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By Katie McPherson

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.

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Hindsight Served Here

I Spent Years Ashamed Of Waitressing. Now, I Realize It Made Me A Better Mom.

Working at a local diner felt like a dead-end job at the time, but I now see it for what it really was.

Wednesday. (L to R) Joonas Suotamo as Lurch, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams, Jenna Ortega a...

For Your Queue

31 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In August

From Wednesday to My Life With the Walter Boys, the YA vibes are strong this month.

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Happy Little Secrets

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

Sometimes moms have happy little secrets and confessions, too.

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moving along

I Finally Learned That My Mother In Law Doesn't Owe Me Anything

It took years of therapy to finally figure it out.

Better Than The Book Fair

12 Books For Middle Schoolers We Can’t Wait For

Go ahead and pre-order these stories now.

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

Nicole Story Dent Can’t Believe Y2K Style Is Back, Either

fun moms only

By Kate Auletta

Come Inside Scary Mommy's Rowan Ear Piercing Event

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

Barbie Girls: Assemble!

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.

Living the dream

13 Delicious & Easy Snacks To Eat Poolside Or At The Beach

Just get your cooler and toss them in.

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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.

Forever Kind of Love

What Is A "Soul Dog"?

When my soul dog died, it felt like losing a part of myself. Here's how to recognize if you’ve met yours — and how to navigate it when they have to leave.

*ahhhhh*

I Booked A Solo Reading Retreat & It Was Everything I Hoped It’d Be

This is a social media trend worth doing IRL.

CONFESS

Perimenopause is making me feel so ugly.

Confessional #3773

My SO had an emotional affair 3 years ago and I’m still not over it

Confessional #8112

Summertime makes me feel like a bad mom because I work full time

Confessional #2935

I’m having an affair with my kiddo’s best friend’s mom

Confessional #6153

I’m afraid I’ve become one of those wives whose husband prefers video games over sex

Confessional #97661

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More 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

The Moms Are Horny & Need To Confess 🔥

Let’s Confess Some Joy This Week

Winter May Be Over, But *Life* Still Has The Moms Confessing

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

Let It Out, Moms — These Are Your 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

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.

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

Exclusive

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

Exclusive

Mark Hamill Isn’t Afraid To Play The Villain

Dad Mode

‘One Tree Hill’ Star Tyler Hilton Loves Being On The Road — But Being A Dad Always Comes First

Moms We Love

Kelly Stafford Is The Friend We All Need

doing it all

Mazda MX-5 Racing’s Shea Holbrook Has What It Takes

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

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

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over it

By Katie Bingham-Smith

I Have Cellulite & I Wear Cheeky Bathing Suits

At my age, I’m done caring.

More Than "Just A Pet"

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.

omg pls halp

Cleaning Pros Share Their Favorite Shortcuts For Saving Time & Sanity

Anyone else sick of cleaning for hours every Sunday and still not catching up?

truth time

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.

Wired to Watch

Turns Out, Your Obsession With True Crime & Celebrity Killers Might Be... Evolutionary

A forensic psychologist says this morbid fascination may actually mean your brain is working properly.

Deep Breath

Are You Setting Boundaries... Or Just Withdrawing Because You're Overwhelmed?

Whether you’re setting them with a family member or a friend, it’s important to figure out exactly what you need.

Family Life

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All The Summer Flavors

By Samantha Darby

13 Easy Summer Dinners That Don’t Require An Oven

Because we don’t need any extra heat right now.

chomp chomp

When Is Shark Week 2025?

Here’s when you can catch sharks swimming, eating, and... dancing.

Rebel Moms

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?

Share The Tasks

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.

You Know The Drill...

"Nimbus" Covid Variant Is Spreading In The US — These Are The Symptoms

First identified earlier this year, Nimbus may be more transmissible that previous variants.

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How Much Would You Spend On An Expensive Medical Procedure For Your Pet?

Unexpected pet emergencies can cost thousands of dollars — and come with heartbreaking decisions.

Pregnancy

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Yay vs. Nay

By Nadie Bard

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.

Over It

I Hate Pregnancy... So Why Do I Feel So Guilty Saying It?

I know I should feel grateful, but I just feel dread.

Big Emotions

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.

A Charged Topic

I'm Not A Monster For Feeling Gender Disappointment

Take it from an expert, it's more normal than you think.

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.

Maternal Health Matters

Pregnancy-Related Deaths Are On The Rise In The US

Deaths due to pregnancy have jumped 28% in the past five years -- and one-third occur long after delivery, when mothers assume they're in the clear.

"Hello, Snotface!"

By Kelly Schremph

Rewatching Drop Dead Fred As A Mom Will Make You Rethink How You Parent

Fred isn’t the villain in this movie — bad parenting is.

pick a side!

By Sarah Aswell

A Mom Admits She Left Her Family Vacation 5 Days Early & People Have *Thoughts*

"So we left. Five days early. No apology. No regret."

Hot Because He's Healed

By Brianne Hogan

Secure Attachment Is Sexy, & Benny Blanco Is Proof

Turns out, emotional intelligence and consistent communication are the biggest turn-ons.

back at it

By Sarah Aswell

“Varsity Blues” College Admissions Scammer Is Out Of Prison & Advising Students Again

William “Rick” Singer is just a few months out of federal prison.

For Your Queue

By Julie Sprankles

31 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In August

From Wednesday to My Life With the Walter Boys, the YA vibes are strong this month.

It's Called A "Party" For A Reason

By Samantha Darby

Bring Back Opening Presents At Birthday Parties

Because the joy on both the gift-receiver and the gift-giver's faces is kind of the best.

Trending 🔥

By Samantha Darby

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?

XX -- XY

By Jamie Kenney

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.

We Don't Have To Live Like This

By Jamie Kenney

One Mom Explains How Measles Outbreaks Can Cause Havoc For Daycare Families

Measles cases are at a 30-year high, and that’s bad even for kids who don’t get sick.

Thank You, Now Calm Down

By Jamie Kenney

A New Mom Wants Friends To Stop Complimenting Her Postpartum Body

She doesn’t want to hear that her stretch marks are “awesome.”