Scary Mommy

April 25, 2024
I'm sorry my teenager was a jerk during my divorce.
empathy
ByAnonymous

I’m Sorry My Kid Was A Jerk During My Divorce

His world was turned upside down, and he didn’t know what to do.

Beautiful young mother teaching her daughter how to walk in the park.
perspective

The ‘Bluey’ Episode That Helped Me See Myself As A Good Mom

I was telling myself the wrong story.

so long, farewell

I Miss The 'Wild Kratts' Days

Oh how I adore Chris and Martin.

milestones

I've Made It 10 Years As A Mom. Here's What I Know.

Along with celebrating the person he’s becoming, I’m celebrating my own anniversary.

self care

What Body Shame Took From Me

For so long, I deprived myself.

Parenting

From The Confessional: 'Husband Confessed To Being A Sex Addict'

Mom friends, job troubles, babies who won't nap, and more: What 21 parents are talking about this week

The Wheel Of Feels

Quality Over Quantity

Netflix's May 2024 Lineup Of Family Movies & Shows Includes New Pokémon!

The crème de la crème

The Real Housewives Beginner’s Guide: What To Watch First

"Believe"

Wait... Are We Getting A Ted Lasso Season 4 Or Not?

not cool

This Teacher Reminds Parents To Stop Bringing Extended Family On School Field Trips

she fought the law

Lawyer Mom Explains Why She Never Signs Liability Waivers For Her Kids

Everything Is Expensive

6 Ways I’m Slashing My Ridiculous Grocery Budget As A Mom Of 5

take my money

This Is Not A Drill: Aldi Is Dropping Some Affordable & Adorable Disney Merch Next Week

not cool

This Teacher Reminds Parents To Stop Bringing Extended Family On School Field Trips

she fought the law

Lawyer Mom Explains Why She Never Signs Liability Waivers For Her Kids

not cool

This Teacher Reminds Parents To Stop Bringing Extended Family On School Field Trips

she fought the law

Lawyer Mom Explains Why She Never Signs Liability Waivers For Her Kids

gross!

Mom Blindly Goes Through Her Son's School Backpack In Hilarious Video

Looking Back

Rewatching 'One Tree Hill' As A Parent Is A Mind Trip

Thanks, Mom

10 Bizarre Lies ‘90s Kids Were Told — & Still Low-Key Believe, If We’re Being Honest

Entertainment

All Hail Geri Halliwell-Horner!

sad truth

This Woman Says Your Husband Will Never Change Because He Actually Doesn’t Care In “Harsh Truth” Video

Take Note

Need-To-Know Info: Can You Get Pregnant During Perimenopause?

Hot Take

Why It’s OK To Flirt With Other People While In A Relationship

Scary Mommy Originals

Nicki Maher Is Just Here To Have A Good Time

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

Hilarie Burton Is Doing It All For Her Daughter

All Hail Geri Halliwell-Horner!

'Workin' Mom's Catherine Reitman Gets Real About Sex & Marriage Post-Kids

Andrea Savage Knows Her Kid Is Gonna Talk About Her In Therapy One Day

Iliza Shlesinger Hates Mom-Shamers As Much As You Do

Gabrielle Union Brings It

30 Years Later
BySarah Bourassa

I Rewatched 'Mrs. Doubtfire' As A Parent, And My View Of The Mom Has Drastically Changed

While I used to think she was uptight and overly harsh, I actually empathize with her more than ever.

A Parents' Guide

Why Are Kids Choosing Objects As Their Genders?

Experts explain what xenogenders and nounself pronouns are, and offer advice for supporting your child’s identity.

Mark Your Calendar

The Best Books of 2024 You Need To Have On Your Radar

Featuring some of our favorite authors like Annabel Monaghan, Kristin Hannah, and Xochitl Gonzalez

Call It What You Want

15 Dog Names Inspired By Taylor Swift That Would Be Cute In Any *Era*

“Can I go where you gooo? Can we always be this clooose, furever and ever?” — sung in the key of good doggo

Finally, It's Time

40 Best Teen Movies Of All Time To Share With Your High Schooler

Consider watching these together ~educational.~

Lonely

My Kid Is Barely On The Spectrum, & I Feel Caught Between Two Worlds

Where’s the space for moms like me?

