Scary Mommy

Aug. 28, 2025
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✨ Joy ✨
By Samantha Darby

“Hearing My Kids Laugh Is The Greatest Sound I’ll Ever Know” & 14 Other Wholesome Mom Confessions

What’s on the moms’ minds this week? A whole lot of sweetness.

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29 August Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Can’t Stop Talking About

What we’re loving this month, from beauty hits to new tech.

These Words Slay, FRFR

Teachers Predict The Slang You'll Hear This School Year

The children will always be one step ahead of us when it comes to new slang, but we can try to keep up...

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how much is too much?

Are We Over-Scheduling Our Kids? Pediatricians & Therapists Weigh In

How to find the right balance of extracurriculars and free time, at any age.

Hold On Tight

The Emotional Whiplash Of Parenting A Tween

I'm not going to lie, it kind of feels like the toddler years again. In the best and worst ways.

Dog biting and tearing apart a cardboard box. Playful and chaotic moment full of energy. Great for p...
Bad Boy

Do Dogs Know When They're In Trouble?

Because those big guilty eyes seem to say, “Yes, I ate the remote even though I know I’m not supposed to.”

Tip: Buy An Owala

Which Back-To-School "Essentials" Are This Year's Stanley Tumblers?

The most coveted items on kids’ back-to-school shopping lists, according to tweens and teens.

Get A Grip, Cheryl

For The Love Of God, Communal Back-To-School Supplies Are Necessary

Before you rage in your local mom group about how glue sticks are on your kid’s supply list, read this.

Back to Life, Back to Reality

How To Get Your Kid Ready For Back To School When They've Been A Feral Gremlin All Summer

Expert advice on gently guiding your snack-fueled, screen-obsessed chaos monster toward a functioning routine.

The Wheel Of Feels

Scary Mommy Originals

Melanie Lynskey's Radical Normal

TSITP’s Jackie Chung Says Goodbye To Laurel, The Messy Millennial Mom We Needed To See

Anna Connelly Tells It Like It Is

Shanola Hampton Is Nothing Like Her Character On 'Found'

Bethany Joy Lenz Isn’t Afraid To F*ck Up

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

Whitney Cicero Is Here For The Laughs

All Hail Geri Halliwell-Horner!

Yuri Lamasbella Just Goes With The Flow

Meredith Masony Gets It, Because She’s Been There Too

Avery Woods Is Just Happy To Be Here: “That’s My Vibe”

Ceci Kane Can’t Believe How Wild The Mom Groups Get, Either

Taylor Wolfe Is Just Trying To Laugh It Off Like The Rest Of Us

Mary Hendricks Just Wants To Have Some Fun With It

Katie Stevens Is “The Most Hopeless Romantic Of Them All”

Dave Ogleton Talks Dad Jokes, Youth Sports, & Parenting Every Stage From Teens To Toddlers

Dude, Where's My Spouse?
By Jamie Kenney

Is There A Generational Divide Over Sharing Your Location?

Do you share your location with your partner? How old are you...?

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Why Does Your Cat Act Like A Psycho At Night? Experts Explain How To Stop It

Love you so much but STOP YOWLING.

good to the last drop

11 Recipes To Use Up Jelly & Jam, From Baked Brie To Homemade Sauces

Did you say jargaritas?

fun moms only

Come Inside Scary Mommy's Rowan Ear Piercing Event

Scary Mommy hosted a moms' night out piercing party in June.

Got Milk?

In Florida, Raw Milk Has Sickened 21 People, Here's What You Need To Know

Some claim not pasteurizing dairy has numerous health benefits. Others warn it’s dangerous. Here’s what the experts say.

SOS: Sweating Over Sleep

Hot Sleeper? 13 Products To Help You Keep Your Cool

From cooling sheets to smart fans to breathable pajamas, here are the tools that can help turn your bedroom into a more chill place — literally.

Trending

so stupid
By Sarah Aswell

The Trump Administration Has Halted The CDC's Drowning Prevention Program

Drowning is the number one cause of death for children between 1 and 4 years old.

yikes!

A New Poll Shows Just How How Much We're Sheltering Our Kids & It's Really Bad

yikes

New Data Shows Fewer Boys Today Believe In Gender Equality Than Back In 1990

no skips, literally

This Dad Has An Easy Way To Help Kids Become More Adaptable & Patient

listen up

The Trump Administration Favors This Right-Wing Alternative Kids' Programming Over PBS

scrub, a dub dub

Got A Stinky Tween? This Shower Flow Chart Is Your Answer!

we thought you were cool

Snoop Dogg Bashes LGBTQ Representation In Kids' Movies

hot take

This Mom Says She Doesn't Have Time For Female Friendships & The Internet Had Major Thoughts

Parenting

Did You Know Dads Can Accidentally Promote People-Pleasing Behavior In Their Kids?

