2024-02-15 22:46
— Maskot/Getty ImagesSpecific laundry practices always seem to cause a stir. From how often you wash your sheets to when you should swap out your towels, it seems like a f*ck-ton of… Read More
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2024-02-15 19:56
— MGM/UA Communications Co.We've had hits and misses when showing our kids our favorite '80s and '90s films. For instance, Home Alone is, in retrospect, a look at bad parenting and c… Read More
2024-02-15 19:17
— AldiWhile supplies last, parents can swing by their local Aldi grocery store and grab an adorable Aldi pretend grocery shopping set. Future Aldi shoppers can now recreate their fav… Read More
2024-02-15 17:27
— Kosamtu/Getty ImagesMy cat Olive is a nervous wreck whenever I have guests over at our apartment (I say "our," but I'm the one who pays the rent even if she does rule the roost). S… Read More
2024-02-15 16:32
— @kaylamittelstaedt / TikTokOne mom on TikTok has called upon all experienced boy moms to help give her hope for a perpetual problem occurring in her home. In a now-viral TikTok, Ka… Read More
2024-02-15 16:26
— Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty ImagesIt’s been almost a year since Hilary Swank welcomed her twin babies into the world. The 49-year-old actor gave birth t… Read More
2024-02-15 15:24
As usual, there’s plenty going on in the Scary Mommy Confessional, but this week, most people seem preoccupied with their relationship issues. From man-flu and uninspiring sex to chron… Read More
2024-02-15 15:00
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender premieres on February 22, and we’re counting down the days until we can introduce a whole new generation to one of our favorite cinematic uni… Read More
2024-02-15 13:30
— Jordan Siemens/DigitalVision/Getty ImagesWhen she was 3 years old, my daughter was diagnosed and evaluated by a developmental pediatrician, who found that she’s on the spectr… Read More
2024-02-14 21:55
— @olivia.antongiovanni, @aliinagrg, @makenna.alyse / TikTokWhat goes around comes back around, and that phrase does not ring more true than with fashion trends. From bell bottoms to… Read More
2024-02-14 20:46
You probably already know that your youngest child is as different from your oldest children as they are from your middle. And if you have an only child? Well, they're completely different t… Read More
2024-02-14 20:16
— Zoranm/Getty ImagesEven as a massive beauty fan, it's hard not to feel overwhelmed sometimes by the number of new "must-have" products launched daily. Where Ms. Maisel only seemed… Read More
2024-02-14 18:26
— CBS New York / YouTubeAre snow days a thing of the past? Ever since remote learning took full effect in most schools across the country in 2020 due to COVID regulations, most schoo… Read More
2024-02-14 17:17
— Westend61/Getty ImagesFlying post-pandemic isn't for the faint of heart. Everything's expensive, you're stuck cramming your entire family's earthly belongings into tiny suitcases t… Read More
2024-02-14 17:08
— Getty/kajakikiGift-giving is an important part of relationships. An in our culture, it’s pretty expected between romantic partners. It’s also a common point of contenti… Read More
2024-02-14 16:16
— @jbarrera404/TikTokA TikTok mom has crowned herself with a huge “parent fail” after showcasing her son’s Valentine’s Day haul from school. After she sent he… Read More
2024-02-14 13:30
— Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Getty ImagesSlipping into the passenger seat of my fiancé’s truck, I plotted my escape from my new life in the Midwest. Full of angst, I stared… Read More
2024-02-13 19:29
— Patrick Smith/Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Sport/Getty ImagesAfter Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs won their third Super Bowl in five years — creating what some may call a… Read More
2024-02-13 17:29
— Baby Boo’s Designs / InstagramA new baby can hinder any sort of schedule, routine, or productivity that a mom might have had down pat before the new bundle of joy. Babies are… Read More
2024-02-13 16:46
— @parental_with_me/TikTokOne of the hardest truths of parenting to learn — and one of the hardest things to understand before you have kids — is how much of your life ch… Read More
