Scary Mommy

Jan. 7, 2025
New Year, *Relaxed* Me
By Samantha Darby

The New Year’s Resolutions I’m Making As A Mom Of 3

Because this is the year I’m focusing on what matters the most to me. (And it ain’t weight loss.)

High angle shot of a young woman reading a book on the sofa at home, in a story about feel good book...
Warm and fuzzies

12 Feel-Good Books To Start Off Your 2025 TBR On A Positive Note

Happy endings and good vibes only, thanks.

Chicken parmesan pasta, a crockpot chicken recipe, being spooned out of the crockpot.
set it & forget it

11 Crock-Pot Chicken Dinners For High-Protein, Easy Weeknight Meals

You may not have a personal assistant, but you do have a slow cooker.

Entertainment

The Real Mom Life Of Eboni K. Williams

The attorney and television personality — who welcomed baby Liberty this summer — is proving there’s no one path to becoming a parent.

No Handbook For This

I’m A Stepmom Of 4, & Sometimes I Wonder If It’s All Worth It

Somehow, I never considered that I might be viewed as the evil stepmother.

A woman gently kisses a toddler she holds in her arms. The scene is warm, capturing a moment of affe...
A Growing Sentiment

Nothing Has Made Me More "Pro-Choice" Than Becoming a Mother

The toughest job in the world should be your decision.

The Wheel Of Feels

Scary Mommy Originals

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

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

Caitlin Murray Is Adulting... Big Time

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

throwback
By Katie Garrity

A Mississippi School Opened Up A Time Capsule From 1999 & The Contents Were *So* 90s

Names like Pokemon, Ricky Martin, and ‘Mambo Number No. 5,’ ring a bell?

not okay at all

Teen Wants To Know If She's In The Wrong For Refusing To Let Her Mom Use Her Makeup

No More Brownie Points?

A Recent Study Says That Using Food As A Reward May Lead To Emotional Overeating In Kids

easy fix

A Retired Teacher Shares The Biggest Parenting Mistake She Saw Throughout Her Career

A+ Work!

A New California Law Looks To Relieve Homework Stress For Students

more of this please

Dad On TikTok Shows How "Co-Pilot Parenting" Works For Their Family

make it fun!

This Mom's "Excessive" Hack For Trips To Costco With Kids Is A Game Changer

help!

A Parent Needs To Know: Will Family Activities Always Be Miserable?

buckle up

You're Not Imagining It: Everyone Has Norovirus Right Now

the nerve

A Man Took A Phone Call In The Airport Lounge Kids' Room & This Mom Wasn't Having It

too much?

A Mom Wonders If Her 7-Year-Old's Intense Rec Sports League Schedule Is Normal

Families in all forms

Kids Raised By “Elective Co-Parents” Do Just As Well Those Raised By Romantic Partners

listen up

8 Non-Negotiable Boundaries This Nanny Puts In Place Before Working For A Family

must reads

Scary Mommy’s Best Books Of 2024

dads helping dads

A Brooklyn Man Hosted A Meet-Up To Help Build Community For Dads Who Feel Alone In Fatherhood

not fair

This Mom Points Out The Blatant Leisure Gap That Exists Between Men & Women

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

“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

Quality Time
By Samantha Darby

Everyone’s Internet Grandma, Babs Costello, On Family Traditions, Food, & The Holidays

Get you a cup of tea and get cozy; Babs has a lot of warm things to share.

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

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)

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LIFE HACK
By Katie McPherson

Yes, I'm A Grown Woman & I Pay My Mom To Do My Laundry

It warms her heart to help us, and it warms mine to pay her for it.

Let's Talk About Sex, Baby

When Do You Have Sex? 16 Moms Divulge What Time & Where They’re Getting It On

In the closet or the bathroom, at 4 a.m., or on their lunch breaks…

Life is so unfair

Here’s Why Your Eyelashes Are Falling Out, According To A Dermatologist

Why must bad things happen to good people?

