2024-04-26 19:09
— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty ImagesIn the spirit of full transparency, yes, I am one of *those* Sex and the City fans. The lifetimers. The ones who counted down the days betwee… Read More
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2024-04-26 18:22
— Martin-dm/Getty ImagesI know I'm not alone when I say the news can be exhausting. We live in a world with a 24-hour news cycle, one that comes to us through TV and social media con… Read More
2024-04-26 13:41
— @kelsey_p90 / TikTokMy name is Katie, and I have voluntarily involved grandparents. I don’t take this privilege lightly, of course. My mom is a text away if I need to run a q… Read More
2024-04-26 12:19
— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, ShutterstockI worked hard to curb my expectations and prepare for our first Walt Disney World experience as a family. I had a pretty clear… Read More
2024-04-25 22:00
Upgrading your home life can be as simple as incorporating a few time-, money-, and sanity-saving items — like the 60 new and popular ones on Amazon you’ll find on this list. And… Read More
2024-04-25 20:54
— @porchthoughts/TikTokIf you're the mom of a picky eater or kids who love to fight around the dinner table, your solution might just be the "dinner candle." The concept has begun po… Read More
2024-04-25 18:53
— Facebook Dating as a young woman in today’s world can be fraught, to say the least. And really, even going out at all as a woman can come with its dangers if you aren’t… Read More
2024-04-25 17:18
— Walt Disney World Resort/Getty ImagesIt's hard to put into words just how massive Walt Disney World Resort is. Located on 43 square miles, the property is as big as some cities. Th… Read More
2024-04-25 16:43
— @arit_shops / TikTokDisney Fans: run, don’t walk! Affordable grocery store chain, Aldi, is releasing some Disney merchandise next week. If you’re planning a Disney Park… Read More
2024-04-25 15:21
— @mrs.sum / TikTokChaperoning a kid’s field trip is a right of passage for parents. You pack snacks, bandaids, and sunscreen and do your best to be the “cool parent&rdqu&hellip…Read More
2024-04-25 14:38
— NetflixNetflix is making the entire month of May feel like Mother’s Day. In addition to just the right amount of new kid-friendly content, this month brings the Season 3 prem… Read More
2024-04-25 13:05
What I’m about to say might seem impossible if you’re deep in the little-kid trenches, held hostage by their favorite TV shows. But it’s true: I long for the time when we … Read More
2024-04-25 12:15
— franckreporter/E+/Getty ImagesMy ex-husband and I weren’t even separated for a month when my son, 15, got caught skipping class. A few weeks later, he got suspended for smoki… Read More
2024-04-24 21:56
— Old NavyIt was the jeans. That’s what first reeled me in. Hook, line, and sinker. I loved that Old Navy understood that not everyone comfortably fits into the same pair of je… Read More
2024-04-24 18:25
— @shannonschott.esq / TikTok When you plan a trip to a trampoline park with the kids or head to an inside playground for a birthday party, there is usually a waiver given before ent… Read More
2024-04-24 16:32
— MilosStankovic/Getty ImagesIt's rough out there — and eggs are expensive. When people see my five kids trailing behind me at the store, they always have lots of comments… Read More
2024-04-24 15:00
— NBC/Getty ImagesFrom being crowned the first American Idol victor to taking a rotating seat as a judge on The Voice, all the way to making her daytime talk show host debut on her v… Read More
2024-04-24 14:27
— @lotsasmiles / TikTokEvery weekend, I throw my daughter’s backpack into the washer with some Oxiclean and laundry sanitizer because it truly needs a deep clean every single w… Read More
2024-04-24 12:00
— Daniel Balakov/E+/Getty ImagesMy kitchen table is overflowing with artwork from daycare. In my line of sight are seven wine glasses, just in case I decide to have an impromptu dinn… Read More
2024-04-23 21:18
I don't know about you, but I can't look at my social media without seeing anyone and everyone getting Botox. No longer a dirty little secret among the rich and famous, getting Botox is now… Read More
2024-04-23 18:26
