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A side view shot of a young toddler girl making friends with a cocker spaniel in a garden.
Is it paw-sible???
By Megan LaCreta

Are Dogs Replacing Children? The Answer Isn’t What You Might Expect.

The number of dogs is increasing significantly, and it’s for kind of a sad reason.

Eyes up 👀
By Megan LaCreta

This Dad Shared How He Taught His Kids Spatial Awareness In Public

Sometimes we forget all the things we have to teach our kids -- like how to keep their head up and not crash into fellow shoppers at the grocery store.

BROOKLINE (10/26/98) Planned Parenthood has re-located to a building on Commonwealth Ave. since the ...
Women's Health
By Jamie Kenney

Administration Withholds Title X Funding For Reproductive Healthcare In 22 States

The administration is asking affected grantees to provide lists of patients — including their races and immigration status — within 10 days.

Hop Hop Hop
By Samantha Darby

Why Does Easter Change Every Year?

The springtime holiday has wildly different dates from year to year.

*Spritz*
By Samantha Darby

Are You Using Heat Protectant Wrong?

An expert shares their best tips on making sure your heat protectant spray does what it’s supposed to.

Power Of The Purse
By Jamie Kenney

Department of Education Gives Public Schools 10 Days To Eliminate DEI Programs Or Lose Federal Funding

“Federal financial assistance is a privilege, not a right.”

A Little Bit Of Headucation
By Julie Sprankles

OK, But... Why Do Men Get 'Morning Wood'?

A urologist explains this common phenomenon.

puppy pronouns
By Katie McPherson

A Lot Of People Are Confused About Whether Bingo Is A Boy Or A Girl, Apparently

Everything we know about the Heelers, in one place.

spice it up
By Anonymous

I Tried Watching Porn With My Husband

And I learned that stepping out of my sexual comfort zone at this point in life is not only a good thing, but might be necessary.

The Dreaded Pillow Puddle
By Sabienna Bowman

Why Do I Drool When I Sleep? An Expert’s Answer

A little bit of drool is totally normal — but there are ways to reduce this nighttime annoyance.

Kelce Party Of 6
By Jamie Kenney

Kylie Kelce Shares The First Thing She Said When She Saw Her Daughter

Finnley “Finn” Anne Kelce joins big sisters Wyatt, Elliotte, and Bennett.

Sooo preppy!
By Megan LaCreta

What Are Pink Palm Puff Hoodies? The Must-Have Gift For Tweens

What's the deal with Pink Palm Puff hoodies? Here's all the info on the it-girl trend for tweens.

we're all in this together
By Samantha Darby

Winter May Be Over, But *Life* Still Has The Moms Confessing

In the latest Confessions roundup, 22 moms go through grief, worries, and horniness.

Yeet The Baby?
By Jamie Kenney

A Woman Ejected Friend & Her Crying Baby From Party — Was She In The Wrong?

“At first, I thought it was just a momentary thing, but the crying continued for almost an hour.”

We need more butter!!!
By Katie McPherson

What Stores Are Open On Easter? It’s Not A Holiday Unless You Forget A Crucial Ingredient

Is anyone else always lower on butter than they thought?

Bon Appétit
By Katie McPherson

Disneyland Paris Now Has A Fine Dining Restaurant Where You Can Eat Iconic Film Foods

Dine on everything from real ratatouille to the fairy godmothers' leaning cake in Sleeping Beauty.

Speak up!!!
By Megan LaCreta

We Have To Teach Kids To Speak Up When They're Uncomfortable — Here’s How

“Choose your discomfort, and choose the one that's going to help you, not hurt you.”

*Purr*
By Samantha Darby

Why Does My Cat Rub Their Teeth Against Me?

It's less of a bite and more of a graze.

Get In My Belly
By Jamie Kenney

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Finally, Finally Made Us A PB&J

Are You #TeamStrawberry or #TeamGrape

just do it
By Sarah Aswell

Hear Me Out: Don’t Plan Your Disney World Trip At All

What if you just showed up at Disney and went from there?

Finding Joy
By Jamie Kenney

Maybe Let's Cool It With Our "Core Memory" Ambitions

Our children’s foundational experiences are tremendously important and not ours to curate.

Ma Ingalls Would Be Proud Of Ya
By Samantha Darby

How To Lean Into Your Granny Era With Some New Hobbies

Because 2025 is the year we stop doomscrolling.

How the tables have turned
By Megan LaCreta

What's Happening To The "Because I Said So" Parents Now?What

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Yoink!
By Jamie Kenney

Department Of Education Takes Back Billions In Funds Recently Promised To State School Systems

All states are affected, leaving school systems with bills up to $254,000,000.

