Scary Mommy

November 27, 2024
don't wallow
By Jen McGuire

A Little Advice For Surviving Thanksgiving When Your Kids Are Celebrating With Your Ex

I get it. The first few solo holidays are tough.

Conflict of caring single mother and a irritation teenage daughter in the park. Problems in the rela...
the curse

My Hysterectomy & My 10-Year-Old Daughter

I hope my haunted uterus doesn't kill that little spark of excitement for their first period — the same one I used to have at their age.

Get Ready

Is It Better To Shop IRL On Black Friday Or Online?

Brick and mortar or sitting on your couch? Let's talk.

The More, The Merrier

45 Of The Best Advent Calendars For A Festive Dose Of Little Treat Culture

You deserve something special, just for you.

Moms We Love

Yuri Lamasbella Just Goes With The Flow

Whether it’s prepping for baby number two or putting on her Post-It nails to portray Khloe Kardashian, Yuri never misses.

Hugging
ah memories

The Wild Year When Perimenopause Came For My Grandma, & Puberty Came For Me

We ate secret candy stashes, read romance books, and avoided the rest of our family together.

The Wheel Of Feels

philly king

Push Back Your Bedtime! Jason Kelce Is Getting His Own Late Night Show!

🫶🏻

This Neuroscientist’s Parenting Strategy Sounds Exactly Like A Bluey Episode

For Real Life?!

New Bluey Minisodes Airing In December Will Make The Holidays Even Happier

Women's Work

Why Are Women Always Tasked With "Kinkeeping," Especially During The Holidays?

Are You Sure You Want To Help...?

You're Probably Not Going To Like The Best Way To Help A Mom At Thanksgiving

🎶 Please, Please, Please 🎶

Parents, Put Down The Pitchforks Over Sabrina Carpenter

twinning?

Mom Shocked After One Of Her Twins Was Invited To A Birthday Party Without The Other

tuning in!

On The Heels Of Her Pregnancy Annoucement, Kylie Kelce Reveals Her New Podcast!

listen up

'The Bachelor' Star Colton Underwood Wants Everyone To Know That His Son Does *Not* Have A Mother

twinning?

Mom Shocked After One Of Her Twins Was Invited To A Birthday Party Without The Other

GO TO SLEEP!

Does Your Child Have Low Sleep Needs? One Mom Says She Feels Your Pain

Just Do It

You Don’t Have To Start Soccer At 3. Here Are 10 Sports Kids Can Start Later In Life.

Looking Back

Rewatching 'One Tree Hill' As A Parent Is A Mind Trip

Thanks, Mom

10 Bizarre Lies ‘90s Kids Were Told — & Still Low-Key Believe, If We’re Being Honest

Entertainment

All Hail Geri Halliwell-Horner!

Women's Work

Why Are Women Always Tasked With "Kinkeeping," Especially During The Holidays?

Justice for... No one?

I Just Watched The OG Cruel Intentions For The First Time & Whoa, The Sexism

be honest

This Mom Wants "Honest Answers Only" About Other Parents' Sex Lives

Scary Mommy Originals

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

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

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

Andie MacDowell & Chyler Leigh Are Your New Fave Mother-Daughter TV Duo

Meet Soliana Sapp, Your Pink-Robe-Insta-Fave & New Mom Bestie

Caitlin Murray Is Adulting... Big Time

wtf
By Anonymous

Let Me Be Frank: I Was Not Ready For My Pubes To Go Gray

Aging is a wild ride.

Disney Adults, Assemble!

The Ultimate Guide To A Disney World Monorail Crawl

A pro’s tips for pulling off this #DisneyTok rite of passage.

Hindsight

I Survived The Baby Blues Just To Give Myself The Puppy Blues

We love our dog, but for a while there, we kind of hated our life.

Good Luck, Babe!

15 Creative Baby Names For Chappell Roan Fans

These names are H-O-T-T-O-G-O.

Nope!

My Sixth Grader Has Entered His Group Chat Era, & I Hate It

I was not ready.

i'm too extra, apparently

I'm In My Potted Plant Parenting Era & It Sure Feels Weird

My kids want me there... but they don't want to answer any questions.

Trending

pretty please?
By Megan LaCreta

This Holiday Season, Don't Remind Your Kids To Say "Please" & "Thank You"

This educator on Instagram Reels says the secret to well-mannered kids isn't reminders — it's positive affirmation.

Women's Work

Why Are Women Always Tasked With "Kinkeeping," Especially During The Holidays?

Are You Sure You Want To Help...?

