Scary Mommy

Oct. 18, 2024
Moms We Love
By Julie Sprankles

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

The OG mom influencer reveals what's next for her internet-famous brood.

is it cheating?

I Have A Work Husband. Should My Real Husband Be Nervous?

When to draw the line at an emotional affair — even if it hasn’t started yet.

Should I get a puppy when I have a baby? A mom tells her story.
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.

A joyful gathering of diverse male and female friends laughing and dining at an outdoor party, with ...
changed perspective

What Surprised Me Most About Quitting Drinking

We were genuinely fearful we’d be the ultimate buzzkill to our friend group.

Good Luck, Babe!

15 Creative Baby Names For Chappell Roan Fans

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

Beautiful young woman enjoying a carefree autumn day outdoors.
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Here’s The Fall Fashion Staple You *Need* This Season, According To Your Zodiac Sign

Aquariuses, I’m ready to see your Mary Jane shoes.

The Wheel Of Feels

Scary Mommy Originals

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

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

Hilarie Burton Is Doing It All For Her Daughter

All Hail Geri Halliwell-Horner!

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

Andrea Savage Knows Her Kid Is Gonna Talk About Her In Therapy One Day

She grins!
By Anonymous

I Swear My MIL Is Doing This Just To F*ck With Me

You may think I’m a conspiracy theorist, but hear me out.

Comeback Kids

15 Forgotten Names For Your Baby That Are Unique & Have Vintage Vibes

Bring back Ida and Mack.

That's Real

‘I Secretly Wish My Husband Would Have An Affair’

In the latest Confessions roundup, parents reveal what’s on their minds, from annoying in-laws to sex fatigue and more.

let's go!

What I Bought To Wear For My 40th Birthday Trip

I’m using this trip to celebrate myself in a loud, self-loving, stylish, kind of over-the-top way.

wtf

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

Aging is a wild ride.

Good Grief

It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Is Actually The *Best* Halloween Movie

I love the Sanderson sisters, too, but nothing tops, “I got a rock.”

Sponsored by Walmart

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Loss
By Jamie Kenney

Mourning Mom Urges Others Not To Skip Glucose Test In Pregnancy

After her son Weylyn was stillborn at 37 weeks earlier this year, Cora Bryant wants to spread awareness about a routine but often misunderstood pregnancy screening.

Lady Whistledown Says Knock It Off

Nicola Coughlan Claps Back About The Constant Focus On Her Body Size

We get it now, Marge

We Used To Identify With TV & Movie Teens, But Now We Side With The Parents

relatable times ten

Eva Mendes Gets Emotional About Her Biggest Parenting Struggle

laugh in

Parents Who Use Humor May Have Better Relationships With Kids, Study Says

feminism

Redditors Had A Frank Discussion On The Harsh Realities Of Womanhood

AHHHHH!

The Scariest Thing About Halloween This Year Is Candy Prices

Mistletoe & Marriage Goals

Mom Explains The “50 Christmases” Rule For Choosing A Partner

Early Bloomers

Mom Shares Her Rookie Mistake About Kids & Sports

Treasure Hunt

"17 Diapers" On TikTok Has Moms Sharing Their Toughest Moments

STICKER SHOCK!

Disney Debuted A New Lightning Lane Premier Pass — But It'll Cost You

I Get By With A Little Help From My Ex...

Ali Wong Credits Help From Her Mom & Ex For Her Thriving Career

hunker down

One Mom Nails How The Sundown Scaries Are So Very Real For Postpartum Moms

Why Are Men?

Disappointing Men Show Little Knowledge of How A Vagina Works

*adds to cart*

We're Obsessed With 'The Kelce Brothers' Little Golden Book

pull back

What Is Intensive Parenting? Details On The Latest Parenting Style

CONFESS

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!

More Confessions

‘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'

'When I Was Single I Slept With Multiple Married Men'

'I'm Freaking Terrified Of Menopause'

'I Brought My Female Coworker Into Bed With My Husband'

'I Can't Trust Anything My Husband Says'

'My Husband And I Got Divorced And Told No One'

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

Aca-Excuse Me?
By Julie Sprankles

One Of Your Favorite Pitch Perfect Stars Is About To Become The TV Mom You Love To Hate

Anna Camp fills us in on her complicated character in Peacock’s new horror-thriller series, Hysteria.

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)

Parenting

Selena Gomez Asks Mariska Hargitay For Mom Advice

Mom To Watch

Meet Tamberla Perry, Star Of NBC’s New Medical Drama Brilliant Minds

Exclusive

Christian Siriano Confirms The Key To ‘Mom Style’ Is Wearing Whatever TF You Want

Let's Go To The Movies

5 Reasons To Take Your Tween Or Teen To See Transformers One

Are We There Yet?

