We Need To Bring Back Hanging Out Without Spending Money
One woman’s viral video is reminding people that being broke isn’t a reason to isolate yourself — or your friends.
OK, Can We Talk About Our Sex Dreams?
Because sometimes we feel guilty about how good the faceless person is at making us orgasm in our sleep.
Would You Buy A Toilet Camera That Analyzes Your Poop? Yes, It’s A Real Thing
No, it can’t see your butthole.
This Mom Is Choosing A Relaxing "NO-vember" Where The Entire Family Stays Home
Does your family need to clear the calendar for a month?
Experts Say Parents Should Keep This Surprising Item In Their First Aid Kits
You may never need it, but if you do, you’ll be so glad it was on hand.
New Research Ties Regular Sleep Schedules To Heart Health
And this mom is LOLing.
14 Cozy Winter Movies To Watch With Your Family
Christmas movies are one thing, but these are absolutely meant for hot cocoa and blankets.
This Mom Is Completely Over Trampoline Park Birthday Parties
She straight up doesn't let her kids go anymore.
I’m In My Crone Era & I'm Unstoppable
F*ck being palatable — let’s be wild and wicked now.
Reese Witherspoon Opens Up About Her ‘Really Bad’ Postpartum Depression
She had another bout when she stopped breastfeeding, she told ‘Harper’s Bazaar.’
Kids Are Using Google Docs To Socialize — In Some Very Good & Very Bad Ways
No phones in classrooms? No problem. Kids are getting creative with Google.
The New 'Sesame Street' Trailer Is The Best Dopamine Boost
If you worried Netflix would change anything, don’t be — it’s as perfect as ever.
This Woman On TikTok Has The Best Inexpensive Gift Ideas For Kids
My kid is absolutely getting a box of “interesting trash” this year.
The 'Dear America' Series Is Coming Back & It's A Big Win For Girlhood
A focus on the voices of girls throughout history and a good dose of nostalgia? Yes, please.
Does Reading Romance Novels Help Your Sex Life?
Is it hot in here, or is it just your TBR pile?
12 Inexpensive Meals That Stretch To Feed Your Whole Family Or Leave You With Leftovers
Our dollars have to go further than ever before.
Parents Are Sharing ‘One Simple Habit’ That Makes Life A Lot Easier
Some of these are so easy but make a big difference.
Tom Brady Says Modern Parents "Screw Up" Kids By Helping Them Out When Things Get Hard
"They’re told they’re great; people coddle them; they never have to push beyond their limits."
“I Want More Alone Time With My Husband” & 26 Other Mom Confessions
We’re tired, y’all.
11+ New Christmas Movies You Can Stream This Holiday Season
Because we deserve something (anything) very merry right now, damn it.
When Your Motherhood Support Group Becomes A Marriage Support Group
Sometimes your local mom group needs more than just potty training advice.
Thanksgiving Is The Best Holiday, Don't You Dare Skip It
Right in between Halloween and Christmas, Thanksgiving is the perfect sweet spot of the holiday season. It deserves some respect.
A Mom Is Wondering When To Stop Using A Baby Monitor In Her Kid's Room
Is there a certain age to stop monitoring a kid's sleeping habits?
The Sex Tip Every Exhausted Parent Needs To Hear, According To A Psychotherapist
Worth a shot ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
This Money-Saving Disney Hack Has Changed The Way I’ll Book Disney Trips Forever
Turns out, it can save you up to 50% on your resort stay.
Millennials Are So Over The Junk Hoarding Habits Of Their Parents
Instead of decluttering, Boomers are passing junk down to the next generation.
“My Husband Sends Me On Weekly Girls' Nights & Our Sex Life Has Never Been Better”
A mom just like us — comparing prices at the grocery store, cheering at the baseball field three times a week, running PTA meetings — shares her sex story, no matter how “boring” or “shocking” it may be.
TikTokers Cory & Lea Are Getting Criticized For Their Baby Name
The influencers welcomed their first child in September.
What's A “Normal’ Amount Of Time To Spend With Your Teenager?
A mom is worried after overhearing her teen son say he doesn’t “interact” with his family.
A Mom Leaves A Halloween Candy Bowl Out All Month For Her Kids
Here's why she does it and here's what she's learned.