— Anadolu Agency/Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesWhile many families have luck shopping at Aldi for all their groceries (and even raise Aldi-obsessed kids), it just doesn’t work for… Read More
2024-04-23 16:48
— @namingbebe / TikTokThe discourse over how many kids are the “perfect” number has been going on forever. Some swear that two kids is the way to go while others say &ldq&hellip…Read More
2024-04-23 16:26
— James D. Morgan/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty ImagesOne of the crappiest things about the patriarchy is that the mere act of feeding your baby just as humans have fed their babi… Read More
2024-04-23 15:13
— MoMo Productions/Getty ImagesThe most common misconception surrounding dyslexia is that it only causes people to reverse letters when reading. While that's partially true, this is… Read More
2024-04-23 14:30
— Imgorthand/E+/Getty ImagesOne of the best parts of sleepover was the morning after, sitting around my friend’s kitchen, chatting about the fun we’d had the night before… Read More
2024-04-23 13:32
When you pictured motherhood, part of that image might have involved all your new mom friends: people you met at a baby and me group, then kept hanging out with for life. For many parents, t… Read More
2024-04-23 12:00
— urbazon/E+/Getty ImagesMy daughters are on the couch watching Bluey and eating their fifth snack of the hour. In the pause between hunting and gathering new snacks, I’m unloa… Read More
2024-04-22 22:00
When you stare into your closet and find you have nothing to wear, look to Amazon (seriously). It’s the quickest way to a closet refresh, with new outfits ready to land on your doorste… Read More
2024-04-22 21:32
— NetflixYou didn’t plan any Earth Day activities with your kids, and now you’re feeling that familiar twinge of mom guilt. Been there. We all know conversations about ou… Read More
2024-04-22 19:39
Here’s some time-tested Disney trivia for you: There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it — going to Disney World is one of the most magical trips you can take with your little one… Read More
2024-04-22 16:37
— @momcreators/TikTok; @sj_golden/TikTokGone are the days of wanting to know your horoscope sign or your Hogwarts house — moms are now sorted by the color of their SUVs. Well… Read More
2024-04-22 16:21
— @lisaconselatore / TikTokA recent Penn study found that teachers are leaving their jobs at even higher rates than nurses and police officers. According to Education Resource Strate… Read More
2024-04-22 14:55
— @itsme_abbye / TikTokI remember a time when my friend told me over dinner how her husband had been out of town for a week. “Oh how awful!” I said, thinking about how I… Read More
2024-04-22 12:54
— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, ShutterstockI always loved the idea of a massage. It seemed like the ultimate downtime: 50 minutes all to myself, with someone else working… Read More
2024-04-21 21:00
If you love to shop but also love when someone else does the research for you, you’re in the right spot. The professional shopping researchers at Scary Mommy rounded up the most effici… Read More
2024-04-19 20:37
— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty ImagesFor most of us, our introduction to Jamie-Lynn Sigler came by way of what is widely considered one of the best TV shows ever created: The Sop… Read More
2024-04-19 20:03
The world is, in so many ways, better for women than it was several decades ago. And, yes, many (some?) men can finally see the dangers women face. But others still play the oblivious card… Read More
2024-04-19 15:32
— Leon Bennett/FilmMagic/Getty ImagesIt's probably safe to say that many millennials first fell in love with Kate Hudson in her role as the charming Penny Lane in the 2010 coming-of… Read More
2024-04-19 14:15
If you’re a mom in America, chances are you shop on Amazon. It’s just one of those things. And chances are you have some favorite finds — from beauty to random home product… Read More
2024-04-19 12:49
— PhotoLife94/E+/Getty ImagesWhen kids have multiple sets of grandparents, things can be a bit confusing differentiating between them, so sometimes parents and grandparents create di… Read More
