Jamie Kenney is an associate editor for news and entertainment at Romper and Scary Mommy, where she writes about a wide range of topics pertaining to motherhood, including politics, health, news, web culture, and celebrity parents, as well as family entertainment on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and other streaming services. Additionally, she 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. 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 Twitter and LinkedIn.
TikTok Mom Gives The Best Advice About Happy Babies
Why did nobody tell us this when our kids were little?
A Mom Wonders If She’s In The Wrong For Not Taking Her Stepdaughter On Family Vacation
“We didn’t think she’d want to go since we have to do things the little ones can enjoy.”
The Worst Dates To Have A Birthday (According To Parents)
The number one worst pick is right around the corner...
Only 10 States Have "Herd Immunity" Vaccination Rates For Measles
Among kindergarteners, vaccination rates are trending downward, leaving all children vulnerable to the potentially deadly virus.
Pelvic Floor Therapist Highlights The Benefits Of Having A C-Section
There’s a lot of negative talk about cesarean birth out there, but here’s some good news.
Ultrasound Tech Urges Men To Go To Those Vasectomy Follow Up Appointments
The finish line is right there, don’t drop out of the race early.
Grandma Offers The Best Advice To Grandparents Who Buy Too Many Gifts For Grandkids
It seems like an impossible conundrum, but the answer is quite simple.
Does Every Year Of Our Children Growing Older Get Sadder?
Time is a thief and it’s stealing our babies.
Parents Share The Worst Children's Books They've Ever Read
Let’s face it: some kids’ books are trash.
How Does Childbirth Compare To The Most Dangerous Jobs In America?
We dug into the data to better understand the risks pregnant people undertake when they have a baby.
You Can Do Anything For Three Months" Is The Parenting Advice We Needed
The years are short but oh those days are long.
The Best Resources For LGBTQ+ Kids Who Are Feeling Scared
The Trevor Project received a 700% increase in helpline calls and texts on Nov. 6. Here’s where queer kids can go to get support.
New Bluey Minisodes Airing In December Will Make The Holidays Even Happier
No word on when we might get Season 4, but this is a nice consolation prize
This Christmas, Let's All Thank Mrs. Claus Instead
Do we really think a man is doing all of this without a whole lot of “help”?
Woman Explains Life Hack For Processing Childhood Trauma
We might not recognize it in ourselves, even though we lived through it.
What Not To Say To A Mom With All Daughters
And especially not in front of the girls.
Woman Explains Why She Refused To Wrap Her Mother-In-Law's
“If I start doing things like that for him now it’ll never end.”
TikTok Mom Offers Perfect Response To Unkind Comments From Other Kids
Even when they don’t mean it, kids can make their peers feel self-conscious. Here’s how to reframe those interactions.
Is Your Kid’s Name Also A Popular Name For Pets?
A new list reveals the top names for dogs and cats!
Moms: Leave Your Daughter's Unibrow Alone
We know what you're thinking, but no, you shouldn't be the one to bring it up first.