2024-02-13 15:41
— @thisisjessrose / TikTokIf you’ve watched about a thousand videos of Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce, and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs team party in Las Vegas c… Read More
2024-02-13 15:11
When you bring a pet home, they become a cherished member of your pack (usually pretty quickly!). After all, few things are as pure in this world as the love of a loyal, happy pup or a snugg… Read More
2024-02-13 14:42
— Trader Joe'sSee if your favorite Trader Joe’s products made the cut in this year's 15th Annual Customer Choice Awards.View this story on Scary Mommy Read More
2024-02-13 10:00
— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; ShutterstockWhen my husband and I started dating, I had high expectations for Valentine's Day. But I was trying to play it cool, so I told him I thought… Read More
2024-02-13 01:00
If you’re like me, you could spend all day looking for the right products to save you time and money and make your life just a little easier. Actually, I’ve done just that and ha… Read More
2024-02-12 23:29
— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; National GeographicTraveling with kids is... an adventure. No one knows that better than Jessica Gee.In August of 2015, she and her husband Garrett made… Read More
2024-02-12 20:59
— Jean Catuffe/Getty Images Sport/Getty ImagesTennis superstar and mom Serena Williams wants all moms to love their postpartum body. Williams — 42-year-old mom to two daughters… Read More
2024-02-12 19:46
— Getty/skynesherBy now, the fact that screen time generally isn’t great for kids is pretty well-established and fairly universally well-known. Lots of studies have shown that… Read More
2024-02-12 18:38
— Paramount PicturesThere comes a time in a child's life when they're expected to know a thing or two about the classic flicks brought to us by Hollywood. And by "classic," we mean m… Read More
2024-02-12 16:27
— Team Coco / YouTubeIt’s not an exaggeration that when women become mothers, they suddenly stop being everything else that once identified them (student, friend, musician, ath… Read More
2024-02-12 15:10
— Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service/Getty ImagesMore than 110 million people tuned into the Super Bowl on Sunday — some to watch the San Francisco 49ers take on the… Read More
2024-02-12 13:36
— Imgorthand/E+/Getty ImagesI’ve always loved Valentine’s Day, but not because of the romance of it all. In fact, I firmly believe it’s not a holiday just for your… Read More
2024-02-12 13:00
— Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Getty ImagesI’ll never forget when our last couples’ counselor said to me in our one-on-one session over Zoom, “If what you’re tellin… Read More
2024-02-09 23:00
When it comes to clothes shopping, the goal is simple: Find pieces that look chic, feel incredible, and don't totally deplete your bank account. Amazon overflows with surprisingly incredible… Read More
2024-02-09 21:39
— @brittneynicolep/TikTokIt’s well-documented that having siblings (or not having siblings) can affect everything from your personality to your mental health. But, if you&rsquo&hellip…Read More
2024-02-09 20:43
Getting little kids to eat anything can be an incredibly hard endeavor. Getting them to eat a healthy array of foods is even more difficult. Finally, helping kids establish a healthy relatio… Read More
2024-02-09 18:57
— NurPhoto/Getty ImagesPlanning a trip to Disney is undeniably stressful. There's a lot to think about, pack, and prepare for whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned parks vet. If… Read More
2024-02-09 18:56
— Lizzy Sullivan/WireImage/Getty ImagesMost people in their 30s and 40s recall watching Nickelodeon growing up and loving it deeply — finally, a channel for kids that’s n… Read More
2024-02-09 17:51
— @desmondfambrini/TikTokAs your kids grow up, you're going to have a lot of big conversations with them. You may even have the same conversations multiple times, adding new tidbits… Read More
2024-02-09 17:31
— MICHAEL TRAN/AFP/Getty ImagesEveryone’s favorite scruffy heartthrob of an actor Mark Ruffalo was recognized for his career this week with his very own star on Hollywood Boule… Read More
