Best Sex Of My Life At 37'

‘My Parents Have Gotten Weird In Retirement & I Hate It’

'I'm So Sick Of Parenting My Mother And Mother In Law'

'Public School Is Ruining My Child'

'My Husband Had An Affair With A Drop Off Mom'

'My Husband Is Being A Whiney Baby About Lack Of Sex'

'My Husband Can’t Get Me Off’

From The Confessional: 'Husband Confessed To Being A Sex Addict'

From The Confessional: ‘My In-Laws Don’t Know About Our Second Kid’

From The Confessional: 'I Want An Open Marriage'

From The Confessional: ‘My Hubby Admitted He Has 3 ‘Wives’”

From The Confessional: 'I Had An Emotional Affair'

From The Confessional: 'I'm In Love With Someone Else's Husband'

From The Confessional: 'My Sex Drive Is Bigger Than My Husband's'

From The Confessional: 'I Constantly Think About Barry Keoghan'

Book Club

Obsessed With Fourth Wing? Add These Romantasy Novels to Your TBR Pile ASAP

7 Spicy Romantasy Books Just Like A Court of Thorns And Roses

Dreaming Of Warmer Weather? 10 Spring Books That Will Get You Excited For Sunnier Days Ahead

8 Historical Fiction Novels To Read During Women’s History Month

The Most Anticipated Books By Black Authors Coming In 2024

The Best Books of 2024 You Need To Have On Your Radar

10 Empowering Novels That Center On Badass Single Moms

8 Queer Thrillers That’ll Get Your Heart Racing In More Ways Than One

What Book You Should Read Next Based On Your Favorite Romance Trope

8 Fiction Food Novels That Will Feed Your Imagination (& Make You Hungry)

8 Books Like Gilmore Girls Worthy Of A La-La-La String Melody

What You Should Read Next Based On Your Favorite Taylor Swift Era

10 Books That Are As Sweet As Ted Lasso’s Biscuits

8 Balmy Novels Like The Summer I Turned Pretty

8 Romance Authors Like Colleen Hoover That Will Fuel Your Smut Obsession

6 Authors Like Taylor Jenkins Reid To Add To Your Library Collection

Celebrity Interviews

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ByJulie Sprankles

One Of Your Favorite '90s Child Stars Now Writes Nostalgic Romance Novels With His Wife

Danny Tamberelli starred in hits like The Adventures of Pete & Pete, All That, and The Mighty Ducks.

Exclusive

Paris Hilton Opens Up About Surrogacy Judgment In Never-Before-Read Book Excerpt

Exclusive

Hillary Swank Had A Feeling She’d Be A Twin Mom

Exclusive

Kat Stickler Gets Really Real About Motherhood

Exclusive

Rochelle Johnson Didn’t Know Anyone With Autism. Then Her Son Was Diagnosed.

Exclusive

AJLT Star Nicole Ari Parker Dishes On Motherhood, Marriage & Of Course, Fashion

Exclusive

Jamie-Lynn Sigler Gets Real About Mom Guilt

Keepy Uppy

Bluey's Mum & Dad Address The For-Real-Life Rumors That The Beloved Kids’ Show Is Ending

We're All "Lunatics" Here

Maren Morris’ Next Act

Exclusive

Top Chef’s Gail Simmons Has Some Surprising Advice For Parents Of Picky Eaters

shay rules

Scheana Shay Gets Real About Postpartum OCD

mom mode

Kylie Kelce Explains How Jason Helps Her Keep Her Cool While Parenting

america's mom

Donna Kelce Opens Up About Her Approach To Being A Mother-In-Law

Exclusive

JoAnna Garcia Swisher Teases What’s To Come For Maddie In Sweet Magnolias Season 4

Exclusive

Aja Naomi King Gets Raw About The Importance Of Playing Powerful Women

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The Family Plan’s Mark Wahlberg & Michelle Monaghan Talk Minivans & Their Go-To Karaoke Songs

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grown up probs
ByMadison Boling

It’s Not Just You — Making Friends As A Mom Is Hard

This used to be so much easier.

getting real

Nobody Gets It Like My Divorced Friends

You just can’t understand until you’ve been there.

