Julie Sprankles

Julie Sprankles is the Deputy Editor of Lifestyle & Entertainment at Scary Mommy and Romper. In her role, she commissions content pertaining to pregnancy, parenting, family life, health and wellness, movies and TV, books, music, home, food, pets, and travel. Please pitch her for Lifestyle here, Entertainment here, and Personal Stories here!

Julie started her career in media as an editorial assistant for a home and design magazine, rising to editor-in-chief in her first year. She remained in that role for five years before shifting full-time to freelance. She then promptly packed up her husband, two children, and two oversized rescue dogs to roll around the U.S. in an RV for three years.

An award-winning journalist and editor, Julie has bylines on Bustle, HuffPost, USA Today, Yahoo, SheKnows, National Geographic, MSN, Business Insider, and more. She’s also enjoyed hammering out copy for major brands along the way, including Target, Levi’s, Land Rover, Keurig, Lowe’s, and CMT.

In her spare time, Julie enjoys extolling the virtues of the Oxford comma, being on the water, beating everyone at Mario Kart, and listening to way too many true crime podcasts.

Learn more at her LinkedIn profile here.

Mental Overload

Your Day Is Full Of “Time Confetti.” No Wonder You’re Fried.

By Julie Sprankles

Experts explain how these tiny fragments of time add up to massive stress, burnout, and emotional exhaustion.

Morgan Gillory Would Approve

Need a New Mystery Obsession? Try These Shows Like 'High Potential

By Julie Sprankles

Funny women, quirky crimes, and emotional arcs — these series scratch the same itch.

Plot Twist: It’s Healing

Why We Get So Attached To Fictional Characters, & What It Says About Us

By Julie Sprankles

Me: “They’re not real people.” Also me: devastated for 3 days straight 😭

*Add to Cart*

25 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Raving About This Month

By Julie Sprankles

From a dopamine-inducing Bogg Bag to vibe-y smart lights, here’s our May haul.

Spinoff Incoming

'The Handmaid’s Tale' May Be Over, But Gilead’s Story Isn’t

By Julie Sprankles

With The Testaments spinoff officially on the horizon, The Handmaid’s Tale finale laid the groundwork for the next fight against Gilead.

Hot Days, Cool Snacks

12 Frozen Treats You’ll Want To Stockpile This Summer

By Julie Sprankles

From nostalgic classics to brand-new fruity, creamy, and chocolatey finds, these frozen treats are everything you want when the temps start to rise.

Family Dinner Fixes

How To Stock A Pantry That Makes Weeknight Dinners Way Easier

By Julie Sprankles

Experts share their go-to staples, organizing tips, and more.

BAA, BAA, BLACK SHEEP

The Hidden Cost Of Being A Cycle-Breaker

By Julie Sprankles

Here’s what experts say about the invisible weight of generational healing, and how to carry it without crumbling.

The Hellmouth Reopens

Buffy The Vampire Slayer Reboot Casts Its Chosen One — & She’s Got SMG’s Stamp of Approval

By Julie Sprankles

The Buffyverse is officially growing, with Ryan Kiera Armstrong cast as the next slayer in the upcoming reboot — and OG Buffy is thrilled.

This Just In

Big News From The Ton: Netflix Just Confirmed Bridgerton Season 5

By Julie Sprankles

And Season 6! All hail Lady Whistledown!

Under Pressure

What Experts Say About The “Erectile Recession” Affecting Millennial Men

By Julie Sprankles

Erectile dysfunction is rising among younger men, and it’s not just about testosterone. We spoke to urologists, therapists, and sex experts to uncover the culprits.

Parenting Through The Past

Healing Your Inner Child While Raising A Child Is F*cking Hard

By Julie Sprankles

You’re doing the gentle parenting, the cycle breaking, trying to be a “good enough” mom. And it can still feel like you’re failing. Experts say that’s not just normal — it’s the work.

Must-Watch

That 'Four Seasons' Ending?! It's A Good Thing Netflix Just Confirmed Season 2

By Julie Sprankles

After that bombshell in the finale, fans are dying for a second installment of this Netflix series.

Inherited Baggage

“We Stayed Together For The Kids” — But What Did That Teach Them About Love?

By Julie Sprankles

Staying together for the kids sounds selfless, but experts say the impact is long-lasting and not always healthy.

Plan > Panic

Tariff Impacts Are Coming: What Experts Say You Should Buy Now

By Julie Sprankles

The 411 on what families might want to stock up on, why you shouldn’t hoard, and how to outsmart price hikes.

Skin Care Decoding

Does Liquid Collagen Actually Work? We Asked Skin Experts About The Viral Hype

By Julie Sprankles

Social media swears it’ll give you the youthful complexion of your dreams. Here’s what derms and estheticians say.

Smells Like Trouble

Wait, Wait, Wait... Should We Be Smelling Our Floss?

By Julie Sprankles

A viral TikTok claims stinky floss could be a sign of gum disease — and according to dental experts, it’s not as ridiculous as it sounds.

Exclusive

28% Of Single Mothers Live In Poverty. Jaycina Almond Is On A Mission To Help.

By Julie Sprankles

The mom, model, and founder of The Tender Foundation is an Adidas Honoring Black Excellence (HBE) 2025 Honoree.

Everything We Know

'Emily In Paris' Season 5 Is In The Works — But A Main Character Won’t Be Returning

By Julie Sprankles

First we had to say goodbye to Alfie (or did we 👀), now this?!

Moms Are Tired, Y'all

“Default Parent Divorce” Is On The Rise — & It’s About A Lot More Than Chores

By Julie Sprankles

Anecdotally, more and more marriages appear to be buckling under the weight of the invisible load.