2024-03-07 16:17
— @dailydoseofdorilee / TikTokFor most families, a Disney Parks vacation is a once-in-a-lifetime trip. This is because an average Disney park trip (for a family of four or five) can… Read More
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2024-03-07 14:14
— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; ShutterstockI’ve always known that Marmee March is a good mother. Actually, a great mother. The matriarch of Little Women, Louisa May Alcott’… Read More
2024-03-07 14:14
— Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Getty ImagesWhen it comes to parenting, there aren’t too many things you can say with total certainty. But this week, one mom confessed, “I feel… Read More
2024-03-06 23:00
— AmazonCompromise might be an essential life skill, but when it comes to shopping, it’s really better if you can get everything you want. It just so happens that Amazon brims… Read More
2024-03-06 19:33
— Prime Video / YouTubeThe official first look at The Idea Of You is here! The film, starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine, is based on a book by the same name by author Robi… Read More
2024-03-06 15:37
— Dave Benett/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty ImagesKate Winslet doesn’t really get all the hype around Ozempic. The type 2 diabetes drug has skyrocketed in popularity among p… Read More
2024-03-06 14:17
Historical fiction often gets a bad rap. Routinely confused for the dusty old textbooks tucked away in the deep corners of the library, the enriching genre is a colorful, more interesting wa… Read More
2024-03-06 13:39
— StockPlanets/E+/Getty ImagesI grew up in a somewhat formal home. We asked to be excused from the dinner table, where we’d put our cloth napkins on our laps at the start of th… Read More
2024-03-05 18:50
— Nicole Patrice / TikTokTikTok mom Nicole Patrice moved to Japan from Kentucky and underwent a c-section at the Nagoya Birth Clinic. The five-day stay at the clinic was a Christmas… Read More
2024-03-05 18:40
— St. Louis Blues / TwitterThere’s nothing quite like raising a child. The strange, conflicting mix of emotions that you can feel while looking at another human being can be ov… Read More
2024-03-05 16:39
— @halliemkc / TikTokOne mom on TikTok asked fellow parents how often they bathe their children. She was stunned to learn that some of her friends wash their kids in the bath every n… Read More
2024-03-05 14:29
As a nurse, I've always based the answers to questions my kids ask around science. The bleeding on their scraped knee stops because their platelets come to the scene and clog things up. Canc… Read More
2024-03-04 23:00
— AmazonYou don’t have to spend a ton of money to give your home an upgrade. Check out this list of small but mighty (and also very cool) products that’ll breathe some ne… Read More
2024-03-04 20:38
— Courtesy of Bath & Body WorksSo many candles and body care products, too many fragrances to choose from! It’s one of life’s toughest choices thanks to Bath & Bo… Read More
2024-03-04 18:30
— Icon Sportswire/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images, thespundotcom / TikTokNCCA Women’s basketball phenom, Caitlin Clark, announced via X that she will declare for the WNBA Draft… Read More
2024-03-04 17:53
— @emiliekiser / TikTokSocial media influencers hopped on private jets headed to Bora Bora courtesy of Tarte Cosmetics, and everything from their over-the-ocean cabanas to their plus… Read More
2024-03-04 16:25
— DisneyIt isn't controversial to say they don't make cartoon theme songs like they used to. Flashback to the 1980s and '90s, and think about the Thundercats intro, the outrageous Je… Read More
2024-03-04 13:00
I live with chronic migraines. Around 24 days each month, I have symptoms like brain fog, nausea, neck and shoulder pain, and, of course, head pain. I've had migraine attacks since high scho… Read More
2024-03-03 22:37
— JoyWhether you’re a first-time parent or not, putting together a baby registry can feel overwhelming — there are tons of products across so many categories. So rather t… Read More
2024-03-02 03:00
— Scary Mommy / AmazonFrom the bizarre to the budget-friendly to the truly brilliant, this list has got something for everyone. Plus, you’ll find practical items that you never… Read More
