Scary Mommy

May 15, 2024
oh, joy
ByJanine Annett

Great, Now My Shoulder Doesn’t Work

Ah, the unparalleled joys of aging.

spicy audiobooks

The Totally Unexpected Way I Rediscovered My Sexuality

All I needed was a pair of headphones.

My family thinks I am the bad one in our family because I tell them to respect my boundaries.
Breaking the cycle

My Toxic Family Thinks I'm The Sh*t Stirrer

Somehow I’m the difficult one.

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19 Amazon Purchases Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving In May 2024

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

Parenting

Jessica Biel Talks Raising Her Sons To Understand Periods, Music & More

Plus, she explained the epsom salt thing.

Parenting

'My Husband Had An Affair With A Drop Off Mom'

In this week’s Confessions roundup, 23 parents vent about play dates, overstimulation, Mother’s Day, and more.

The Wheel Of Feels

Scary Mommy Originals

Alyce Chan Is In The Parenting Sweet Spot

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

love 2 see it
BySuzanne Zuckerman

Our Obsession With Social Media Grandmas, Explained

It’s no wonder I’m a sucker for content created by and about grandmas, since I miss my own so much.

Hanging Up the Hangups

I Had Sex With A Married Man, But It’s Not What You Think

How I got over the feelings of shame with the help of a sex therapist.

Lonely

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

Where’s the space for moms like me?

B is for Body

Help! I Think Blippi Is Kinda Hot

My husband can’t complain. He’s got a thing for Ms. Rachel.

back away slowly

The Road To Parenting Hell Is Paved With Late Night Google Searches

I hate that my reality doesn’t line up with what the internet tells me.

No Unlimited Options

Don’t You Dare Ignore This One Birthday Party Etiquette Rule

Look, I really don’t feel there is anything malicious going on but c’mon.

Trending

good question
ByKatie Garrity

TikTok Girl Dad Seeks Advice On Which Public Bathroom To Take His Daughter Into

Several moms chimed in with their opinions.

this guy sucks

K.C. Chiefs Kicker Spews Hate Against Women At Commencement Speech

take em or leave em?

A Baby On The Floor At Taylor Swift Concert Raises Questions About Kids At Shows

In Flight Earful

Flier Irritated By Noisy Screens “Would Rather Hear A Baby Crying”

makes cents

Money-Saving Mom Says These Five Things Will Save Your Summer Budget

what's yours is mine?

This Mom Calls For All Toys From Home To Be “Banned” From Playgrounds

Can't Wait

Downton Abbey 3 Has Been Confirmed! Find Out Who Is Heading Back To The Manor

times are a changin'

A Mom Shows How Much After-Sports Snack Duty Has Changed Since The '90s

over it

This Mom Says She’s “Unsubscribing” From All Holidays, Including Mother's Day

fine or over the top?

This Mom Is A Self-Proclaimed "Playground Meddler" Who Will Teach Your Kid “Etiquette”

UGHHHH

An NBA Star Was Mocked For Missing A Playoff Game For The Birth Of His First Child

digital age

This Mom Defends Every Millennial Parent Judged For Always Being On Their Phone

presents

TikTok Mom Says Teacher Appreciation Week Brings Out Two Different Types Of Moms

totally rad

Baby Name Expert Lists Top Girl Names From The '80s That Did Not Age Well

all in good fun?

Tom Brady Shades Taylor Swift & K.C. Chiefs For Only Having "14-Year-Old Girl" Fans

leave them alone

Mom Podcasters Go Viral After Saying It's "Weird" To Go To Disney Without Kids

CONFESS

I wish I married rich so I could quit my toxic job and not worry about finances

Confessional #4512

Planning a kids’ birthday party is getting ridiculous. What happened to backyard parties?