2024-02-09 15:53
— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty ImagesVanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay wants to do things differently this time around. Season 11 of the Bravo reality TV hit is in full swing, a… Read More
2024-02-09 15:46
January is finally over, and you’d be forgiven for thinking it had lasted several years. This week in the Scary Mommy Confessional, you’ll find everything from cheating spouses t… Read More
2024-02-09 13:32
— miodrag ignjatovic/E+/Getty ImagesMy daughter kept to herself the last few years of high school. It started when she was a sophomore, and at first, I chalked it up to COVID-19 &mda&hellip…Read More
2024-02-09 02:15
— AmazonSometimes you don’t know what you need until you see it staring you in the face — or in this case, see it while scrolling through Amazon. And there’s no do… Read More
2024-02-08 21:58
— Nique / TikTokDespite being bullied decades ago, I still remember who bullied me and exactly what was said or done. That stuff just sticks with you. Since my time in school, there… Read More
2024-02-08 21:27
— Anchiy/E+/Getty ImagesIt’s been proven that teens stop listening to their parents and start listening to their peers around the same time they hit adolescence. But that doesn… Read More
2024-02-08 18:51
— @kivankc / TikTokA working mom has sparked debate online after sharing a note she left for her babysitter before a date night. After a long week of work and a messy house, Katrina… Read More
2024-02-08 18:42
— Jess Tatum / TikTokWhen I gave birth to my daughter, I remember one night, totally overwhelmed and tired out of my mind, I agreed to have my daughter spend a night in the nursery… Read More
2024-02-08 18:30
— Hirurg/Getty ImagesFrom makeup to menstruation, TikTok has quickly become the go-to for life hacks. However, there’s a lot of misinformation on social media when it comes to… Read More
2024-02-08 17:18
— American Girl Someone please hide my credit card because American Girl has announced the first three new princess dolls in their new collaboration with Disney. Hitting the shelves… Read More
2024-02-08 15:27
— @lifeoftexas / TikTokParents have a responsibility to make sure they raise their kids to be independent and responsible humans. One of the best ways to help young kids learn the in… Read More
2024-02-08 13:53
— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, ShutterstockIn a perfect world, maybe we’d all marry our perfect equals, with interests and abilities exactly aligned. But we all kno… Read More
2024-02-08 13:29
— Flashpop/DigitalVision/Getty ImagesWhen my son started elementary school, he had a dream of inviting his entire class to his birthday party. Luckily, it was a small class — b… Read More
2024-02-08 04:13
— DisneyWhen it comes to sequels, no one can do 'em better than Disney. Just look at Toy Story 2 (through soon-to-be Toy Story 5). Or Finding Dory. Or Monsters University?! And in a… Read More
2024-02-07 23:30
Amazon sells millions of items, but to find the best of the best, you have to consider design, durability, and price. The list below is jam-packed with unassuming home products that fit the… Read More
2024-02-07 22:29
— Ingwervanille/Getty ImagesIf you've decided you don't want to have any more kids (or want to take a prolonged break), the IUD, or the intrauterine device, is one of the best birth… Read More
2024-02-07 20:54
— @sharon.a.life / TikTokA mom of six shared her strict and regimented rules and schedule for her family on TikTok in a now-viral video that’s causing quite the commotion. For… Read More
2024-02-07 20:48
— @shannynweiler / TikTokWhy do we decorate our homes? Is it to feel comfortable and happy with our family? Is it to keep up with the Joneses? Is it to plug into the newest trends, l… Read More
2024-02-07 20:41
— @josiebalka/TikTokEven before Greta Gerwig's bubblegum-pink Barbie movie landed in theaters in July 2023, Barbie-mania had already taken hold of the collective pop culture consciou… Read More
2024-02-07 19:15
— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty ImagesKylie Kelce knows a thing or two about the nitty-gritty of parenthood. Mom to three daughters — Wyatt (4), Elliotte (2), and Bennett (1… Read More
