Scary Mommy

March 31, 2026
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By Penelope

All My Mom Friends Hate My Husband

Are they onto something, or being armchair psychologists?

💡 <-- Me

This Face Cream Duo Totally Transformed My Aging Skin & I Feel Radiant

I’ve never been brand loyal to moisturizers. I am now.

A young woman drinks tea while relaxing and reading a book in the living room.
let's go to the book store!

The Most Anticipated Books By Black Authors Coming In 2026

Don't even think about reading a book that's already on your shelf, because these all look amazing.

A person with glasses is sitting on a couch, holding a white mug and reading a book. The room has pl...
Am I OK?

Why Do Women Love Romance Tropes That Would Be Red Flags IRL?

Why are these murderous assholes so sexy, and should I be worried about my sanity?

Woman enjoying reading book in armchair by window
bookmarking this

The 23 Most Anticipated New Books This Spring, According To Goodreads Members

Pssst! Some of your favorite authors are in here...

A mother and child are in a grocery store near a shopping cart. Text overlays express various parent...
Can you keep a secret?

“My Spouse Came Out As Trans & Our Sex Life Has Never Been Better” & 34 Other Mom Confessions

March has been quite the month.

The Wheel Of Feels

*adds to queue*

17 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In April

The Crossover Of Our Dreams

Criminal Minds: Evolution Returns Soon, & It’s Bringing One Of Our Heated Rivalry Boyfriends Along

The Red Pill Trap

My Sons Grew Up Fatherless. Here’s What I Saw In Netflix’s Inside The Manosphere.

*closes laptop*

This Mom Wants To Know If She’s The Only One Who Stopped Striving At Work After Kids

the magic number is...

Is 9 The Best Age Ever? This Mom Describes It Beautifully

Plz Send Coffee

A Desperate Mom Wanted To Know What To Do When Your Kids Wake Up Too Early & Parents Had The Best Responses

the magic number is...

Is 9 The Best Age Ever? This Mom Describes It Beautifully

buyer beware

Calls About Kratom To Poison Control Have Spiked 1,200% In The Past Decade

the first domino

Jury Finds Meta’s Platforms Addictive & Harmful To Kids In Landmark Lawsuit

tell us anything

Ask Scary Mommy: What's Your Best Advice For Raising A Strong-Willed Child?

trippin'

My 10 “Unconventional” Family Travel Rules After Making So Many Mistakes

honestly, would eat

Parents Are Sharing Their Easy No Cutting Board Meals For Kids

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!

swinging lite

Everything You Want To Know About Soft Swapping, Explained

BRB, Rekindling

Wondering Where To Get Away For Your Wedding Anniversary? These Midwest Resorts Fit The Bill

It's A No From Me Dawg

What To Say When Someone Crosses Your Boundaries, According To Therapists

Scary Mommy Originals

Cameron Oaks Rogers Is Living For The Moment

Payal Desai Takes On The Patriarchy, One Funny Video At A Time

Shawn Johnson East Really, Truly Is That Fun Mom

Meet Soliana Sapp, Your Pink-Robe-Insta-Fave & New Mom Bestie

Haley Pepper Knows You Need A Giggle, Too

Kristen Knutson Loves A Boomer Mom Joke Like The Rest Of Us

Kim Quindlen’s Got The Goofy Mom Part Down

Anna Connelly Tells It Like It Is

Kayla Sullivan Is Live On The Scene Of Motherhood & Reporting For Duty

Whitney Cicero Is Here For The Laughs

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

What Mommy Wants

Little Spoon
Little Spoon Bestsellers Smoothie Pack Of 12

A customizable pack of bestselling smoothie flavors.

$48.88
Serenity Kids
Serenity Kids Ethically Sourced Organic Baby Meat Pouches Pack of 8

Organic Meat Baby Food We know your little one’s taste buds are always evolving! Our Ethically Sourced Meat Baby Food Pouch Variety Pack is a great way to introduce your little one to different proteins to figure out which ones they love. Meet all our pureed meat baby food with this Serenity Kids Ethically Sourced Meats variety baby food packs featuring two pouches each of our: Grass-Fed Beef with Organic Kale & Sweet Potato Free-Range Chicken with Organic Peas & Carrots Grass-Fed Bison with Organic Kabocha Squash & Spinach Free-Range Turkey with Organic Pumpkin & Beets

$35.95
Once Upon A Farm
Once Upon A Farm Apple, Cherry & Elderberry Immunity Blend Baby Food Pouches Pack of 16

Added probiotics to help support immune health∞ No Added Sugar‡, preservatives or artificial ingredients Made with Real, Organic Fruits & Veggies Cold-pressed to lock in farm-fresh taste and nutrients Refrigerated and ready to enjoy! Perfect for the lunchbox, snack time or on-the-go. USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified Clean Label Project Purity & Pesticide-Free Awarded Made with kids in mind! ∞ When paired with a healthy diet and active lifestyle. ‡Not A Low Calorie Food.

