“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.
29 August Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Can’t Stop Talking About
What we’re loving this month, from beauty hits to new tech.
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...
Are We Over-Scheduling Our Kids? Pediatricians & Therapists Weigh In
How to find the right balance of extracurriculars and free time, at any age.
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.
The Wheel Of Feels
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Is There A Generational Divide Over Sharing Your Location?
Do you share your location with your partner? How old are you...?
Why Does Your Cat Act Like A Psycho At Night? Experts Explain How To Stop It
Love you so much but STOP YOWLING.
11 Recipes To Use Up Jelly & Jam, From Baked Brie To Homemade Sauces
Did you say jargaritas?
Come Inside Scary Mommy's Rowan Ear Piercing Event
Scary Mommy hosted a moms' night out piercing party in June.
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.
This Mom Says She Doesn't Have Time For Female Friendships & The Internet Had Major Thoughts
I hate indulging grandparent’s need to “bond” with the baby. He’s a baby!
Husb & I agreed that both sets of our parents are everything we don’t want to be
I’ve been having 20 year long affair with hubby’s BFF and it’s amazing sex no strings
SAHM with a WFH husband driving me insane!!!
My husband yelled at 7yo. Never been more unattracted
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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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Is "Emotional Labor Creep" Happening In Your Relationship?
Or are things actually divided nicely?
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?
Should You Know Your Friend's Love Language?
And would knowing that they appreciate quality time more than gifts help you bond?
"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.
How To Stock A Pantry That Makes Weeknight Dinners Way Easier
Experts share their go-to staples, organizing tips, and more.
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.
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.
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.
Original Videos
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.
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.
“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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.