2024-02-07 18:52
— @aims / TikTokFood battles with kids can leave parents drained and hopeless. If I had a nickel for every single time I’ve bargained with my child just to eat one more bite of… Read More
2024-02-07 17:59
— @brookeraybould / TikTokOne of the most popular marriage tips always centers around some sort of version of “date your spouse.” Married couples need to keep dating, kee… Read More
2024-02-07 17:32
— Dan Power/Netflix © 2023No one, it seems, really expected the 2023 Netflix series The Night Agent to blow up. But within a week, the series had become the subject of countless… Read More
2024-02-07 13:30
When my 12-year-old came home from school complaining that his friend had flamed him, I quickly racked my brain for an explanation. Flamed could have so many meanings — celebrated him… Read More
2024-02-06 22:39
— Walt Disney WorldPlanning a Disney World trip can be overwhelming, to say the very least. You need to buy tickets, reserve a Park Pass reservation for the parks, make a hotel reser… Read More
2024-02-06 19:16
— Warner Bros.Since Dennis the Menace was published in 1951, the kid at the center of the comic has been one of America's favorite troublemakers. I remember watching the 1993 John Hu… Read More
2024-02-06 18:44
— @blakeoftoday/TikTokGrowing up, your parents probably never told you when money was tight. They left you out of the loop if they had to pay rent late. Your mom tried to shield you… Read More
2024-02-06 15:48
— @theworldtravelmom / TikTokGoing out to eat with children is not for the weak. There needs to be a game plan. There need to be coloring books and quiet toys and knowing exactly wha… Read More
2024-02-06 13:30
I love presents. I love choosing a thoughtful gift, and I love handing it over and seeing somebody’s delighted face. And so it pains me to say that everybody has got to pump the breaks… Read More
2024-02-05 22:00
— AmazonBeing comfortable shouldn’t mean forgoing style. After all, what good are clothes if they’re so stiff and restrictive, you dread putting them on? Luckily, these c… Read More
2024-02-05 21:59
— Jan Nevidal/Getty ImagesIf your Instagram algorithm is anything like mine, American families living abroad have been having quite the moment lately. And I'll fully admit I have fal… Read More
2024-02-05 20:49
If you were a child in the '90s, you likely have fond memories connected to some purely delicious, completely processed foods. Even now, these foods get you excited just thinking about them… Read More
2024-02-05 20:21
— NFL / TikTokAs if the world needed another reason to love the Kelce family, the NFL provided yet another in case there were any doubters left. During a recent trip to Orlando to pl… Read More
2024-02-05 18:52
— Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc/Getty ImagesWhen you’re nominated for a Grammy, one of the biggest decisions you get to make before the big night is who you’re going to bri… Read More
2024-02-05 18:44
— Tracy Ellis / TikTokSomething is refreshing and hopeful about a story that centers around an older generation grandpa listening, learning, and respecting the boundaries of his chil… Read More
2024-02-05 17:21
— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, Etsy/NotTodayApparel/zbasement, Made in Kansas CityThe Kansas City Chiefs will go head-to-head with the San Francisco 49ers to compete in S… Read More
2024-02-05 17:08
— Emily Bushman / TikTokKids under a certain age typically get free entry to most attractions and events — Disneyland, airplane trips, amusement parks, or movie theaters. Super… Read More
2024-02-05 13:15
— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Stocksy, Shutterstock, StanleyIt seems lately like everyone is gleefully bullying tween girls, who have been made into pop culture’s villains in re… Read More
2024-02-02 21:39
Even though Black authors and Black stories have skyrocketed in popularity since the #BlackLivesMatter movement began, book publishing has remained shockingly white. And that’s just on… Read More
2024-02-02 21:38
— DreamWorks AnimationFebruary's kind of a weird month, right? While January feels like it takes roughly 100 years, the month that follows flies by in the blink of an eye. It's short… Read More
