Katie Bingham-Smith

Katie Bingham-Smith has been a contributor to Scary Mommy in the lifestyle, health, relationship and parenting space for seven years.

She holds a BA in English Literature with a minor in creative writing from Green Mountain college. She’s a regular contributor to AARP The Girlfriend Letter and Grown & Flown. She’d been published in several anthologies as well as Woman’s World and Bangor Metro Magazine, and is currently finishing her first Romance novel.

She lives in Maine with her three kids, two ducks, and a Goldendoodle. When she’s not writing, she’d reading, at the gym, redecorating her home, or spending too much money online.

Moving On

I Sold My Kids’ Childhood Home & I’m Surprised By How I Feel

By Katie Bingham-Smith

I thought this was my forever home.

woman's best friend

Kids Growing Up Too Fast? Get A Dog.

By Katie Bingham-Smith

It wasn’t a man I craved. It was a dog.

I Have Thoughts

How We Made Co-Parenting Work On Halloween

By Katie Bingham-Smith

Because you want your kid to enjoy Halloween, not worry about your feelings.

purpose

What The Hell Am I Supposed To Do Now That My Kids Are Grown?

By Katie Bingham-Smith

For so long, I was a mom. I still am... but that role has drastically changed.

pump it up

Nobody Is Getting In The Way Of My Gym Time

By Katie Bingham-Smith

And honestly, it’s a little wild that somebody would think I’d give that up.

try it!

This TikTok Makeup Trick Really, Really, Really Works

By Katie Bingham-Smith

I was blown away.

hamster wheel

I Can’t Stop Overthinking Everything. This Trick Helps.

By Katie Bingham-Smith

I’d been sitting around obsessing about things I couldn’t control and stuck in a spiral of feeling sorry for myself.

Burnt Out

I Stopped Posting My Entire Life On Social Media & I’m So Much Happier

By Katie Bingham-Smith

I was experiencing my life again instead of curating it for my followers.

Let's go

50 Is Right Around The Corner And I Can’t Wait

By Katie Bingham-Smith

Don’t use your age as a barrier or excuse.

must-see tv

No Reality Show Will Ever Compare To The First Season Of The Real World

By Katie Bingham-Smith

Often imitated, never duplicated.

xoxo

Forget A Romantic Valentine

By Katie Bingham-Smith

It’s more fun celebrating the people you truly love forever and ever.

Not ready

This Is What No One Tells You About Having Older Kids

By Katie Bingham-Smith

I didn’t know that I would miss my older kids while they’re sitting right in front of me.

It goes so quick

I Can’t Believe My Time As A Mom Of School-Aged Kids Is Over

By Katie Bingham-Smith

I’m definitely not ready.

Home alone

I’ve Been Single For So Long, I Wonder If I’ve Forgotten How To Be A Partner

By Katie Bingham-Smith

I think the desire might even be gone.

So sweet

My Kids Cut Me Out Of This Holiday Tradition & I Love It

By Katie Bingham-Smith

As a mother, it just makes me so happy to watch.

It’s actually fun

‘Tis The Season For A Big Pre-Holiday Purge

By Katie Bingham-Smith

Hand me that trash bag, because I’m going in.

old-school skill

I Don’t Track My Kids. My Method Is So Much Simpler.

By Katie Bingham-Smith

Who needs an app? Not me.

get a move on

My 40s Totally Changed My Relationship With Exercise

By Katie Bingham-Smith

Instead of dreading my workouts, I feel incredibly lucky I get to move my body.

Be Kind Please Rewind

Man, I Miss Blockbuster

By Katie Bingham-Smith

It was a whole Friday night teen ritual, and I think we should bring it back.

Mom, stop

My Youngest Doesn’t Want To Be Treated Like The Baby Of The Family

By Katie Bingham-Smith

I am guilty of trying to savor and extend his childhood. And he hates it.