Reality Bites

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take my money
ByKatie Garrity

This Is Not A Drill: Aldi Is Dropping Some Affordable & Adorable Disney Merch Next Week

A Loungefly dupe for $14.99?!

not cool

This Teacher Reminds Parents To Stop Bringing Extended Family On School Field Trips

she fought the law

Lawyer Mom Explains Why She Never Signs Liability Waivers For Her Kids

gross!

Mom Blindly Goes Through Her Son's School Backpack In Hilarious Video

it's a lot

This Mom Says Anyone Who Thinks The 2 to 3 Kids Transition Is Easy Is A "Liar"

not cool

Comedian Asks Breastfeeding Mom To Leave His Show

food fight

Mom Reems Out Fellow Parent For Serving Donuts At A Sleepover

hey teacher

A Teacher Says The Problem With Kids Today Is Their Parents: "Your Kids Are Not Special"

sad truth

This Woman Says Your Husband Will Never Change Because He Actually Doesn’t Care In “Harsh Truth” Video

gigi and papa

Here Are The Most Popular Grandparent Nicknames In America, According To A New Study

helping out

Mom Gives Ten-Month-Old Son Household Chores To Show Babies "Are Capable"

the audacity

A Nanny Went Viral For Exposing Screenshots Of Parents’ Entitled Messages

if you gotta go

This Mom Was Issued A Fine After Her 4-Year-Old Son's Bathroom Emergency At A Park

what would you do

This Mom Refuses To Send Her 7-Year-Old Son To A “Kids Only” Birthday Party

yes please

A Mom Shares The One Thing All Moms Want For Mother's Day: Zero Decisions, Zero Planning

ten vs. ten

Dove's New Ad Highlights The Impact Of Anti-Aging Skincare Trends On 10-Year-Old Girls

CONFESS

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I have a crush on a dad at daycare. Not my son’s dad!

Confessional #653

I hate being in the mom group chats

Confessional #190

I wish my husband kissed better.

Confessional #6098

My husband got a puppy and I’m doing all the work 🤮

Confessional #2278

My sex life is bland and boring and I’m not OK with it

Confessional #554
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More Confessions

From The Confessional: 'Husband Confessed To Being A Sex Addict'

From The Confessional: ‘My In-Laws Don’t Know About Our Second Kid’

From The Confessional: 'I Want An Open Marriage'

From The Confessional: ‘My Hubby Admitted He Has 3 ‘Wives’”

From The Confessional: 'I Had An Emotional Affair'

From The Confessional: 'I'm In Love With Someone Else's Husband'

From The Confessional: 'My Sex Drive Is Bigger Than My Husband's'

From The Confessional: 'I Constantly Think About Barry Keoghan'

From The Confessional: 'I Cringe When My Husband Touches Me'

'I Almost Don't Care He Cheated'

From The Confessional: 'Wish My Husband Would Put His Phone Down'

From The Confessional: 'Husband Sees Hookers Daily'

From The Confessional: 'I Want Another Baby And Husband Does Not'

From The Confessional: 'My MIL Is Better Than My Own Mom!'

From The Confessional: ‘My Husband Wants Sex All The Time’

'Will I Ever Sh*t Again in Peace?!'

