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.

Pass the remote

I Can't Keep Doing Hour-Long Dramatic Episodes — Bring Back The Sitcoms

By Samantha Darby

Please, just leave me at St. Denis Medical while you go watch Pedro Pascal try to save the world.

Ooh la la 💋

The Moms Are Horny & Need To Confess 🔥

By Samantha Darby

In the latest Confessions roundup, 13 moms share their steamiest sex secrets.

Freezin' For a Reason

Why Are Teens Doing The Ice Bucket Challenge Again?

By Samantha Darby

The social media awareness move is taking over feeds again — and your kids are tagging their friends.

It Takes A Village

Does Ms. Rachel Have Kids? Yes, Everyone’s Favorite Babysitter Is Also A Mom

By Samantha Darby

And her oldest inspired her to create her YouTube channel.

Science Rocks

Everything You Need To Know About The Lyrids Meteor Shower

By Samantha Darby

It’s a pretty great reason to wake up at 3 a.m.

It's OK to be happy

Let’s Confess Some Joy This Week

By Samantha Darby

In the latest Confessions roundup, 12 moms share their happy little secrets and joyful moments.

Summer Blockbuster

A New 'Fantastic Four' Trailer Just Dropped With Your Latest Pedro Pascal Dopamine Hit

By Samantha Darby

And I’m freaking out about Sue Storm being the woman who “has it all.”

Lost In Space

It’s OK To Feel Complicated About Amanda Nguyen & The Blue Origin Flight

By Samantha Darby

Nguyen deserves her dreams, but it feels icky that it happened like this.

Pass The Remote

18 Moms Share Their Favorite Comfort Show

By Samantha Darby

From sitcoms to thrillers, this list is all about the shows that make you feel good and calm for the post-bedtime chill.

Dear Baby

27 Meaningful Baby Girl Names

By Samantha Darby

From names rooted in history to names that mean peace, queen, and love, there’s plenty to be inspired by.

Girl Power

Quinta Brunson On Amy Poehler's 'Good Hang' Podcast Is A Must-Listen For Women

By Samantha Darby

Imposter syndrome? Never heard of her.

We're Almost There & Nowhere Near It

Are More Gilmore Girls Series & Specials In The Works?

By Samantha Darby

It seems like everybody wants go back to Stars Hollow, but is it happening?

Chore List ✅

Are You Vacuuming The *Right* Way?

By Samantha Darby

Or are you flying through your living room, sucking up Lego pieces with no mercy?

Besties For The Resties

Growing Up With Siblings 100% Affects How I Parent

By Samantha Darby

Like, I know when it's time to intervene and when it's time to let Lord of the Flies commence.

Moms We Love

Kelly Stafford Is The Friend We All Need

By Samantha Darby

The podcast host, mom of four, and wife of NFL quarterback Matthew Stafford totally gets it.

I, Too, Like Creating Moments

Meghan Markle's Netflix Show *Is* Cringe... & That's OK

By Samantha Darby

And maybe it's time for you to look inward at why you're so mad at her for making jam.

Hop Hop Hop

17 Easter Movies To Make Part Of Your Easter Traditions

By Samantha Darby

From the super wholesome and corny ones to the more dramatic retellings of Moses.

Carnivore Era

How To Hit Your Protein Goals, According To Women Just Like You

By Samantha Darby

Because some of us are tired of lean turkey.

Hello friends!

Where To Watch 'Ms. Rachel' So You Can Feel Good About Screen Time

By Samantha Darby

The preschool show is a favorite for families.

Hop Hop Hop

Why Does Easter Change Every Year?

By Samantha Darby

The springtime holiday has wildly different dates from year to year.