Scary Mommy

Feb. 20, 2025
That Mom
By Kate Auletta

Jessi Meeks Keeps It Hella Real

The Instagrammer opens up about raising each kid differently, her last meal, who she follows, and more.

Two girls playing in a ball pit. "Mean girls" might just lack the ability to communicate because of ...
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

This Teacher Thinks “Mean Girls” Exist Because We Don’t Teach Our Daughters How To Speak Up

We’re quick to label girls, but less quick to help them voice their needs.

Two women stand side by side against a pink background, smiling and holding hands. One wears a sequi...
Let's Discuss

Do Opposites Still Attract? Did They Ever?

Here’s what experts think — and what the latest research shows.

Shanola Hampton stars in and produces the hit NBC show 'Found.'
Moms To Watch

Shanola Hampton Is Nothing Like Her Character On 'Found'

The mom of two dishes to Scary Mommy about the hit show, parenting, and being friends with Zack Morris himself.

Low angle shot of three young girls striking fun poses outdoors. Vibrant clothing, making faces, pea...
Strike A Pose

Tween Style Is Changing In The Most Surprisingly Wonderful Way

Although I am grateful that my tween doesn’t know what Hollister means.

yes please

The Most Anticipated Books By Black Authors Coming In 2025

Get your pen and paper ready, because there are so many good ones.

The Wheel Of Feels

Scary Mommy Originals

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

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

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?

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.

"If you're a bird I'm an alternate ending."

Did They Change The Notebook's Ending Or Are We All Remembering It Wrong?

“This is either a Mandela Effect or Hollywood purposely messing with our minds...”

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.

Comeback Kids

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

Bring back Ida and Mack.

Dig In

11 Dense Bean Salad Recipes, If You’re Also Obsessed With The TikTok Trend

Minimal cooking, maximum meals prepped.

Trending

Roe v World
By Jamie Kenney

Missouri Bill Wants To Track Pregnant Women "At Risk Of Abortion"

The bill also creates a corollary list of prospective adopters, which the author categorized as “eHarmony for babies.”

Tsk, tsk!

This Woman Wonders If She Overstepped In Confronting A Stranger's Rude Teen Son

...What You Really, Really Want...

Do You Have An "Ask" Or "Guess" Family?

*YAWN*

Chances Are Your Teen Isn’t Getting Nearly Enough Sleep, According To A New Survey

more of this, please

Hospitals Around The Country Are Adding Special Rooms For Grieving Families & Couples

Bring Back Herd Immunity

There's A Growing Measles Outbreak in Texas — Here's What You Need To Know

Take Notes ✍️

How Dads Can Support Postpartum Moms

Here Comes The Airplane...

When It Comes To Toddler Eating, "Expect The Unexpected"

Time Out

Mom Shares What Inspired Her To Take Spanking Off The Table

That's Nuts!

A New Study Shows How Effective A Simple Treatment Can Be For Mild Peanut Allergies

new perspective

This Dad From Ukraine's Sweet Video Will Stop All Your Gripes About Spirit Days At School

Attn: Nick Cannon

Here’s What You Need: Some Super Weird 17th Century Baby Names

Where Should We Begin?

Utah Bill Limits What Children Can Talk About In Therapy

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

This Teacher Thinks “Mean Girls” Exist Because We Don’t Teach Our Daughters How To Speak Up

We Listen & We Don't Judge

Mom Warns Parents Not To Put Babies On Countertops After A Scary Fall

WTAF?!

Medical Student Offers Fresh Perspective On How "Wild" C-Sections Really Are

CONFESS

My husband takes soooo long to finish and it’s ruining sex for me.

Confessional #4784

Everyone. Is. Sick!!!

Confessional #3909

I refuse to complain about being a mom. I worked HARD AF to get pregnant! I love it!

Confessional #99883

I don’t want my parents to move closer to us. Even though they’d take care of kids

Confessional #1981

Big kid problems are hard to parent.

