In the Trenches
We’re All High-Effort Moms, Actually
Some moms make magic with themed lunches and birthday advent calendars, while some spend every ounce of energy fighting for an IEP. Both count.
What Parents Get Wrong About Teaching Kids About Consent
We were taught growing up that “manners” mattered more than our comfort. We can do better by our kids.
I Wouldn’t Let My 5-Year-Old Do This. But Does That Make This Mom Neglectful?
After all, “I wouldn’t do that” isn’t the same thing as “that mother is neglectful.”
Christina Ricci Has A Halloween Hack Every Parent Needs To Steal
The iconic star shares her family’s go-to traditions, plus the Yellowjackets mementos she kept (but never asked for).
Keke Palmer Is & Always Will Be That Girl
The actor talks to Scary Mommy about her son Leo, her own mother, and the advice she’s gotten from her bonus mom: Queen Latifah.
Exactly What To Say When Your Child Says “I Hate You,” According To Experts
“The goal isn’t to become so regulated that your child’s words don’t hurt. It’s to give yourself enough of a pause that the hurt doesn’t determine what happens next.”
Why Do School Events Always Assume One Parent Has No Job?
School events make that mental load heavier and heavier.
Your Baby’s Diaper Rash Isn’t Your Fault. Here’s How To Prevent The Next One.
A game plan for exhausted parents, starting with finding the right diaper.
Can Mom Friendships Last Even If Your Kids Drift Apart?
Do the moms have to break up, too? Real moms share their experience navigating the friendship shake-up.
“All I Want To Do Is Read My Fantasy Books & Smoke A J” & 59 Other Mom Confessions
The moms are going through it this week.
Why Your Kid Tells You About Every Injustice At School, But Never Tells Their Teacher
What, because you always ask for help precisely when you need it? Right...
