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.
How & Why Dads Should Make Holiday Magic
‘Tis the season to make some memories, and it doesn’t have to be hard.
World's Greatest Babysitter Has Given Us The Best Winter Hack Ever
“They’re going to be out there until they’re frozen and you have to go get them.”
Swiss Bioethicist Has A Brilliant Theory About Why Society Loves Thin Women
“If you want to argue that thinness in women is really about health, who do you think you’re kidding?”
The Message About "Spoiled Kids" We All Need This Holiday Season
“Kids learn boundaries by how well you stick to yours.”
TikTok Creator Offers A Better Alternative To "They're Just Jealous Of You"
The weight of other people’s opinions is exhausting, but there’s a way to slough them off for good.
New Jersey Becomes The Third State To Enact A Ban On Book Bans
The Garden State joins Illinois and Minnesota in protecting the rights of libraries, librarians, and students in accessing titles without censorship.
The Moms Who Do It First Are The Friend Group MVPs
“People like me wouldn’t survive without you.”
High-Conflict Couples Therapist Offers Advice To Improve Apologies
Sometimes, the difference between a good apology and a bad one is another minute.
"Don't Trade Fun For Fun" Is The Life Advice We Didn't Know We Needed
Sometimes, you get the right message at exactly the right time...
Here's Why You Don't Have To Worry About High Fructose Corn Syrup In Formula
And also a reminder: Don’t believe everything you read on the internet.
Breaking News: Pregnant People Aren't Just Being Dramatic (It Sucks)
“Don’t worry ladies, I got mine 🤡”
Making Spaces Child-Friendly (Not Child-Centered)
“We all pick up on whether we’re actually welcome or not. And to feel welcomed you have to feel expected.”
Mom Offers The Perfect Technique For Parents Who Yell
We may not be able to fix the moment, but there’s still something we can do to salvage the conversation.
Dad On TikTok Shares Important Message About How We Talk To Our Kids
Our kids are listening: what are they hearing?
Why Parenting Tweens & Teens Is Harder (& How To Help Fix That)
Many parents feel disconnected from their older children. One mom on TikTok thinks she knows why that happens.
How Did You Sing “Rudolph” As A Kid? Because Millennials Do It Differently
A Canadian children’s artist has absolutely blown our minds and Christmas will never be the same..
TikTok Creator Urges "Let Those Babies Take A Break"
“As parents, we’ve got to work on our listening skills.”
TikTok Creator Wants You To Be Less Afraid To "Label" Your Kid
As parents, we want to do everything we can to help our child avoid stigma. But there’s no need to fear a diagnosis.
A Doctor Offers The Best Advice To Prevent "Default Parenting" From Developing
“If mom doesn’t know when her duties are going to start and end she’s just always on duty for the baby.”
This Parent Wants Moms To Rethink Their Daycare Calculus
Even if your salary barely covers daycare, Paige wants you to think twice before handing in your notice.