$76.80
Pottery Barn
Baby Bjorn Bouncer
$209.99
LOVEVERY
LOVEVERY Play Gym

This award-winning play gym is perfect for your little one. It’s made with safe and durable materials so you can relax while your baby plays and learns at the same time. It includes teething rings, mirror cards, common object cards, a contrast ball, and more — all easily removable so your baby can explore each one on their own.

$140
Mustela
Mustela Welcome Baby Gift Set

This specially curated 4-piece skincare set contains natural and gentle must haves to welcome home a new baby. Each product is formulated with Mustela’s signature, natural patented ingredient, Avocado Perseose® to help protect and strengthen baby’s delicate skin. Crafted with Mustela’s iconic scent for a sensorial experience. The welcome baby gift set makes for the perfect baby shower gift.

$32
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By Julie Sprankles

37 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Obsessed With In March

Prepare to say, “Why didn’t I buy this sooner?!”

The Night Shift

This Is Why Your Teen Always Wants To Talk At Bedtime

Just when you’re ready to sleep... they’re ready to yap.

🐣🐰🌷

What The Scary Mommy Editors Are Putting In Their Kids’ Easter Baskets

Besides jelly beans and sidewalk chalk.

bookmarking this

The 23 Most Anticipated New Books This Spring, According To Goodreads Members

Pssst! Some of your favorite authors are in here...

Well, This Is Nice!

One Mom Is Letting Her Adult Kid Live With Her Rent-Free & The Internet Is Being Super Supportive

In this economy?

thank you, internet

A Redditor Asked For People's Favorite “Underground” Websites & The Results Are So Helpful

If you’ve ever needed a glue recommendation...

Trending

the magic number is...
By Katie McPherson

Is 9 The Best Age Ever? This Mom Describes It Beautifully

The comments suggest age 9 is a real developmental sweet spot.

HELP US

Why Is It So Damn Hard To Get A Full Hormone Panel Done By A Doctor?

the first domino

Jury Finds Meta’s Platforms Addictive & Harmful To Kids In Landmark Lawsuit

No, Thank You

This Mom’s Husband Wants Her To Find A “Better Paying Job” Than Being A Barista

thank you, internet

A Redditor Asked For People's Favorite “Underground” Websites & The Results Are So Helpful

Beach, Please

Don’t Be Weird: Let Your Kids Interact With Kids They Don’t Know In Public

The Crossover Of Our Dreams

Criminal Minds: Evolution Returns Soon, & It’s Bringing One Of Our Heated Rivalry Boyfriends Along

Let Them Be Little (Yes, Still)

This Mom Says Pretend Play Is The Secret To Getting Her Teen Daughter To Open Up

Whew, This Hits

This Mom Of Grown Kids Says “Most Of The Important Work Is Done In Repair”

The Red Pill Trap

My Sons Grew Up Fatherless. Here’s What I Saw In Netflix’s Inside The Manosphere.

This Is Real Generational Wealth

5 Creative Ways You Can Preserve Memories Of Your Parents *Now* For You & Your Kids

Windows Down, Obviously

We’ve Got To Talk About Cigarette Mom Rock

sorry, there are hammers involved?

Parents Of Teen Boys, "Looksmaxxing" Is The Dangerous Trend You Need To Know About

Don't Let Us Down, Hulu

OK, Are We Getting Paradise Season 3 Or What?

tell me true

Ask Scary Mommy: When Did You Really Know Your Marriage Was Over?

still in the running

Could America’s Next Top Model Cycle 25 Really Happen?

CONFESS

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I am tired of being sad all the time

Confessional #4421

My husband has a codependent relationship with his parents and it’s so annoying

Confessional #9238

I went public about my divorce... I feel so FREE

Confessional #823

I love another man (it’s mutual) but I’ll stay for the kids.

