Scary Mommy

March 29, 2025
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By Julie Sprankles

29 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving This Month, From Fun & Funky To Practical

You definitely need a golden monkey dish.

A Mom's Lament

Please Consider This My Formal Petition To Bring Back The House Phone

Communication as a tween in the ‘80s was so much simpler.

scheduled sexy time

The Time We Rented A Hotel Room For An Hour To Spice Things Up

Sometimes you have to get a little creative.

Erin Doherty (L) as Briony Ariston and Owen Cooper (R) as Jamie Miller in 'Adolescence' on Netflix.
A Lot To Digest

My Reaction To 'Adolescence' Made Me Question Myself As A Mom Of Sons

If I learned one thing, it’s that we’re missing an entire world in our kids’ lives.

A Proper Swiftie TBR Pile

13 Books Recommended By Taylor Swift Herself

Your next read is on the pop star’s shelf.

it happened to me

I Moonlighted As A Small Town Matchmaker. Here's What I Learned.

I started to really believe I was good at this even though my own dating life had ground to a complete halt.

The Wheel Of Feels

Scary Mommy Originals

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

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

Melanie Lynskey's Radical Normal

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

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

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

Iliza Shlesinger Hates Mom-Shamers As Much As You Do

gimme all the stuff
By Kate Auletta

22 Things To Buy For Your Home (& Self!) For A Spring Reset

It’s very nearly spring, so it’s time to do a little shopping.

The magic number

When Should You Let Your Kid Get The Puppy They’ve Been Begging For?

And is a puppy really what they need for their first go-round?

A Proper Swiftie TBR Pile

13 Books Recommended By Taylor Swift Herself

Your next read is on the pop star’s shelf.

Feels A Little Unfair

My Husband Has ADHD. Should That Make Me the Default Parent?

When carrying the mental load comes by default.

Sniff, Sniff

Why Does My Perfume Smell So Weird On Me Now? Is It Perimenopause?

You’re not imagining it, say experts.

Pass Me A Pillow, Please

Let’s Talk Movie Night At Home Ideas, Because The Theater Is Hella Expensive

I legit saw someone sneak their Stanley tumbler in to save money on drinks recently.

Trending

Give That Kid A Hug, Damnit!
By Jamie Kenney

Overheard On Reddit: Mom Determined To Stop Hugging Her Teen Son

“Is this a new ‘strategy’ for raising boys?” We hope not.

Enough Already

Oldest Daughter Of A Large Family Wants People To Stop Having Large Families

#Momlife

How To Stop Resenting Parenthood

Unconditional Love

Powerful Video Shows How A Pastor Mom Has Accepted Her LGBTQ+ Daughter

new study

A Now-Viral Study Shows The Stark Difference In Popular Baby Names Between Blue And Red States

Who knew?!

Motherhood Vs. Caretaking: What's The Difference?

"Hey, Mom..."

Ilona Maher Told Her Mom When She Lost Her Virginity

swim tips

This Water Safety Tip From A Swim Instructor Has People Divided

Vaccines > Vitamins

Parents Are Giving Their Kids Toxic Levels Of Vitamin A As The Measles Outbreak Spreads

love whatever this is

A Group Of College Students Started A TikTok Channel To Teach "Sex Ed For Guys" And It's Working

Show Me The Money

Utah Passes Legal Protections For Child Influencers

It Must Be 451° In Here!

TikTok Librarian Demonstrates The Sneaky Truth About Book Bans

Practice Makes Perfect

We Can Have Fewer iPad Babies... But Some Of You Aren't Going To Like It

Step-By-Step

The One Rule About Being A Stepmom

kids need connection

Five Times Parents Should Put Down Their Phones, According To A Parent Coach

Mother May I?

Raising A Child Who Asks For Permission Can Be Surprisingly Easy

CONFESS

I need a vacation where I get away from everyone and reset. I hate the person I am right now.

Confessional #2283

My 6 month old only wants me and it’s wearing me down. No time for me anymore.