2024-04-19 12:43
— Sophie Zee / TikTokOne mom’s unique approach has garnered quite a response from the internet after she shared a video of her ten-month-old son helping with laundry and other… Read More
2024-04-19 12:30
I so vividly remember my best friend coming over 10 years ago to support me right after I had my first baby.I was holding him while he napped, surrounded by diapers and burp cloths, desperat… Read More
2024-04-18 18:35
— @lifeofsophiag / TikTokFinding a reliable and trustworthy nanny is no easy feat, but the same can be said from the other side of the coin. Nannies are also just as selective when s… Read More
2024-04-18 14:46
— Pyrosky/E+/Getty ImagesA New York City mom is speaking out against New York City city officials after they issued her a $50 fine for her four-year-old son's emergency bathroom brea… Read More
2024-04-18 14:00
— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty ImagesMy Roman Empire is watching The Real Housewives of Orange County star Shannon Storms Beador lie in a makeshift grave while her crummy then-hu… Read More
2024-04-18 12:00
— Ballyscanlon/Getty ImagesAs divided as the world may seem right now, one thing everyone can collectively agree on is that mosquitoes are the worst. They’re tiny, hard to dete… Read More
2024-04-18 12:00
— FatCamera/E+/Getty ImagesMy brain screamed, “abort, abort!” as I stood in front of a bathtub-sized mud puddle full of algae, cow poop, and quite possibly an alligator… Read More
2024-04-18 11:00
— Apple TV+"He's here; he's there; he's every-f*cking-where" — He's... Ted Lasso. But, so far, he's not on AppleTV+ with more quirky, motivational goodness in Ted Lasso Season… Read More
2024-04-17 22:30
— AmazonWith hundreds of millions of products to choose from on Amazon, finding products that you’ll actually rave about is often a challenging task. That’s why star rati… Read More
2024-04-17 21:47
— ArtMarie/Getty ImagesWhile the idea of entering perimenopause can feel daunting, there are a few potential silver linings for many period-havers. I mean, it's a precursor to not ha… Read More
2024-04-17 20:24
— Westend61/Getty ImagesBy now, you've undoubtedly seen the ads for those funny-looking red light masks on your Instagram feed — you know, the ones claiming red light clears ac… Read More
2024-04-17 19:38
— @livsahm / TikTokWhen kids are little, birthday parties are usually a family affair. Parents are encouraged to tag along when their preschooler gets invited to birthday celebration… Read More
2024-04-17 13:50
— Madison Barbosa / TikTokMother’s Day will be here before you know it. Most of us will receive some flowers and breakfast in bed made by the kids, which is very sweet, but is… Read More
2024-04-17 13:14
— Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Getty ImagesThis week in the Scary Mommy Confessional, there’s a lot of talk about starting and expanding families: from the reader who’s just ab… Read More
2024-04-17 12:30
— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty ImagesIt’s 10am on a Thursday morning and a text flashes across my screen as I scramble to put the last of the groceries away. It’s a f… Read More
2024-04-16 21:01
— Nazra Zahri/Getty ImagesEvery cat has their beloved hiding place. If you're a cat parent, you know this to be true. My cat Olive's favorite spot is beneath my queen-sized bed. She… Read More
2024-04-16 20:37
— Dove / YouTubeBy now, you’ve probably heard of Sephora Tweens. There’s the kids begging their parents for hundreds of dollars worth of Drunk Elephant skincare and Rare… Read More
2024-04-16 20:21
— 10'000 Hours/Getty ImagesYou're at the grocery store when you notice the cashier is very cute. Next thing you know, you're engaging in some friendly banter and some heavy eye conta… Read More
2024-04-16 14:25
— @mybeautifulblunder / TikTokGrowing up, I was pretty much allowed to do whatever I wanted (within reason). I could buy CDs with the “Parental Guidance” sticker on it. I… Read More
2024-04-16 12:15
— Robert Lang Photography/Moment/Getty ImagesLast year, after spending a few hours with my mother at a family event, I went home and felt physically sick for days. I was exhausted an… Read More
2024-04-16 00:00