'Love Is Blind' Season 9 Proves That The Moms In Our Life Are The Real Soulmates
Nobody said “I do” at the altar, but we all fell in love with the moms.
11 Ways ‘90s Moms Found Self-Care In Their Days
Turns out, they weren’t as afraid of screen time as we are.
52 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Have Been Reaching For On Repeat This Month
Real picks we’ve bought, used, and highly recommend.
Woman Ends Her Marriage of 25 Years After Husband Eats Her Slice of Cake
"This isn't about the cake crumbs."
Grandma Wonders Why It's "Normal" For Grandparents To Travel For Visits
"When did it become normal for grandma to pack up all her stuff and come see you?"
28 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In November
New seasons of Stranger Things and Great British Baking Show? Goodbye, social life.
15 Last-Minute Family Halloween Costumes
Because you’re not going back into a Spirit Halloween this season.
The FDA Approved A New Menopause Drug To Treat Hot Flashes
It’s expected to roll out in the U.S. this November.
A Man’s In Trouble With His Wife For Letting The Kids Go To A Neighbor's House
The mom said the house should have been vetted first.
A New Mom Is Wondering How Long To Wait To Have Sex After Having Her Baby
Is six weeks *really* the right time?
North Myrtle Beach Is The Classic Family Beach Getaway — On A Budget
Here’s how to spend a perfect (affordable) long weekend in NMB, beach-hopping and beyond.
Is Dry Shampoo Good For Dogs, Or Should I Skip Straight To Real Baths?
What vets think of this new pet product category.
I Tried 5 "Kid Friendly" Rug Brands & This Is My Favorite Pick
Which brand can survive my household of kids and cats?
Need To Say No To Expensive Holiday Obligations? Try This Script From An Expert
You’ve crunched the numbers... and that annual gift exchange with friends isn’t in your budget.
A New Report Shows That Gen Z Wants Less Sex & Romance In Their TV & Movies
What do they want more of? Platonic, realistic friendships.
'The Bachelor' Star Rachael Kirkconnell Opens Up About Identifying As Demisexual
She says she hasn't had sex “in years” despite a long-term relationship with 'The Bachelor' star, Matt James.
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.
How To Explain Holiday Spending Limits To Your Kids, Especially If You Had More To Give In 2024
Teaching them that finances fluctuate is also a gift.
Ashley Tisdale Shares Her ‘Honest Thoughts’ On GLP-1 Drugs
"What I'm most interested in is the why behind my desire to change my body," she writes.
Hero Mom & Bus Driver Save Kids From Burning School Bus
The mom spotted the fire while at the bus stop.
PSA: The Stranger Things 2-Hour Series Finale Will Release In Theaters
Don’t worry; it’ll premiere on streaming too — but the Upside Down is officially coming to the big screen.
What Do You Do When Your Tween Is Left Out Of The Friend Group Halloween Costume?
Get involved or let it ride?
I’ve Been Dating For Eight Years & Not One Man Has Come Prepared With A Condom. Not One.
What. Is. The. Problem!?
Would You Try The “Living Together Apart” Relationship Trend?
Separate homes, stronger love? Why more couples are saying no to cohabitation.
Haunted Travel Is Having A Moment
Ghost tours are selling out, and spooky old hotels are booked solid. What’s the appeal of paranormal tourism?
11 Amazing Things To Do In Zurich With Kids
Family-friendly Switzerland is a year-round playground even if you have young children.
You Can Serve Thanksgiving For $40 With This Aldi Meal Deal
The grocer curated a shopping list that feeds 10 people.
Scary Mommy 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards Best Baby Safe Laundry Detergent
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Should You Keep A Baby's First Steps A Secret If The Parents Aren't Around?
A new “Am I The A**hole?” Reddit thread has people debating the subject of missing milestones.
Kid Birthday Registries Are Becoming A Thing & Parents Have Thoughts
One mom says she's seeing more and more registry links on kid birthday invitations.
A New Mom "Screamed Into The Void" On Threads And Hundreds Of Moms Answered
This is how hard the first months of parenting are.
Is A “Family Assistant” The Key To Doing It All? Some Moms Swear By It
Burnt-out parents say outsourcing household tasks is worth a few budgetary sacrifices.
