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Jacqueline Woodson Has A Message For Every Kid Who’s Ever Felt Like An Outsider
The author opens up about the new PBS Kids special based on her beloved picture book The Day You Begin.
If You Love Gilmore Girls, You’ll Love These 27 Cozy Shows
To help fill the Stars Hollow-shaped hole in your fall.
9 Easy Recipes For When You're Sick, Because It’s Cold Season Now
Back-to-school season means sore throats and runny noses are imminent.
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5 Ways We Love That ‘90s Girlhood Is Celebrated in DreamWorks Forgotten Island
The nostalgia is strong with this one.
Yoto Just Dropped Its Biggest Upgrade Yet & Your Kid's Screen-Free Speaker Is About to Get Smarter
The Disney x BÉIS Collection Is Dropping Soon & Traveling Just Got More Magical
CONFESS
It’s my 10th wedding anniversary and there is no happy. I want to hide until it’s over.
Co-parenting with a narcissist is exhausting. Always on alert!
My happiest moments are when my husband is not around.
My addict husband needs to decide what’s most important — his family or his addiction.
I fantasize a LOT about Jon Ossoff.
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Bethany Joy Lenz: “The Easiest Thing To Do Is Believe The Person Asking The Least Of You”
The One Tree Hill alum sat down with Scary Mommy to talk about her first novel, The Betrayal of Cora Wexford, and why the Victorian era isn’t as far off as we’d like to think.
Iliza Shlesinger Talks Parenting With An Audience & Why She Shares So Little Of Her Kids Online
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I Know "Future Tripping" Is Bad... But How Do We Not Right Now?
Although the what-ifs feel very justified, therapists explain why dwelling on them isn’t helpful and how we can break out of this anxious loop.
Hot Girl Walk? Nah. We're Doing "Spite Strolls" Now.
Therapists say your urge to rage-walk around the block is a good one. Here’s how to make it count.
Is 40 Too Late To Start Retinol? There’s No Time Like The Present, Skin Experts Say
A dermatologist and licensed esthetician explain why it’s helpful at any age.
What OB-GYNs Want You To Know Before Your First Perimenopause Appointment
Time is short. Here’s how to make the most of every precious second with your doctor.
My Mom Never Played With Me When I Was A Kid. I Still Think She Was The Best Mom In The World.
If you hate pretend play, our experts have some good news for you about what kids really need.
What Is “Estrangement Lite”? Therapists Explain Low-Contact Family Relationships
No huge blowup or dramatic exit, but the calls are fewer and the visits are shorter. The feelings? Complicated.
How Experts Think We Can Teach Our Sons To Speak Up When It's Really Hard
Can 18 years of intentional parenting stand a chance against the peer pressure of a drunken fraternity group chat, and subsequent violent crime?
Jaime Pressly On Why Our Kids Need To See Us Break Down Sometimes
“We’re all allowed to make mistakes,” the Last Shot star tells Scary Mommy in a candid interview.
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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.
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 Pregnant Woman Asked What Hobbies She Should Do During Her Maternity Leave & The Comments Were F**king Hilarious
"I need ideas of what to do when I'm home all day with them."
This NICU Nurse Is In Awe Of Birthing Mothers
A nurse shared just how strong new mothers are, and we're in agreement!
Bethany Joy Lenz: “The Easiest Thing To Do Is Believe The Person Asking The Least Of You”
The One Tree Hill alum sat down with Scary Mommy to talk about her first novel, The Betrayal of Cora Wexford, and why the Victorian era isn’t as far off as we’d like to think.
Parents Of An Only Child Deserve To Feel Stressed Too
Parental. Stress. Is. Valid. For. Everyone.
Scary Mommy 2026 Readers' Choice Awards Best Baby Monitor Brands
As a new parent, you will live and die by the baby monitor. Make it a good one.
Scary Mommy 2026 Readers' Choice Awards Best Baby Diaper Brands
Diapers are one of those baby essentials that people have big feelings about.
Scary Mommy 2026 Readers' Choice Awards Best Maternity Lounge Wear Brands
So comfortable and chic you’ll want to wear them long after baby is born.
Scary Mommy 2026 Readers' Choice Awards Best Diaper Bag Brands
Baby-friendly, but make it chic.
The Youth Have Spoken: They Want More Neurodivergence & Platonic Friendship In Their Media
A study of 1,500 teens found they want less romance and more friendship on their screens.
I Am The Desperate Mom Friend Organizer You’re Going To Like More Than You Think
I am, at times, a human exclamation point. I have, at times, hated everything about myself for being this person.