Book Club

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

8 Fiction Food Novels That Will Feed Your Imagination (& Make You Hungry)

8 Books Like Gilmore Girls Worthy Of A La-La-La String Melody

What You Should Read Next Based On Your Favorite Taylor Swift Era

10 Books That Are As Sweet As Ted Lasso’s Biscuits

8 Balmy Novels Like The Summer I Turned Pretty

8 Romance Authors Like Colleen Hoover That Will Fuel Your Smut Obsession

6 Authors Like Taylor Jenkins Reid To Add To Your Library Collection

10 Books To Read If You Can’t Get Enough Of Yellowjackets

Celebrity Interviews

Exclusive
ByJulie Sprankles

Jamie-Lynn Sigler Gets Real About Mom Guilt

The actor and mother-of-two opens up to Scary Mommy about MS, her new podcast with Christina Applegate, and where Meadow Soprano would be now.

Keepy Uppy

Bluey's Mum & Dad Address The For-Real-Life Rumors That The Beloved Kids’ Show Is Ending

We're All "Lunatics" Here

Maren Morris’ Next Act

Exclusive

Top Chef’s Gail Simmons Has Some Surprising Advice For Parents Of Picky Eaters

shay rules

Scheana Shay Gets Real About Postpartum OCD

mom mode

Kylie Kelce Explains How Jason Helps Her Keep Her Cool While Parenting

america's mom

Donna Kelce Opens Up About Her Approach To Being A Mother-In-Law

Exclusive

JoAnna Garcia Swisher Teases What’s To Come For Maddie In Sweet Magnolias Season 4

Exclusive

Aja Naomi King Gets Raw About The Importance Of Playing Powerful Women

Exclusive

The Family Plan’s Mark Wahlberg & Michelle Monaghan Talk Minivans & Their Go-To Karaoke Songs

Weekend Watch

Jen Garner Couldn't Handle Being A Teenager Today, Either

Entertainment

Sarah Michelle Gellar Is Making Sure Her Kids Know “Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees”

Exclusive

Adam Sandler Talks Pet Phobias, Co-Starring With His Daughters, & Revisiting The Iconic Lunch Lady

Exclusive

Hilary Duff Knows Parenthood Is Beautiful, And Very Hard

Entertainment

Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Gets Real About Becoming A Mom In Her 40s

Lifestyle

Henry Winkler Understands “A Heard Child Is A Powerful Child”

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Your Life

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playtime
ByLaura Onstot

There’s Nothing Like Being A Kid Again With Your Mom Friends

Or, why you should really consider that mud run, or axe-throwing, or camping trip.

Burnt Out

I Stopped Posting My Entire Life On Social Media & I’m So Much Happier

I was experiencing my life again instead of curating it for my followers.

turning the page

I Finally Forgave My Mom

For the sake of my health, I moved on.

Soo, this is legit?

How To Use Red Light Therapy At Home: A Quick & Easy Guide

A dermatologist gives the rundown on those Darth Vader-esque masks.

✨ Necessities ✨

13 Amazon Purchases Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving In April 2024

Things we've bought on Amazon this month, from our shopping carts to yours.

To Botox Or Not To Botox

How Long Does Botox Last? A Dermatologist Answers Your Newbie Questions

In case you’re wondering if it’s a worthwhile investment.

Family Life

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Exclusive
ByJulie Sprankles

Top Chef’s Gail Simmons Has Some Surprising Advice For Parents Of Picky Eaters

“Stop forcing your kids to eat different things,” the culinary expert and mom-of-two tells Scary Mommy ahead of Top Chef Season 21. Find out why below.

Wait... What?!

This Beloved Kids' Book Character Had A Surprisingly Sinister Start

Madeline has enchanted readers for over 80 years, but her origin story is decidedly dark.

Cue It Up

Finish Earth Month Strong With Netflix’s New Nature Docuseries, Our Living World

The streamer also has eco activities for the whole fam.

real life

My Home Is Chaos & That's Totally Normal

It’s totally OK for your house to look like people live there. Good, even!

Covert Kitty

Why Is My Cat Hiding All The Time, & When Should I Worry? A Veterinarian Explains

Aka: How do I tempt my cat out of its beloved and deeply inconvenient hiding place?

Grab Your Quarter

12 Things My Foodie Family Always Buys At Aldi

Aldi doesn't have *everything* — but it does have some real winners.

