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.
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We have yet to be convinced it happens at all.
Mom Sends Out Rules For Child's Birthday Gifts & They're... Something
No colors? Really? What did the colors do?
Why A Low-Ranking Elementary School Might Be Your Child's Best Option
“I don't believe the rankings tell us much about the school, or at least what I want to know.”
Missouri Bill Wants To Track Pregnant Women "At Risk Of Abortion"
The bill also creates a corollary list of prospective adopters, which the author categorized as “eHarmony for babies.”
Do You Have An "Ask" Or "Guess" Family?
Communication styles tend to run in families, and these two camps see relationships and requests very differently.
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When It Comes To Toddler Eating, "Expect The Unexpected"
It’s not personal: it’s just the age...
Mom Shares What Inspired Her To Take Spanking Off The Table
“Spanking is lazy parenting, and I’m saying that as a former spanker.”
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Even today’s boldest, most unhinged celebrity probably won’t be naming their child “Revolution” or “Jesus Christ” any time soon...
Utah Bill Limits What Children Can Talk About In Therapy
Mental health organizations have opposed HB-281, which they say could enable child abuse.
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We’re quick to label girls, but less quick to help them voice their needs.
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Having a baby is hard, but this one mistake can make it infinitely and tragically harder.
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“Nothing could ever prepare you for absolutely how insane the entire thing is.”
Do Girls Really Mature Faster Than Boys Or...
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Texas Bill Would Allow Any Parent Or District Resident To Challenge The Presence Of A Book In A School Library
And any challenged book is taken out of circulation immediately until a council can review it.
Does Your Child Have A 504 Plan? 17 States Are Trying To Eliminate It
Section 504 protections against discrimination for millions of Americans of all ages. Now, that law is under threat via Texas v. Becerra.
Kylie Kelce Shares 3 Things Men Should Do For Their Pregnant Partners
The podcaster recently opened up on the podcast 'Call Her Daddy’ about parenting, having four girls, and Taylor Swift.
You're Not Imagining It: The Flu Is Really Bad This Year
This season has seen hospitalizations, school closures, sick kids, and more than 10,000 deaths.
Cuteness Aggression Is Real & Powerful & We Don't Quite Get It, Either
W-... why do I want to eat this baby?
What's Up With Kids' Obsession With Random Toys?
Is there any rhyme of reason for what tickles their fancy?