Confessional #6552

I am checked out and so done. Why is everything so hard?!

Confessional #7723
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“Should I Tell My Husband I Want To Be With A Woman?” & 28 Other Sex Confessions

“I Hate The Way My Husband Parents Our Daughters” & 33 Other Mom Confessions

“I’ve Never Had An Orgasm With My Husband Of 23 Years” & 33 Other Mom Confessions

“My Husband & I Haven’t Had Sex In 2 Months (I Don’t Miss It)” & 42 Other Mom Confessions

“Don’t Know How To Help My Impotent Husband” & 46 Other Mom Confessions

“F*cking My Manny, Never Been Happier” & 41 Other Mom Confessions

“I Talked My Husband Into A Vasectomy & Now I Regret It” & 34 Other Mom Confessions

“My Teen Has Some Solid Friends Finally” & 45 Other Happy Mom Confessions

“I Would Like To Throw My Husband’s Phone Out The Window” & 34 Other Mom Confessions

“Hoping 2026 Will Bring Back My Motivation” & 19 Other New Year Mom Confessions

“Holiday Burnout Has Hit Hard” & 26 Other Holiday Mom Confessions

“I Can Tell My Husband Wants Sex & I Dread It All Day” & 31 Other Mom Confessions

“I’m Having An Abortion & Feel Bad For Not Feeling Bad About It” & 38 Other Mom Confessions

“I Wish My Husband Took More Pictures Of Me” & 23 Other Mom Confessions

“I’m Thrifting Everyone’s Gifts This Year” & 36 Other Holiday Confessions

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

That Mom
By Samantha Darby

Mara Martin Believes Millennial Moms Are *It*

We’ve been through it all — so we’re going to enjoy not just our kids’ childhood, but our motherhood, too.

Exclusive Interview

Ryan Gosling Says Project Hail Mary Is The Kind Of Movie He Wants His Kids To Grow Up With

Exclusive Interview

Ryan Phillippe On The Hardest Part Of Parenting: “You Can’t Always Be With Them”

Exclusive Interview

Michelle Buteau Is Here To Normalize Doing Sh*t On Your Own Timeline

Moms to Watch

Erin Krakow Has Her Sights Set On A Hopeful New Season — Onscreen & Off

Exclusive Interview

Al Roker On Turning His Lifelong Love Of Weather Into A Kids’ Show

Exclusive Interview

Christina Milian & Daughter Violet’s European Holiday Traditions Feel Straight Out Of A Christmas Movie

Interview

Brenda Song Shares The Everyday Way Macaulay Culkin Makes Her Swoon

Moms To Watch

Mae Whitman Reflects On Her Hallmark Holiday Series, Chosen Family, & New Motherhood

Moms To Watch

Stranger Things’ Cara Buono Talks About *That* Season 5 Karen Wheeler Scene

That Mom

Shawn Johnson East Really, Truly Is That Fun Mom

Real Nice, Clark 👌

Beverly D'Angelo Is 100% Ellen Griswold

exclusive

From Scratch Author Tembi Locke Talks Grief, Growth, & The Next Chapter Of Motherhood

Exclusive

Camilla Luddington Matches Our Energy, & We Love Her For It

Exclusive

Catch Of The Day Is The Food-Filled End-Of-Summer Romance We’ve Been Waiting For

Exclusive

Meghan Trainor Isn’t Afraid To Be Silly

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Your Life

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Bring On The Sunshine
By Samantha Darby

Is It #MomLife Or Is It A Vitamin D Deficiency?

All that exhaustion and brain fog could have a surprisingly simple (and addressable) explanation.

pass the ham

13 Easy Easter Recipes That Won’t Trap You In The Kitchen

Because you don’t feel like spending the whole function standing over the stove, thanks.

swinging lite

Everything You Want To Know About Soft Swapping, Explained

Plus, how to pitch it to your partner if you’re interested.

"Good Girl" but better

“Praise Kink” Is The Perfect Mixture Of Dirty Talk & Affirmations

And it can make you feel really seen during sex.

No, Thank You

This Mom’s Husband Wants Her To Find A “Better Paying Job” Than Being A Barista

Even though she loves it — and can bring her kids to work with her.