🤙🤙🤙
By Katie McPherson

41 Cool Boy Baby Names That’ll Fit Right In At The Skate Park One Day

You think you have a better kick flip than Kai? Yeah, OK Timmy.

Joe-Joes for everyone!
By Katie McPherson

Does Trader Joe’s Accept EBT?

A quick list of eligible items to keep handy while you shop.

Say Hello To Mario Kart World
By Julie Sprankles

Mario Kart 9 Has An Official Release Date & So Many More Exciting Updates

Yes, I would like to race as the Moo Moo Meadows Cow and free roam, please and thank you.

Epidural, please and thanks!
By Megan LaCreta

Kylie Kelce Shared Her Birth Plan For Baby #4

On her podcast "Not Gonna Lie," Kelce shared her birth plan -- and how it most definitely includes an epidural.

"Don't F*ck With Moms"
By Jamie Kenney

Two Moms Crossed The Aisle To Push Forward New Parents’ Right To Vote Remotely

“It is unfathomable that in 2025 we have not modernized Congress to address these very unique challenges that members face.”

A Mid-Life Coming-of-Age Movie
By Julie Sprankles

'City Slickers' Hits Really Different When You Watch It In Your 40s

Be so for real: This movie is the reason all millennial women want a baby cow.

On My Honor...
By Jamie Kenney

No, Really, You Don’t Have To Worry About “Toxic” Girl Scout Cookies

A mom health group warns consumers against contaminants in the treats, but omits important context.

PS I'm Horny
By Samantha Darby

24 Sexy Texts To Send Your Partner When You’re In The Mood

Because sometimes you’re not sure how to say it at 10 a.m. on a Wednesday.

Take Me With You
By Julie Sprankles

15 Bucket List Travel Experiences If Your Kid Is Obsessed With Animals

A room with a view of swimming walruses? Magical.

Brunch is just better
By Katie McPherson

11 Easter Brunch Ideas, From Fancy Egg Tarts To Deviled Strawberries

Now be a dear and pass me a biscuit or three.

What Were The Odds?
By Jamie Kenney

Suzanne Collins Wrote Hunger Games & Also Raised Us With Her Other Work

“This woman literally raised me ... that’s my mother.”

Girl Power!
By Jamie Kenney

Ilona Maher Comforts Crying Girl Who Wants To Play Football

Lena was heartbroken when she was told “girls can’t play football.” So Maher offered some helpful advice.

🎶Because I Knew You...🎶
By Katie McPherson

Everything We Know About Wicked Part 2, From The Release Date To The Total Vibe Shift

You can expect a major difference in tone this time around.

"I'm Just A Baby"
By Jamie Kenney

Who Counts As A "Young Mom" These Days?

“Just because people are waiting later doesn’t mean people in their late-20s are suddenly younger.”

Shining At The End Of Every Day
By Samantha Darby

Walt Disney’s Carousel Of Progress Is 50 Years Old & Still A Perfect Attraction

Because we all need a reminder that there’s a “great big beautiful tomorrow.”

Add To Your Must-Watch List
By Julie Sprankles

Has Paradise Season 2 Been Confirmed Yet? It’s Good News, Fans

Another huge star just signed on, too.

Yowza
By Lola Méndez

A Split Tongue Wasn’t On My Sexual Fantasy List. It Should Have Been.

File this under sexual encounters I’ll never forget.

Everything But The...
By Jamie Kenney

Kitchen Sink Baths Might Not Be The Best Way To Clean Your Baby

It’s adorable, it’s convenient, but TikTok’s own Dr. Beachgem offers advice on why you should avoid them.

Rent-A-Dad
By Jamie Kenney

Woman Asked Uber Driver To Pose As Her Dad & He Understood The Assignment

We shouldn’t need men to help us with these things, but this one really rose to the occasion.

Make It Stop, Please
By Deirdre Kaye

How To Get A Song Out Of Your Head

Because you can’t very well go around singing your toddler’s favorite Ms. Rachel bop all day.

just saying
By Katie McPherson

NGL, I’ve Been The Miserable Mom Chappell Roan Is Talking About

But it never had anything to do with my son or being his mother.

You'll Get The Horns
By Samantha Darby

The Breakfast Club Is Really A Movie About Bad Parents

A brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal — we used to relate to them, and now we want to help raise them.

Give That Kid A Hug, Damnit!
By Jamie Kenney

Overheard On Reddit: Mom Determined To Stop Hugging Her Teen Son

“Is this a new ‘strategy’ for raising boys?” We hope not.

Enough Already
By Jamie Kenney

Oldest Daughter Of A Large Family Wants People To Stop Having Large Families

“You cannot have half a dozen plus kids and be adequately meeting each one of those child’s needs.”

Enough With The Judgment
By Deirdre Kaye

Yes, The First Thing I Do After Dropping My Kid Off At School Is Take A F*cking Nap

And no, that does not make me a “lazy mom.”