I feel guilty that I’m on my phone so much around my kid

Confessional #8905

2 under 2 is AWFUL. Don’t do it

Confessional #702

I wish my sister would leave her husband. He is the WORST

Confessional #6391

More Confessions

'My Husband Had An Affair With A Drop Off Mom'

'My Husband Is Being A Whiney Baby About Lack Of Sex'

'My Husband Can’t Get Me Off’

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'

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
ByEmily Weaver

Paris Hilton Opens Up About Surrogacy Judgment In Never-Before-Read Book Excerpt

Motherhood — now that’s hot.

Exclusive

Hillary Swank Had A Feeling She’d Be A Twin Mom

Exclusive

Kat Stickler Gets Really Real About Motherhood

Exclusive

Rochelle Johnson Didn’t Know Anyone With Autism. Then Her Son Was Diagnosed.

Exclusive

AJLT Star Nicole Ari Parker Dishes On Motherhood, Marriage & Of Course, Fashion

Exclusive

Jamie-Lynn Sigler Gets Real About Mom Guilt

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

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ByKate Auletta

I’m A Sports Mom. Here Are 9 Things I Bring To Every Game.

From blankets to flasks, I don’t leave home without them.

wish i was there

The Best Beaches In The U.S., According To Travel Experts

Brb, packing my bags.

Current Events, Decoded

9 Podcasts To Help You Keep Track Of WTF Is Going On In The World

In a world with 24-hour news, these listens cut through the noise.

Love By AI

AI Will “Grade” Your Relationship For You... But Should You Let It?

Why an expert says it all depends on context.

spicy audiobooks

The Totally Unexpected Way I Rediscovered My Sexuality

All I needed was a pair of headphones.

Hindsight Helps

I Didn't Plan On Divorce — But If I Had, I Would Have Done These 3 Things Differently

Whenever I get asked for divorce advice, I always share these expert tips.

Nope
ByJamie Davis Smith

I'm A Room Parent Not Your Child's Social Secretary

Don’t even try to delegate your tasks to me.

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!

Grab Your Quarter

12 Things My Foodie Family Always Buys At Aldi

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

Here For It

We Are Only Surviving Parenting 5 Kids With Our Secret Weapon: A Kick*ss Marriage Therapist

Date nights look a little different now.

Brb, Booking

These Hotel Chains Are Perfect For Tweens & Teens

You might even get through family vacation with minimal eye rolls.

Ruh Roh, Shaggy

Do I Actually Need To Be Brushing My Dog’s Teeth Every Day?

A vet gives us the real rundown on Fido’s dental hygiene.

Original Videos

'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!

Let's goooooo
ByCarly Caramanna

11 Tips For First-Time Visitors To Disneyland, From Someone Who’s Been Hundreds Of Times

Don’t let your hard-earned Disney dollars be in vain.

good question
ByKatie Garrity

TikTok Girl Dad Seeks Advice On Which Public Bathroom To Take His Daughter Into

Several moms chimed in with their opinions.

It's Pink... & Scented!
BySabienna Bowman

A Legally Blonde Prequel Series Is Coming To Prime Video & Introducing A Teenage Elle Woods

Elle is set to “bend and snap” viewers back to the '90s.

this guy sucks
ByKatie Garrity

K.C. Chiefs Kicker Spews Hate Against Women At Commencement Speech

Harrison Butker also went after abortion, IVF, and the LGBT+ community.

cuteness overload
ByKate Auletta

The Westminster Dog Show Winners Are The Cutest Things You'll See Today

These dogs have better haircare than I do.

Parenting
ByKate Auletta

Jessica Biel Talks Raising Her Sons To Understand Periods, Music & More

Plus, she explained the epsom salt thing.

add to cart
ByTeam Scary Mommy

19 Amazon Purchases Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving In May 2024

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

oh, joy
ByJanine Annett

Great, Now My Shoulder Doesn’t Work

Ah, the unparalleled joys of aging.

here for it
ByKate Auletta

Joan Vassos Named First 'Golden Bachelorette'

The 61-year-old former contestant on the "The Golden Bachelor" will now take on a leading role.

Cosign!
ByDeirdre Kaye

This Dad's "Microfeminism" Is Forcing Other Dads To Plan Playdates

You can stay, sir.