Scary Mommy

Dec. 21, 2024
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By Laura Onstot

My Kids Figured Out Santa Isn’t Real By Analyzing My Handwriting

They really, truly got me.

Entertainment

The Real Mom Life Of Eboni K. Williams

The attorney and television personality — who welcomed baby Liberty this summer — is proving there’s no one path to becoming a parent.

not gonna happen

We're Ditching the Family Celebrations This Year & I Don't Feel Guilty About It

I was raised to avoid conflict at all costs. But the gift I’m giving myself and the kids this year is to change all of that.

not so jolly

My 26-Year-Old Is Mad We Let Her Believe In Santa

Just a little warning from the future.

holiday faves

5 Joyful Black Christmas Movies That Should Be On Your Holiday Radar

These movies deserve a spotlight.

Shopping

The Era Of 8 Presents For Hanukkah Is Over In My House & It’s The Best Feeling In The World

But we’ll light our menorah each night and the candles will shine brilliantly regardless.

The Wheel Of Feels

over the top?

‘Vanderpump Rules’ Alum Lala Kent Explains Why She Whitens Her 3-Year-Old Daughter’s Teeth In Photos

Let's Have Some Fun

Bring Back The Holiday Turtlenecks

exclusive

Ilana Glazer's 'Human Magic' Is All About Raunchy, Honest Motherhood

ho ho no

One In 4 Parents Threaten To Take Away Their Kids' Christmas Presents

reading is fundamental

This High School Teacher Says Her Students Don't Read Anymore

oops

My Kids Figured Out Santa Isn’t Real By Analyzing My Handwriting

reading is fundamental

This High School Teacher Says Her Students Don't Read Anymore

LOL

This Mom's Wholesome Christmas Text To The Family Group Chat Is The Best Thing You'll Hear Today

doing this next year!

This Mom Thrifted Her Four-Year-Old's Entire Christmas Gift Haul And Saved Hundreds Of Dollars

oops

My Kids Figured Out Santa Isn’t Real By Analyzing My Handwriting

Parenting

Mom Tells Other Parents Not To Post School Holiday Performances

where do we start

Parents Shared The Very Worst Parts Of Having Kids And Let's Just Say It's All Relatable

Looking Back

Rewatching 'One Tree Hill' As A Parent Is A Mind Trip

Thanks, Mom

10 Bizarre Lies ‘90s Kids Were Told — & Still Low-Key Believe, If We’re Being Honest

Entertainment

All Hail Geri Halliwell-Horner!

too funny

This Woman Made A 2024 Wrapped For Her Marriage & It's Hilarious

Let's Talk About Sex, Baby

When Do You Have Sex? 16 Moms Divulge What Time & Where They’re Getting It On

just being honest

That's It, I'm Putting "From Mom" On My Kids' Christmas Presents This Year

Scary Mommy Originals

Yuri Lamasbella Just Goes With The Flow

Meredith Masony Gets It, Because She’s Been There Too

Avery Woods Is Just Happy To Be Here: “That’s My Vibe”

Ceci Kane Can’t Believe How Wild The Mom Groups Get, Either

Taylor Wolfe Is Just Trying To Laugh It Off Like The Rest Of Us

Mary Hendricks Just Wants To Have Some Fun With It

Dave Ogleton Talks Dad Jokes, Youth Sports, & Parenting Every Stage From Teens To Toddlers

Ilana Glazer Is Late For Toddler Yoga

Alyce Chan Is In The Parenting Sweet Spot

Nicki Maher Is Just Here To Have A Good Time

Iliza Shlesinger Hates Mom-Shamers As Much As You Do

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

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Micro Kickboard - Mini Deluxe Scooter
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The Happiness Stretchy Bracelet Making Kit
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MIL? More Like PITA
By Katie McPherson

What To Do When You Dislike Your Mother-In-Law, According To Experts

Neither of you are going anywhere. So, what’s to be done?

Hindsight

I Survived The Baby Blues Just To Give Myself The Puppy Blues

We love our dog, but for a while there, we kind of hated our life.

"If you're a bird I'm an alternate ending."

