Scary Mommy

April 8, 2026
WTH?!
By Sarah Bourassa and Katie McPherson

The Most Common Age Perimenopause Starts, & What You Can Do To Prepare

Many women don’t know it can begin as early as it does.

That Mom

Mara Martin Believes Millennial Moms Are *It*

We’ve been through it all — so we’re going to enjoy not just our kids’ childhood, but our motherhood, too.

hmmm

All My Mom Friends Hate My Husband

Are they onto something, or being armchair psychologists?

Happy baby girl during her first birthday party, with a candle on a homemade cake. 90's celebration....
Just Play Mambo No. 5 Already

Jessica, Ryan, Katie & More Millennial Baby Names That Already Feel Old

We’re the new Eugenes and Ethels, I fear.

Two young children wearing dark uniforms and backpacks share a joyful moment, one smiling and the ot...
Squad Goals

6 Green Flags To Look For In Your Kid’s Friendships

It doesn’t have to be drama-filled! Here’s how to spot the friends that are actually good for your kid.

A woman sitting at a table looks pensive, accompanied by a child in the background. Text boxes expre...
Quiet, My Show's On

“I’m A College Professor With A Crush On A Student” & 27 Other Mom Confessions

Is it spring break yet?

The Wheel Of Feels

Scary Mommy Originals

Cameron Oaks Rogers Is Living For The Moment

Payal Desai Takes On The Patriarchy, One Funny Video At A Time

Shawn Johnson East Really, Truly Is That Fun Mom

Meet Soliana Sapp, Your Pink-Robe-Insta-Fave & New Mom Bestie

Haley Pepper Knows You Need A Giggle, Too

Kristen Knutson Loves A Boomer Mom Joke Like The Rest Of Us

Kim Quindlen’s Got The Goofy Mom Part Down

Anna Connelly Tells It Like It Is

Kayla Sullivan Is Live On The Scene Of Motherhood & Reporting For Duty

Whitney Cicero Is Here For The Laughs

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

What Mommy Wants

*Add to Cart*
By Julie Sprankles

37 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Obsessed With In March

Prepare to say, “Why didn’t I buy this sooner?!”

The Night Shift

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.

bookmarking this

The 23 Most Anticipated New Books This Spring, According To Goodreads Members

Pssst! Some of your favorite authors are in here...

Well, This Is Nice!

One Mom Is Letting Her Adult Kid Live With Her Rent-Free & The Internet Is Being Super Supportive

In this economy?

thank you, internet

A Redditor Asked For People's Favorite “Underground” Websites & The Results Are So Helpful

If you’ve ever needed a glue recommendation...

Trending

When I Was Your Age...
By Katie McPherson

If Your Kids Lead Easy Lives, Do You Need To “Manufacture Hardship”?

A parent on Reddit worries their kids’ “frictionless existence” is going to hurt them in the long run.

it just keeps getting worse

Trump Says We Need To Focus Money On War, Not Daycare

the magic number is...

Is 9 The Best Age Ever? This Mom Describes It Beautifully

HELP US

Why Is It So Damn Hard To Get A Full Hormone Panel Done By A Doctor?

the first domino

Jury Finds Meta’s Platforms Addictive & Harmful To Kids In Landmark Lawsuit

No, Thank You

This Mom’s Husband Wants Her To Find A “Better Paying Job” Than Being A Barista

thank you, internet

A Redditor Asked For People's Favorite “Underground” Websites & The Results Are So Helpful

Beach, Please

Don’t Be Weird: Let Your Kids Interact With Kids They Don’t Know In Public

The Crossover Of Our Dreams

Criminal Minds: Evolution Returns Soon, & It’s Bringing One Of Our Heated Rivalry Boyfriends Along

Let Them Be Little (Yes, Still)

This Mom Says Pretend Play Is The Secret To Getting Her Teen Daughter To Open Up

Whew, This Hits

This Mom Of Grown Kids Says “Most Of The Important Work Is Done In Repair”

The Red Pill Trap

My Sons Grew Up Fatherless. Here’s What I Saw In Netflix’s Inside The Manosphere.