You're Probably Not Going To Like The Best Way To Help A Mom At Thanksgiving

Red Flags

What Are The Signs You Could Become A Toxic Mother-In-Law? TikTok Has A Theory

twinning?

Mom Shocked After One Of Her Twins Was Invited To A Birthday Party Without The Other

tuning in!

On The Heels Of Her Pregnancy Annoucement, Kylie Kelce Reveals Her New Podcast!

Say what you mean

Stop Telling Your Kids What Not To Do

Who Run The World?

Our New Hero Highlights How A Mother's Work Is Erased From Day 1

Let's Not!

What Not To Say To Your College Kid When They Come Home

Ho-Ho-NO!

Is It OK To Open Presents On Christmas Morning Without The In-Laws?

listen up

'The Bachelor' Star Colton Underwood Wants Everyone To Know That His Son Does *Not* Have A Mother

Education & Opportunity

Preschoolers Are Getting Suspended & Expelled Three Times More Than K-12 Students

GO TO SLEEP!

Does Your Child Have Low Sleep Needs? One Mom Says She Feels Your Pain

be honest

This Mom Wants "Honest Answers Only" About Other Parents' Sex Lives

philly king

Push Back Your Bedtime! Jason Kelce Is Getting His Own Late Night Show!

Do Unto Others

The "I Don't Like That" Game Is A Must For Kids (& Some Adults)

CONFESS

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I’m already dreading the holidays

I just moved out of my kids childhood home and I feel like I let them down. Sad heart

I hate my MIL

My libido is in a rut and I feel so guilty about it

I’m crushing hard on a friend’s ex-husband!

SEE ALL

More Confessions

“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’

‘I’m Attracted To My Kids’ Coaches’

‘I Keep Having Sexy Dreams About An Ex. I’m Married!’

‘I’m Thinking About Being A Surrogate Because I Need Extra Money!’

‘Realizing My Sexuality Will Probably Kill My Marriage’

‘I Desperately Need Enthusiastic Sex After So Many Blah Years’

‘I Secretly Wish My Husband Would Have An Affair’

'My Husband Caught Me In An Emotional Affair'

'I Resent My Husband Getting A Promotion'

'I Am Head Over Heels In Love With My BFF'

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

Quality Time
By Samantha Darby

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

Get you a cup of tea and get cozy; Babs has a lot of warm things to share.

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

Moms We Love

“Stauffer Family” Mom Katie Anderson Is Coming Into Her Own

To Mom Or Not To Mom

Florence Pugh Wants To Talk About Motherhood & Ambition

Fa-la-la-la-fabulous

Zooey Deschanel Loves The Holidays As Much As You Think She Would

Mom to Watch

Bitsie Tulloch Opens Up About The Realities Of Being A Mom Who Also Plays One On TV

more of this please

Brooke Shields Gets Real About Aging Hair, Empty Nesting & Advice She Gives Her Daughters

Mom To Watch

Ming Na-Wen Confirms She Is ‘100%’ A Proud Nerd Mom (& Former Sci-Fi Club Pres)

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Oh No
By Samantha Darby

When You Wake Up With The Throat ~Zing~ But Never Get Sick

What the heck is that?

Hubba Hubba

The Disney World Rides With The Hottest Actors

For when you need some eye-candy after all that time waiting for Slinky Dog Dash.

MIL? More Like PITA

What To Do When You Dislike Your Mother-In-Law, According To Experts

Neither of you are going anywhere. So, what’s to be done?

*Tbr grows by 20*

These Are The 20 Best Romance Books Of 2024, According To Amazon

Have you read them all?

On The Rise

We’re Moving In With My Parents. Here’s How We’re Making Multigenerational Living Work.

Condensing households just makes sense, but it's not without worry.

Let Me Put You Onto Something

The Free Coke Machine At Epcot Healed My Body & Renewed My Spirit

If you’re a middle-aged mom, I simply need you to hear the good news.

Family Life

SEE ALL
TLC for Your Canine's Canines
By Brianne Hogan

How Do You Brush A Dog’s Teeth?

A vet gives us the real rundown on tackling Fido’s dental hygiene.

All Smiles... Mostly

Your Kid Is Getting Braces. Here’s What To Expect, From A Mom Who Just Had Them.

Here’s everything you both need to make the most of it.

Not A Fan

What To Do If You Genuinely Dislike A Loved One’s Partner, According To A Therapist

You just pictured a certain someone, didn’t you?

Just Do It

You Don’t Have To Start Soccer At 3. Here Are 10 Sports Kids Can Start Later In Life.

