Scary Mommy

Feb. 8, 2025

New Parents

THE BOLD TYPE - Freeform's The Bold Type stars Katie Stevens as Jane Sloan. (Nino Munoz/Freeform via...
you've got this
By Sarah Aswell

'The Bold Type' Star Katie Stevens Opens Up About Postpartum Depression & Anxiety

"No one told me about where you just don’t recognize yourself.”

Over the past 100 years, these once-popular baby names have fallen out of style to the point that th...
okay but Clifford is cute

These Names Were Super-Popular In 1923. Now They're Considered "Extinct"

A mom and physical therapist's assistant shares her best advice for moms healing after childbirth.
rest & recovery

A New Mom & Pelvic Health Therapist Shares Her 5-5-5 Rule For Postpartum Health

A company has made an AI chatbot geared toward parents that works off of peer-reviewed information.
new tech

A Tech Company Created An AI Chatbot Geared To Help New Parents

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Everything Old Is New Again
By Jamie Kenney

What's With All These Babies With Old People Names?

When did this happen? Why? And what do we do about it?

This Grandma Rules!
By Megan LaCreta

Top 3 Rules For New Grandparents

Here are the most important things to remember when it comes to new grandkids, from one grandma to all the others.

don't believe everything you see
By Sarah Aswell

Study Finds Many Stock Photos & AI Images Show Unsafe Infant Sleep Practices

Sleep-related infant deaths are up, and parents could be influenced by the images they see on the internet.

time's up
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Shared A Gut-Wrenching Video On Her Last Day Of Maternity Leave

"You can't do it all. You can't give 100% to everything."

(A Little Bit Of...)
By Jamie Kenney

Redditor's Wife Wants To Name Their Baby After Classic Millennial Song; We Have More Ideas

“Help, I thought my wife was joking...”

"Enjoy It Now..."
By Jamie Kenney

Veteran Mom Gives Us The Reminder We Need About "Loving Every Minute"

The days are long but the years are short... but no, really, the days are really long...

hottest take?
By Katie Garrity

Woman's "Hot Take" Goes Viral After Saying Dogs Should Be Allowed Everywhere Babies Are Allowed

"Should we put human lives ahead of dog lives?"

Live, From New York...
By Nat Hrvatin

50 SNL-Inspired Baby Names For Your Little Future Comedian

From newbies to the OGs, you’ve got choices.

This One Trick...
By Jamie Kenney

Mom Shares An Effective Strategy To Dramatically Decrease SIDS Deaths

Is “one simple trick” going to reduce SIDS by 72%? We looked into the claim.

interesting choice!
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Cannot Believe Parents Solicit Last-Minute Babysitters On The Internet

"Maybe I’m a helicopter mom but no way am I hiring a random without meeting them first..."