#Momlife
By Megan LaCreta

How To Stop Resenting Parenthood

Life is totally different after you have kids, and this mom says that, instead of hoping for your old life back, parents should embrace the chaos of having littles.

Unconditional Love
By Jamie Kenney

Powerful Video Shows How A Pastor Mom Has Accepted Her LGBTQ+ Daughter

“The risks of not accepting your child are at best deeply, deeply wounding them and at worst, burying them.”

Protein overload
By Katie McPherson

13 High-Fiber Sides To Complement All That Protein You’re Eating Lately

Put down the supplements; pick up the leafy greens.

Exclusive
By Julie Sprankles

Kristin Chenoweth Is About To Become Part Of Your Annual Easter Soundtrack

The multi-hyphenate star speaks with Scary Mommy about her song for the new animated film The King of Kings, plus whether she’ll cameo in Wicked 2.

new study
By Katie Garrity

A Now-Viral Study Shows The Stark Difference In Popular Baby Names Between Blue And Red States

Their findings are...pretty jarring.

Who knew?!
By Megan LaCreta

Motherhood Vs. Caretaking: What's The Difference?

Is doing housework the same as being a good mother? These moms say no -- and that doing too much work can even be detrimental.

"Hey, Mom..."
By Megan LaCreta

Ilona Maher Told Her Mom When She Lost Her Virginity

On the "House of Maher" podcast, Ilona Maher shared how her mom was a safe person to turn to after she made her "sexual debut."

swim tips
By Katie Garrity

This Water Safety Tip From A Swim Instructor Has People Divided

Some found the tip hard to implement.

It's Tough Out There
By Samantha Darby

We’re Tired, We’re Cranky — We’re Moms & We’ve got Some Confessions

In the latest Confessions roundup, 20 moms are wiped the F out.

Money Just Hopping Away
By Samantha Darby

7 Easter Egg Dyeing Ideas If You Don’t Want To Spend A Fortune On Eggs

Because seriously, I won’t be able to handle my toddler dropping one this year.

Best Friends 4Ever
By Katie McPherson

Simple Things Long-Distance Friends Can Do To Feel Close, No Matter How Far Apart You Are

For when you hang up from a phone call and still just miss them.

No teef!
By Katie McPherson

Why Does My Dog Nibble On Me? A Vet Explains How To Stop Their Corn Cobbing

There are a lot of reasons why dogs engage in this cute but — ouch! — pesky behavior.

Zoinks!
By Julie Sprankles

Here’s What Needs To Happen For The New Live-Action Scooby-Doo Series To Work

Netflix just announced the “modern reimagining,” and... we have thoughts.

Mother Gothel, ILY
By Samantha Darby

A New Villains Show Coming To Disney World This Summer? Say *Less*

Justice for Ursula.

Vaccines > Vitamins
By Jamie Kenney

Parents Are Giving Their Kids Toxic Levels Of Vitamin A As The Measles Outbreak Spreads

While vitamin A is used in the treatment of measles, its overuse can lead to liver damage and other complications.

Boundaries!
By Megan LaCreta

A Grandma Explains The Difference Between Your Son and Daughter Having A Baby

Should grandparents play a different role in the lives of their grandkids depending on whether they're the mom or dad's parent?

love whatever this is
By Katie Garrity

A Group Of College Students Started A TikTok Channel To Teach "Sex Ed For Guys" And It's Working

The school project has now gone viral.

Show Me The Money
By Jamie Kenney

Utah Passes Legal Protections For Child Influencers

The law includes a child’s “right to deletion” when they turn 18.

Very Clever, Tay
By Katie McPherson

Is Taylor Swift Dropping Her 12th Studio Album This Year? Fans Have Spotted Some Easter Eggs

Keep your eyes peeled for 12s.

Gotta Watch 'Em All
By Katie McPherson

15 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In April

Don’t miss their Earth Day content collections either.

Exclusive
By Julie Sprankles

Kaley Cuoco Reveals Her Favorite Family Flight Hacks (& Relatably, A Stiff Drink Is One)

The actor and mom also tells Scary Mommy where she stands on window vs. aisle, plane snacks, and what’s in her carry-on.

*Add To Cart*
By Julie Sprankles

29 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving This Month, From Fun & Funky To Practical

You definitely need a golden monkey dish.

scheduled sexy time
By Anonymous

The Time We Rented A Hotel Room For An Hour To Spice Things Up

Sometimes you have to get a little creative.

It Must Be 451° In Here!
By Jamie Kenney

TikTok Librarian Demonstrates The Sneaky Truth About Book Bans

“They’re counting on you not noticing.”

