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
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.
Retailer Claire's Files Bankruptcy; Millennials Are Reeling
Quick, let’s all go get our ears pierced in solidarity...
Dad Reminds Parents How Incredibly Intimidating An Adult’s Size Can Be For Kids
States Sue Trump Administration Over Gender Affirming Care For Children
Vaccine Exemptions For Kindergarteners Reach New All-Time High, According To CDC
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.
Retailer Claire's Files Bankruptcy; Millennials Are Reeling
Quick, let’s all go get our ears pierced in solidarity...
No, Really, You Don't Have To Play With Your Kid At The Playground
“Playgrounds have always been places for kids to play with other kids.”
More & More Moms Are Using AI To Help Them Co-Parent — Is It A Good Idea?
One mom is on a mission to help parents battle the mental load with ChatGPT...
Why Does Everything Feel So F*cking Loud Anymore?
Yes the kids are actually screaming, but did the dog’s toenails always reverberate like that on the tile?
Dad Reminds Parents How Incredibly Intimidating An Adult’s Size Can Be For Kids
“The louder and closer and scarier we get, the more their survival brain is going to take over.”
11 Moms On How They Squeeze In Time With Their Friends
Like parking far away at the grocery store to get extra steps, these moms are making their social lives work for them.
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.
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.