Confessional #6571

My husband is a dick!

Confessional #4772

I am federal contractor... nuf said.

Confessional #9189

I lack all motivation all the time. What’s wrong with me?

Confessional #9189

More Confessions

We’re Tired, We’re Cranky — We’re Moms & We’ve got Some Confessions

Let It Out, Moms — These Are Your Confessions

The Confessions Are In & The Moms Have Had *Enough*

The February Confessions Are In & The Moms Are Feeling *A Lot*

The January Confessions Are In & The Moms Are Fed Up

“I Took A More In-Depth Look At My Screen Time Stats. Yikes.”

“Why Did I Buy An Elf 11 Years Ago?”

“I’m Not Into The Holidays This Year At All”

“I Don’t Like My Baby’s Name”

“I’m Married But Wading Into Emotional Affair Territory With A Coworker & Don’t Want To Stop.”

From The Confessional: 'I Gave My Husband A Year Off'

‘I’m A Much Better Mom Now That My Kid Spends Every Other Week At Her Dad’s’

‘My Husband & I Lowkey Hate Each Other’

‘I Wish I Married Rich. I’m So Over Working So Hard & Struggling Still.’

‘Is There Such A Thing As Pre-Holiday Anxiety? ‘Cause I Got It’

‘My Husband Had An Online Affair With A Scam Artist & Gave Her Over $6k In Gift Cards’

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

Exclusive
By Julie Sprankles

Kaley Cuoco Reveals Her Favorite Family Flight Hacks (& Relatably, A Stiff Drink Is One)

The actor and mom also tells Scary Mommy where she stands on window vs. aisle, plane snacks, and what’s in her carry-on.

Moms To Watch

The Pitt Star Amielynn Abellera’s Mom Was Just As Obsessed With ER As Yours

The Grand Parenting Slam

Chelsea Freeman Feels The Pressure Of It All, Too

Exclusive

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

Moms To Watch

Shanola Hampton Is Nothing Like Her Character On 'Found'

Exclusive

Ernie Hudson Would Like To Star In A Romantic Comedy Next, Please & Thank You

Quality Time

Everyone’s Internet Grandma, Babs Costello, On Family Traditions, Food, & The Holidays

mom we love

Yes, Marla Sokoloff Is As Cool As You Want Her To Be

Exclusive

Ian Harding Reveals The Classic Holiday Movie That Scarred Him For Life

Moms To Watch

Maahra Hill Reveals How Taking A 12-Year Acting Break To Be A Mom Opened Doors

Exclusive

Matthew Lillard Reveals The Horror Role He *Really* Wants To Reprise (Hint: It’s Not Stu)

Exclusive

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

Topanga Needs A Minute Of Your Time

Danielle Fishel Opens Up About Talking To Her Kids About Cancer

What To Watch

Peacock’s New Horror-Thriller Hysteria Is The Perfect Pre-Halloween Binge-Watch

Mortals See, Mortals Do

Halloweentown’s Kimberly J. Brown Is So Happy We All Wanted To Be Marnie

Aca-Excuse Me?

One Of Your Favorite Pitch Perfect Stars Is About To Become The TV Mom You Love To Hate

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My One & Only
By Katie McPherson

I’ve Used This Moisturizer For 10 Years Because Nothing Compares

The Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream has been my ride or die for the last decade, despite me constantly trying to find a cheaper alternative.

it happened to me

I Moonlighted As A Small Town Matchmaker. Here's What I Learned.

I started to really believe I was good at this even though my own dating life had ground to a complete halt.

let's reset

How To Refresh Your Skin After Winter, According To A Dermatologist

No more dry skin doldrums, thank you very much.

Beast Mode

How To Get That Old Sweat Smell Out Of Your Workout Clothes

It’s a specific, hard-earned stank.

Better Sleep Loading...

Sleepmaxxing Is A Viral Trend, But Not All Its Hot Tips Actually Work

Skip the supplements; stick to a routine.