Confessional #33127

More Confessions

“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’

‘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’

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

Moms To Watch
By Julie Sprankles

Shanola Hampton Is Nothing Like Her Character On 'Found'

The mom of two dishes to Scary Mommy about the hit show, parenting, and being friends with Zack Morris himself.

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

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

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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.

I don't mean haribos

Let's Talk About Sex Gummies (Yes, As In Edibles)

Are CBD and THC really going to help your libido, or is it all a gimmick?

huh?

I Resent How Relieved People Are With My Weight Loss

I was happy before. Why weren’t they?

I Beg Your Pardon

30 Years Later, The Father Of The Bride 2’s Portrayal Of Being In Your 40s Is Honestly Jarring

As a millennial mom, I had a *few* surprising revelations that went way over my head as a kid. First up? Ages!

🫣🫣🫣

I Deeply Regret Getting A Family Dog. There, I Said It.

Three years into this relationship, my list of grievances has only grown.

Toys = Huge Time Suck

We Need To Talk About The Invisible Load Of “Cleaning Time” With Kids

Signed, an (exhausted but hopeful) Indian mom, written between scooping up Legos and cooking a pot of dal — multitasking at its finest.

Norovirus, plz go away
By Samantha Darby

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.

Brace Yourself, Moms

I Asked Girl Scout Cookie Top Sellers What It Really Takes To Hawk 6000+ Boxes — & Wow

Hitting that make will get you the good prizes, but the reality behind accomplishing it will blow your mind.

Watch List

40 Historical Movies Your Kids Will Actually Enjoy

Entertain and educate your little ones with these smart flicks.

The Most Deserving Doggos

11 Products To Make Life More Comfortable For Your Senior Dog

Because their sunset years should truly be golden.

Let me help you

What Should I Eat For Dinner? Here’s What We’re Cooking Next Week

Because deciding what to make for dinner every night is going to be what breaks me.

Original Videos

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.

WTAF?!

Medical Student Offers Fresh Perspective On How "Wild" C-Sections Really Are

Nothing could ever prepare you for absolutely how insane the entire thing is.”

Girl Mom

Kylie Kelce Shares 3 Things Men Should Do For Their Pregnant Partners

The podcaster recently opened up on the podcast 'Call Her Daddy’ about parenting, having four girls, and Taylor Swift.

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.

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.

Well, Well, Well...

Breaking News: Pregnant People Aren't Just Being Dramatic (It Sucks)

“Don’t worry ladies, I got mine 🤡”

Roe v World
By Jamie Kenney

Missouri Bill Wants To Track Pregnant Women "At Risk Of Abortion"

The bill also creates a corollary list of prospective adopters, which the author categorized as “eHarmony for babies.”

Tsk, tsk!
By Megan LaCreta

This Woman Wonders If She Overstepped In Confronting A Stranger's Rude Teen Son

“It just came out of me. I didn't even consciously decide to say something.”

Parenting
Sponsored
By Marissa Oliva

An Informational Guide To Helping Kids With Food Allergies

Don't Panic
By Katie McPherson

What To Do If Your Child Starts Pulling Their Hair Out

Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) look scary, but they are treatable.

Girl Power
By Samantha Darby

'Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls' Is Almost 10 & We Need It Now More Than Ever

It was necessary in 2016. Now, it feels even more important.

...What You Really, Really Want...
By Jamie Kenney

Do You Have An "Ask" Or "Guess" Family?

Communication styles tend to run in families, and these two camps see relationships and requests very differently.

*YAWN*
By Megan LaCreta

Chances Are Your Teen Isn’t Getting Nearly Enough Sleep, According To A New Survey

The number of teens getting 8 hours of sleep has fallen significantly in the last 10 years.

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.

Bring Back Herd Immunity
By Jamie Kenney

There's A Growing Measles Outbreak in Texas — Here's What You Need To Know

Six states have reported cases of the once eradicated virus this month.

The Canine Gaze
By Elizabeth Yuko

Why Does My Dog Stare At Me? 7 Reasons For All That Intense Eye Contact

Experts offer probable explanations for your pup’s behavior.