— AmazonThere’s a magical land that exists where the clothes and accessories are on-trend and super affordable — but look so expensive. Oh, I just described Amazon. The v… Read More
2024-04-15 21:40
— @madison_barbosa/TikTokWe can all agree that kid stuff is expensive AF, right? Even "boring" (aka practical) gifts like clothing staples can really beat up your budget. So, when yo… Read More
2024-04-15 19:26
— @CitiusMag / X / Johnny PaceAfter a “first look” of Nike’s new outfit design for the U.S. women’s Olympic team went viral on social media, athletes as well… Read More
2024-04-15 19:07
— Zeljkosantrac/Getty ImagesAs the seasons change and we all catch the I-need-an-entirely-new-wardrobe-for-this-weather bug, we're faced with a decision: Go full-out fast fashion and… Read More
2024-04-15 18:55
— skynesher/E+/Getty ImagesIt seems like Today’s parents are inundated with a new “do” or “don’t” for raising healthy, happy children every hour… Read More
2024-04-15 16:12
— @ivehaditpodcast / TikTok Do you ever have a really weird, vivid dream, and you cannot wait to tell someone about it until you realize that literally no one on the planet cares abo… Read More
2024-04-15 14:26
— BBC/DisneyIt seems like everybody is talking about the Bluey Season 3 finale and the huge events in the extra-long episode. Wedding bells chimed during “The Sign,” hear… Read More
2024-04-15 13:00
— Courtesy of BabyBjörnA new sibling entering the scene is sure to shake up your family’s routine. Your firstborn might start demanding more attention, which can leave you… Read More
2024-04-15 12:31
— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, ShutterstockOn a warm spring day my kids jet in from school, dump their gear, and sprint to the park at the end of our block. As I watch th… Read More
2024-04-14 21:31
— Hayden GirlsWhen your tween graduates out of the little kid section, it’s time to find clothing that reflects their new style. For fresh, fashion-forward spring looks, check… Read More
2024-04-14 21:00
— AmazonIt’s easy to spend time and money on small upgrades inside your home, but backyards need love, too. To give your backyard the upgrades it deserves, scroll through this… Read More
2024-04-14 20:43
The emotional rollercoaster is finally over. Bluey fans are rejoicing after the tremendous Season 3 finale, which aired around the world on April 14 — and what a ride it was!“The… Read More
2024-04-12 20:29
— @thatmindfulmama/TikTokFinding new ways to entertain your kids can be challenging. They don't have big attention spans, but they do have limitless energy. Well, one mom on TikTok h… Read More
2024-04-12 18:03
— @world.shaker/TikTokThe division of labor between men and women has long been debated, especially as families, capitalism, and the American Dream have changed. For generations, wom… Read More
2024-04-12 16:33
— NBC/NBCUniversal/Getty ImagesThe Academy Awards are over and the Barbie movie hype is finally fading... or is it? When Ryan Gosling stopped by The Tonight Show on Thursday night, h… Read More
2024-04-12 12:18
— Stephen Zeigler/The Image Bank/Getty ImagesLike so many of us, I started using social media about 10 years ago to share my life and work. But nearly a year ago, after my youngest s… Read More
2024-04-11 21:49
In a relationship, each person has strengths and weaknesses (or things they either love or hate doing). In the best case, those things balance each other out. In the worst case, they can cau… Read More
2024-04-11 21:30
Whoever says material things can’t enhance your life clearly doesn’t have an Amazon account. That’s why I’ve rounded up some of Amazon’s weirdest, most brillian… Read More
2024-04-11 20:41
— @family_future_first / TikTokBetween the pandemic, the economy, and housing shortages, more and adult children are asking to come live home. Adult kids are taking up their old bedr… Read More
2024-04-11 16:43
— Olena Malik/Getty ImagesIn 2023, multimillionaire tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson created a huge buzz when he revealed he'd devised a "blueprint" for reducing biological age and ha… Read More
2024-04-11 14:13
— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Courtesy of Melanie Zanetti and Dave McCormackApril 14 will be a historic moment for fans of the Australian animated series Bluey, and it's been a long r… Read More
