Jamie Kenney

Connecticut

Senior Staff Writer at Romper

Senior Staff Writer at Scary Mommy

Writer @Romper & @ScaryMommy. Plump partridge. All four Golden Girls at once. She/her. Tweets mine.

Articles

FDA Moves To Ban Fluoride Supplements For Kids

2 days ago | scarymommy.com | Jamie Kenney

"Say Ahhh..."The CDC has touted increased access to fluoride as one of the 20th century’s greatest public health achievements. This administration disagrees.
House Republicans Propose $5 Billion For School Vouchers Amid Sweeping Education Cuts

2 days ago | scarymommy.com | Jamie Kenney

Public Money/Private SchoolsThe bill would offer a dollar-for-dollar tax break to program donors. by Jamie Kenney2 minutes agoFloresco Productions/Connect Images/Getty ImagesAs the Trump Administration makes deep cuts into the Education Department (ED), with the stated goal of eliminating the agency all together, House Republicans have proposed establishing a $5 billion voucher program for families to send their children to private schools.
British Dads Are Striking For Better Paternity Leave

2 days ago | scarymommy.com | Jamie Kenney

Oi! That's Sexist, Innit? Dads in the U.K. only get two weeks with their new babies... and they know that’s not OK. by Jamie Kenneyjust nowkyonntra/E+/Getty ImagesAt this point, we all know that parental leave in the United States is trash. We’re the only so-called “developed” country without guaranteed paid leave for new parents. The lucky few among us will have employers with generous leave policies.
A “Dog Mom” Didn’t Get Recognized On Mother’s Day — Should She Be Upset?

2 days ago | scarymommy.com | Jamie Kenney

Furbabies v Babies“She always made comments that her two dogs are the first grandkids ... I always thought it was a joke.”by Jamie Kenney3 minutes agoTara Moore/Getty ImagesMother’s Day is a tricky day for a lot of people, and for one Reddit user, u/InitialSong2898 (we’ll call her Song), this year was a bit of a doozy. So much so that she had to take to the platform to ask “Am I The Assh*le?”Song is a mother of adult children, all married.
New Study Shows Healthy Diet, Not Weight, Is Linked To Later Periods

3 days ago | scarymommy.com | Jamie Kenney

Aunt Flo Is Coming EarlyObesity is often blamed for girls starting their periods earlier than in the past; this study suggests there’s more to it than size. by Jamie Kenney2 minutes agoIndiaPix/IndiaPicture/IndiaPicture/Getty ImagesGetting a period is a social and developmental milestone that many American girls are reaching earlier than their mothers and grandmothers. About six months earlier on average, according to one 2024 study.
Nanny Warns Of Common Summertime Foods That Present Choking Hazards

3 days ago | scarymommy.com | Jamie Kenney

Beware Of (Hot) DogSo many of our most nostalgic, iconic summer snacks present a danger to young children. by Jamie Kenney2 minutes agoOscar Wong/Moment/Getty ImagesSummertime is hands down the most nostalgic time of year. Christmas puts up a good fight for winter, but at the end of the day, everything about summer makes us think about being a kid. Few are more nostalgic than all the foods we associate with this warm, balmy season. Ice cream cones, s’mores, watermelon, and more.
The Chromebook Challenge Is The Latest Dumb & Dangerous TikTok Trend

6 days ago | scarymommy.com | Jamie Kenney

The Internet Was A MistakeMove over Tide Pod Challenge! by Jamie Kenney4 minutes agoImgorthand/E+/Getty ImagesScientific advancements astonish us every day — from promising medical treatments to newly discovered species and stars. Similarly, every day, children are discovering new ways to be idiots. Let’s face it, kids are amazing but their brains are basically Jell-O that doesn’t fully set until they’re in their mid-20s.
Bad News Jessica: Gen Z Wrote This List Of “Old Lady Names”

6 days ago | scarymommy.com | Jamie Kenney

Grandma JenniferGen X & Millennial women, we’re about to ruin your day... by Jamie Kenney6 minutes agoCBS Photo Archive/CBS/Getty ImagesFor years now, “old lady/man names” have been gaining popularity among parents-to-be. Many are rediscovering the charm of names that have fallen out of favor in recent decades and imbuing them with new life. Eleanor, Henry, Dorothy, Theodore, Louise, and Waylon have overtaken trendier names like Jayden and Kayla.
Bad News Jessica: Gen Z Wrote This List Of “Old Lady Names”

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Jamie Kenney

4 hours agoYou’ve probably heard the saying, “money doesn’t buy happiness.” While that may hold some truth, the reality is more layered. Money may not buy inner peace or lasting fulfillment, but it does provide something just as crucial: a sense of security. It’s the difference between surviving and spiraling. …
2025 Hurricane Names Have Been Announced

1 week ago | scarymommy.com | Jamie Kenney

Eye of the StormSome will sound familiar, but others are brand new. by Jamie Kenney3 minutes agoJuanmonino/E+/Getty ImagesThe Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November every year, and every storm event has a name. I always assumed these names were chosen on the fly, but it turns out they’re planned well in advance by a committee of the World Meteorological Organization, which released its list of names for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season...