Scary Mommy

November 6, 2024
must follows
By Kelly Faircloth

Meredith Masony Gets It, Because She’s Been There Too

“I really hope that every person who's ever met me was like, ‘Oh yeah, that's the same bitch. Same person.’”

so fluffy

There’s Just Something About A Squishmallow

They've mostly moved onto oversized sweaters and cosmetics — but the giant fluffy stuffies are still going strong.

Exclusive

Avery Woods Is Just Happy To Be Here: “That’s My Vibe”

The viral mom chats with us about her journey from PICU nurse to parenting influencer, her favorite family activities, and why she’s OK with being blocked.

This Is No Dream

Rosemary’s Baby Is My Favorite Book About Being A Mom

Because it’s more than just a horror story — it’s an unconditional love story.

CLUTTERCORE

I Am Part Of The Stuffie Problem

I cannot believe I did this to myself.

From The Confessional

‘My Husband & I Lowkey Hate Each Other’

In the latest Confessions roundup, 15 moms reveal what’s on their minds — and the many ways they’re feeling overstimulated right now.

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.”

Trending

But Mommmm!!!
By Megan LaCreta

Having Power Struggles With Your Teen? Try Changing Your ‘No, Buts’ To ‘Yes, Ifs’

Because we were all 13 once.

Foul!

Dear Dads: Football Isn't An Excuse Not To Parent

must be nice!

This Mom Gives The Perfect Example Of How Different It Feels To Be A Default Parent

Raising 'Em Right

This Dad Shares His Super-Smart Strategies For Helping His Sons Fight Gender Norms

Take Back Your Algorithm

There's Still Time To Save Your Spotify Wrap From Your Kids' Music

VOTE!!!

Mass. Voters Will Decide If The State Should Ditch Its State Test Graduation Requirement

Roe v World

What To Know About Your State's Abortion Ballot Measures This Election

sweet dreams!

This Pediatrician Says Your Teen Should Get Ready For Bed By 7:30

What's Scarier Than Change?

The Holiday That Changes The Most When You Have Kids Is Halloween

Trick Or Treat!

What Your Family Halloween Costume Says About You

oh..that's not..

A New Netflix Movie Time Travels Back To 2003 & It's All Wrong

Entertainment

Hanging With The Hallmark Hunks From 'Finding Mr. Christmas'

Mental Health

Study Finds Harsh Parenting During "Sensitive Periods" Can Affect Kids' Brain Development

Knot Going To Happen

Parents, Elementary School Teachers Don’t Have Time To Tie Your Kids’ Shoes

What's In A Name?

TikTok Creator Has An Amazing Theory About '90s Baby Names & It Tracks

Your Daily Awww

What To Say To A Busy Mom That Will Actually Make Her Day

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

‘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’

'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'

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

Maahra Hill Reveals How Taking A 12-Year Acting Break To Be A Mom Opened Doors

The star of NBC’s Irrational talks to Scary Mommy about the show’s new season, motherhood, and more.

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

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

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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.

Sleeping With The Nightlight On

These Are The ’80s & ’90s Horror Movies That Made Us

Like every other millennial out there, we at Scary Mommy were forged in the crucible of these terrifying films.

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.

From The Confessional

‘I Wish I Married Rich. I’m So Over Working So Hard & Struggling Still.’

In the latest Confessions roundup, 15 moms reveal what’s on their minds, from tktk

This Is No Dream

Rosemary’s Baby Is My Favorite Book About Being A Mom

Because it’s more than just a horror story — it’s an unconditional love story.

a wild ride

Is It Me, Or Is It Menopause?

I've learned to ask myself this through painful experience.

Sweet tooth
By Katy Elliott

Every Year, All The Leftover Halloween Candy Goes Onto A Birthday Cake

Make November birthdays special with this cake hack.

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.

Hiss-Free Zone

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.

Get Cozy

15 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In November

Raise your hand if you’re counting down the days until Spellbound drops! 🙋‍♀️

TLC for Your Canine's Canines

How Do You Brush A Dog’s Teeth?

A vet gives us the real rundown on tackling Fido’s dental hygiene.

All Smiles... Mostly

Your Kid Is Getting Braces. Here’s What To Expect, From A Mom Who Just Had Them.

Here’s everything you both need to make the most of it.

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.

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."

Totally Bitchin'

23 Awesome Baby Names From The 1980s That Deserve To Be All The Rage Again

Justice for Heather!

Why Am I Not Surprised?
By Michelle Rose

5 Things I Learned Rewatching Full House As A Parent For The First Time

Not me bawling at the life lesson in every episode.

Expert Advice
By Arielle Tschinkel

Help! My Kid Likes The Nanny More Than Me

If your kid can't stop raving about how much they looooove someone else, it can sting. Here's how to deal.

"Well, I'm In Love"
By Kelly Schremph

10 Nostalgic Baby Names Inspired By Cruel Intentions

Hey Siri, please play “Bittersweet Symphony” on repeat.

must follows
By Kelly Faircloth

Meredith Masony Gets It, Because She’s Been There Too

“I really hope that every person who's ever met me was like, ‘Oh yeah, that's the same bitch. Same person.’”

But Mommmm!!!
By Megan LaCreta

Having Power Struggles With Your Teen? Try Changing Your ‘No, Buts’ To ‘Yes, Ifs’

Because we were all 13 once.

holy nostalgia!
By Sarah Aswell

American Girl Has Released Kirsten In Her Original 1986 Saint Lucia Holiday Outfit

The release is limited to 3,000 dolls.

Foul!
By Jamie Kenney

Dear Dads: Football Isn't An Excuse Not To Parent

“I just think it is so crazy that we have normalized that it is totally fine for a parent, specifically it seems to be the husband not being there, because there is a game on.”

The True Christmas Spirit 🎄
By Samantha Darby

These Exclusive Best Christmas Pageant Ever Photos Of Judy Greer Prove The Movie Is An Ode To Moms

Because they’re doing all the work of Christmas magic.

Give It To Me Straight
By Meredith Begley

OK, But Seriously... How Bad Is It That My Kid Mostly Gets Fruits & Veggies From Pouches?

Here’s what a pediatric nutritionist had to say.

Moms To Watch
By Julie Sprankles

Maahra Hill Reveals How Taking A 12-Year Acting Break To Be A Mom Opened Doors

The star of NBC’s Irrational talks to Scary Mommy about the show’s new season, motherhood, and more.