Oct. 13, 2026

Your Life

Grown-Up Stuff

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Spiral Much?
By Julie Sprankles

I Know "Future Tripping" Is Bad... But How Do We Not Right Now?

Although the what-ifs feel very justified, therapists explain why dwelling on them isn’t helpful and how we can break out of this anxious loop.

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Stomp It Out

Hot Girl Walk? Nah. We're Doing "Spite Strolls" Now.

Therapists say your urge to rage-walk around the block is a good one. Here’s how to make it count.

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go for it

Is 40 Too Late To Start Retinol? There’s No Time Like The Present, Skin Experts Say

A dermatologist and licensed esthetician explain why it’s helpful at any age.

here's what you're gonna do...

What OB-GYNs Want You To Know Before Your First Perimenopause Appointment

Time is short. Here’s how to make the most of every precious second with your doctor.

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Rude Awakening

Why You Keep Waking Up At 3 A.M. Every Damn Night, According To Experts

It’s not ghosts. (Probably.)

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Not Tonight, Thanks

The "I Don't Want To Go Era" Is Real: Why We Start Guarding Our Energy As We Get Older

And no, it doesn’t make you a bad person.

In Your Free Time

Shawn Hatosy Movies & TV Shows To Binge While You Wait For The Pitt Season 3

Jaime Pressly On Why Our Kids Need To See Us Break Down Sometimes

Real Talk: Should We Be Concerned If Our Child Is More Wednesday Than Enid?

Christina Ricci Has A Halloween Hack Every Parent Needs To Steal

Keke Palmer Is & Always Will Be That Girl

16 Books Scary Mommy Editors Read & Raved About This Month

18 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows Coming To Netflix In October

5 Ways We Love That ‘90s Girlhood Is Celebrated in DreamWorks Forgotten Island

The New Family-Friendly Shows & Movies Coming To Disney+ & Hulu In October 2026

The Four Seasons Season 3 Is Officially Filming! Here’s Everything We Know

Hallmark Is Giving Us 34 New Christmas Movies This Year

Emily In Paris Season 6 Finally Has A Release Date, & It’s A Real Gift To Fans

Yes, Parents: Mark Rober Really Is The Nicest Guy On YouTube

Every Kid Deserves A First “Scary” Movie, & Shaun The Sheep Just Made A Perfect One

If You Love Gilmore Girls, You’ll Love These 27 Cozy Shows

Nobody Wants This Season 3 Drops In October, & It’s All About The “After” Phase

Vent Sesh
By Julie Sprankles

“I Would Tell Younger Me Not To Have Kids Or Get Married” & 45 Other Mom Confessions

The moms have a lot on their minds this week.

Stomp It Out
By Julie Sprankles

Hot Girl Walk? Nah. We're Doing "Spite Strolls" Now.

Therapists say your urge to rage-walk around the block is a good one. Here’s how to make it count.

i'll take it
By Samm Davidson

My Teen & I Now Communicate Through Instagram DMs & Honestly It's Kinda Great

It’s opened up a new way of learning about his life.

Spiral Much?
By Julie Sprankles

I Know "Future Tripping" Is Bad... But How Do We Not Right Now?

Although the what-ifs feel very justified, therapists explain why dwelling on them isn’t helpful and how we can break out of this anxious loop.

Mom Supplies
By Julie Sprankles

30 Things Getting Scary Mommy Editors Through The School Year

Because moms carry the mental load and deserve nice things that make our lives a little easier.

it's my thing, apparently
By Rachel Van Dolsen

I Quit Drinking & Started Getting Tattoos

Depending on how charitable you’re feeling, I’m either expressing myself or in the throes of a raging midlife crisis.

Rude Awakening
By Saasha Govender

Why You Keep Waking Up At 3 A.M. Every Damn Night, According To Experts

It’s not ghosts. (Probably.)

Early Bird Gets The Scare
By Julie Sprankles

PSA: This Is *The* Hack For Doing Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights In Midlife

In bed before midnight, and we hit all the houses? Never going back to the regular way.

prune it on back
By Meg Raby

Turning 40 Taught Me To ‘Weed The Garden’

You pull what's crowding out the good things and make room for new growth.

Sent To Voicemail
By Julie Sprankles

What Is “Estrangement Lite”? Therapists Explain Low-Contact Family Relationships

No huge blowup or dramatic exit, but the calls are fewer and the visits are shorter. The feelings? Complicated.