2024-03-01 22:18
— NetflixNot sure how, when, or why it happened, but here we are — three months into the 2024 calendar year. While February proved to be a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it kind o… Read More
2024-03-01 20:50
— @healinginmotherhood/TikTok; @bexxybexxx/TikTokSpring is slowly creeping up on us, which apparently can only mean one thing: It's time to let your vajayj see some rays. At least, t… Read More
2024-03-01 20:32
Taking your daily vitamins (and getting your kids to) can be a pain — because those huge pills are literally hard to swallow and chewables tend to taste gross, too. MaryRuth’s li… Read More
2024-03-01 19:21
— Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Getty ImagesGrowing up in the '90s may have meant no internet and no cell phones, but those who lived it didn't know and didn't care. Reminiscing about the c… Read More
2024-03-01 18:52
— Brent Hofacker/Getty ImagesRemember the days of eating a Twinkie for lunch, chugging a SunnyD when getting home from school, and squirting some Easy Cheese on a cracker for a night… Read More
2024-03-01 18:51
— @avastanleysocial / TikTokAfter admitting that she talks to her mom several times a day, every single day, after hearing that some people only talk to their moms once a week or onc… Read More
2024-03-01 18:31
— Maskot/Getty ImagesAs parents, we'd do almost anything to perk up our oh-so-moody teenagers. The battle against adolescent hormones feels freaking impossible, but science shows us… Read More
2024-03-01 16:43
— @wholeparent / TikTok, Fotos International/Archive Photos/Getty Images One dad on TikTok wanted to put some science to the test after reading an interesting study about screen time… Read More
2024-03-01 15:58
— Lara Solanki/NetflixFrom 'Law & Order: SVU' to 'Suits' to 'The Good Wife,' lawyers will feel right at home with this comprehensive list of procedural legal shows.View this stor… Read More
2024-03-01 13:00
— Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment/Getty ImagesIt’s 9pm, my kids are asleep, and I’m on the phone with Keira, a friend and former coworker in her mid-20s. Smart and funn… Read More
2024-03-01 13:00
— middelveld/E+/Getty ImagesI had my second kid a week before lockdown began in Los Angeles. During the height of the Covid hotspot summer in July 2020 we decided to visit my Danish… Read More
2024-02-29 21:20
— HuluI was a self-professed, slightly obsessed One Tree Hill watcher in the early aughts. I devoured new episodes weekly. I bought the DVD box sets for all nine seasons. I ‘sh… Read More
2024-02-29 17:37
— @kaylee.kron, @pacers / TikTokA video of an eight-year-old girl, Kinsley Murray, singing the national anthem at a Pacers game is going viral. Her elaborate (and patriotic) outfit a… Read More
2024-02-29 16:02
— Warner Bros., ICONIC EVENTS RELEASING / YouTubeFans of the ‘90s cult-classic comedy Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead will now have a new version of the film… Read More
2024-02-29 13:30
— VladGans/E+/Getty ImagesWhen Danny and I got married, we were fresh out of college, and we weren’t thinking about who’d handle midnight diaper duty. We just went with t… Read More
2024-02-29 13:00
Lying about being busy at work, faking tummy troubles to get some alone time, nodding while politely tuning out your husband... these are all things you might not post about on a carefully c… Read More
2024-02-28 23:44
— Gerardo Mora/Getty ImagesIf you're a tried-and-true Disney adult (guilty), you've likely witnessed your fair share of debates within the community. Ask any Disney fan what the best… Read More
2024-02-28 22:04
— @hunterpremo / TikTokWhen Nashville mom, Hunter Premo, took a trip to Portugal with her family, she knew that the culture would be different, but she never expected the kind of war… Read More
2024-02-28 21:08
— CBS Photo Archive/CBS/Getty ImagesMany parents don’t allow their kids to do things that they might have done in the past, and it’s an issue that can come back and bite… Read More
2024-02-28 17:36
