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What If The Spark Doesn’t Come Back?
My kids are getting older. What happens to my sex life when they finally fly the nest?

That 'Bad Kid' You're Judging Could Very Well Be Autistic
Autistic doesn’t mean unaware. Nonspeaking doesn’t mean unknowing.

23 Fashion Finds To Gift Your Favorite Moms This Year
These picks strike the perfect balance between comfort and style... because she deserves both.
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37 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Obsessed With In March
Prepare to say, “Why didn’t I buy this sooner?!”
This Is Why Your Teen Always Wants To Talk At Bedtime
Just when you’re ready to sleep... they’re ready to yap.
What The Scary Mommy Editors Are Putting In Their Kids’ Easter Baskets
Besides jelly beans and sidewalk chalk.
The 23 Most Anticipated New Books This Spring, According To Goodreads Members
Pssst! Some of your favorite authors are in here...
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This Mom’s Teen Has An Expensive “Hobby” — & Now Wants To Add Another
Between the cost, the commute, and the time commitment, Mom is already stretched thin. What would you do?
Do You Spend More Time With Your Kids Than Your Parents Did With You?
A Redditor Asked For People's Favorite “Underground” Websites & The Results Are So Helpful
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Whitney Leavitt Is Doing It All, Authentically & Unapologetically Herself
Scary Mommy chatted with the Broadway babe, mom of two, and reality star to talk motherhood, marriage, and the dirty soda craze.
Ryan Gosling Says Project Hail Mary Is The Kind Of Movie He Wants His Kids To Grow Up With
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Do AI Chats Count As Cheating? You May Want To Talk To Your Partner About Bots
More than a quarter of Americans admit to having an intimate relationship with an AI chatbot, a new survey finds.
Of Course: Study Finds Men Who Want Tradwives Score High On “Hostile Sexism,” Not Chivalry
Wow. Shooketh. Brand! New! Information!
37 Phrases To De-Escalate An Argument, According To Real Therapists
It’s always better to take a beat. Here’s when, how, and what to say.
Avoiding Sex With My Husband Cost Us Our Marriage
And I wish I could do things over again differently.
Are You Raising “Parents' Bedroom Kids”? Here’s What That Actually Means
They don't want to be in the living room, and they don't want to be in their room — but they are all up in *my* bed.
Calls About Kratom To Poison Control Have Spiked 1,200% In The Past Decade
The numbers suggest this substance isn’t going anywhere. What do parents need to know?
Sesame Workshop Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month With Resources For *Every* Age
You're never too old (or too young) to learn how to be a kinder, more inclusive friend.
One Mom Is Letting Her Adult Kid Live With Her Rent-Free & The Internet Is Being Super Supportive
In this economy?
Original Videos
The Rise Of “Orgasmic Birth”: The Science Behind Pairing Labor Pain With Pleasure
If the idea makes you raise an eyebrow… you’re not alone. But here’s what the research actually says.
A New Mom Is Wondering How Long To Wait To Have Sex After Having Her Baby
Is six weeks *really* the right time?
Why A Growing Number Of Women Are Choosing Fertility Treatments & Pregnancy Abroad
Between rising maternal mortality rates, abortion restrictions, and staggering costs, some Americans are opting to leave the U.S. to have babies.
27 Weirdly Specific Things That Instantly Ruin A Mood
Great, now I’m full of rage.
I Would Rather Pull Out My Front Teeth Than Hear About ‘Trimester Zero’ Ever Again, Thanks
It would kill y’all to leave women alone.
A Mom Needs Advice After Her Daughter Got Into A Dream College They Can’t Afford
One parent asked Reddit how to handle her daughter’s “unrealistic expectations” after the teen applied — and was accepted — to her extremely expensive top-choice school.
16 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In May
Does Michael B. Jordan ever take a day off? Not that we’re complaining...
Um, Have I Taken Body Positivity Too Far with My Kids?
Because things are getting…honest.
60 Clever, Cheap Things For Your Backyard That Have Amazing Reviews
Your backyard is about to become your fave place to be.
23 Fashion Finds To Gift Your Favorite Moms This Year
These picks strike the perfect balance between comfort and style... because she deserves both.
From Needohs To Jellycats, Why We Obsessively Hunt Toys For Our Kids
It’s giving Beanie Babies, and we all know how that went.