2024-02-02 19:54
— @julia_schuller/TikTokEverything involved with menstruation, fertility, and pregnancy is way more complicated than that 7th-grade health class made it seem. Whether you're trying t… Read More
2024-02-02 18:12
— Patrick Smith/Getty Images Sport/Getty ImagesBy now, no one should ever underestimate the creativity and dedication of Taylor Swift fans aka Swifties. They are in a class of their… Read More
2024-02-02 16:19
— Rob Anderson / TikTokThe 1999 rom-com Never Been Kissed was released in theaters almost 25 years ago, and since then, the film — starring Drew Barrymore, David Arquette, and… Read More
2024-02-02 14:35
The Scary Mommy Confessional is a good place for secrets, however big or small they may be. Whether you suspect your dad and your babysitter are hooking up, or you just don’t want to t… Read More
2024-02-02 13:30
— The Good Brigade/DigitalVision/Getty ImagesBefore we had kids, my husband and I loved to celebrate us. We filled weekend nights — and often weekday nights — with dinner… Read More
2024-02-01 21:10
— TikTok/Dave Ramsey Financial celebrity Dave Ramsey is a New York Times-bestselling author who is followed by millions of people who swear by his conservative money-making and money… Read More
2024-02-01 20:43
In what might be the biggest hard launch since Taylor Swift showed up at a Chiefs game, Universal Orlando has released more details on their highly-anticipated Super Nintendo World by announ… Read More
2024-02-01 16:00
— DreamWorks AnimationIn some ways, Orion is just what you’d expect from an elementary school-aged kid: shy, a little awkward, and harboring a secret first crush on someone. Bu… Read More
2024-02-01 14:51
Happy February, and happy Black History Month! In the last few years or so, and especially since the murder of George Floyd, I’ve struggled with how to approach this month in the most… Read More
2024-02-01 14:00
Swifties with doggies, this one's for you! Our gal Taylor has been hard at work — from bringing down the house nightly on her Eras Tour to making her way through rerecording her albums… Read More
2024-02-01 13:13
— Anadolu/Anadolu/Getty ImagesWe’re doing it: We’re going to Disney World after four kids and ten years of begging. When I informed my kids — via a Mickey Mouse orn… Read More
2024-02-01 13:00
— AmazonMan, I love going out to eat. Sure, we really don't have the money most months to hit restaurants every weekend or even a drive-thru after a rare report of a good week at pre… Read More
2024-02-01 05:02
— MStudioImages/Getty ImagesIt's inevitable — your kid will watch porn. And while talking about porn with your kids might be the last thing you want to do, given the fact that… Read More
2024-01-31 21:58
— Robert People / TikTokThere seems to be a subset of people (lonely men) who cannot control their emotions when pop star Taylor Swift is shown during an NFL game for 2.5 seconds. Sw… Read More
2024-01-31 20:43
— AzmanL/Getty ImagesThe ick. We’ve all felt it. It’s that moment when we look over at someone we love (or at least find attractive), and suddenly, a wave of disgust wash… Read More
2024-01-31 16:41
— @reallivehumantherapist/TikTokDoes anyone ever feel like they have the whole parenting thing figured out? What works for your first child might not work for your second. What worke… Read More
2024-01-31 16:12
— @sammci9 / TikTokPostpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA) are the two more common mental health illnesses that rear their ugly head after giving birth. But there&rs&hellip…Read More
2024-01-31 13:16
— 10'000 Hours/DigitalVision/Getty ImagesWe all need a safe space to vent. Friends can really help us get something off our chest by listening to our stresses. My friends were invalu… Read More
2024-01-30 22:15
— @therealdrkey/TikTokInevitably, you'll experience things as a parent you never thought in your wildest dreams (or, more aptly, nightmares) would be an issue. That was the case for… Read More
2024-01-30 21:08
— FreshSplash/Getty ImagesEver since my first child started eating solids, he's been that kid who lives on string cheese one day and leaves it untouched in his lunchbox the next. Ala… Read More
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