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That's PMOS To You
By Katie McPherson

PCOS Got A New Name, One Experts Hope Will Change How Women Receive Care

Polycystic ovary syndrome will now be called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS.

The AAP released new guidelines on recess. Photo shows a little girl playing on a playground with cl...
More Outside Time For All

The AAP Released New Guidelines On Recess

And it’s going to make you want to fight for your kid’s right to play.

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RFK Jr. Wants Americans To Wean Off Psychiatric Meds, Citing “Overuse”

Notably, his plan does not include funding to make other mental health care, like therapy, more accessible.

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Supplement Use In Kids Is Rising, Including For Weight Loss & Bodybuilding, New Study Finds

Scary Mommy spoke with the researchers behind the survey. Here’s what they want parents to know.

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Whitney Leavitt Is Doing It All, Authentically & Unapologetically Herself

Scary Mommy chatted with the Broadway babe, mom of two, and reality star to talk motherhood, marriage, and the dirty soda craze.

Donald Trump on April 1, 2026.
it just keeps getting worse

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

He added that the federal government also shouldn’t fund Medicare or Medicaid.

That's PMOS To You
By Katie McPherson

PCOS Got A New Name, One Experts Hope Will Change How Women Receive Care

Polycystic ovary syndrome will now be called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS.

More Outside Time For All
By Samantha Darby

The AAP Released New Guidelines On Recess

And it’s going to make you want to fight for your kid’s right to play.

Health News
By Katie McPherson

RFK Jr. Wants Americans To Wean Off Psychiatric Meds, Citing “Overuse”

Notably, his plan does not include funding to make other mental health care, like therapy, more accessible.

Safety
By Katie McPherson

Supplement Use In Kids Is Rising, Including For Weight Loss & Bodybuilding, New Study Finds

Scary Mommy spoke with the researchers behind the survey. Here’s what they want parents to know.

mom boss
By Katie Garrity

Whitney Leavitt Is Doing It All, Authentically & Unapologetically Herself

Scary Mommy chatted with the Broadway babe, mom of two, and reality star to talk motherhood, marriage, and the dirty soda craze.

it just keeps getting worse
By Sarah Aswell

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

He added that the federal government also shouldn’t fund Medicare or Medicaid.

the magic number is...
By Katie McPherson

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

The comments suggest age 9 is a real developmental sweet spot.

buyer beware
By Katie McPherson

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?

the first domino
By Katie McPherson

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

Experts say this is the start of Big Tech’s accountability tour.

Is this...accountability?
By Katie McPherson

A Federal Judge Has Spoken; RFK Jr.’s HHS Must Undo All Childhood Vaccine Schedule Changes

The ruling says the changes to COVID and childhood vaccine guidelines were not based in science.