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OK, Europe, Go Ahead
By Samantha Darby

The Best Countries To Raise A Family, According To Data

America, WYA?

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Lindsay Hubbard Is Ready To Show Her Softer Side

The Bravoleb and toddler mom chatted with Scary Mommy about mom life, her busy schedule, and yes, *that* Summer House scandal.

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Get Me My Passport

It's Time To Move To Switzerland

The U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Countries rankings are here and just *guess* where America is.

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That's PMOS To You

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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Health News

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.

OK, Europe, Go Ahead
By Samantha Darby

The Best Countries To Raise A Family, According To Data

America, WYA?

mother hubbard
By Katie Garrity

Lindsay Hubbard Is Ready To Show Her Softer Side

The Bravoleb and toddler mom chatted with Scary Mommy about mom life, her busy schedule, and yes, *that* Summer House scandal.

Get Me My Passport
By Samantha Darby

It's Time To Move To Switzerland

The U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Countries rankings are here and just *guess* where America is.

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.

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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.

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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.