Sniff, Sniff

Why Does My Perfume Smell So Weird On Me Now? Is It Perimenopause?

You’re not imagining it, say experts.

Winner Winner Salmon Dinner
By Katie McPherson

12 Salmon Recipes That Work With Fresh, Frozen, Or Canned Fish

They’re delicious, nutritious, and quick to make.

Norovirus, plz go away

How To Handle It When Your Kid’s Afraid Of Throwing Up

Because there’s no running from vomit, friend.

✨ Girl Magic ✨

8 Girl Power Movies That Still Hold Up

Show these to your daughter for a dose of nostalgia mixed with feel-good girl energy.

paws off

How To Keep Your Dog Off The Damn Furniture Once & For All

They just wanna be cozy, OK?

Watch List

40 Historical Movies Your Kids Will Actually Enjoy

Entertain and educate your little ones with these smart flicks.

Pass The Mickey Waffles

Disney World Character Dining 101

As a mom of three, a Disney character dining experience really has to be *worth it.* Here's how to plan your own.

Original Videos

more of this, please
By Katie Garrity

Hospitals Around The Country Are Adding Special Rooms For Grieving Families & Couples

The private space gives parents a moment to breathe.

Girl Mom

Kylie Kelce Shares 3 Things Men Should Do For Their Pregnant Partners

The podcaster recently opened up on the podcast 'Call Her Daddy’ about parenting, having four girls, and Taylor Swift.

What do I do now?

I Froze My Eggs & I Don't Know How Or When To Use Them

With 16 frozen eggs sitting on ice, I’ve been wondering... how are they?

Big Dad Energy

Dad-Core Baby Names Are The Newest Gender-Neutral Naming Trend For Girls

And they are seriously cute.

What We're Buying

The Baby Gifts To Give Again & Again (& Again)

These are the gifts we give to our new mom friends as — shall we say — the real parenting favorites.

Hush Little Baby

Pregnancy Tired vs. New Mom Tired Is Real & Incomparable

They love to scare us, don’t they?

You'll Get The Horns
By Samantha Darby

The Breakfast Club Is Really A Movie About Bad Parents

A brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal — we used to relate to them, and now we want to help raise them.

Give That Kid A Hug, Damnit!
By Jamie Kenney

Overheard On Reddit: Mom Determined To Stop Hugging Her Teen Son

“Is this a new ‘strategy’ for raising boys?” We hope not.

Enough Already
By Jamie Kenney

Oldest Daughter Of A Large Family Wants People To Stop Having Large Families

“You cannot have half a dozen plus kids and be adequately meeting each one of those child’s needs.”

Enough With The Judgment
By Deirdre Kaye

Yes, The First Thing I Do After Dropping My Kid Off At School Is Take A F*cking Nap

And no, that does not make me a “lazy mom.”

#Momlife
By Megan LaCreta

How To Stop Resenting Parenthood

Life is totally different after you have kids, and this mom says that, instead of hoping for your old life back, parents should embrace the chaos of having littles.

Unconditional Love
By Jamie Kenney

Powerful Video Shows How A Pastor Mom Has Accepted Her LGBTQ+ Daughter

“The risks of not accepting your child are at best deeply, deeply wounding them and at worst, burying them.”

Protein overload
By Katie McPherson

13 High-Fiber Sides To Complement All That Protein You’re Eating Lately

Put down the supplements; pick up the leafy greens.

Exclusive
By Julie Sprankles

Kristin Chenoweth Is About To Become Part Of Your Annual Easter Soundtrack

The multi-hyphenate star speaks with Scary Mommy about her song for the new animated film The King of Kings, plus whether she’ll cameo in Wicked 2.

new study
By Katie Garrity

A Now-Viral Study Shows The Stark Difference In Popular Baby Names Between Blue And Red States

Their findings are...pretty jarring.

Who knew?!
By Megan LaCreta

Motherhood Vs. Caretaking: What's The Difference?

Is doing housework the same as being a good mother? These moms say no -- and that doing too much work can even be detrimental.