A+ For Creativity

One Woman Asked For “Unhinged” Automated Life Hacks & The Internet Delivered

normalize this

This Mom Wants To Normalize Gender Disappointment In Viral Video

wow wow wow

An American Mom Living In Sweden Shares The Stark Differences In Daycare Services

<3 <3 <3

Aubrey Plaza's Comments About Grief Are So Spot On

men, do better plz

This Woman Couldn't Believe Emergency Services Didn't Know What A Copper IUD Was

questions are not connections!

This Mom's Back-To-School Reminder Will Actually Help Your Kid Open Up About Their Day

hold on a sec...

This Mom Claims She Can No Longer Bed Rot After Having Kids & People Had Thoughts

CONFESS

I hate indulging grandparent’s need to “bond” with the baby. He’s a baby!

Confessional #6251

Husb & I agreed that both sets of our parents are everything we don’t want to be

Confessional #33512

I’ve been having 20 year long affair with hubby’s BFF and it’s amazing sex no strings

Confesional #9126

SAHM with a WFH husband driving me insane!!!

Confessional #9293

My husband yelled at 7yo. Never been more unattracted

Confessional #81217

More Confessions

“Hearing My Kids Laugh Is The Greatest Sound I’ll Ever Know” & 14 Other Wholesome Mom Confessions

“I Love My Kids, But I Hate Being A Mom” & 25 Other Mom Confessions

“Haven’t Had Sex With My Husband In 1.5 Years Because Of ED” & 20 Other Relationship Confessions

“I’m An Alcoholic Mom Who Looks Like I Have It All Together” & 29 Other Mom Confessions

“Contemplating Making My Kids Take A Year Off From Sports” & 12 Other Back-To-School Confessions

“I Don’t Think I’ll Ever Pay Off Credit Card Debt” & 26 Other Relatable Confessions

“Having Two Teen Daughters Is Way More Fun Than I Expected” & 13 Other Wholesome Confessions

“My Kids Have Been Swimming Instead Of Bathing This Summer” & 13 Other Summer Confessions

“I Have A Secret Lover In Prison” & 21 Other Relationship Confessions

“My Teen Is Grounded & I’m Loving It” & 29 Other Mom Confessions

“I’m Scared About Affording The Home I Just Bought” & 30 Other Mom Confessions

“I Like One Of My Teenage Daughters Better Than The Other” & 21 Other Mom Confessions

“I’m Dreading School Being Out” & 17 Other Summer Mom Confessions

“Weed Has Saved My Sex Life” & 18 Other Mom Confessions

“I’m Not Sad About Losing Custody Of My Teenage Stepdaughter” & 27 Other Mom Confessions

50 Moms Share All Of Their Deep, Dark, & Relatable Mother’s Day Confessions

Book Club

Romantasy Author Kerri Maniscalco's Love Of Fantasy Came From Her Grandmother

13 Cozy Fall Books If You Love Practical Magic & Pumpkin Spice Everything

7 Cute & Cozy Books To Read With Your Kids In The Fall

Are These The Scariest Books Of All Time? Don’t Read ‘Em Unless You Own A Nightlight

10 Must-Read Dark Academia Books If You Always Wanted To Go To Hogwarts

Your Queer Historical Romance Of The Summer Is You Should Be So Lucky

16 Novels To Slip Into Your Beach Bag This Summer

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

Celebrity Interviews

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By Julie Sprankles

Catch Of The Day Is The Food-Filled End-Of-Summer Romance We’ve Been Waiting For

Food Network star (and mom of one) Katie Lee Biegel dishes to Scary Mommy about writing her first film for Hallmark.

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Meghan Trainor Isn’t Afraid To Be Silly

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Jessel Taank Is The Realest Housewife

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Mandy Moore Opens Up About The Pressure To “Get It Right” As A Mom

Exclusive

The Women Of The Chicken Sisters Are Stepping Into Their Power In Season 2

Moms To Watch

Katie Stevens Is “The Most Hopeless Romantic Of Them All”

Exclusive

Ali Larter’s Got A Full Plate & She Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way

Moms To Watch

TSITP’s Jackie Chung Says Goodbye To Laurel, The Messy Millennial Mom We Needed To See

Moms IRL

Ashley Tisdale Opens Up About The Realities Of Potty Training, Nostalgia & Parenting Advice

who run the world

Allyson Felix Doesn’t Sugarcoat It

Meet her in the middle

Maren Morris On How Sheryl Crow Inspired Her Co-Parenting Style

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28% Of Single Mothers Live In Poverty. Jaycina Almond Is On A Mission To Help.

Iconic

Clinton Kelly & Stacy London Are Back — But “A Lot Less Bitchy”

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Angel Carter Conrad Is The Cycle Breaker Her Family Needed — Now She’s Raising One, Too

Moms To Watch

Danielle Moné Truitt Brings Eldest Daughter Energy To Organized Crime — & We’re Here For It

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Mark Hamill Isn’t Afraid To Play The Villain

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Red Flag 🚩
By Samantha Darby

Is "Emotional Labor Creep" Happening In Your Relationship?