2024-04-11 13:12
— Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, DiscoveryWhen Mother Hilary Farr announced her departure after 19 seasons on Love It Or List It, I teed up Vitamin C’s “Graduat… Read More
2024-04-11 12:30
Every weekday between 6:30 and 7pm, I get home from work, and give my kids dessert. By this time, the nanny has finished their dinner and bath time. The kids are in their pajamas, their curl… Read More
2024-04-10 21:38
— Ludwig Bemelmans/ Puffin Young Readers GroupOne of the most enduring characters in children's literature is a little girl who, as the story goes, is the smallest of them all. Madel… Read More
2024-04-10 19:42
In the early 2000s, when reality TV was still in its infancy (and very loosey-goosey about ethics, apparently), the UK's Channel 4 Cutting Edge program devised a documentary experiment: 10 b… Read More
2024-04-10 19:17
— @the.funny.nurse / TikTokMost people have come to the consensus that junior high school is a nightmare. Kids are going through puberty, figuring out social skills, making lots of m… Read More
2024-04-10 13:14
— Emma Chao; Scary Mommy; Getty ImagesSubmissions to the Scary Mommy Confessional often prove that there are two sides to every coin: What one person longs for in a particular situat… Read More
2024-04-10 12:30
Recently, my first-grade daughter came home excitedly waving a flyer, and telling me she needed to raise $200 for her school’s latest fundraiser. I let out an audible sigh. She gave me… Read More
2024-04-09 21:44
— @doctoktopus/TikTokRaise your hand if you think octopuses are supersmart alien lifeforms, and you'd never dream of having one in your home! Same. Unfortunately (and as it turns out… Read More
2024-04-09 17:05
— Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Getty Images; Book Image Courtesy of Chronicle ChromaIn 2022, after speaking out against anti-trans remarks made by the wife of one of the biggest stars of "… Read More
2024-04-09 16:28
— Nylon / DOMEN & VAN DE VELDEMost any Millennial or Gen Xer knows the story of Gwen Stefani like it’s a little fairy tale we learned growing up: the story of a girl (&ldqu&hellip…Read More
2024-04-09 12:30
My 4-year-old nephew is autistic. I treasure any time I get to spend with him, getting glimpses into his rich inner world. I can’t think of a time I’ve seen him with any less tha… Read More
2024-04-08 23:00
If you’re looking to upgrade your wardrobe but don’t have time to sort through all of the online options, this list is for you. Ahead, you’ll find pieces that seriously loo… Read More
2024-04-08 22:06
— RyanJLane/Getty ImagesAsk a parent, any parent, and they'll tell you that scoring free childcare from family members is up there with winning the lottery. It's why I literally can'… Read More
2024-04-08 20:38
— TikTok / @marissalydaIt’s funny how quickly it becomes hard to remember the time before kids. What did we do with those huge blocks of free time, especially on the weekends?… Read More
2024-04-08 13:24
— Ashok Kumar/TAS24/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty ImagesThe juggernaut that is Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour just keeps going. Starting May 9, the billionaire singer will play 50… Read More
2024-04-08 12:30
Orthodontics came in fast and hot at my house this winter, like a financial nuclear bomb that I didn’t even see coming. I swear, when I was growing up, these conversations didn’t… Read More
2024-04-07 21:00
No one knows how to find a genius product on Amazon better than a commerce editor. After endless amounts of time spent sifting through the wilds of the internet to find the best and most int… Read More
2024-04-05 20:19
— Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2023Gorgeous period costumes (draped on just-as-gorgeous people), scintillating banter, bodice-ripping sex, and the kind of characters you get wholly inv… Read More
2024-04-05 17:49
— Dean Fikar/Getty ImagesAs soon as sunny weather starts to sneak in, it’s almost impossible not to look ahead and long for whatever summer trip you have planned. But who says… Read More
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