Original Videos

The Sex Issue

'Workin' Mom's Catherine Reitman Gets Real About Sex & Marriage Post-Kids

The creator of Workin’ Moms celebrates the comedy and tragedy of modern parenting and relationships.

Parenting

The Shape of You: Raising Girls to Love Their Bodies

Strategies and tips for helping our girls thrive.

Sponsored
Momsplained

Helping Your Teen Become the Boss of Their Own Money.

They’ve learned the basics from having an allowance, but now that they are a little older they’re asking for more financial independence.

Parenting

Calling All Teens (And Parents Too): How To Insert A Tampon Properly

If you’re new to the tampon game or have been using them for years, here are some tips on how to use a tampon with an applicator and without.

Entertainment

Love ‘Succession’? You must watch ‘Discussion.’

In this parody of HBO’s Succession, you will get a hilarious look at what would happen if the Roys were just like us. The all-American family, living the all-American dream bickering over who will host the holiday meal.

Parenting

From The Confessional: 'Husband Confessed To Being A Sex Addict'

Mom friends, job troubles, babies who won't nap, and more: What 21 parents are talking about this week

Pregnancy

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'Scuse Me?
ByArielle Tschinkel

How To Handle Comments About Your Postpartum Body

People always have a lot to say about someone's appearance after they give birth. Here's how to shut that sh*t down.

Know The Signs

Do You Have Typical Pregnancy Jitters, Or Is It Medical Anxiety?

It's natural to feel worried, but experts say there’s a point where it becomes something more serious.

Take Note

Need-To-Know Info: Can You Get Pregnant During Perimenopause?

Don’t toss out the contraceptives just yet.

Need To Know Info

Wait, Does Mucinex Really Make You More Fertile?

We asked an OB-GYN and fertility specialist about this viral TikTok claim.

Ugh, Amirite?

Bloating During Ovulation? It's A Thing (That Sucks)

Here’s what causes it, plus what you can do to alleviate it.

gigi and papa

Here Are The Most Popular Grandparent Nicknames In America, According To A New Study

Some of these were a bit surprising!

Read More

An Expert Breakdown
ByMorgan Flaherty

Do You Really Need To Stay At Disney World To Get The "Full Experience"?

Why staying at Disney is not a requirement to do Disney.

take my money
ByKatie Garrity

This Is Not A Drill: Aldi Is Dropping Some Affordable & Adorable Disney Merch Next Week

A Loungefly dupe for $14.99?!

not cool
ByKatie Garrity

This Teacher Reminds Parents To Stop Bringing Extended Family On School Field Trips

"Please understand ... it is not a family reunion."

Quality Over Quantity
BySabienna Bowman

Netflix's May 2024 Lineup Of Family Movies & Shows Includes New Pokémon!

Kids get a new season of Pokémon Horizons (and moms get the long-awaited #Polin season of Bridgerton).

so long, farewell
ByKate Auletta

I Miss The 'Wild Kratts' Days

Oh how I adore Chris and Martin.

empathy
ByAnonymous

I’m Sorry My Kid Was A Jerk During My Divorce

His world was turned upside down, and he didn’t know what to do.

*Add to Cart*
ByEmily Weaver

I Almost Exclusively Shop at Old Navy. Here Are 12 Pieces Every Closet Needs.

Bury me in the PowerSoft Leggings, please and thank you.

she fought the law
ByKatie Garrity

Lawyer Mom Explains Why She Never Signs Liability Waivers For Her Kids

"Do not waive liability for your kid to go jump in a sh**ty little trampoline park."

Everything Is Expensive
ByAlexandra Frost

6 Ways I’m Slashing My Ridiculous Grocery Budget As A Mom Of 5

Gone are the days of buying three types of cereal because the kids couldn't agree on one.

Love Her
ByCandace Nagy

15 Kelly Clarkson Quotes About Motherhood That Prove She’s One Of Us

She’s the mom friend we all want in our circle.