Or are things actually divided nicely?

Trending 🔥

OK, Why Are We *Really* Wearing Weighted Vests?

Is it actually doing anything other than making us feel like we're part of a trend?

BFF As An Act Of Service

Should You Know Your Friend's Love Language?

And would knowing that they appreciate quality time more than gifts help you bond?

Power Down

"I Left My Husband Because He Had Porn Brain"

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.

The Midlife Fitness Plot Twist

How Much Slowdown Should I Expect In Perimenopause?

Movement is more important than ever as we age, but hormonal changes necessitate a few adjustments.

just no

If You’re A Friend Who’s Too Busy To Get Together, But Keeps Saying You Want To Hang, Please Stop

This isn’t fair.

Family Dinner Fixes
By Julie Sprankles

How To Stock A Pantry That Makes Weeknight Dinners Way Easier

Experts share their go-to staples, organizing tips, and more.

Plan > Panic

Tariff Impacts Are Coming: What Experts Say You Should Buy Now

The 411 on what families might want to stock up on, why you shouldn’t hoard, and how to outsmart price hikes.

Pro Tip: Get The Owala

Which Back-To-School "Essentials" Are This Year's Stanley Tumblers?

The most coveted items on kids’ back-to-school shopping lists, according to tweens and teens.

Better Power Up

Can You Do Epic Universe In One Day? Here’s My Honest Opinion, As Someone Who Tried

Where there’s a will, there’s a way... but just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should.

Safe Travels

E-Scooter Accidents Among Children More Than Doubled Last Year

Injuries had been rising since 2020, but last year’s uptick was unprecedented.

Technology Struggle

Should My Tween Have A Phone Or A Watch?

There’s actually a lot to consider.

Original Videos

Don't Tell Me What To Do
By Jamie Kenney

As Government Urges Americans To Have More Babies, Most Just Want Better Care For The Kids They Have Already

A new survey said loud and clear that parents need more support, not more kids.

XX -- XY

A Study Found Families With 3 Or More Kids Are More Likely To Have All Boys Or All Girls

New research suggest 50/50 odds for boys and girls aren’t so straightforward.

Resist the Urge

“Don't Google It,” My Doctor Told Me. I Did Anyway, & It Nearly Broke Me.

At 30 weeks pregnant, I was given a bleak prognosis for the future that sent me into a fear spiral.

Snip Snip!

Man Goes In For A Vasectomy & Gets Annoyed With The Pamphlet He's Given

Even when men step up, why do doctors want to give them options to bow out?

Moms Need Help

Maternal Mortality Rates Were Up In 2024 After Post-Covid Decline

The increase was small, but some experts fear national trends may bode future increases.

Surprise, Surprise

New Report Says President Donald Trump Plans To Walk Back IVF Promises

The ‘Washington Post’ reported that White House officials have privately moved away from the prospect of pushing for IVF legislation.

He Hasn't Left, But He's Gone
By Julie Sprankles

The Silent Ways Men Check Out Of Their Marriages (& What You Can Do About It)

Is your husband there but not really there? Therapists and attorneys share the quiet signs of emotional withdrawal.

halp
By Katie McPherson

Why Even God’s Strongest Soldiers Have A Hard Time Setting Boundaries With Their Mother-In-Law

You know what they say about who receives the toughest battles.

it's the great pumpkin debate
By Samantha Darby

How Early Is Too Early To Start Decorating For Fall? 13 Moms Weigh In

What 13 moms really think about everyone’s fall decorating opinions.

marketing or miracle worker?
By Katie McPherson

What's Up With Protein In Hair Care? Is It A Gimmick Or Actually Legit?

No, it doesn’t count toward the one million grams you’re supposed to eat every day.

Will Be Borrowing
By Michelle Rostamian

Child Experts Reveal How They Handle Their Own Kids' Meltdowns

Ideas you can try at home, from keeping an emotional weather forecast to carving out a “be mad” corner.

read more books!!!
By Katie Garrity

Only 12% Of Gen Z Boys Are Reading Regularly — Here's Why That Stat Is So Alarming

And here’s what to do to encourage your boys to read.

so stupid
By Sarah Aswell

The Trump Administration Has Halted The CDC's Drowning Prevention Program

Drowning is the number one cause of death for children between 1 and 4 years old.

yikes!
By Sarah Aswell

A New Poll Shows Just How How Much We're Sheltering Our Kids & It's Really Bad

For example, 71% of 8 to 12-year-olds have never used a sharp knife.

yikes
By Katie Garrity

New Data Shows Fewer Boys Today Believe In Gender Equality Than Back In 1990

What the hell is happening to Gen Z boys?

no skips, literally
By Katie Garrity

This Dad Has An Easy Way To Help Kids Become More Adaptable & Patient

It's as easy as putting the songs on shuffle.

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