The Scary Mommy Back-To-School 2025 Survival Guide

Get A Grip, Cheryl

For The Love Of God, Communal Back-To-School Supplies Are Necessary

Before you rage in your local mom group about how glue sticks are on your kid’s supply list, read this.

"Everyone wants an Owala"

Which Back-To-School "Essentials" Are This Year's Stanley Tumblers?

The most coveted items on kids’ back-to-school shopping lists, according to tweens and teens.

Back To Life, Back to Reality

How To Get Your Kid Ready For Back To School When They've Been A Feral Gremlin All Summer

Expert advice on gently guiding your snack-fueled, screen-obsessed chaos monster toward a functioning routine.

Raising Readers

What Librarians Want You To Do At Home With Your Kids To Foster A Love Of Reading

It’s easier than you think.

Here's Our Homework

When Schools Try to Erase Diversity, Parents Have To Make It Part Of The Curriculum

Book bans and anti-DEI legislation are reshaping schools across the country. Here's how parents can stand up for inclusion — starting at home.

These Words Slay, FRFR

Teachers Predict The Slang You'll Hear This School Year

The children will always be one step ahead of us when it comes to new slang, but we can try to keep up...

Portrait of a schoolboy studying in the classroom

Fresh Air

By Jamie Kenney

Want To Improve Student Outcomes? Fix The A.C.

A study from the University of Albany found that HVAC improvements correlated with better math scores and attendance.

A person looks frustrated while holding their forehead, with colored drawings labeled "Patriot Day" ...

Staying Inside The Lines

By Jamie Kenney

Mom On TikTok Questions How To Handle Kindergarten Teacher's Criticism

TikTok user @punkspaceprincess doesn't know how to deal with a teacher who has become rude regarding her son's coloring outside the lines.

A mom in the car line dropping her kid off at school. She's frustrated.

Honk If You Kiss Your Kids Goodbye

By Samantha Darby

Waiting 7 Extra Seconds In The Car Line Is Not That Serious, Y’all

I promise, you’re going to live while a mom makes sure her kid’s shoes are tied as they hop out of the car.

fall y'all

By Katie Garrity

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

These reads are so fun for kids and adults!

A trend expert compiled a list of all the must-haves and clothing trends that Gen Z has been rocking...

cute!

By Katie Garrity

Trend Expert Breaks Down This Year’s Back To School Must Haves For Tweens & Teens

Middle school teachers are saying she nailed it!

other wordly

By Katie Garrity

An American Mom Living In Japan Shares Her Son's School Supply Haul

The school uniforms alone are the cutest thing ever!

A receipt for back-to-school supplies totaling $170.23.

BRB, Planting A Money Tree

By Jamie Kenney

The Cost of School Supplies Are Getting Out Of Hand

Moms on TikTok going back to school shopping receipts & they have the receipts.

Exclusive

By Julie Sprankles

Jesse Williams Gets Candid About Inequality, Back To School & More

The 'Only Murders In The Building' actor and activist sat down with Scary Mommy about raising kids today.

A mom is all of us when dropping her youngest off at daycare for the first time.

been there

By Sarah Aswell

This Mom Is All Parents Dropping Their Youngest Off At Preschool For The First Time

It can be so painful when your youngest grows up — you pass milestones for the last time.

High school seniors are getting nostalgic by buying kid backpacks for their last year in school.

love it

By Sarah Aswell

High School Seniors Are Buying Kindergarten Backpacks To Show How Far They've Come

The trend is catching on across the country, and it's adorable.