Samm Davidson has been a regular writer and contributor at Scary Mommy since early 2022, focusing mostly on first person parenting essays.
Samm has dual bachelor's degrees in Sociology and Justice studies from the University of New Hampshire, and a Law Degree from Suffolk University. She worked briefly as an estate planning attorney after graduation before shifting to a career in social work, which felt closer to her heart. For the last ten years she has been at home with her now four children and currently works in her non-mom hours as a writer and lifestyle family photographer.
Samm is passionate about sharing her honest, raw, unfiltered truth about motherhood. She loves newborns, statement sunglasses, Justin Bieber, and a well-placed F bomb. She is a complicated introvert, giving most of her energy to her chaotic household but she is a foxhole chick. (She will die for you – but will likely not meet you for coffee.) She is currently working her way into the next stage of life beyond the years of babies – and while she is a little sad and nervous, she is hopeful for what is next.
What I Bought To Wear For My 40th Birthday Trip
I’m using this trip to celebrate myself in a loud, self-loving, stylish, kind of over-the-top way.
The Two-Year Age Gap Is The Absolute Worst
Turns out you can’t make your kids best friends.
Having Kids In Three Different Schools Is No Joke
Welcome to the circus: morning and afternoon edition.
My Kid Looks Like A Teen & It Freaks Me Out
My 10-year-old son looks more like a teenager than a preteen.
5 Must-Have Summer Fashion Pieces For Moms Who Still Want To Look Cool
Easy and low-lift, because it’s hot and we’re all tired.
5 Things I Bought Myself For My 40th Birthday As A Mom Of 4
I bought things I wanted for myself — not my kids, not my husband — and it felt great. Here’s what I got.
Actually, My Kid LOVES Talking About Puberty
My kid came home delighted to tell me everything.
My Parents Are Young Grandparents & It’s Such A Gift
My parents can keep up with my four kids without missing a beat.
I Found Out I Have ADHD At 39
My husband and two sons have it, so I thought I knew the signs. Turns out I was wrong.
I’ve Been Busy Taking Care Of Everyone Else & Now I Have 6 Friggin’ Cavities
And I feel guilt and shame about it, on top of everything else.
I Wanna Have Fun, But I Just Don't Know How
It’s not them. It’s most definitely me.
The Completely Unexpected Way I Got My Kids To Open Up
It started as me time, and morphed into our time.
My Kids Loved Disney — But Not As Much As I Did
I see what they mean about feeling like a kid again.
Can We Stop Inviting The Whole Class To The Birthday Party
I don’t want to feel shamed into playing this party-scorekeeping game when I create my guest list.
I Knew Braces Were Expensive But Damn
Maybe a little tooth crowding isn’t so bad?!
Is It Just My Kids, Or Are Easter Egg Hunts A Bloodbath?
It’s the Hunger Games with bright plastic eggs.
Wait, Is My Vagina Weird?
I’m 40, and I still don’t know what’s normal!
I So Wasn’t Prepared For This One Big Middle School Adjustment
I got used to elementary school... then it all changed.
Well, We’re Going To Disney. Bring It On.
I’ve gotta get my mind right before we do this thing.
Snow Days In The 90s Were Just Better
Waiting for my school’s name on that little ticker at the bottom of the TV... magic.