For JoAnna Garcia Swisher, The Car Is A Confessional

Gal Pals

Cat & Nat Want Moms To Take Time To Find Joy In & Outside Of Motherhood

Exclusive

The Chicken Sisters’ Genevieve Angelson & Wendie Malick Discuss The Magic Of Female-Centered Shows

Exclusive

The Chicken Sisters’ Schuyler Fisk & Lea Thompson Spill On Their Cast Group Chat & More

Exclusive

Kristen Kish Reveals The High-Protein Breakfast She Eats On The Top Chef Set

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let's catch up
By Kelly Faircloth

15 TV Shows You Probably Missed Because, Well, You're Busy

There's so many years of streaming shows to choose from — so here are some of our faves.

What's the magic number?

No One Is Having Sex As Much As You Think, Relationship Therapists Say

There’s no magic number you need to strive for, either.

I'll Huff & Puff & Tweeze Them Out

No, But Where Are All These Hairs On My Chinny Chin Chin Coming From?

God help me if I ever find myself without my tweezers.

juggling

Is It Too Late To Date?

I thought this was one thing I did right. Nope!

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Here’s The Fall Fashion Staple You *Need* This Season, According To Your Zodiac Sign

Aquariuses, I’m ready to see your Mary Jane shoes.

From The Confessional

‘Is There Such A Thing As Pre-Holiday Anxiety? ‘Cause I Got It’

In the latest Confessions roundup, 17 moms reveal what’s on their minds — and end-of-the-year stress is strong.

Just Boos, No Boo Boos
By Katie McPherson

The Actual Must-Follow Trick-Or-Treat Safety Tips, According To The AAP

Forget razor blades in candy. They just want you to use crosswalks.

Bed Bugs = Bad

Yes, You Should Deep-Clean Your Luggage When You Return Home. Here's How.

Before you roll your eyes, hear me out on this one.

Eek! It's A Stain!

Should You Wash New Halloween Costumes?

And if so, how on earth do you clean those polyester velcro one-pieces?

oh boy

I Watched 'Field Of Dreams' With My Kids & I Was Not Ready

This is not — I repeat not — just a sports movie.

A Feminist Gem

Rewatching Little Giants Taught My Sons That Girls Can Play Football — Or Whatever They Want

Just leave it to “The Icebox.”

YUM-O

We Went To Disney. Here's What We're Gonna Tell Everyone To Eat (& Drink)

From Hollywood Studios to Epcot’s World Showcase, we managed to eat a lot.

Original Videos

Take Note
By Deirdre Kaye

Need-To-Know Info: Can You Get Pregnant During Perimenopause?

Don’t toss out the contraceptives just yet.

exclusive look

Tara Lipinski Opens Up About Her Excruciating Infertility Journey

The Olympian spoke with Tabria Majors to launch the second season of the Milk Drunk podcast.

grateful

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.

Hauntingly Beautiful

29 Frightfully Delightful Gravestone Baby Names Borrowed From Historical Headstones

Time to resurrect these monikers?

Parenting

Mom Explains Why She Needed A "Birth Pause" After Delivering Baby

"It took me eight minutes before I could even look at my baby."

Loss
By Jamie Kenney

Mourning Mom Urges Others Not To Skip Glucose Test In Pregnancy

After her son Weylyn was stillborn at 37 weeks earlier this year, Cora Bryant wants to spread awareness about a routine but often misunderstood pregnancy screening.

A New Kind Of Meal Prep
By Katie McPherson

20+ Things You’ll Be Glad You Have In Your Family’s Bug-Out Bag

You’re really going to want that solar power bank when the electricity is out.

Hiss-Free Zone
By BethAnn Mayer

Don’t Ignore These 10 Red Flags Between Cats & Kids

The last thing you want is for your feline best friend to bite or scratch your little one.

Lady Whistledown Says Knock It Off
By Jamie Kenney

Nicola Coughlan Claps Back About The Constant Focus On Her Body Size

The Irish actress wants everyone, even well-meaning fans, to focus on her work, if you please.

Aca-Excuse Me?
By Julie Sprankles

One Of Your Favorite Pitch Perfect Stars Is About To Become The TV Mom You Love To Hate

Anna Camp fills us in on her complicated character in Peacock’s new horror-thriller series, Hysteria.

We get it now, Marge
By Sarah Aswell

We Used To Identify With TV & Movie Teens, But Now We Side With The Parents

Gilmore Girls, Dirty Dancing, and The Simpsons just hit different these days.

relatable times ten
By Sarah Aswell

Eva Mendes Gets Emotional About Her Biggest Parenting Struggle

"I really don’t want to raise by fear."

laugh in
By Katie Garrity

Parents Who Use Humor May Have Better Relationships With Kids, Study Says

Humor can teach several emotional coping skills.

Good Luck, Babe!
By Nat Hrvatin

15 Creative Baby Names For Chappell Roan Fans

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

feminism
By Megan LaCreta

Redditors Had A Frank Discussion On The Harsh Realities Of Womanhood

Here are the ones that hit hardest.