It's A No From Me Dawg

What To Say When Someone Crosses Your Boundaries, According To Therapists

Keeping “I’ve already shared how I feel about this” in my back pocket.

Family Life

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omg just eat
By Katie McPherson

12 Kid Dinners That Aren’t Chicken Nuggets Or Buttered Noodles

We’re trying to fill bellies and slowly expand palates here.

🛁🛁🛁

The Dog Hygiene Routine To Start This Spring, According To Vets

This is spring cleaning: pet edition.

*tap tap tap*

What Apps You Should Put On Your Kid’s First Tablet, According To Parents Who’ve Used Them

I asked the moms around me for content I could count on. Here’s what they recommended.

Plz Send Coffee

A Desperate Mom Wanted To Know What To Do When Your Kids Wake Up Too Early & Parents Had The Best Responses

Here are a bunch of tips and tricks from parents who have survived the pre-dawn wake-ups.

the magic number is...

Is 9 The Best Age Ever? This Mom Describes It Beautifully

The comments suggest age 9 is a real developmental sweet spot.

Trying New Things? Check!

This Parent’s Worried Their 12-Year-Old Lacks A “Spark”

But Reddit had some really good ideas to help your kind find what they love.

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.

Can you keep a secret?

“My Spouse Came Out As Trans & Our Sex Life Has Never Been Better” & 34 Other Mom Confessions

March has been quite the month.

Pregnancy

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A New Kind of Push Present
By Brianne Hogan

The Rise Of “Orgasmic Birth”: The Science Behind Pairing Labor Pain With Pleasure

If the idea makes you raise an eyebrow… you’re not alone. But here’s what the research actually says.

take your time

A New Mom Is Wondering How Long To Wait To Have Sex After Having Her Baby

Is six weeks *really* the right time?

Reproductive Exodus

Why A Growing Number Of Women Are Choosing Fertility Treatments & Pregnancy Abroad

Between rising maternal mortality rates, abortion restrictions, and staggering costs, some Americans are opting to leave the U.S. to have babies.

so true

Kylie Kelce Admits She Hates The Phrase: "We're Pregnant!"

"Who the f**l is we?" she asked.

these are all so valid

Parents Are Sharing The Weirdest S**t That Happened To Them After Pregnancy

Did you know your belly button could move?

Oh sweet girl

A Pregnant Woman Asked What Hobbies She Should Do During Her Maternity Leave & The Comments Were F**king Hilarious

"I need ideas of what to do when I'm home all day with them."

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here comes the sun
By Katie McPherson

How To Get Your Makeup To Stay On In The Heat This Summer

Vacation dinners, patio drinks, just living life while sweating — a professional MUA shares tips for all of it.

*closes laptop*
By Samantha Darby

This Mom Wants To Know If She’s The Only One Who Stopped Striving At Work After Kids

One parent asked Reddit if they were alone in giving up job dreams once they had kids.

That Mom
By Samantha Darby

Mara Martin Believes Millennial Moms Are *It*

We’ve been through it all — so we’re going to enjoy not just our kids’ childhood, but our motherhood, too.

the magic number is...
By Katie McPherson

Is 9 The Best Age Ever? This Mom Describes It Beautifully

The comments suggest age 9 is a real developmental sweet spot.

Plz Send Coffee
By Samantha Darby

A Desperate Mom Wanted To Know What To Do When Your Kids Wake Up Too Early & Parents Had The Best Responses

Here are a bunch of tips and tricks from parents who have survived the pre-dawn wake-ups.

HELP US
By Katie Garrity

Why Is It So Damn Hard To Get A Full Hormone Panel Done By A Doctor?

And why aren’t more doctors ordering DUTCH tests for their perimenopausal patients?

buyer beware
By Katie McPherson

Calls About Kratom To Poison Control Have Spiked 1,200% In The Past Decade

The numbers suggest this substance isn’t going anywhere. What do parents need to know?

Well, This Is Nice!
By Samantha Darby

One Mom Is Letting Her Adult Kid Live With Her Rent-Free & The Internet Is Being Super Supportive

In this economy?

🐣🐰🌷
By Samantha Darby

What The Scary Mommy Editors Are Putting In Their Kids’ Easter Baskets

Besides jelly beans and sidewalk chalk.

*adds to queue*
By Katie McPherson

17 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In April

See: new seasons of our favorite series, and two new documentaries from beloved hosts.