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.

*subtly scratches*

Why Are My Nipples So Itchy?

By Samantha Darby

And how exactly are we supposed to scratch them?

All The Summer Flavors

13 Easy, Fresh Summer Dinners That Don’t Require An Oven

By Samantha Darby

Because we don’t need any extra heat right now.

*Eye Roll*

Please Stop Saying "Just Wait" To Moms Of Tween Girls

By Samantha Darby

You really don’t have to steal our joy.

Pass The Snacks

9 Moms Share How They Get Their Kids To Open Up & Talk

By Samantha Darby

Sometimes it’s as simple as a Lego set.

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11 Ways To Celebrate Summer Solstice & Open Your Heart For The Season

By Samantha Darby

We’ve all got a bit of witch in us, right?

Holding It Together

“I’m Scared About Affording The Home I Just Bought” & 30 Other Mom Confessions

By Samantha Darby

From health scares to financial worries, the moms are juggling the weight of the world on their shoulders.

Deep Breath

Are You Setting Boundaries... Or Just Withdrawing Because You're Overwhelmed?

By Samantha Darby

Whether you’re setting them with a family member or a friend, it’s important to figure out exactly what you need.

SOS

Are We Emotionally Outsourcing Too Much of Our Parenting To Social Media?

By Samantha Darby

Parenting advice on the internet is great, but are we forgetting about our own intuition?

RIP

I Wish My Tween Had The American Girl Magazine

By Samantha Darby

The magazine was hugely formative for me as a kid — and now as a mom.

Endorphins Forever ❤️

“Going To The Gym With My Husband Completely Changed Our Sex Life”

By Samantha Darby

A mom just like us — comparing prices at the grocery store, cheering at the baseball field three times a week, running PTA meetings — shares her sex story, no matter how “boring” or “shocking” it may be.

Star Baker Award

13 Father’s Day Desserts To Impress The Dad In Your Life

By Samantha Darby

And make him feel all the joy of childhood.

It's Too Hot For This

Summer Sex Drive Dip: Is The Heat Affecting Your Libido?

By Samantha Darby

There are a few reasons why you might not feel as in-the-mood during the summer.

Shhhh 🤫

“I Like One Of My Teenage Daughters Better Than The Other” & 21 Other Mom Confessions

By Samantha Darby

Sometimes you’ve just gotta let it out.

No Book Logs Needed

9 Books Recommended By Tweens

By Samantha Darby

Add these to your summer reading list.

don't forget the sunscreen

Which Iconic Summer Movie Are You, Based On Your Zodiac Sign?

By Samantha Darby

We see you, vacation-planning Cancers (aka Clark W. Griswold).

Pass The Peaches

OK, “Nourished Girl Summer” Is The One Trend I Want To Keep Forever

By Samantha Darby

Because summer is the perfect time to ditch toxic “wellness” plans and listen to your body.

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“My Husband & I Refuse To Have Sex At Bedtime”

By Samantha Darby

A mom just like us — comparing prices at the grocery store, cheering at the baseball field three times a week, running PTA meetings — shares her sex story, no matter how “boring” or “shocking” it may be.

So Many Baby Masons

The Kardashians Have Started A Lot Of Trends, But None Like Kourtney’s

By Samantha Darby

This isn’t about hourglass figures. She’s the baby name queen.

Pass The Iced Tea

“I’m Dreading School Being Out” & 17 Other Summer Mom Confessions

By Samantha Darby

It’s officially summertime, and there are a lot of mixed feelings.

Pass the tissues

13 Nostalgic Movies That Hit Way Harder As A Mom

By Samantha Darby

I will never recover from Grandma Wendy reminding Peter that childhood only lasts a short while.