Did They Change The Notebook's Ending Or Are We All Remembering It Wrong?

“This is either a Mandela Effect or Hollywood purposely messing with our minds...”

i'm too extra, apparently

I'm In My Potted Plant Parenting Era & It Sure Feels Weird

My kids want me there... but they don't want to answer any questions.

Comeback Kids

15 Forgotten Names For Your Baby That Are Unique & Have Vintage Vibes

Bring back Ida and Mack.

Dig In

11 Dense Bean Salad Recipes, If You’re Also Obsessed With The TikTok Trend

Minimal cooking, maximum meals prepped.

Trending

ho ho no
By Sarah Aswell

One In 4 Parents Threaten To Take Away Their Kids' Christmas Presents

And threats are the most common type of discipline used by parents on preschool-aged children.

reading is fundamental

This High School Teacher Says Her Students Don't Read Anymore

Write This Down!

This Creator Shared Her Mom's Advice On How To Address Your Kid's Insecurities

LOL

This Mom's Wholesome Christmas Text To The Family Group Chat Is The Best Thing You'll Hear Today

doing this next year!

This Mom Thrifted Her Four-Year-Old's Entire Christmas Gift Haul And Saved Hundreds Of Dollars

Send this to your partner

71% Of The Household Mental Load Falls On Mom — Even When Dad Believes He Shares It Equally

in a different world

This Mom's Video Of Flipping The Holiday Roles Hits A Little Too Close To Come

take note

FDA Issues A Black Box Warning For A Popular Menopause Drug

the gifters that keep on giving

Podcaster Heather McMahan Shares Her Hilarious Experience Entering A Family Heavy On Gift-Giving

get it all out!

This Is Your Reminder To Do That Huge Annual House Purge Before Christmas

it's not ok!

A Mom Explains Exactly How She Teaches Her Kids To Respond To An Apology

Parenting

A Woman Is Shocked By A Toddler's Behavior At A Movie Theater

cool calm collected

Patrick From 'The Family Stone' Is The Ultimate In-Law For The Holidays

Parenting

Mom Tells Other Parents Not To Post School Holiday Performances

serious talks

This Therapist Says We Need To Switch Up The Messaging Our Young Boys Receive

Penalty!!!

What Is "Away Game Parenting"? A Mom Explained This Holiday Season Struggle

CONFESS

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I’m already dreading the holidays

I just moved out of my kids childhood home and I feel like I let them down. Sad heart

I hate my MIL

My libido is in a rut and I feel so guilty about it

I’m crushing hard on a friend’s ex-husband!

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More Confessions

“Why Did I Buy An Elf 11 Years Ago?”

“I’m Not Into The Holidays This Year At All”

“I Don’t Like My Baby’s Name”

“I’m Married But Wading Into Emotional Affair Territory With A Coworker & Don’t Want To Stop.”

From The Confessional: 'I Gave My Husband A Year Off'

‘I’m A Much Better Mom Now That My Kid Spends Every Other Week At Her Dad’s’

‘My Husband & I Lowkey Hate Each Other’

‘I Wish I Married Rich. I’m So Over Working So Hard & Struggling Still.’

‘Is There Such A Thing As Pre-Holiday Anxiety? ‘Cause I Got It’

‘My Husband Had An Online Affair With A Scam Artist & Gave Her Over $6k In Gift Cards’

‘I’m Attracted To My Kids’ Coaches’

‘I Keep Having Sexy Dreams About An Ex. I’m Married!’

‘I’m Thinking About Being A Surrogate Because I Need Extra Money!’