— Sally Anscombe/Getty ImagesSo, your family has decided to foster a pet. Maybe it's because you're not ready to adopt a pet of your own yet, or maybe it's because you have too many… Read More
2024-02-28 16:02
— @kimquindlen / TikTokNetflix’s hot mess of a reality TV show, Love Is Blind, has truly created a fandom unlike any other. They sleuth. They dissect. They analyze every single… Read More
2024-02-28 13:51
— Photo Credit Paige Rance PhotographyMy first introduction to Nicole Story Dent’s social media presence was simple, hilarious, and very relatable. Just another millennial mom… Read More
2024-02-28 11:00
When people ask me why I started taking drum lessons last year, my answer is simple: I just wanted to make a whole lot of noise.I’m sure you’re very familiar with all the reasons… Read More
2024-02-27 23:43
— FG Trade Latin/Getty ImagesMaybe your adult kid moved back home after graduating from school, or perhaps they're living with you to save some money before fleeing the nest. Whether… Read More
2024-02-27 21:54
— Anadolu/Getty ImagesLet's just get this out of the way: I am a Disney adult. The term definitely comes with a bit of baggage, with a much higher likelihood of causing cringing than… Read More
2024-02-27 21:21
— @itseilisepatton / TikTokA woman on TikTok is going viral for her hilarious anecdote about being a kid and never letting her mom socialize with her friends. So, some things are jus… Read More
2024-02-27 20:55
— Chelsea Handler / InstagramOne not-great trend among aging women is downplaying their birthday as they get older — a lot of people simply don’t want to celebrate their… Read More
2024-02-27 18:33
— @MandatoryFunDay / TikTokOne girl dad has a blunt message for anyone who apologizes to him with sympathies for having four daughters. He doesn’t need any sort of pity, and he… Read More
2024-02-27 16:30
— SolStock/Getty ImagesWhy do bad things happen to good people? How is it that it's impossible to scroll through the news (or even social media) and not come across horrific tragedie… Read More
2024-02-27 13:37
— Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment/Getty ImagesI dreamed of getting married throughout my entire childhood. I wanted a husband, kids, and a home. And I wanted to be able to stay hom… Read More
2024-02-26 23:00
— AleksandarNakic/Getty ImagesOn my neverending list of pet peeves, people using the phrase “You look tired” are up towards the top. As someone with genetic dark circles… Read More
2024-02-26 22:19
— AleksandarNakic/Getty ImagesAbout a year after my husband and I got married, we ended up leaving New York City and moving across the country to California. This meant saying goodby… Read More
2024-02-26 19:55
— BBC/DisneyBluey might have the most patient fandom out there today. Their unyielding resolve in the face of delays is astonishing, especially when you consider how long the third s… Read More
2024-02-26 18:59
— Michael Kosta / TikTokSpring break will be here before you know it, and millions of families will be braving the high-peak travel season, hoping to create core memories and bond wi… Read More
2024-02-26 18:10
— Vera Livchak/Getty ImagesOne day, when my now-6-year-old was 3 and watching Daniel Tiger with a death grip on the remote, I observed him as he switched to a different episode two m… Read More
2024-02-26 17:35
— Michael Buckner/Variety/Getty ImagesHollywood’s biggest stars are known to wear tens of thousands of dollars in accessories to award shows, often borrowed or gifted from the… Read More
2024-02-26 17:00
One of my favorite things is stumbling upon an easy home upgrade that makes a big difference — and doesn’t break the bank. The intersection of a great home add-on and something t… Read More
2024-02-26 16:42
— Meghan Mayer / TikTokTarget seems to be a popular store for clothing controversy. First, boy moms were annoyed that the selection of clothing they had to choose from was pretty muc… Read More
2024-02-26 15:45
— @marissalight / TikTokA TikTok mom is going viral on TikTok for her hot take about kids’ birthday parties, in the sense that, she doesn’t want to do them at all. &ldquo&hellip…Read More
2024-02-26 13:30
— Westend61/Westend61/Getty ImagesI remember sitting on the toilet in my college boyfriend’s bathroom, which he shared with five roommates. I noticed a nude magazine on the flo… Read More