This Is Real Generational Wealth

5 Creative Ways You Can Preserve Memories Of Your Parents *Now* For You & Your Kids

Windows Down, Obviously

We’ve Got To Talk About Cigarette Mom Rock

sorry, there are hammers involved?

Parents Of Teen Boys, "Looksmaxxing" Is The Dangerous Trend You Need To Know About

Don't Let Us Down, Hulu

OK, Are We Getting Paradise Season 3 Or What?

CONFESS

I am tired of being sad all the time

Confessional #4421

My husband has a codependent relationship with his parents and it’s so annoying

Confessional #9238

I went public about my divorce... I feel so FREE

Confessional #823

I love another man (it’s mutual) but I’ll stay for the kids.

Confessional #6552

I am checked out and so done. Why is everything so hard?!

Confessional #7723

More Confessions

“I’m A College Professor With A Crush On A Student” & 27 Other Mom Confessions

“My Spouse Came Out As Trans & Our Sex Life Has Never Been Better” & 34 Other Mom Confessions

“Should I Tell My Husband I Want To Be With A Woman?” & 28 Other Sex Confessions

“I Hate The Way My Husband Parents Our Daughters” & 33 Other Mom Confessions

“I’ve Never Had An Orgasm With My Husband Of 23 Years” & 33 Other Mom Confessions

“My Husband & I Haven’t Had Sex In 2 Months (I Don’t Miss It)” & 42 Other Mom Confessions

“Don’t Know How To Help My Impotent Husband” & 46 Other Mom Confessions

“F*cking My Manny, Never Been Happier” & 41 Other Mom Confessions

“I Talked My Husband Into A Vasectomy & Now I Regret It” & 34 Other Mom Confessions

“My Teen Has Some Solid Friends Finally” & 45 Other Happy Mom Confessions

“I Would Like To Throw My Husband’s Phone Out The Window” & 34 Other Mom Confessions

“Hoping 2026 Will Bring Back My Motivation” & 19 Other New Year Mom Confessions

“Holiday Burnout Has Hit Hard” & 26 Other Holiday Mom Confessions

“I Can Tell My Husband Wants Sex & I Dread It All Day” & 31 Other Mom Confessions

“I’m Having An Abortion & Feel Bad For Not Feeling Bad About It” & 38 Other Mom Confessions

“I Wish My Husband Took More Pictures Of Me” & 23 Other Mom Confessions

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

That Mom
By Samantha Darby

Mara Martin Believes Millennial Moms Are *It*

We’ve been through it all — so we’re going to enjoy not just our kids’ childhood, but our motherhood, too.

Exclusive Interview

Ryan Gosling Says Project Hail Mary Is The Kind Of Movie He Wants His Kids To Grow Up With

Exclusive Interview

Ryan Phillippe On The Hardest Part Of Parenting: “You Can’t Always Be With Them”

Exclusive Interview

Michelle Buteau Is Here To Normalize Doing Sh*t On Your Own Timeline

Moms to Watch

Erin Krakow Has Her Sights Set On A Hopeful New Season — Onscreen & Off

Exclusive Interview

Al Roker On Turning His Lifelong Love Of Weather Into A Kids’ Show

Exclusive Interview

Christina Milian & Daughter Violet’s European Holiday Traditions Feel Straight Out Of A Christmas Movie

Interview

Brenda Song Shares The Everyday Way Macaulay Culkin Makes Her Swoon

Moms To Watch

Mae Whitman Reflects On Her Hallmark Holiday Series, Chosen Family, & New Motherhood

Moms To Watch

Stranger Things’ Cara Buono Talks About *That* Season 5 Karen Wheeler Scene

That Mom

Shawn Johnson East Really, Truly Is That Fun Mom

Real Nice, Clark 👌

Beverly D'Angelo Is 100% Ellen Griswold

exclusive

From Scratch Author Tembi Locke Talks Grief, Growth, & The Next Chapter Of Motherhood

Exclusive

Camilla Luddington Matches Our Energy, & We Love Her For It

Exclusive

Catch Of The Day Is The Food-Filled End-Of-Summer Romance We’ve Been Waiting For

Exclusive

Meghan Trainor Isn’t Afraid To Be Silly

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let's discuss
By Katie McPherson

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.