Practice Makes Perfect
By Jamie Kenney

We Can Have Fewer iPad Babies... But Some Of You Aren't Going To Like It

If you want kids to know how to behave, they have to practice first...

Big 'Be Yourself' Energy
By Samantha Darby

Stacy London & Clinton Kelly Are Back With 'Wear Whatever The F You Want'

And I’m ready for the new positive spin.

yikes
By Sarah Aswell

Florida May Loosen Child Labor Laws To Fill Low-Wage Jobs Left By Undocumented Workers

The proposed bill would allow kids as young as 14 to work overnight shifts.

Oopsies
By Katie McPherson

Are You Making These Common Mistakes With Your Sex Toys?

Read that user’s manual, cover to cover.

Total Betty
By Brianne Hogan

30 Years Ago, Clueless Gave Us An Icon Of Self-Assurance In Cher

I don’t think I ever fully appreciated her until I rewatched the movie as an adult.

Step-By-Step
By Jamie Kenney

The One Rule About Being A Stepmom

Being a stepparent is hard, but knowing how to go about it doesn’t have to be.

kids need connection
By Katie Garrity

Five Times Parents Should Put Down Their Phones, According To A Parent Coach

We need to be practicing what we preach.

Hear Me Out
By Samantha Darby

Why The Disney Bubble Wands Are 100% Worth It, From A Mom Of 3

They let kids be part of the magic, and it might be the most emotional part of a trip for me.

A Lot To Digest
By Jen McGuire

My Reaction To Adolescence Made Me Question Myself As A Mom Of Sons

If I learned one thing, it’s that we’re missing an entire world in our kids’ lives.

Mother May I?
By Jamie Kenney

Raising A Child Who Asks For Permission Can Be Surprisingly Easy

Turns out, you can get respect by showing it in return.

Hug Your Pups
By Julie Sprankles

Do Dogs Grieve Other Dogs?

Here’s what animal behaviorists have to say about the way dogs respond to the passing of another.

All Rise
By Jamie Kenney

Federal Administration Cuts Legal Aid To Unaccompanied Minors In Immigration Court

The children, some toddlers, will now have to represent themselves.

yep it works
By Sarah Aswell

This Is The Best Hack To Get Your Kid To Memorize Your Phone Number

Simply ingenious.

Shut Up & Take My Money
By Jamie Kenney

Real Talk: Why Do Kids Get The Best Clothes?

When was I meant to stop liking colors and accessories? Because I still really like both!

let's party
By Katie Garrity

One Reddit User Wonders If A 9:30 A.M. Birthday Party Is "Too Early"

She’s thinking of booking the slot for her 4-year-old.

A Mom's Lament
By Jamie Kaye Walters

Please Consider This My Formal Petition To Bring Back The House Phone

Communication as a tween in the ‘80s was so much simpler.

So. Many. Leftovers.
By Katie McPherson

11 Leftover Ham Recipes To Use What’s Left Of Your Easter Feast

Make good use of all that maple-glazed goodness.

This is Garfield Behavior, Honestly
By Samantha Darby

Why Does My Cat Spill His Water Everywhere Before Drinking?

Seriously, is he trying to mop the floor at the same time?

Big Dad Energy
By Samantha Darby

Dad-Core Baby Names Are The Newest Gender-Neutral Naming Trend For Girls

And they are seriously cute.

This is gonna be good
By Katie McPherson

The Fan Casts For The Live-Action Tangled Are So Good, I’ll Cry If They Don’t Come True

Please, please, please Sabrina.

Sniff, Sniff
By Jen McGuire

Why Does My Perfume Smell So Weird On Me Now? Is It Perimenopause?

You’re not imagining it, say experts.

Uh Oh!
By Megan LaCreta

Husband Gives All Green Flags When This Gender Reveal Went Wrong

When this gender reveal didn't go the way one mom was hoping, her husband had the best response.

Spread Your Wings
By Jamie Kenney

This Girl Guiding Her Family Through The Airport Is A Reminder To Let Kids Try

Sometimes it’s easier to do things for our kids, but what happens when we give them the chance to spread their wings?

Oops! I Did It Again!
By Jamie Kenney

Relationships Usually Don't Shatter: They Micro-Break

“It is very rarely the massive blowups like infidelity that are eroding relationships. It is those tiny little breaks.”

Remember Me
By Samantha Darby

'Coco' Is Officially Getting A Sequel, & I’m Still Mad At Ernesto

Please let Miguel’s baby sister be a singer.

Feels A Little Unfair
By Nadie Bard

My Husband Has ADHD. Should That Make Me the Default Parent?

When carrying the mental load comes by default.

Real Men Wear Colors
By Jamie Kenney

His Son Used To Love His Pink Sweater... Until He Was Told Boys Don't Wear Pink

“I’m not here to raise your kid; I’m here to raise my kid.”