Samantha Darby

Samantha is a #girlmom to three little ladies, and a Senior Lifestyle Editor and writer for Romper. She began at Romper in 2015 as a lifestyle writer before the site officially launched, working out of Google docs when Romper didn’t even have a name, and became a lifestyle editor in 2017. In 2022, she was promoted to Senior Lifestyle Editor. Samantha covers a wide variety of topics under the lifestyle umbrella, including parenting, TTC, pregnancy, sex and relationships, and product roundups. She also focuses a lot of her work on baby name coverage, essays about motherhood, children’s books, and holiday content. She loves a good, wholesome, Jennifer Garner-vibes essay.

In 2020, she won a BDG Edit Award for Best Headline for When Grandmas Duel, We All Win, Don’t We?

Before working at Romper, Samantha worked as a freelance writer and had essays published at Motherlode, HelloGiggles, Barnes & Noble Kids, Babble, Work It, Mom!, and The Huffington Post. She also dabbled a bit in digital marketing and writing content for small businesses. She’s currently working on a novel.

On her way to becoming a full-time writer and editor, Samantha was a professional actor in Atlanta, doing stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, theatre, and generally auditioning her heart out. It was good practice for motherhood, where she routinely has to follow the exact scripts her daughters give her while playing Barbies. She lives in Georgia with her husband and her three girls — Alice, Lucy, and Clara.

You can contact Samantha by email at samantha.darby@bustle.com or find her on Twitter or LinkedIn.

Can you keep a secret?

“I Have A Higher Sex Drive Than My Husband” & 27 Other Mom Confessions

By Samantha Darby

🎵 These are our confessions 🎵

Boo!

13 Halloween Episodes Of Your Favorite TV Shows

By Samantha Darby

From Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Abbott Elementary, there are some epic choices.

Pass Me My Gold Goblet

We’ve Got To Ban Single Parents From Love Is Blind, It’s Too Much

By Samantha Darby

Seriously, use a dating app before getting engaged THROUGH A WALL to your child’s STEPPARENT.

Boo! This year was scary!

21 Halloween Costume Ideas Inspired By The Year’s Big Pop Culture Moments

By Samantha Darby

Just how many Dr. Robbys can we find while trick-or-treating?

Oh... my.

“I Want My Mouth On My Friend’s Camel Toe” & 34 Other Mom Confessions

By Samantha Darby

We’re out here, airing our absolutely filthy thoughts and feelings.

Blahhhhhh

OK, Are We All Feeling Low-Key Depressed These Days?

By Samantha Darby

An expert is here to tell you — it’s a thing.

Confidence Boost 🚀

OK, I Think Maybe All Of Us Should Be Doing Some Rejection Therapy

By Samantha Darby

If you've got social anxiety, this might be the hack for you.

This is the village

A Mom Asked For All The Life Skills We Need To Teach Our Kids Before Adulthood

By Samantha Darby

And honestly, I forgot I'd have to *teach* some of these.

*internally screaming*

Stop Blaming Women For “Choosing” Crappy Partners

By Samantha Darby

It's actually not our fault that some men become shitty fathers.

You Really Can Do This

Are You Experiencing "Good Mom" Burnout?

By Samantha Darby

It turns out, being present and engaged all the time is super exhausting.

Boom Clap, The Sound Of My Brain

Can We Talk About Exploding Head Syndrome?

By Samantha Darby

Because I’m convinced all these BOOMS going off in my brain got worse after I had children.

D'oh!

'The Simpsons' Movie Is Finally Getting A Sequel

By Samantha Darby

Yes, 20 years later. We are so back, baby.

Under Pressure

Can You Stop Your Eldest Daughter From *Being* An Eldest Daughter?

By Samantha Darby

IYKYK.

Self-Care

17 TV Shows That Will Unlock A Piece Of Your Childhood You Forgot About

By Samantha Darby

I think we could all use a trip back to 1997 just for a minute.

Every Day Is A fashion show, mom

The Original Laguna Beach Cast Is Reuniting & 2005 Me Is *DUNZO*

By Samantha Darby

I think the rain fell down and WOKE MY DREAMS.

Yes Please

How To Make Your Orgasms Last Longer

By Samantha Darby

Because sometimes you just need an extra few seconds of that pleasure.

Pass The Good Vibes

Guys, I Think We All Need To Try A Little “Aura Farming”

By Samantha Darby

I’m never going to turn my nose up at “fake it ‘til you make it” advice.

He Gets It

Thank You, Robert Munsch

By Samantha Darby

Some of us actually *did* understand the unhinged chaos of Love You Forever.

🚨 SOS 🚨

The Fine Line Of Pushing Your Kid To Be Their Best Without Pressuring Them

By Samantha Darby

Because you really want them to get a good grade on a test, but you really don’t want them in the fetal position when it’s time to study.

Polly Pockets Forever

Pretend Toys Aren’t Just For Little Kids. The Big Ones Still Love To Play, Too

By Samantha Darby

Have you ever seen a tween with a pretend cash register? It’s a delight.

Hey, Ready For More?
Sign up for Scary Mommy’s daily newsletter for more stories from the trenches. We’ve got personal takes, life-changing tips, and all the things you need to keep one step ahead of the chaos.
By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy