Scary Mommy

Oct. 15, 2024
is it cheating?
By Penelope

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.

terror-ific trips

33 Halloween Towns Every Halloween Lover Should Put On Their Bucket List

From iconic locales like Salem to small towns you’ve never heard of.

Food at Disney
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.

Mother and daughter cuddling on her bed
yeesh

My Daughter Idolizes Me. Yes It’s Completely Terrifying.

I’m not sure if I am worthy of such a honor.

highly recommended

The Best Taylor Swift Concert For Kids Is a Cover Band

Shake it off and save your money.

let's catch up

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.

The Wheel Of Feels

let's catch up

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

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11 New Horror TV Shows 2024 To Stream, Because Who Needs Sleep Anyway?

Mom to Watch

Bitsie Tulloch Opens Up About The Realities Of Being A Mom Who Also Plays One On TV

Ouch, My Heart

Not Being The Preferred Parent Can Suck. Here’s What An Expert Says You Can Do.

hunker down

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

juggling

Is It Too Late To Date?

hunker down

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

*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

pull back

What Is Intensive Parenting? Details On The Latest Parenting Style

yeesh

My Daughter Idolizes Me. Yes It’s Completely Terrifying.

SHUSH!

This Mom Shared Her Odd Experience At Her Daughter's "Silent" Soccer Game

Looking Back

Rewatching 'One Tree Hill' As A Parent Is A Mind Trip

Thanks, Mom

10 Bizarre Lies ‘90s Kids Were Told — & Still Low-Key Believe, If We’re Being Honest

Entertainment

All Hail Geri Halliwell-Horner!

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

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

Scary Daddy

Dear Girl Dads: You Can Protect Your Daughters Without Terrifying Their Boyfriends

From The Confessional

‘My Husband Had An Online Affair With A Scam Artist & Gave Her Over $6k In Gift Cards’

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

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

Iliza Shlesinger Hates Mom-Shamers As Much As You Do

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.”

Spooky Mommy: The 2024 Halloween Issue

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Trending

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

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

The divorced mom of two has it all... thanks to a lot of help.

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

go girl!

Pink Raved About Her "Theater Kid" Daughter After Meeting 'The Great Gatsby' Broadway Cast

Media Literacy

Exposing Your Kids To Misinformation Might Have Surprising Benefits

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11 New Horror TV Shows 2024 To Stream, Because Who Needs Sleep Anyway?

Mommmm, I'm A Grown-Up!

Your Twenty-Something Lives At Home: What Rules Should They Have To Follow?

"Let's Do This Thingy"

Freaky Friday 2 Just Got A Release Date & First-Look Photo

To Mom Or Not To Mom

Florence Pugh Wants To Talk About Motherhood & Ambition

Scary Daddy

Dear Girl Dads: You Can Protect Your Daughters Without Terrifying Their Boyfriends

speaking out

This Comedian Wants To Make The Pain Of "Fertility Fails" Public

take a break

This Dad Has Some Really Great Advice To Ease After-School Battles With Our Kids

Step Away From The Laptop

Man Praised For Working On His Wedding Day & People Aren’t Having It

Dad talk

A$AP Rocky Shared How Being A Dad To Rihanna’s Kids Has Changed His Life

CONFESS

SEE MORE

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!

SEE ALL

More Confessions

‘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'

'I Don't Want To Have Sex Again But I Want A Second Baby'

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

To Mom Or Not To Mom
By Jamie Kenney

Florence Pugh Wants To Talk About Motherhood & Ambition

In We Live In Time, Pugh’s character struggles with the decision of whether to have kids, and it’s a decision very familiar to the actress as well, she explains to Bustle.

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

USA FTW

Triathlete Melissa Stockwell Is Doing It For All The Moms, Including Herself

Boo!

Jimmy Fallon On Being The "Nerdy Dad" At Halloween

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is it cheating?
By Penelope

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.

let's catch up

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.

Entertainment

OK But My Childfree Friends Send The Dankest Memes

My friends still see me as more than a mom. I wish my algorithm did, too.

juggling

Is It Too Late To Date?

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

Family Life

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Autumnal Excursions
By Julie Sprankles

The Best Leaf-Peeping Locales In The U.S., According To Travel Experts

Plus, what to do when you get to these fall foliage meccas.

Just Boos, No Boo Boos

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?

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

The Sex Issue

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

The creator of Workin’ Moms celebrates the comedy and tragedy of modern parenting and relationships.

Parenting

The Shape of You: Raising Girls to Love Their Bodies

Strategies and tips for helping our girls thrive.

Sponsored
Momsplained

Helping Your Teen Become the Boss of Their Own Money.

They’ve learned the basics from having an allowance, but now that they are a little older they’re asking for more financial independence.

Parenting

Calling All Teens (And Parents Too): How To Insert A Tampon Properly

If you’re new to the tampon game or have been using them for years, here are some tips on how to use a tampon with an applicator and without.

Entertainment

Love ‘Succession’? You must watch ‘Discussion.’

In this parody of HBO’s Succession, you will get a hilarious look at what would happen if the Roys were just like us. The all-American family, living the all-American dream bickering over who will host the holiday meal.

From The Confessional

‘My Husband Had An Online Affair With A Scam Artist & Gave Her Over $6k In Gift Cards’

In the latest Confessions roundup, readers reveal what they've had enough of, from idiotic philandering husbands to toxic workplaces.

Pregnancy

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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."

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Ouch, My Heart
By Michelle Rose

Not Being The Preferred Parent Can Suck. Here’s What An Expert Says You Can Do.

It’s hard not to get your feelings when it seems like your little one doesn’t want you around.

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

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

The divorced mom of two has it all... thanks to a lot of help.

hunker down
By Katie Garrity

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

And also how to combat those feelings of dread.

The Hero We Deserve
By Deirdre Kaye

Does Anyone Else Remember Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken?

This one is for all the horse girls.

As Seen On TV
By Katie McPherson

Snooki & Jionni, Speidi, & More Reality TV Couples Who Now Have Kids Together

They’ve stuck by each other and started the sweetest families.

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By Samantha Darby

Lean Into Ma Ingalls Fall With These Nightgowns & Other Cozy Housewear

Hunker down, little-house-in-the-big-woods style.

Why Are Men?
By Jamie Kenney

Disappointing Men Show Little Knowledge of How A Vagina Works

In a series of Man on the Street interviews, the account Roe v. Bros asked men if women could pee with a tampon in.

*adds to cart*
By Katie Garrity

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

There’s even a nod to Travis Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift!

juggling
By Jen McGuire

Is It Too Late To Date?

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

pull back
By Katie Garrity

What Is Intensive Parenting? Details On The Latest Parenting Style

"Apparently, raising good humans is a health crisis for parents. Go figure."