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Hot Girl Walk? Nah. We're Doing "Spite Strolls" Now.
Therapists say your urge to rage-walk around the block is a good one. Here’s how to make it count.
How Experts Think We Can Teach Our Sons To Speak Up When It's Really Hard
Can 18 years of intentional parenting stand a chance against the peer pressure of a drunken fraternity group chat, and subsequent violent crime?
The Ladies Of ‘I Mom So Hard’ Get Real About Middle School
Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley talk to Scary Mommy about their new tour, new book, and how the middle school years are bonkers.
“I Would Tell Younger Me Not To Have Kids Or Get Married” & 45 Other Mom Confessions
The moms have a lot on their minds this week.
Comedy. Cocktails. Great convo. What more could you ask for?
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Jacqueline Woodson Has A Message For Every Kid Who’s Ever Felt Like An Outsider
The author opens up about the new PBS Kids special based on her beloved picture book The Day You Begin.
If You Love Gilmore Girls, You’ll Love These 27 Cozy Shows
To help fill the Stars Hollow-shaped hole in your fall.
9 Easy Recipes For When You're Sick, Because It’s Cold Season Now
Back-to-school season means sore throats and runny noses are imminent.
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5 Ways We Love That ‘90s Girlhood Is Celebrated in DreamWorks Forgotten Island
The nostalgia is strong with this one.
Yoto Just Dropped Its Biggest Upgrade Yet & Your Kid's Screen-Free Speaker Is About to Get Smarter
The Disney x BÉIS Collection Is Dropping Soon & Traveling Just Got More Magical
CONFESS
It’s my 10th wedding anniversary and there is no happy. I want to hide until it’s over.
Co-parenting with a narcissist is exhausting. Always on alert!
My happiest moments are when my husband is not around.
My addict husband needs to decide what’s most important — his family or his addiction.
I fantasize a LOT about Jon Ossoff.
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Jaime Pressly On Why Our Kids Need To See Us Break Down Sometimes
“We’re all allowed to make mistakes,” the Last Shot star tells Scary Mommy in a candid interview.
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5 Sexpert Scripts For Initiating That Aren’t “So... Want To?”
For the horny and the chronically awkward 🫡
9 Easy Recipes For When You're Sick, Because It’s Cold Season Now
Back-to-school season means sore throats and runny noses are imminent.
I’m Here To Tell You Your Vagina Will Get Longer As You Age
Like it or not, we stretch and grow in all our places.
The Joy Of Sharing A Nostalgic Hobby With Your Kid
This is so much better than if he was obsessed with the Paw Patrol.
Girl Scouts’ New Cookie Is A Big Deal For Allergy Families, But There’s A Catch
The brand’s first allergy-friendly Girl Scout Cookie is coming in 2027. You just won’t be able to buy it from a kid at a folding table outside Publix.
Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads So Cute Like That?
It might surprise you to know it’s probably not because your dog understands what you’re saying.
Your Titanic-Obsessed Kid Needs A Trip To This Denver Museum
The Molly Brown House is a fascinating family stop, and you can build a whole trip around it.
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I Would Rather Pull Out My Front Teeth Than Hear About ‘Trimester Zero’ Ever Again, Thanks
It would kill y’all to leave women alone.
The Rise Of “Orgasmic Birth”: The Science Behind Pairing Labor Pain With Pleasure
If the idea makes you raise an eyebrow… you’re not alone. But here’s what the research actually says.
A Pregnant Woman Asked What Hobbies She Should Do During Her Maternity Leave & The Comments Were F**king Hilarious
"I need ideas of what to do when I'm home all day with them."
This NICU Nurse Is In Awe Of Birthing Mothers
A nurse shared just how strong new mothers are, and we're in agreement!
What OB-GYNs Want You To Know Before Your First Perimenopause Appointment
Time is short. Here’s how to make the most of every precious second with your doctor.
Is 40 Too Late To Start Retinol? There’s No Time Like The Present, Skin Experts Say
A dermatologist and licensed esthetician explain why it’s helpful at any age.
Hot Girl Walk? Nah. We're Doing "Spite Strolls" Now.
Therapists say your urge to rage-walk around the block is a good one. Here’s how to make it count.
My Teen & I Now Communicate Through Instagram DMs & Honestly It's Kinda Great
It’s opened up a new way of learning about his life.
I Know "Future Tripping" Is Bad... But How Do We Not Right Now?
Although the what-ifs feel very justified, therapists explain why dwelling on them isn’t helpful and how we can break out of this anxious loop.
30 Things Getting Scary Mommy Editors Through The School Year
Because moms carry the mental load and deserve nice things that make our lives a little easier.
This Hair Taming Wand Is My Daily Savior Against Frizz
Why didn’t anyone think of putting a mascara wand in the hair gel before?
Boys Deserve Good Books, Too
Getting lost in a book shouldn’t be defined by what sex you are.