2024-02-25 22:00
While every chic piece of clothing and stylish accessory on this list might look like it costs your entire week’s pay, each item is shockingly under $35. These picks are also highly ra… Read More
2024-02-24 16:00
There are so many clever products out there that you might not even know about it can induce a major case of FOMO, but thanks to Amazon, they can become a part of your routine in just a day… Read More
2024-02-23 21:41
— Gerardo Mora/Getty ImagesWhen you think of Disney World or Universal Orlando, your mind inevitably goes to the theme parks. Disney World is home to four: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disn… Read More
2024-02-23 21:16
— damircudic/GettyOh, the things we do for — and to — the people we love. It can be extremely difficult when parents can’t agree on a baby name and even more diffic… Read More
2024-02-23 20:17
— WCNC / YouTubeTeachers at West Charlotte High School in North Carolina faced backlash after decorating their classroom doors and doors in the school halls with a segregation theme… Read More
2024-02-23 18:57
— Anchiy/Getty ImagesFemale friendships are among the most beautiful — and sometimes brutal — connections out there. It's no surprise that when one ends, it can feel even… Read More
2024-02-23 16:24
— Mr. Lindsay / TikTokRemember being a kid and telling adults to “talk to the hand” or giving the “whatever” sign a la Clueless? Seems like the tweens and tee… Read More
2024-02-23 15:58
Golden retriever boyfriends are trending right now, largely thanks to how often Travis Kelce has been called one since he started dating Taylor Swift. When you look up the top traits of a go… Read More
2024-02-23 14:47
— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; NYSDMV, NJMVC, ShutterstockWelcome to Ask A MWLTF (Yes, that’s Mother Who Likes to F*ck.), a monthly anonymous advice column from Scary Mommy. Here… Read More
2024-02-23 13:30
— Guido Mieth/DigitalVision/Getty ImagesRecently, as I found myself digging through my closet for a sweater clean enough for a moms’ dinner out, I considered canceling. A weekn… Read More
2024-02-22 19:45
— Gabby Honey / TikTokI will never forget the fateful day when I had to break the news to my mom that I had a huge project due at school the next morning. It was 8 p.m., and no store… Read More
2024-02-22 19:43
— @littlelionsleep/TikTokWhen you think of the most terrifying things on earth — sky diving, world war, Costco on Sunday afternoon — one thing trumps them all: The day yo… Read More
2024-02-22 17:13
— Jamie Grill/Getty ImagesMarriage is hard — for everyone. Whether you marry your high school sweetheart or someone you met at a bar, you'll face challenges. For some people, t… Read More
2024-02-22 14:11
When day-to-day life is chaotic, it can be easy for us to feel like we’re the only ones struggling with certain aspects of parenting or our relationships. Which means it can also be a… Read More
2024-02-22 13:30
— Justin Paget/DigitalVision/Getty ImagesMy daughter was 12 when she got her first cell phone. In hindsight, neither one of us was ready. While I was on social media myself, I was mo… Read More
2024-02-22 01:00
— Scary Mommy / AmazonSometimes it can seem like everything these days comes with an exorbitant price tag. But there are still bargains to be had if you know where to look. I’v… Read More
2024-02-21 23:07
— MoMo Productions/Getty ImagesWhile it's true some people were fortunate enough to have work-from-home jobs prior to the pandemic, the Great Lockdown of 2020 shifted remote work cul… Read More
2024-02-21 21:05
— imageBROKER/ShutterstockMaybe you haven't been on birth control in a while. Or maybe you've been taking a monthly, like the pill, and want something that feels less fussy. Whatever… Read More
2024-02-21 20:48
— @swimcoachkendall / TikTokSummer will be here before you know it, and that means kids and families will be flooding their local pool to cool off from the heat. I grew up at my loca… Read More
2024-02-21 17:16
— @meg, @thevanessahernandez / TikTokKids can be cruel. As a former young person who was bullied quite frequently in elementary school and junior high, I still remember exactly what… Read More