‘Realizing My Sexuality Will Probably Kill My Marriage’

‘I Desperately Need Enthusiastic Sex After So Many Blah Years’

‘I Secretly Wish My Husband Would Have An Affair’

Book Club

Romantasy Author Kerri Maniscalco's Love Of Fantasy Came From Her Grandmother

13 Cozy Fall Books If You Love Practical Magic & Pumpkin Spice Everything

7 Cute & Cozy Books To Read With Your Kids In The Fall

Are These The Scariest Books Of All Time? Don’t Read ‘Em Unless You Own A Nightlight

10 Must-Read Dark Academia Books If You Always Wanted To Go To Hogwarts

Your Queer Historical Romance Of The Summer Is You Should Be So Lucky

16 Novels To Slip Into Your Beach Bag This Summer

Obsessed With Fourth Wing? Add These Romantasy Novels to Your TBR Pile ASAP

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

Celebrity Interviews

Quality Time
By Samantha Darby

Everyone’s Internet Grandma, Babs Costello, On Family Traditions, Food, & The Holidays

Get you a cup of tea and get cozy; Babs has a lot of warm things to share.

mom we love

Yes, Marla Sokoloff Is As Cool As You Want Her To Be

Exclusive

Ian Harding Reveals The Classic Holiday Movie That Scarred Him For Life

Moms To Watch

Maahra Hill Reveals How Taking A 12-Year Acting Break To Be A Mom Opened Doors

Exclusive

Matthew Lillard Reveals The Horror Role He *Really* Wants To Reprise (Hint: It’s Not Stu)

Exclusive

Avery Woods Is Just Happy To Be Here: “That’s My Vibe”

Topanga Needs A Minute Of Your Time

Danielle Fishel Opens Up About Talking To Her Kids About Cancer

What To Watch

Peacock’s New Horror-Thriller Hysteria Is The Perfect Pre-Halloween Binge-Watch

Mortals See, Mortals Do

Halloweentown’s Kimberly J. Brown Is So Happy We All Wanted To Be Marnie

Aca-Excuse Me?

One Of Your Favorite Pitch Perfect Stars Is About To Become The TV Mom You Love To Hate

Moms We Love

“Stauffer Family” Mom Katie Anderson Is Coming Into Her Own

To Mom Or Not To Mom

Florence Pugh Wants To Talk About Motherhood & Ambition

Fa-la-la-la-fabulous

Zooey Deschanel Loves The Holidays As Much As You Think She Would

Mom to Watch

Bitsie Tulloch Opens Up About The Realities Of Being A Mom Who Also Plays One On TV

more of this please

Brooke Shields Gets Real About Aging Hair, Empty Nesting & Advice She Gives Her Daughters

Mom To Watch

Ming Na-Wen Confirms She Is ‘100%’ A Proud Nerd Mom (& Former Sci-Fi Club Pres)

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Zzzzzzz
By Samantha Darby

What It Means If You & Your Partner Go To Bed At Different Times

Because not all of us can be night owls.

LIFE HACK

Yes, I'm A Grown Woman & I Pay My Mom To Do My Laundry

It warms her heart to help us, and it warms mine to pay her for it.

Be cautious with the cloves

Why The Hell Is Everyone Talking About Clove Water On TikTok?

Weight loss, fertility, increased “tightness” (not kidding). Is any of this actually possible with one little herb?

🎵 Let it go, Let it go 🎵

Why Farting In Front Of Your Partner Is Actually Good For Your Relationship

Holding things in rarely does any good, right?

Let's Talk About Sex, Baby

When Do You Have Sex? 16 Moms Divulge What Time & Where They’re Getting It On

In the closet or the bathroom, at 4 a.m., or on their lunch breaks…

Send Help

My Cat Has Fleas! Now What?

Is it itchy in here, or is it just me?

Family Life

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Spoiler: It's Tricky
By Morgan Flaherty

How Do I Navigate Political Differences With My Parents With a Kid Involved?

A therapist's take on reducing anxiety and tension in a thorny situation.

Fun for everyone

Magical Experiences That Even The Most Apathetic Teen Can Enjoy At Disney World

Convert your grumpy teen or tween from an Eeyore to a Tigger in no time.

Remember It?!

This Forgotten Film From 1989 Is The Unsung Hero Of Holiday Movies

Let’s take a walk down nostalgia lane.

Doing Your Best

How To Share Your Kids With Their Grandparents When Your Own Relationship With Them Sucks

Your kids adore Grandma and Grandpa, but boy do you have a bone to pick with Mom and Dad.

