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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A Woman Ejected Friend & Her Crying Baby From Party — Was She In The Wrong?
“At first, I thought it was just a momentary thing, but the crying continued for almost an hour.”
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Finally, Finally Made Us A PB&J
Are You #TeamStrawberry or #TeamGrape
Maybe Let's Cool It With Our "Core Memory" Ambitions
Our children’s foundational experiences are tremendously important and not ours to curate.
Department Of Education Takes Back Billions In Funds Recently Promised To State School Systems
All states are affected, leaving school systems with bills up to $254,000,000.
Two Moms Crossed The Aisle To Push Forward New Parents’ Right To Vote Remotely
“It is unfathomable that in 2025 we have not modernized Congress to address these very unique challenges that members face.”
No, Really, You Don’t Have To Worry About “Toxic” Girl Scout Cookies
A mom health group warns consumers against contaminants in the treats, but omits important context.
Suzanne Collins Wrote Hunger Games & Also Raised Us With Her Other Work
“This woman literally raised me ... that’s my mother.”
Ilona Maher Comforts Crying Girl Who Wants To Play Football
Lena was heartbroken when she was told “girls can’t play football.” So Maher offered some helpful advice.
Who Counts As A "Young Mom" These Days?
“Just because people are waiting later doesn’t mean people in their late-20s are suddenly younger.”
Kitchen Sink Baths Might Not Be The Best Way To Clean Your Baby
It’s adorable, it’s convenient, but TikTok’s own Dr. Beachgem offers advice on why you should avoid them.
Woman Asked Uber Driver To Pose As Her Dad & He Understood The Assignment
We shouldn’t need men to help us with these things, but this one really rose to the occasion.
Overheard On Reddit: Mom Determined To Stop Hugging Her Teen Son
“Is this a new ‘strategy’ for raising boys?” We hope not.
Oldest Daughter Of A Large Family Wants People To Stop Having Large Families
“You cannot have half a dozen plus kids and be adequately meeting each one of those child’s needs.”
Powerful Video Shows How A Pastor Mom Has Accepted Her LGBTQ+ Daughter
“The risks of not accepting your child are at best deeply, deeply wounding them and at worst, burying them.”
Parents Are Giving Their Kids Toxic Levels Of Vitamin A As The Measles Outbreak Spreads
While vitamin A is used in the treatment of measles, its overuse can lead to liver damage and other complications.
Utah Passes Legal Protections For Child Influencers
The law includes a child’s “right to deletion” when they turn 18.
TikTok Librarian Demonstrates The Sneaky Truth About Book Bans
“They’re counting on you not noticing.”
We Can Have Fewer iPad Babies... But Some Of You Aren't Going To Like It
If you want kids to know how to behave, they have to practice first...
The One Rule About Being A Stepmom
Being a stepparent is hard, but knowing how to go about it doesn’t have to be.
