Jamie Kenney is a Senior Staff Writer at Scary Mommy and Romper, where she writes about a wide range of topics pertaining to motherhood, including politics, health, news, web culture, celebrity parents, and family entertainment. She also writes essays that run the gamut from silly to serious in an effort to capture the full spectrum of what it is to be a parent today.
Prior to joining Romper in 2015, she was a part-time web culture editor at Bustle. Within months, however, she was asked to join the team at Romper to help launch the site. In November 2022, she came on as a full-time staff member. She joined the Scary Mommy team in 2024.
Jamie earned earned a bachelor's degree in creative writing and history from Purchase College, State University of New York, where she won the Barbara Schoen Memorial Prize in Fiction. Her previous work has also appeared in Parents, Playboy, McSweeny's Internet Tendency, Jezebel, and The Takeout.
Jamie lives in Connecticut with her husband and two children and enjoys hiking, embroidery, reading, and other activities mainly enjoyed by septuagenarian retirees. As such, she strives to embody the spirits of all four of the Golden Girls at once. You can find her on Bluesky and LinkedIn.
FDA Moves To Ban Fluoride Supplements For Kids
The CDC has touted increased access to fluoride as one of the 20th century’s greatest public health achievements. This administration disagrees.
House Republicans Propose $5 Billion For School Vouchers Amid Sweeping Education Cuts
The bill would offer a dollar-for-dollar tax break to program donors.
British Dads Are Striking For Better Paternity Leave
Dads in the U.K. only get two weeks with their new babies... and they know that’s not OK.
A “Dog Mom” Didn’t Get Recognized On Mother’s Day — Should She Be Upset?
“She always made comments that her two dogs are the first grandkids ... I always thought it was a joke.”
New Study Shows Healthy Diet, Not Weight, Is Linked To Later Periods
Obesity is often blamed for girls starting their periods earlier than in the past; this study suggests there’s more to it than size.
Nanny Warns Of Common Summertime Foods That Present Choking Hazards
So many of our most nostalgic, iconic summer snacks present a danger to young children.
The Chromebook Challenge Is The Latest Dumb & Dangerous TikTok Trend Kids Are Doing
Move over Tide Pod Challenge!
Bad News, Jessica: Gen Z Wrote This List Of “Old Lady Names”
Gen X and millennial women, we’re about to ruin your day...
2025 Hurricane Names Have Been Announced & We Rated Them On A Scale Of 1-10
Some will sound familiar, but others are brand new.
Three Questions Grandparents Should Ask Before Offering Parenting Advice
We know you mean well, but take a beat and figure out if this is the time to make suggestions.
RFK Announces New Database For Studying Autism 2 Weeks After Denying Autism Registry
Data will be drawn from Medicare and Medicaid, including medical claims, records, and fitness trackers.
New Safety Regulations For Infant Loungers Are Now In Effect
Read on to learn how to check your infant lounger for safety.
Disney To Open A New Park In Abu Dhabi, Its First In 15 Years
This seventh resort will be within a four-hour flight of a third of the world’s population.
A New Study Finds That Less Than Half Of Parents Like Reading To Their Kids
And significantly fewer parents are reading to their young kids these days.
Reddit Wants To Know If Asking For Birthday Presents Is Rude If There's No Party
“Maybe this is a new thing kids are doing?”
Maternal Mortality Rates Were Up In 2024 After Post-Covid Decline
The increase was small, but some experts fear national trends may bode future increases.
How *Not* To Respond To Your Child's Tantrums
“You’re not causing tantrums... but you might be feeding them without even knowing it.”
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Vaccines & Placebo Testing Requirements
HHS wants placebo testing for all new vaccines, but many scientists are pushing back.
Sorry, Noah, A New Survey Found The Top Baby Names That Grandparents Hate Most
And Charlotte? GTFO.
Why You Shouldn't Compromise In Your Marriage
“It means that both of you are accepting some sort of half version of life.”
