Morgan Music (she/her) is the Associate Editor for News & Social at Scary Mommy. She contributes articles to the news and trending sections of the site and assists with social media across BDG’s Parenting Portfolio. Devoted to social media’s potential to build connection and community, she creates and curates content aiming for the funny bone and the heart bone.
Morgan has been creating parenting and humor content for over 13 years. Her writing has been featured by HuffPost, Funny or Die, Cosmo, Reader’s Digest, The Washington Post, TinyBeans, Buzzfeed and more. She freelanced as a writer, contributor, and social media manager before joining BDG’s The Dad at the brand’s inception, working alongside a small but mighty team as they grew from 0 to 10M followers. In her most recent role with BDG, Morgan headed The Dad and Scary Mommy Gift Shops, where she led creative on the development and marketing of products ranging from books like “The Dad Instruction Manual,” to “Dissolve the Patriarchy” bath bombs.
Before she was a full-time Internet Person, Morgan worked at Nordstrom for nearly a decade in women’s designer apparel. During her Nordstrom years she achieved companywide recognition as a top-selling manager, relocated 3,000 miles to open a new location, developed a passion for delivering exemplary customer experiences, and underutilized the psychology degree she always meant to do more with.
Born and raised in Portland, OR, Morgan now resides in “the Napa Valley of Southeastern Washington,” aka Walla Walla, WA. She is mother to 3 children spaced 3 years apart, ensuring there is no single activity that pleases everyone. Her family shares a home with 1 dog, 4 cats, and 4 pet rats, leaving Morgan baffled as to how she ended up with so many roommates who contribute so little financially. She is an E-RYT 200hr certified yoga instructor, inconsistent yoga practitioner, and frequent taker-of-deep-breaths.
In her mythological free time, she enjoys audiobooks, The Dollop podcast, plants, weird little thrift store tchotchkes, great design (fashion, interior, art), and terrible puns. She’s on Instagram, Twitter, Threads, BlueSky, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, Spotify, Medium, and probably some other platforms where she can’t remember her password.
An Inconvenient Truth: Kids Model Their Parents' Screen Habits
Results of a new study turn the selfie cam around on parents, identifying associations between parent screen habits and problematic use in adolescents.
A Chore List Isn't Enough - How To Teach Kids Invisible Labor
“Long term, the goal is for my kids to not only have awareness of what goes on behind the scenes of managing a home/life but also have developed the proactive, self-motivational skills to take responsibility for doing it themselves.”
Mom Wonders About Returning A $100 Gift Given At A "No Gift" Birthday
The invitation said "no gifts," but after the birthday girl greeted these guests by asking if they brought a gift, they added a makeshift card with $100 to the gift pile.
There's A New Gerber Baby! Meet The 2024 Photo Search Winner
We met with Sonny & family to talk about the joyful personality, sunny disposition, and family values behind the latest Chief Growing Officer's winning smile.
Move Over Barbie! Ken's Mojo Dojo Casa House Will Be At Comic-Con
Uh oh, the patriarchy is heading to Comic-Con. Mattel announced plans to release a miniature of Ken's Barbie Dreamhouse takeover at San Diego's July event.
Rodent Boyfriends, Gen Z, And The Impending Hot Rat Boy Summer
Talk of Hot Rat Boys is sweeping “Brainrot TikTok,” and we are breaking down everything you need to know going into the summer of rodent boyfriends.
Marlon Wayans Supports Trans Son & Trolls Haters In Pride Posts
When bigots lashed out at Marlon Wayans for wishing his Instagram followers a happy Pride, he responded with a series of posts in support of LGBTQ+ folks and his transgender son Kai.
The Best Father's Day Gifts Ever Given, According To Our Readers
We asked the Scary Mommy community what the best Father's Day gift they've ever given was, and these original ideas made us laugh and cry (in a good way).
How To Introduce Kids To Pride According To Scary Mommy Readers
We asked if you've talked with your kids about pride and what those conversations looked like. Here are some insightful responses from community members.
Ms. Rachel Is Standing Strong In Response To 'Pride' Video Backlash
Teacher & Viral Content Creator Ms. Rachel Defends Her Faith And 'Happy Pride' Message Amidst Far Right Calls To Boycott Her Show
Podcasters' Take On Using Washcloths In The Shower Goes Viral
Hosts of Causing a Scene podcast call washcloths “disgusting” and admit to a hands-on shower routine.
Drew Barrymore Accepts Her Kids’ Anger On The Cell Phone Issue
Drew Barrymore shows solidarity with parents struggling not to give in to tweens who want cell phones like their classmates.
Dustin Nickerson Totally Nails What Saturdays Are Like For Parents
Comedian Dustin Nickerson’s take on the day where the difference between parents and non-parents is the most obvious.
Dad Skips Son's Graduation To Attend Stepdaughter's Award Ceremony
When he rejects his father’s offer to “celebrate another time,” his stepmother’s reaction left him questioning, “Am I The A**hole?”
Mom Explains The Concept Of "Coming Out" To Her Gen Alpha Kids
Flier Irritated By Noisy Screens “Would Rather Hear A Baby Crying”
What exactly is the headphone etiquette for kids on planes? Irritated passenger asks TikTok, “AITA?”