A Healthy Start

What Is “Emotional Sobriety”? Experts Explain Why You Should Consider This Recovery Principle

If you’ve felt a little out of control at any point over the last few years (and honestly, who hasn’t?), read this.

No Handbook For This

I’m A Stepmom Of 4, & Sometimes I Wonder If It’s All Worth It

Somehow, I never considered that I might be viewed as the evil stepmother.

Top Secret

11 People On When They Knew They Were Having An Emotional Affair

"When I was more excited about going to work than coming home, I knew I'd gone too far."

Fun for everyone
By Megan LaCreta

Magical Experiences That Even The Most Apathetic Teen Can Enjoy At Disney World

Convert your grumpy teen or tween from an Eeyore to a Tigger in no time.

Doing Your Best

How To Share Your Kids With Their Grandparents When Your Own Relationship With Them Sucks

Your kids adore Grandma and Grandpa, but boy do you have a bone to pick with Mom and Dad.

*Nyoom*

Why Do Dogs Get The Zoomies? A Vet Explains This Adorable Behavior

It’s animals’ way of celebrating, relieving stress, and showing excitement.

Giant Lollipops FTW

The Perfect Age For That First Magic Kingdom Trip Is 3

“This is incredible,” quoth the toddler.

new year, old flicks

13 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In January

One you’ve never seen before, and some classics to enjoy while they’re available.

set it & forget it

11 Crock-Pot Chicken Dinners For High-Protein, Easy Weeknight Meals

You may not have a personal assistant, but you do have a slow cooker.

Original Videos

grateful
By Madison Boling

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.

True Or False?

How Does Childbirth Compare To The Most Dangerous Jobs In America?

We dug into the data to better understand the risks pregnant people undertake when they have a baby.

Taking Back The Narrative

TikTok Creator Wants Us To Reframe "Failing" The Glucose Test

There’s a lot of stigma, shame, and fear around this important test, but there doesn’t have to be.

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.

Just Don't Forget Their Birthday

14 John Hughes Movie-Inspired Baby Names

From Andrew to Ryce and everything in between.

throwback
By Katie Garrity

A Mississippi School Opened Up A Time Capsule From 1999 & The Contents Were *So* 90s

Names like Pokemon, Ricky Martin, and ‘Mambo Number No. 5,’ ring a bell?

it's preorder time
By Katie McPherson

11 Of The Most Anticipated Books Of 2025, From Memoirs To Romantasy

We’re even getting a new novel from Zora Neale Hurston (yes, really).

not okay at all
By Katie Garrity

Teen Wants To Know If She's In The Wrong For Refusing To Let Her Mom Use Her Makeup

“She uses products incorrectly and damages them.”

New Year, New Butthole
By Saba Khonsari

You Need To Keep Your Butthole Oily & Other Essential Facts From A Colorectal Surgeon

Yep, anal health care is a thing you should be doing.

Parenting
By Katie Garrity

No I'm Not Ever Going To Give My Kid A Timeout

I refuse to teach my young daughter that having big feelings is a punishable offense.

Shopping
By Candace Nagy

60 Clever Things Under $25 On Amazon That Are Serious Bargains

Super-affordable finds that will make your day-to-day so much better.

Shopping
By Maria Cassano

If Clutter Makes You Anxious, You'll Love These 55 Cheap, Genius Things

Calm space, calm headspace.

Shopping
By Jill Layton

55 Weird, Clever Things Under $25 That Are Best-Sellers On Amazon

They’re best-sellers for a reason.

No More Brownie Points?
By Megan LaCreta

A Recent Study Says That Using Food As A Reward May Lead To Emotional Overeating In Kids

Next time a temper tantrum comes along, maybe stick to a non-edible form of bribery.

easy fix
By Sarah Aswell

A Retired Teacher Shares The Biggest Parenting Mistake She Saw Throughout Her Career

And it’s so simple and easy to fix.