The podcast host, mom of four, and wife of NFL quarterback Matthew Stafford totally gets it.
I Said What I Said
"Excused Absences" Are Classist Bullsh*t
Why do I need a doctor's note to keep my puking kid home from school?
when the going gets tough...
Is There A Right Way To Tell Your Kids You’re Getting Divorced?
What I wish we’d done differently, and what my kids wish, too.
just do it
Hear Me Out: Don’t Plan Your Disney World Trip At All
What if you just showed up at Disney and went from there?
Begone Bags
I Tried 9 Trendy Tinted Eye Creams So You Don’t Have To
One editor tries a slew of tinted eye creams to compare their coverage, crease-resisting powers, and luminosity, including some recs for sensitive eyes.
spice it up
I Tried Watching Porn With My Husband
And I learned that stepping out of my sexual comfort zone at this point in life is not only a good thing, but might be necessary.
The Confessions Are In & The Moms Have Had *Enough*
The February Confessions Are In & The Moms Are Feeling *A Lot*
The January Confessions Are In & The Moms Are Fed Up
“I Took A More In-Depth Look At My Screen Time Stats. Yikes.”
“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’
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
Dad Mode
By Katie Garrity
‘One Tree Hill’ Star Tyler Hilton Loves Being On The Road — But Being A Dad Always Comes First
The singer-songwriter and dad of two talks to Scary Mommy about music, his new children’s books, and how being a stay-at-home parent is not for the weak.
Moms We Love
Kelly Stafford Is The Friend We All Need
doing it all
Mazda MX-5 Racing’s Shea Holbrook Has What It Takes
Exclusive
Kaley Cuoco Reveals Her Favorite Family Flight Hacks (& Relatably, A Stiff Drink Is One)
Moms To Watch
The Pitt Star Amielynn Abellera’s Mom Was Just As Obsessed With ER As Yours
The Grand Parenting Slam
Chelsea Freeman Feels The Pressure Of It All, Too
Exclusive
Bethany Joy Lenz Isn’t Afraid To F*ck Up
Moms To Watch
Shanola Hampton Is Nothing Like Her Character On 'Found'
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
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Matthew Lillard Reveals The Horror Role He *Really* Wants To Reprise (Hint: It’s Not Stu)
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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
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Growing Up With Siblings 100% Affects How I Parent
Like, I know when it's time to intervene and when it's time to let Lord of the Flies commence.
Positively Negative
By Jamie Kenney
Sense of Humor or Coping Mechanism: TikTok Dives Into "Familial Curmudgeonitis"
What starts out as a potentially helpful anxiety response ultimately becomes something that hurts families.
Not Forgiving, Not Forgetting
By Julie Sprankles
As A Mom, I Can’t Accept A Redemption Arc For Serena Joy On The Handmaid’s Tale
Sorry, but no — she doesn't deserve to "go in grace."
Sufferin' Til Suffrage
By Jamie Kenney
The SAVE Act Threatens To Disenfranchise Millions, Especially Married Women
Non-citizens are already prohibited from voting and overwhelmingly don’t; this bill would make it harder for many eligible voters to register.
Awkward!
By Megan LaCreta
PSA: Maybe Double Check That Homemade Birthday Party Invitation
Take it from this mom: that homemade birthday party invitation your kid brought home from school might not have been parent-approved.
Dad Mode
By Katie Garrity
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The singer-songwriter and dad of two talks to Scary Mommy about music, his new children’s books, and how being a stay-at-home parent is not for the weak.
hold me, dr. robby
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10 Shows Like The Pitt, Because There’s A Dr. Robby-Sized Hole In Your Life Now
They don’t star Noah Wyle, but they’ll do.
Moms We Love
By Samantha Darby
Kelly Stafford Is The Friend We All Need
The podcast host, mom of four, and wife of NFL quarterback Matthew Stafford totally gets it.
All Gender Is Drag
By Jamie Kenney
How Makeup Can Help Our Sons (Whether They're Interested Or Not)
“If you do some reflection as a woman, limited gender norms have not worked for you, either.”
