Your Life

18 Books Scary Mommy Editors Couldn’t Read Fast Enough In May
This month’s faves, from beach reads to book club picks.

Can Your Dog "Catch" Your Anxiety? What The Science Says Might Surprise You
If your dog seems different when you're overwhelmed, there's an explanation (and it's not a reason to feel guilty).

Nobody Warned Us That Midlife Would Feel Like This
It's not a personal failing that midlife looks nothing like the version we were sold. Experts explain what changed.

Is Anyone Else Secretly Tired Of Self-Improvement?
Sure, I could get out of bed at 5 a.m. to run a 5K. Or, hear me out, you could f*ck off.
In Your Free Time
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before My First Halloween Horror Nights, As A 40+ Woman
Midlife is full of jump scares. Why not add a few more?
Let’s Bring Back Potluck Night
Not only does it save money, it’s so much fun.
Oh Crap, I Only Have 4 Summers Left With My Kids
There’s still plenty of time; it just might look different.
Why Do I Get So Much More Tired After Eating Now?
Tired (literally) of that post-lunch urge to face-plant on your desk? Here's what's actually going on in your body.
“I Love Being A Mom, But Not A Wife” & 50 Other Mom Confessions
From perimenopausal rage to delivery-driver fantasies, here's what moms couldn't keep to themselves this week.
My Partner & I Role-Play All The Time. Does That Mean We're Bored With Each Other?
I asked sex experts for their insight (aka reassurance).
No, Kids... I Don’t Get A Summer Vacation
So it’s time for “lazy mom adventures” summer.
“I’m Dreading Taking My Kids To Disney World” & 57 Other Mom Confessions
Summer break or summer scaries?

