Scary Mommy

A Mom's Lament

By Jamie Kaye Walters

Please Consider This My Formal Petition To Bring Back The House Phone

Communication as a tween in the ‘80s was so much simpler.

Erin Doherty (L) as Briony Ariston and Owen Cooper (R) as Jamie Miller in 'Adolescence' on Netflix.

A Lot To Digest

My Reaction To 'Adolescence' Made Me Question Myself As A Mom Of Sons

If I learned one thing, it’s that we’re missing an entire world in our kids’ lives.

A Proper Swiftie TBR Pile

13 Books Recommended By Taylor Swift Herself

Your next read is on the pop star’s shelf.

it happened to me

I Moonlighted As A Small Town Matchmaker. Here's What I Learned.

I started to really believe I was good at this even though my own dating life had ground to a complete halt.

My New Staple

The Olay Super Cream Is The Only SPF Moisturizer That I Will Use, TYVM

Moisturizing sunscreen always felt like a scam. But Olay Super Cream combines hydration and sun protection for a nourishing last step to my skincare routine.

The magic number

When Should You Let Your Kid Get The Puppy They’ve Been Begging For?

And is a puppy really what they need for their first go-round?

Scary Mommy Originals

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

Bethany Joy Lenz Isn’t Afraid To F*ck Up

Melanie Lynskey's Radical Normal

Whitney Cicero Is Here For The Laughs

All Hail Geri Halliwell-Horner!

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

gimme all the stuff

By Kate Auletta

22 Things To Buy For Your Home (& Self!) For A Spring Reset

It’s very nearly spring, so it’s time to do a little shopping.

The magic number

When Should You Let Your Kid Get The Puppy They’ve Been Begging For?

And is a puppy really what they need for their first go-round?

A Proper Swiftie TBR Pile

13 Books Recommended By Taylor Swift Herself

Your next read is on the pop star’s shelf.

Feels A Little Unfair

My Husband Has ADHD. Should That Make Me the Default Parent?

When carrying the mental load comes by default.

Sniff, Sniff

Why Does My Perfume Smell So Weird On Me Now? Is It Perimenopause?

You’re not imagining it, say experts.

Pass Me A Pillow, Please

Let’s Talk Movie Night At Home Ideas, Because The Theater Is Hella Expensive

I legit saw someone sneak their Stanley tumbler in to save money on drinks recently.

CONFESS

I need a vacation where I get away from everyone and reset. I hate the person I am right now.

Confessional #2283

My 6 month old only wants me and it’s wearing me down. No time for me anymore.

Confessional #6571

My husband is a dick!

Confessional #4772

I am federal contractor... nuf said.

Confessional #9189

I lack all motivation all the time. What’s wrong with me?

Confessional #9189

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More Confessions

Let It Out, Moms — These Are Your Confessions

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’

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

‘I’m Attracted To My Kids’ Coaches’

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

The Pitt Star Amielynn Abellera’s Mom Was Just As Obsessed With ER As Yours

The actor fills Scary Mommy in on the reaction to being cast alongside Noah Wyle, plus why the role feels so important for her own daughter.

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

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

Your Life

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My One & Only

By Katie McPherson

I’ve Used This Moisturizer For 10 Years Because Nothing Compares

The Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream has been my ride or die for the last decade, despite me constantly trying to find a cheaper alternative.

it happened to me

I Moonlighted As A Small Town Matchmaker. Here's What I Learned.

I started to really believe I was good at this even though my own dating life had ground to a complete halt.

let's reset

How To Refresh Your Skin After Winter, According To A Dermatologist

No more dry skin doldrums, thank you very much.

Beast Mode

How To Get That Old Sweat Smell Out Of Your Workout Clothes

It’s a specific, hard-earned stank.

Better Sleep Loading...

Sleepmaxxing Is A Viral Trend, But Not All Its Hot Tips Actually Work

Skip the supplements; stick to a routine.

Sniff, Sniff

Why Does My Perfume Smell So Weird On Me Now? Is It Perimenopause?

You’re not imagining it, say experts.

Family Life

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Winner Winner Salmon Dinner

By Katie McPherson

12 Salmon Recipes That Work With Fresh, Frozen, Or Canned Fish

They’re delicious, nutritious, and quick to make.

Norovirus, plz go away

How To Handle It When Your Kid’s Afraid Of Throwing Up

Because there’s no running from vomit, friend.

✨ Girl Magic ✨

8 Girl Power Movies That Still Hold Up

Show these to your daughter for a dose of nostalgia mixed with feel-good girl energy.

paws off

How To Keep Your Dog Off The Damn Furniture Once & For All

They just wanna be cozy, OK?

Watch List

40 Historical Movies Your Kids Will Actually Enjoy

Entertain and educate your little ones with these smart flicks.

Pass The Mickey Waffles

Disney World Character Dining 101

As a mom of three, a Disney character dining experience really has to be *worth it.* Here's how to plan your own.

Pregnancy

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more of this, please

By Katie Garrity

Hospitals Around The Country Are Adding Special Rooms For Grieving Families & Couples

The private space gives parents a moment to breathe.

Girl Mom

Kylie Kelce Shares 3 Things Men Should Do For Their Pregnant Partners

The podcaster recently opened up on the podcast 'Call Her Daddy’ about parenting, having four girls, and Taylor Swift.

What do I do now?

I Froze My Eggs & I Don't Know How Or When To Use Them

With 16 frozen eggs sitting on ice, I’ve been wondering... how are they?

Big Dad Energy

Dad-Core Baby Names Are The Newest Gender-Neutral Naming Trend For Girls

And they are seriously cute.

What We're Buying

The Baby Gifts To Give Again & Again (& Again)

These are the gifts we give to our new mom friends as — shall we say — the real parenting favorites.

Hush Little Baby

Pregnancy Tired vs. New Mom Tired Is Real & Incomparable

They love to scare us, don’t they?

It Must Be 451° In Here!

By Jamie Kenney

TikTok Librarian Demonstrates The Sneaky Truth About Book Bans

“They’re counting on you not noticing.”

Practice Makes Perfect

By Jamie Kenney

We Can Have Fewer iPad Babies... But Some Of You Aren't Going To Like It

If you want kids to know how to behave, they have to practice first...

Big 'Be Yourself' Energy

By Samantha Darby

Stacy London & Clinton Kelly Are Back With 'Wear Whatever The F You Want'

And I’m ready for the new positive spin.

yikes

By Sarah Aswell

Florida May Loosen Child Labor Laws To Fill Low-Wage Jobs Left By Undocumented Workers

The proposed bill would allow kids as young as 14 to work overnight shifts.

Oopsies

By Katie McPherson

Are You Making These Common Mistakes With Your Sex Toys?

Read that user’s manual, cover to cover.

Total Betty

By Brianne Hogan

30 Years Ago, Clueless Gave Us An Icon Of Self-Assurance In Cher

I don’t think I ever fully appreciated her until I rewatched the movie as an adult.

Step-By-Step

By Jamie Kenney

The One Rule About Being A Stepmom

Being a stepparent is hard, but knowing how to go about it doesn’t have to be.

kids need connection

By Katie Garrity

Five Times Parents Should Put Down Their Phones, According To A Parent Coach

We need to be practicing what we preach.

Hear Me Out

By Samantha Darby

Why The Disney Bubble Wands Are 100% Worth It, From A Mom Of 3

They let kids be part of the magic, and it might be the most emotional part of a trip for me.

A Lot To Digest

By Jen McGuire

My Reaction To Adolescence Made Me Question Myself As A Mom Of Sons

If I learned one thing, it’s that we’re missing an entire world in our kids’ lives.

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