Who Could've Guessed?

Of Course: Study Finds Men Who Want Tradwives Score High On “Hostile Sexism,” Not Chivalry

Wow. Shooketh. Brand! New! Information!

Hit Pause

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.

Hindsight Is 20/20

Avoiding Sex With My Husband Cost Us Our Marriage

And I wish I could do things over again differently.

Editor Picks

9 Books We Read In March & Can’t Stop Thinking About

These reads got us through the month, honestly.

here comes the sun

How To Get Your Makeup To Stay On In The Heat This Summer

Vacation dinners, patio drinks, just living life while sweating — a professional MUA shares tips for all of it.

The Ultimate Comfort
By Samantha Darby

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.

buyer beware

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?

Kindness Above All Else <3

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.

Well, This Is Nice!

One Mom Is Letting Her Adult Kid Live With Her Rent-Free & The Internet Is Being Super Supportive

In this economy?

Plz Send Coffee

A Desperate Mom Wanted To Know What To Do When Your Kids Wake Up Too Early & Parents Had The Best Responses

Here are a bunch of tips and tricks from parents who have survived the pre-dawn wake-ups.

Gimme Gimme Gimme

You Can Now Buy The Most Iconic American Girl Dolls *In A Bundle*

The way I am going to beg for this for Christmas like I did when I was 9 years old.

Original Videos

A New Kind of Push Present
By Brianne Hogan

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.

take your time

A New Mom Is Wondering How Long To Wait To Have Sex After Having Her Baby

Is six weeks *really* the right time?

Reproductive Exodus

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.

so true

Kylie Kelce Admits She Hates The Phrase: "We're Pregnant!"

"Who the f**l is we?" she asked.

these are all so valid

Parents Are Sharing The Weirdest S**t That Happened To Them After Pregnancy

Did you know your belly button could move?

Oh sweet girl

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."

You Dropped This: ✨
By Katie McPherson

6 Signs Your Marriage Is In Its “Meh” Era & How To Shake It Off

These red flags can actually be good intel, say experts.

When I Was Your Age...
By Katie McPherson

If Your Kids Lead Easy Lives, Do You Need To “Manufacture Hardship”?

A parent on Reddit worries their kids’ “frictionless existence” is going to hurt them in the long run.

Scamp Behavior
By Katie McPherson

Why Your Dog Is Obsessed With Your Dirty Underwear & Always Hunting For A New Pair

Plus, why it’s important to put a stop to the behavior.

Anyway...
By Katie McPherson

What To Say When Someone Comments On Your Parenting, According To Experts

These phrases will help you shift the focus elsewhere — because yes, our kid drinks soda, Barb.

Gimme Gimme Gimme
By Samantha Darby

You Can Now Buy The Most Iconic American Girl Dolls *In A Bundle*

The way I am going to beg for this for Christmas like I did when I was 9 years old.

let's discuss
By Katie McPherson

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.

Hindsight Is 20/20
By Diana Park

Avoiding Sex With My Husband Cost Us Our Marriage

And I wish I could do things over again differently.

Who Could've Guessed?
By Samantha Darby

Of Course: Study Finds Men Who Want Tradwives Score High On “Hostile Sexism,” Not Chivalry

Wow. Shooketh. Brand! New! Information!

Just Play Mambo No. 5 Already
By Katie McPherson

Jessica, Ryan, Katie & More Millennial Baby Names That Already Feel Old

We’re the new Eugenes and Ethels, I fear.

Hit Pause
By Katie McPherson

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.