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If I were a cartoon character, there would have been smoke coming out of my ears.
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I took a step back, but kept a close eye.
Can I Date My Kid’s Teacher?
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Don’t even try to delegate your tasks to me.
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Folks, he didn’t know what Seinfeld was.
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The Wheel Of Feels
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A U.S. Rep. Blasts Bill That Would License Lactation Consults In Connecticut: “Nobody Needs To Be Taught How To Breastfeed”
Mom Says She Shaves Her 11-Year-Old's "Little Unibrow And Little Peach Fuzz" So She Feels "Comfortable"
Mom Says Voluntarily Involved Grandparents Are A "Top-Tier" Bragging Point For Parents
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
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While I used to think she was uptight and overly harsh, I actually empathize with her more than ever.
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.
The Best Books of 2024 You Need To Have On Your Radar
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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
40 Best Teen Movies Of All Time To Share With Your High Schooler
Consider watching these together ~educational.~
My Kid Is Barely On The Spectrum, & I Feel Caught Between Two Worlds
Where’s the space for moms like me?
A U.S. Rep. Blasts Bill That Would License Lactation Consults In Connecticut: “Nobody Needs To Be Taught How To Breastfeed”
Despite her horrific, misguided views, the bill passed.
Emily Blunt Says Taylor Swift Gave Her Kid The ‘Best’ Compliment
Mom Says Voluntarily Involved Grandparents Are A "Top-Tier" Bragging Point For Parents
This Is Not A Drill: Aldi Is Dropping Some Affordable & Adorable Disney Merch Next Week
This Teacher Reminds Parents To Stop Bringing Extended Family On School Field Trips
Lawyer Mom Explains Why She Never Signs Liability Waivers For Her Kids
Mom Blindly Goes Through Her Son's School Backpack In Hilarious Video
This Mom Says Anyone Who Thinks The 2 to 3 Kids Transition Is Easy Is A "Liar"
Comedian Asks Breastfeeding Mom To Leave His Show
Mom Reems Out Fellow Parent For Serving Donuts At A Sleepover
A Teacher Says The Problem With Kids Today Is Their Parents: "Your Kids Are Not Special"
This Woman Says Your Husband Will Never Change Because He Actually Doesn’t Care In “Harsh Truth” Video
Here Are The Most Popular Grandparent Nicknames In America, According To A New Study
Mom Gives Ten-Month-Old Son Household Chores To Show Babies "Are Capable"
A Nanny Went Viral For Exposing Screenshots Of Parents’ Entitled Messages
This Mom Was Issued A Fine After Her 4-Year-Old Son's Bathroom Emergency At A Park
Toddlers are f*cking savage. Twin toddlers (g/g) make me dread when they’re teenagers
I wish our parents were involved in our kids’ lives like our grandparents were.
My son-in-law despises me and I babysit for his children
Officially quit my job to be a SAHM and feel like I gave up the last little bit of myself
Talking to my husband and he says “we’ll figure it out” YES that’s literally what I’m trying to do rn
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'My Husband Can’t Get Me Off’
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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’
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
Rochelle Johnson Didn’t Know Anyone With Autism. Then Her Son Was Diagnosed.
The Instagram influencer opens up about what she’s learned along the way, and how other moms helped.
AJLT Star Nicole Ari Parker Dishes On Motherhood, Marriage & Of Course, Fashion
Jamie-Lynn Sigler Gets Real About Mom Guilt
Bluey's Mum & Dad Address The For-Real-Life Rumors That The Beloved Kids’ Show Is Ending
Maren Morris’ Next Act
Top Chef’s Gail Simmons Has Some Surprising Advice For Parents Of Picky Eaters
Scheana Shay Gets Real About Postpartum OCD
Kylie Kelce Explains How Jason Helps Her Keep Her Cool While Parenting
Donna Kelce Opens Up About Her Approach To Being A Mother-In-Law
JoAnna Garcia Swisher Teases What’s To Come For Maddie In Sweet Magnolias Season 4
Aja Naomi King Gets Raw About The Importance Of Playing Powerful Women
The Family Plan’s Mark Wahlberg & Michelle Monaghan Talk Minivans & Their Go-To Karaoke Songs
Jen Garner Couldn't Handle Being A Teenager Today, Either
Sarah Michelle Gellar Is Making Sure Her Kids Know “Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees”
Adam Sandler Talks Pet Phobias, Co-Starring With His Daughters, & Revisiting The Iconic Lunch Lady
Hilary Duff Knows Parenthood Is Beautiful, And Very Hard
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How To Do Heatless Curls, AKA The Ultimate Morning Hack For Moms
Perfect hair while you sleep? You're not dreaming.
I'm A Room Parent Not Your Child's Social Secretary
Don’t even try to delegate your tasks to me.
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.
My Home Is Chaos & That's Totally Normal
It’s totally OK for your house to look like people live there. Good, even!
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Don’t toss out the contraceptives just yet.
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Here Are The Most Popular Grandparent Nicknames In America, According To A New Study
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Am I Overreacting About My 7-Year-Old's 'Spaghetti Strap' Dress Code?
If I were a cartoon character, there would have been smoke coming out of my ears.
75 New Home Captions To Commemorate Your Move
Look at you, being all grown-up and sh*t!
55 Weird Things Getting Wildly Popular On Amazon Because They Make Your Home Look More Expensive
Shoppers are obsessed.
How To Do Heatless Curls, AKA The Ultimate Morning Hack For Moms
Perfect hair while you sleep? You're not dreaming.
Real Moms Share 5 Surprising Reasons To Look Forward To, Not Dread, The Teen Years
Yes, this season has its silver linings, too.
A U.S. Rep. Blasts Bill That Would License Lactation Consults In Connecticut: “Nobody Needs To Be Taught How To Breastfeed”
Despite her horrific, misguided views, the bill passed.
Emily Blunt Says Taylor Swift Gave Her Kid The ‘Best’ Compliment
"It was the best thing anyone's done for my child," the actor shared with Howard Stern.
Mom Says She Shaves Her 11-Year-Old's "Little Unibrow And Little Peach Fuzz" So She Feels "Comfortable"
The internet had mixed reactions to her honest moment.
'My Husband Can’t Get Me Off’
From bedroom problems to endless school sicknesses, here's what 27 parents are talking about this week in the Scary Mommy Confessional.
Let Your Kid Pull Away. They'll Be Back.
I took a step back, but kept a close eye.