Sarah Aswell

Sarah Aswell is a Deputy Editor at Scary Mommy and Romper, where she leads the news and trending teams, the social media teams, and Scary Mommy Book Club. She also regularly contributes humor, essays, and original interviews to the site.

A humor writer and stand-up comedian, Sarah’s work has appeared in places like The New Yorker, McSweeney’s, National Lampoon, MAD Magazine, Reductress, Funny or Die, and more. Her writing about comedy, entertainment, and parenting has appeared in Vulture, Forbes, USA Today, Vice, The Advocate, Healthline, and Working Mother Magazine, to name a few. She’s also written creatively for brands like Nike, Expedia, Aflac, KitchenAid, and Meta.

An award-winning journalist, Sarah received her BA in English from Grinnell College and her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Montana. She’s also the founder of Revival Comedy, a non-profit organization that runs comedy workshop and shows that center women and marginalized genders.

Sarah lives in Missoula, Montana, with her two daughters and slightly too many cats. She has been voted Missoula’s Best Stand-Up Comedian for four years in a row and was recently named one of the Best Unknown Comedians in America by Thrillist, which is one of those insults that sounds like a compliment.

Follow Sarah on Twitter and on LinkedIn — and check out her comedy at sarahaswell.com.

splitting hairs

Tia Mowry Clapped Back To Criticism That She's Not A Single Mom

By Sarah Aswell

The actor divorced Cory Hardrict in 2023, but he's still in her life as a co-parent.

our inner children love this

Ashley Judd Has Joined The ‘We Don't Care Club’ & Now We All Want In

By Sarah Aswell

Here's to playing in the ocean with the joy of a child in a comfortable bathing suit.

i see what you did there

This Former Educator Wants You To Write Your Kid's Name On School Supplies

By Sarah Aswell

But wait — it's not for the reason you think.

to zzzzz or not to zzzzz

Do You Come From A ‘Sleep Supportive’ Family? Or Not So Much?

By Sarah Aswell

And are you sleep supportive of your own kids?

why are men

Ask Scary Mommy: How Can I Stop Taking My Husband's Anger Personally?

By Sarah Aswell

A woman is done blaming herself for her husband's anger issues.

pick a side!

A Mom Admits She Left Her Family Vacation 5 Days Early & People Have *Thoughts*

By Sarah Aswell

"So we left. Five days early. No apology. No regret."

back at it

“Varsity Blues” College Admissions Scammer Is Out Of Prison & Advising Students Again

By Sarah Aswell

William “Rick” Singer is just a few months out of federal prison.

safety alert!

Toddler Nicotine Poisonings Have Skyrocketed 763% In 3 Years

By Sarah Aswell

The vast majority of these poisonings occurred at home.

yikes!!

A Woman Responds To "Screen Free Kids" Screaming In A Restaurant

By Sarah Aswell

The children's moms laughed as their kids shrieked.

the mental load is so heavy

The Perfect Response To When Husbands Say, "Just Ask Me For Help!"

By Sarah Aswell

When partners say, "We're not mind readers," this is what they don't understand.

it's the thought

A Mom Wonders If She Was Wrong For Throwing Her Kid A Low-Budget Birthday Party

By Sarah Aswell

"I just found out that local mums still gossip about it."

i'm here always

A Mom Shares The Things She Will Always Do For Her Kids, Even When They're Adults

By Sarah Aswell

"Mommy will always buy you dinner. I will always take you shopping. I will even fill up your car with gas..."

helicopter time

Ask Scary Mommy: When My Friends Hang Out, I'm Left Refereeing All Our Kids

By Sarah Aswell

Should I just let them squabble while I have my adult time?

is it getting heated in herre?

Nelly Admits He Doesn't Change Diapers Or Get Up At Night With His Baby

By Sarah Aswell

“Well, listen, it’s all you. I ain’t going to even lie,” he told his wife Ashanti.

we need to talk

What Should I Do When My Kid Uses "Autistic" As An Insult?

By Sarah Aswell

You need to have a talk. Here's what to say.

there goes the neighborhood

Ask Scary Mommy: Should I Let My Kindergartener Play With Older Neighborhood Kids This Summer?

By Sarah Aswell

What happens when you let your kid run with an older crowd?

check yes or no

Ask Scary Mommy: How Much Control Should Kids Have Over Their Birthday Invite List?

By Sarah Aswell

I want to invite my friend's son. My kid doesn't want to.

good news

'Hacks' Was Just Renewed For A Fifth Season!

By Sarah Aswell

Thank goodness we get to spend more time with Deborah and Ava.

advice & laughs

Ask Scary Mommy With Special Guest Alyce Chan

By Sarah Aswell

Get all the best parenting advice from @momcomnyc in this special edition of Ask Scary Mommy.

we hit the big time

Ask Scary Mommy: Adulting Big Time With Caitlin Murray

By Sarah Aswell

In Ask Scary Mommy, @bigtimeadulting answers lots of juicy questions about parenting.