2024-02-21 17:00
— DreamWorks AnimationThe last season of Gabby's Dollhouse dropped on Netflix back in November 2023, meaning your Gabby-Cat-loving kid has probably made you watch the episodes roughl… Read More
2024-02-21 16:59
— @blakelively / InstagramYou may have noticed that actor Blake Lively accompanied Taylor Swift to Super Bowl 58. The two sat in the front of the Kelce private suite, cheering and bi… Read More
2024-02-21 13:30
— Maskot/Maskot/Getty ImagesMy oldest child transitioned into middle school this year, and I was worried about a lot of things: anticipation he might get lost in a large, unfamiliar… Read More
2024-02-20 22:35
— SolStock/E+/Getty ImagesWould Mom appreciate a gift certificate to the spa or that leather laptop bag she's been eyeballing for months on Mother's Day? Well, yeah. But the odds are… Read More
2024-02-20 22:35
— Westend61/Westend61/Getty ImagesYour little girl is here, and now you need to decide what to name her. If you spend any time on TikTok or other social media platforms, you've proba… Read More
2024-02-20 22:31
— ShutterstockThrowing a party after getting a divorce might not be the first thing on your mind. Whether you're moving on from a dysfunctional and toxic marriage or going through an… Read More
2024-02-20 22:30
— @ciaoamberc / TikTokName trends are always changing and evolving. We’ve gone from Jessica and Jennifer ruling the name world to Emma and Ella and Harper leading the pack. Som… Read More
2024-02-20 22:30
You can trust Gabrielle Union to be real with you. In her candid memoirs and must-follow Instagram account, the 49-year-old has never shied away from the tough stuff: divorce, therapy, her s… Read More
2024-02-20 22:29
— You're Loved by Liz Climo, 2022, Roaring Brook PressLiz Climo explains the backstory on the illustrations in You're Loved, her new picture bookView this story on Scary Mommy Read More
2024-02-20 22:29
— NetflixQuench your thirst with these series while you wait for season 3 Bridgerton.View this story on Scary Mommy Read More
2024-02-19 22:00
— AmazonTrying to save money? (Aren’t we all?) While shopping and saving might sound contradictory, hear me out. There are lots of products on Amazon that once you buy, can sav… Read More
2024-02-18 22:00
You don’t have to break the bank to upgrade your home with stylish and useful products. Amazon is chock full of handy and convenient items that make life a little easier, actually look… Read More
2024-02-16 19:51
— @chanwiththeboys / TikTok‘Tis the season for so many freaking germs! Though flu and RSV season is officially on the decline, according to the CDC, there are always those ling… Read More
2024-02-16 19:51
Bringing kids to Walt Disney World is magical, but if we're being real, it can also be exhausting. So if you're lucky enough to score a few free hours — maybe the grandparents want to… Read More
2024-02-16 19:18
— @superkeara/TikTokIt’s fine if you find children annoying sometimes — believe me, even parents get super fed-up with kids now and then. But there are some adults who ju… Read More
2024-02-16 19:14
— John Eder/Getty ImagesWhen I was a kid, birthday parties included the basics: a store-bought cake (if you were lucky, an ice cream Fudgie the Whale one from Carvel), a goody bag in… Read More
2024-02-16 18:04
— Julia Platsman / TikTokWith the world being an absolute mess most of the time, this adorable video will surely provide a tiny bright spot among the heaviness of everyday life. TikT… Read More
2024-02-16 17:09
— Sarah L. Thompson / TikTokSome American parents opt to move out of the country and raise their children in other parts of the world like Spain, Denmark, and Japan. One American mom… Read More
2024-02-16 13:30
— Don Smetzer/Photodisc/Getty ImagesI’m a Woman of a Certain Age, which means a large part of my childhood happened in the 1980s. And that means I’m walking around with a… Read More
2024-02-15 23:00
Keeping up with all the genius products on Amazon can be difficult with tons of new items coming out every day. That said, here’s your official cheat sheet to a bunch of bizarre yet in… Read More
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