Long story short: it’s never too late to sign up.

Say what you mean

Stop Telling Your Kids What Not To Do

In a video posted to Reels, one mom says telling kids what to do, instead of what not to do, can be a helpful hack for better-behaved children.

It's Snuggle Season

All The Cutest Family Matching Christmas Pajamas Of 2024, From Grinch Prints To Classic Plaids

Pssst: There’s a ton of good sales in here.

Original Videos

The Sex Issue

'Workin' Mom's Catherine Reitman Gets Real About Sex & Marriage Post-Kids

The creator of Workin’ Moms celebrates the comedy and tragedy of modern parenting and relationships.

Parenting

The Shape of You: Raising Girls to Love Their Bodies

Strategies and tips for helping our girls thrive.

Sponsored
Momsplained

Helping Your Teen Become the Boss of Their Own Money.

They’ve learned the basics from having an allowance, but now that they are a little older they’re asking for more financial independence.

Parenting

Calling All Teens (And Parents Too): How To Insert A Tampon Properly

If you’re new to the tampon game or have been using them for years, here are some tips on how to use a tampon with an applicator and without.

Entertainment

Love ‘Succession’? You must watch ‘Discussion.’

In this parody of HBO’s Succession, you will get a hilarious look at what would happen if the Roys were just like us. The all-American family, living the all-American dream bickering over who will host the holiday meal.

the tea is piping hot

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

In the latest Confessions roundup, the moms (anonymously) get spicy.

Pregnancy

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grateful
By Madison Boling

I Actually Wanted My MIL In The Delivery Room With Me

I’m probably in the minority here, but she was the woman I knew I would be the most comfortable around during labor.

One Talented Tot

This Mom Had The Sweetest Maternity Photoshoot, Directed By Her Toddler

Give this kid a camera and a job immediately.

True Or False?

How Does Childbirth Compare To The Most Dangerous Jobs In America?

We dug into the data to better understand the risks pregnant people undertake when they have a baby.

Taking Back The Narrative

TikTok Creator Wants Us To Reframe "Failing" The Glucose Test

There’s a lot of stigma, shame, and fear around this important test, but there doesn’t have to be.

So Many Great Options

Pelvic Floor Therapist Highlights The Benefits Of Having A C-Section

There’s a lot of negative talk about cesarean birth out there, but here’s some good news.

Throwing It Way Back

Would You Name Your Baby After A Passenger On The Mayflower? You May Have Already.

A closer look at the Mayflower manifest reveals many of the names are still super popular today.

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pretty please?
By Megan LaCreta

This Holiday Season, Don't Remind Your Kids To Say "Please" & "Thank You"

This educator on Instagram Reels says the secret to well-mannered kids isn't reminders — it's positive affirmation.

Women's Work
By Jamie Kenney

Why Are Women Always Tasked With "Kinkeeping," Especially During The Holidays?

TikTok creator @sheisapaigeturner dives into the unfair expectation we have of wives at this time of year.

the curse
By Jamie Kenney

My Hysterectomy & My 10-Year-Old Daughter

I hope my haunted uterus doesn't kill that little spark of excitement for their first period — the same one I used to have at their age.

MIL? More Like PITA
By Katie McPherson

What To Do When You Dislike Your Mother-In-Law, According To Experts

Neither of you are going anywhere. So, what’s to be done?

Justice for... No one?
By Brianne Hogan

I Just Watched The OG Cruel Intentions For The First Time & Whoa, The Sexism

The movie hit theaters 25 years ago, and yet the virgin-whore complex is still alive and well. (Unlike Sebastian.)

Get Ready
By Arielle Tschinkel

Is It Better To Shop IRL On Black Friday Or Online?

Brick and mortar or sitting on your couch? Let's talk.

It's Snuggle Season
By Katie McPherson

All The Cutest Family Matching Christmas Pajamas Of 2024, From Grinch Prints To Classic Plaids

Pssst: There’s a ton of good sales in here.

Are You Sure You Want To Help...?
By Jamie Kenney

You're Probably Not Going To Like The Best Way To Help A Mom At Thanksgiving

The answer is simple... but you’re still going to want to gird your loins...

🎶 Please, Please, Please 🎶
By Arielle Tschinkel

Parents, Put Down The Pitchforks Over Sabrina Carpenter

The moral panic over pop stars is a tale as old as time, but is it rooted in reality?

Red Flags
By Jamie Kenney

What Are The Signs You Could Become A Toxic Mother-In-Law? TikTok Has A Theory

There’s no recipe for being a horrible mother-in-law, but there are risk factors...