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By Katie McPherson

41 Cool Boy Baby Names That’ll Fit Right In At The Skate Park One Day

You think you have a better kick flip than Kai? Yeah, OK Timmy.

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.

A Mid-Life Coming-of-Age Movie

'City Slickers' Hits Really Different When You Watch It In Your 40s

Be so for real: This movie is the reason all millennial women want a baby cow.

Fireworks light up the sky above Cinderella's Castle during the daily Happily Ever After fireworks s...

just do it

Hear Me Out: Don’t Plan Your Disney World Trip At All

What if you just showed up at Disney and went from there?

A scene from 'Inside Out' in which Riley, in a dream, ice skates at sunset as Joy looks on wistfully...

Finding Joy

Maybe Let's Cool It With Our "Core Memory" Ambitions

Our children’s foundational experiences are tremendously important and not ours to curate.

Confessions from moms that feel relatable *and* a little shocking.

It's Tough Out There

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

In the latest Confessions roundup, 20 moms are wiped the F out.

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

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.

CONFESS

Our obligatory family dinner didn’t happen this week & I’m thrilled

Confessional #3312

My daughter’s emotional decline has me feeling like a failure of a mom

Confessional #1878

I don’t know how we’re going to mentally survive this year

Confessional #5167

My husband’s breath is disgusting and I can’t handle it anymore

Confessional #1991

I want to leave my husband but I don’t want to split time with the kids so I can’t leave...

Confessional #889

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More Confessions

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

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’

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

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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

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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

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

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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

Your Life

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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.

Family Life

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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.

Pregnancy

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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.

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?

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41 Cool Boy Baby Names That’ll Fit Right In At The Skate Park One Day

You think you have a better kick flip than Kai? Yeah, OK Timmy.

Sooo preppy!

By Megan LaCreta

What Are Pink Palm Puff Hoodies? The Must-Have Gift For Tweens

What's the deal with Pink Palm Puff hoodies? Here's all the info on the it-girl trend for tweens.

Yeet The Baby?

By Jamie Kenney

A Woman Ejected Friend & Her Crying Baby From Party — Was She In The Wrong?

“At first, I thought it was just a momentary thing, but the crying continued for almost an hour.”

We need more butter!!!

By Katie McPherson

What Stores Are Open On Easter? It’s Not A Holiday Unless You Forget A Crucial Ingredient

Is anyone else always lower on butter than they thought?

Bon Appétit

By Katie McPherson

Disneyland Paris Now Has A Fine Dining Restaurant Where You Can Eat Iconic Film Foods

Dine on everything from real ratatouille to the fairy godmothers' leaning cake in Sleeping Beauty.

Speak up!!!

By Megan LaCreta

We Have To Teach Kids To Speak Up When They're Uncomfortable — Here’s How

“Choose your discomfort, and choose the one that's going to help you, not hurt you.”

*Purr*

By Samantha Darby

Why Does My Cat Rub Their Teeth Against Me?

It's less of a bite and more of a graze.

Get In My Belly

By Jamie Kenney

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Finally, Finally Made Us A PB&J

Are You #TeamStrawberry or #TeamGrape

just do it

By Sarah Aswell

Hear Me Out: Don’t Plan Your Disney World Trip At All

What if you just showed up at Disney and went from there?

Finding Joy

By Jamie Kenney

Maybe Let's Cool It With Our "Core Memory" Ambitions

Our children’s foundational experiences are tremendously important and not ours to curate.

Ma Ingalls Would Be Proud Of Ya

By Samantha Darby

How To Lean Into Your Granny Era With Some New Hobbies

Because 2025 is the year we stop doomscrolling.

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