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.
Idaho Schools Ban “Everyone Is Welcomed Here” Signs
It all started with a teacher who had a sign in her classroom.
Fed Strips Eligibility For Head Start & Health Programs From Undocumented Immigrants
Non-citizens are generally ineligible for federal benefits, but the Trump administration has broadened what counts as a “benefit.”
Drinking & Cannabis Use Has Declined Since The '90s For Most (But Not All) Teens
Here are the kids who are still at higher risk.
New Study Suggests Four Distinct Subtypes Of Autism
Researchers looked at a suite of behaviors, co-existing conditions, and genetics in an effort to better understand the causes of ASD.
Dad Wants To Know If It’s Wrong To “Relax” All Day At The Waterpark
Is it wrong to not spend the day swimming with your family?
Children With Diabetes Can See Themselves In New Barbie
Developed by Mattel and Breakthrough T1D, this is the first Barbie living with type 1 diabetes.
ER Visits For Tick Bites Surge, CDC Confirms
We haven’t had a July this bad for ticks since 2017!
Study Finds Differences In Kids Brains May Lead To Drug Use, Not The Other Way Around
And the differences could present an easy early intervention.
RFK Wants To Ban Fluoride From Drinking Water, Even If It Means “A Few More Cavities"
Fluoride has become a MAHA bugbear, but many leave out out important context about the mineral.
The American Academy Of Pediatrics Is Suing RFK & HHS Over Vaccine Policy
“This wasn’t just sidelining science. It’s an attack on the very foundation of how we protect families and children’s health.”
As Government Urges Americans To Have More Babies, Most Just Want Better Care For The Kids They Have Already
A new survey said loud and clear that parents need more support, not more kids.
An Only Child Asks: How Many Adults Actually Like Their Siblings?
Many parents think of siblings as “built-in best friends,” but is that how it actually works?
Man Goes In For A Vasectomy & Gets Annoyed With The Pamphlet He's Given
Even when men step up, why do doctors want to give them options to bow out?
The Lost Stuffy Project Is Hoping To Reunite Comfort Objects With Their Kids In Texas
A stuffed animal is a small thing when it comes to disasters, but to a child, it can mean everything.
A Beautiful, Child-Friendly Way To Talk To Your Kid About Death
At the end of the day, we don’t know any more than our kids do. But one TikTok creator offers a lovely way to lean into the unknown.
Disney World's Riverboat & Tom Sawyer Island Are Officially Gone, But Here's What's Coming
The parks are ever-evolving, and this new attraction promises to be a big hit with the preschool set.
No Parent Owes You A Treat Bag On A Plane Because You Don't Like Babies
If you can’t regulate your feelings on a flight, how do you think a literal baby feels?
"Nimbus" Covid Variant Is Spreading In The US — These Are The Symptoms
First identified earlier this year, Nimbus may be more transmissible that previous variants.
Steve From 'Blue’s Clues’ Is Starting A Podcast For Adults & Our Inner Child Is Happy Crying
He told the New York Times he is “very happy to be a counterpoint to the current manosphere.”
Pediatrician Explains How The “Big Beautiful Bill” Would Affect All Kids
Even if you have private insurance, pediatric care depends on Medicaid.