Everything Parents Should Know About Sora, OpenAI’s New “Brain Rot” App
Cybersecurity experts fear how children’s likenesses will be used against them if they try Sora.
A Great Big List Of Not-So-Scary “Scary Movies” For Us Wimps To Watch This Halloween
Nightmare-fuel-free, because we actually like sleep.
Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard Were Met With Criticism After Joking That Dax Would Never "Kill His Wife” Like "A Lot Of Men Do"
They have been accused of making light of domestic violence.
The “World’s First Nostalgic Theme Park” Wants To Take You Back To The Best Decades
Catch me at the ‘90s grunge park, please and thank you.
Daughter's Intuition Is A Real Thing. If Only I Had Listened To Mine Sooner...
A plea to all daughters to trust your instincts.
Daughters Are Saying "I Feel Pretty Today!" In Front Of Their Moms To See Their Reactions
And...the results were very telling!
13 Bean Recipes For Dinner That Are Cheap, Nutritious, & Delicious
For a couple bucks a bag? You can’t beat ‘em.
A Tennessee School Board Is Arguing Whether To Call It "Winter Break" Or "Christmas Break"
The debate got heated.
Social Anxiety Is Exhausting, Especially As A Mom
It’s a careful, exhausting balance between being seen, being present and keeping the anxiety hidden from everyone, including my kids.
I Tried Nine Body Serums & Friends, I Found Us The Best Lightweight Hydrator Ever
It smells like a summer evening in Italy, which never hurts.
This Mom On Reddit Shared That Her 6-Year-Old Told Her “You’re Always Mad”
The comments are so reassuring.
“I Cut My Husband Out Of My Will” & 24 Other Mom Confessions
It’s time to let it out.
Basic Halloween Etiquette For The Real Monsters Out There
Number one: Stop expecting to drive like normal through neighborhoods on Halloween night.
Kylie Kelce Admits She Hates The Phrase: "We're Pregnant!"
"Who the f**l is we?" she asked.
How To Eat Your Halloween Candy Like A ~Fancy Lady~
If you’re already opening a bottle of wine Halloween night, you might as well pair it with your favorite candies.
Is Vasectomy Reversal As Simple As Jordan On 'Love Is Blind' Makes It Sound?
Because I am skeptical of his snip-snap-snip-snap-snip-snap statistics.
This Neuroscientist Says Kids Shouldn't Play Tackle Football Until Turning 14
He's also a former WWE wrestler.
The Best Sleepover Movies Of All Time, Ranked By Early 2000s Aficionados
The Blockbuster employees knew you were back for Ever After again.
Kim Kardashian Doesn’t Know The Price Of Milk. Must Be Nice.
I, too, would like to opt out of the mental load of money.
Halloween Candy Prices Are Even Scarier Than Last Year Thanks To Cocoa & Tariffs
And half of Americans are planning on spending less on the holiday than in 2024.
Teachers Are Giving Middle Schoolers Letter-Tracing Assignments
A lot of kids these days simply can't write very well with a pencil.
Mom Gets Harsh Note From Daycare After First Late Pick-Up
And the note came along with a $90 late fee.
'Dancing With The Stars' Is So Back & It's The Dopamine Boost We Needed
The dances! The costumes! The supportive friends in the audience!
Hallowpeen & 13 More Hilarious Halloween Smut Titles
You won’t have any pearls left to clutch.
The Mother-In-Law Survival Plan You Need Heading Into The Holidays
An expert-backed three-step guide to not losing your mind between now and the new year.
Are You Parenting Out Of Embarrassment?
When you’re in public, reactive parenting often isn’t the way you actually want to parent.
Haley Pepper Knows You Need A Giggle, Too
The mom of two doesn’t shy away from politics — and the lighter side of life — on her Instagram and TikTok.
The ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Soundtrack Is Now Available For Yoto Players
Huntr/x girls to the world!
Now & Then Perfectly Captured The Spooky Side Of Girlhood
The girls face loss, identity shifts, and the realization that adults cannot always protect or explain.
Nicholas Sparks Opens Up About Writing A Supernatural Love Story With M. Night Shyamalan
The king of romance and the king of plot twists have teamed up for the new novel (and upcoming film) Remain.
17 ‘90s Halloween Traditions That Bring All The Magic You Need
Forget all those swipe-up links to decor; we’ve got everything you need right here.