*Nyoom*

Why Do Dogs Get The Zoomies? A Vet Explains This Adorable Behavior

It’s animals’ way of celebrating, relieving stress, and showing excitement.

Giant Lollipops FTW

The Perfect Age For That First Magic Kingdom Trip Is 3

“This is incredible,” quoth the toddler.

Original Videos

The Sex Issue

'Workin' Mom's Catherine Reitman Gets Real About Sex & Marriage Post-Kids

The creator of Workin’ Moms celebrates the comedy and tragedy of modern parenting and relationships.

Parenting

The Shape of You: Raising Girls to Love Their Bodies

Strategies and tips for helping our girls thrive.

Sponsored
Momsplained

Helping Your Teen Become the Boss of Their Own Money.

They’ve learned the basics from having an allowance, but now that they are a little older they’re asking for more financial independence.

Parenting

Calling All Teens (And Parents Too): How To Insert A Tampon Properly

If you’re new to the tampon game or have been using them for years, here are some tips on how to use a tampon with an applicator and without.

Entertainment

Love ‘Succession’? You must watch ‘Discussion.’

In this parody of HBO’s Succession, you will get a hilarious look at what would happen if the Roys were just like us. The all-American family, living the all-American dream bickering over who will host the holiday meal.

Ho Ho Oh No

“Why Did I Buy An Elf 11 Years Ago?”

In the latest Confessions roundup, 24 moms share their holiday frustrations with gifts, family, and Elf on the Shelf.

Pregnancy

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grateful
By Madison Boling

I Actually Wanted My MIL In The Delivery Room With Me

I’m probably in the minority here, but she was the woman I knew I would be the most comfortable around during labor.

One Talented Tot

This Mom Had The Sweetest Maternity Photoshoot, Directed By Her Toddler

Give this kid a camera and a job immediately.

True Or False?

How Does Childbirth Compare To The Most Dangerous Jobs In America?

We dug into the data to better understand the risks pregnant people undertake when they have a baby.

Taking Back The Narrative

TikTok Creator Wants Us To Reframe "Failing" The Glucose Test

There’s a lot of stigma, shame, and fear around this important test, but there doesn’t have to be.

So Many Great Options

Pelvic Floor Therapist Highlights The Benefits Of Having A C-Section

There’s a lot of negative talk about cesarean birth out there, but here’s some good news.

Just Don't Forget Their Birthday

14 John Hughes Movie-Inspired Baby Names

From Andrew to Ryce and everything in between.

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Shopping
By Jill Layton

The 65 Coolest Things For Your Home On Amazon You Never Knew Existed

Seriously, where has this stuff been hiding?

long live girlhood
By Samantha Darby

Christmas Shopping For My Tween Has Been More Magical Than Ever

Despite the TikTok algorithm telling you otherwise, 10-year-old girls still love toys.

too funny
By Sarah Aswell

This Woman Made A 2024 Wrapped For Her Marriage & It's Hilarious

Spotify has nothing on this.

ho ho no
By Sarah Aswell

One In 4 Parents Threaten To Take Away Their Kids' Christmas Presents

And threats are the most common type of discipline used by parents on preschool-aged children.

Giant Lollipops FTW
By Katie McPherson

The Perfect Age For That First Magic Kingdom Trip Is 3

“This is incredible,” quoth the toddler.

reading is fundamental
By Katie Garrity

This High School Teacher Says Her Students Don't Read Anymore

"The literacy crisis is upon us."

oops
By Laura Onstot

My Kids Figured Out Santa Isn’t Real By Analyzing My Handwriting

They really, truly got me.

Write This Down!
By Megan LaCreta

This Creator Shared Her Mom's Advice On How To Address Your Kid's Insecurities

She shared an Instagram Reel explaining how her mother spoke to her about being a "funny looking kid."

Just Don't Forget Their Birthday
By Samantha Darby

14 John Hughes Movie-Inspired Baby Names

From Andrew to Ryce and everything in between.

*Nyoom*
By Katie McPherson

Why Do Dogs Get The Zoomies? A Vet Explains This Adorable Behavior

It’s animals’ way of celebrating, relieving stress, and showing excitement.