Worth a Shot (In The Dark)

How A Weighted Blanket Completely Changed My Marriage

Prepare yourself for a sleeping game-changer...

book lovers

15 Accessories For Ultimate Summer Reading Joy

Because you’d really rather be reading right now.

Hit Snooze

Does A King-Size Bed Hint At Relationship Problems? Sleep Shamers Think So

Experts weigh in on the does-size-matter debate.

Sounds amazing

The Tween Years Have Been A Total Game-Changer For My Marriage

And I didn’t even see it coming.

Expert Advice
ByArielle Tschinkel

What To Do When Your Kid Is Terrified Of Flying — And Your Family Travel Depends On It

Your guide to navigating this common, totally normal fear.

get in my belly

The Absolute Best Costco Meals & Meal Hacks

We asked, you answered.

Yum

I Tried Every Trader Joe’s Salad Kit. Here’s How I Rank The Top 10.

I used to hate salad kits... until I went to Trader Joe’s.

Parenting

'My House Looks Like It Could Be On The Show Hoarders'

In the latest Confessions roundup, 15 parents share their thoughts on toddlers, homework, and overly involved in-laws.

Real World Probs

Should You Charge Your Adult Child Rent?

Here's what a financial pro has to say about navigating a potentially sticky situation.

Who's Up For A Trip?

9 Theme Parks To Consider If You’ve Already Done Disney

The Most Magical Place on Earth isn't the only theme park.

Original Videos

'Scuse Me?
ByArielle Tschinkel

How To Handle Comments About Your Postpartum Body

People always have a lot to say about someone's appearance after they give birth. Here's how to shut that sh*t down.

Know The Signs

Do You Have Typical Pregnancy Jitters, Or Is It Medical Anxiety?

It's natural to feel worried, but experts say there’s a point where it becomes something more serious.

Take Note

Need-To-Know Info: Can You Get Pregnant During Perimenopause?

Don’t toss out the contraceptives just yet.

Ugh, Amirite?

Bloating During Ovulation? It's A Thing (That Sucks)

Here’s what causes it, plus what you can do to alleviate it.

gigi and papa

Here Are The Most Popular Grandparent Nicknames In America, According To A New Study

Some of these were a bit surprising!

Later, Liam

15 Obscure Baby Names That Need A Revival

If you’re looking for something quirky and cool that won’t be shared by every other kid in your child’s class, try these.

Interesting Intel
ByNat Hrvatin

Teachers Reveal The Baby Names That Students Ruined For Them

All it takes is one bad apple...

amazing
BySarah Aswell

‘Bridgerton’ Actor Nicola Coughlan Had The Perfect Response To Being Called ‘Brave’

This is for every woman who has dealt with backhanded comments about her body.

Entertainment
ByMatthew Kaplowitz

New Bluey Is Coming, But It’s Not What You Think

The summer of Bluey is about to heat up with new minisodes, but what about Season 4?

Sounds amazing
ByChristina Crawford

The Tween Years Have Been A Total Game-Changer For My Marriage

And I didn’t even see it coming.

"I'm... Old!"
ByAllison Kenien

I Rewatched Freaky Friday With My Tween Daughter, & Now I Need A Fortune Cookie

My tween is still tweening, but I learned a few things.

Who's Up For A Trip?
ByMorgan Flaherty

9 Theme Parks To Consider If You’ve Already Done Disney

The Most Magical Place on Earth isn't the only theme park.

tit for tat?
BySarah Aswell

A Man Refuses To Cook Dinner Unless His Wife Makes Him Breakfast

Should he be more understanding of her busy morning schedule? Or is it a fair trade?

Gut Check
ByBrianne Hogan

Experts Say These Are The Red Flags You’re Putting Too Much Pressure On Your Kid In Sports

They aren’t playing in the pros. Maybe ease up?

The Saga Continues
ByDeirdre Kaye

A New Hunger Games Book Is On The Way, With A Movie Adaptation Already Set

Sunrise on the Reaping marks another Panem prequel.

classics
ByKate Auletta

Are These The 'Top 10 Greatest Mom Names Of All Time'?

The 1980s called, and they want their names back.