The Back To School Issue
August 2025
Brace Yourself — School’s (Almost) Back In Session
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Divorce Isn’t The End. It’s A New Beginning
When life pivots, it doesn’t always mean you’re falling behind—it might just mean you’re finally moving forward.
“My Husband & I Have Sex In The Basement Because It’s The Only Privacy In The House”
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.
8 Dog Products To Keep Your Home Fur-Free
Because no one likes to sit on clumps of dog hair.
Anna Connelly Tells It Like It Is
The mom of one is a comedian who takes on MAGA disinformation with humor, facts, and grace.
The Wheel Of Feels
Hey Dads: Go Buy Some Pads & Tampons With Your Son
Redditor Wants To Know “AITA” For Telling Mom's Boyfriend He's Not “Grandpa”
A "Boy Mom" Said She Was Ready To "Square Up" On Her Son's Future Girlfriend & The Replies Passed The Vibe Check
In Florida, Raw Milk Has Sickened 21 People, Here's What You Need To Know
A "Boy Mom" Said She Was Ready To "Square Up" On Her Son's Future Girlfriend & The Replies Passed The Vibe Check
Retailer Claire's Files Bankruptcy; Millennials Are Reeling
Redditor Wants To Know “AITA” For Telling Mom's Boyfriend He's Not “Grandpa”
A "Boy Mom" Said She Was Ready To "Square Up" On Her Son's Future Girlfriend & The Replies Passed The Vibe Check
“I’m An Alcoholic Mom Who Looks Like I Have It All Together” & 29 Other Mom Confessions
Scary Mommy Originals
Come Inside Scary Mommy's Rowan Ear Piercing Event
Scary Mommy hosted a moms' night out piercing party in June.
Children With Diabetes Can See Themselves In New Barbie
Developed by Mattel and Breakthrough T1D, this is the first Barbie living with type 1 diabetes.
13 Delicious & Easy Snacks To Eat Poolside Or At The Beach
Just get your cooler and toss them in.
The Lost Stuffy Project Is Hoping To Reunite Comfort Objects With Their Kids In Texas
A stuffed animal is a small thing when it comes to disasters, but to a child, it can mean everything.
Hey Dads: Go Buy Some Pads & Tampons With Your Son
“Find it uncomfortable to get your wife pads? That’s because your dad never normalized it with you.”
A "Boy Mom" Said She Was Ready To "Square Up" On Her Son's Future Girlfriend & The Replies Passed The Vibe Check
Dad Reminds Parents How Incredibly Intimidating An Adult’s Size Can Be For Kids
States Sue Trump Administration Over Gender Affirming Care For Children
My son in law is going to bankrupt my daughter. There is nothing I can do to stop it.
Hornier than ever during my first postpartum???
The affair is over and it’s killing!
My husband is a good man, but I don’t want to be married to him anymore.
Post divorce - sleeping with 3 younger men and loving it!
More Confessions
Book Club
Celebrity Interviews
Ali Larter’s Got A Full Plate & She Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way
The mom of two and Landman star talks to Scary Mommy about motherhood, being a horror icon, and repping women of a certain age.
Danielle Moné Truitt Brings Eldest Daughter Energy To Organized Crime — & We’re Here For It
Sign up for Scary Mommy’s daily newsletter for more stories from the trenches. We’ve got personal takes, life-changing tips, and all the things you need to keep one step ahead of the chaos.
I Have Cellulite & I Wear Cheeky Bathing Suits
At my age, I’m done caring.
No One Warns You What Divorce Does To The Family Dog
I expected to cry for my son, for myself, for the life I thought I was building. I didn’t expect to cry for our dog — or to feel guilty that I couldn’t protect her from the heartbreak, too.
Cleaning Pros Share Their Favorite Shortcuts For Saving Time & Sanity
Anyone else sick of cleaning for hours every Sunday and still not catching up?
An Open Letter To Anyone NOT In Perimenopause
Brain fog. Swamp crotch. Rage. There’s no manual for the midlife hormone apocalypse — but there should be.
13 Easy Summer Dinners That Don’t Require An Oven
Because we don’t need any extra heat right now.
When Is Shark Week 2025?
Here’s when you can catch sharks swimming, eating, and... dancing.
Mahjong Threatened To Tear Our Neighborhood Apart
Who knew moms playing mahjong would expose the double standards around hobbies, childcare, and what women are "allowed" to do with their free time?
Being the “Vacation Wife” Is Exhausting — & It’s Time to Talk About It
Feel like every trip with your family just means more work for you? Here’s how to not feel totally resentful about it.
Original Videos
My Husband and I Are Fighting About Circumcision. Is There a Right Answer?
We both think we're right... so I asked experts to weigh in.
I Hate Pregnancy... So Why Do I Feel So Guilty Saying It?
I know I should feel grateful, but I just feel dread.
My Miscarriage Almost Got Me Uninvited From A Baby Shower — Why I'm Glad I Went Anyway
Even if I’d chosen not to go, I would have wanted the option.
I'm Not A Monster For Feeling Gender Disappointment
Take it from an expert, it's more normal than you think.
Hey Dads: Go Buy Some Pads & Tampons With Your Son
“Find it uncomfortable to get your wife pads? That’s because your dad never normalized it with you.”
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.
What’s In Theaters Right Now? 8 Big-Screen Family Picks For August
From buzzy new releases to surprise summer holdovers, these films are worth hauling the family out of the house.
10 Hygiene Products For Teens To Keep Them Confident & Healthy
And don’t worry, you don’t have to go bankrupt for these.
Why Does Your Cat Act Like A Psycho At Night? Experts Explain How To Stop It
Love you so much but STOP YOWLING.
This One Rule My Doctor Gave Me For Chronic Pain Would Make Us All Less Isolated
How I started dragging my carcass to more functions and all the good it did me.
Redditor Wants To Know “AITA” For Telling Mom's Boyfriend He's Not “Grandpa”
Lots of families are blended... but just because it’s common doesn’t mean it can’t get complicated.
A "Boy Mom" Said She Was Ready To "Square Up" On Her Son's Future Girlfriend & The Replies Passed The Vibe Check
How is this discourse still happening in 2025?!
