Scary Mommy

Scary Mommy was founded by Jill Smokler in early 2008 as a simple online baby journal to document her experiences as a stay-at-home mom. Over time, it grew into a large and lively community of millions of parents who share a common belief: Parenting doesn’t have to be flawless. In February 2015, Vinit Bharara from the media company Some Spider acquired Scary Mommy. Today, Scary Mommy boasts an extensive and diverse range of editorial resources, including video producers, editors, staff writers, essayists, and breaking news journalists, along with hundreds of contributors from across the nation. Additionally, its in-house studio creates original videos and other multimedia content for its advertising partners.

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How To Get Your Tween To Open Up & Talk, According To Real Moms

4 days ago | scarymommy.com | Samantha Darby

Pass The SnacksSometimes it’s as simple as a Lego set. by Samantha Darby2 minutes agoMoMo Productions/DigitalVision/Getty ImagesEvery parent wants their child to feel free to talk to them about anything. Whether they’re going to get themselves in trouble or someone else, whether they’re embarrassed to share something or anxious about how we’ll react, we all just want our kids to know they can tell us.
11 Ways To Celebrate Summer Solstice & Bring Out The Witch In You

5 days ago | scarymommy.com | Samantha Darby

☀️ ☀️ ☀️We’ve all got a bit of witch in us, right? by Samantha Darby4 minutes agoAscentXmedia/E+/Getty ImagesSummer always has a magical quality about it, but the summer solstice is especially mystical. It's more than just an astronomical event; it's a cultural phenomenon rooted in deep traditions, spanning from paganism to the Neolithic era.
More People Are Having Emotional Affairs. Experts Say This Is Why.

5 days ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

infidelityHere’s why they start and how they should end, if you want to move forward together. by Katie McPherson2 minutes agoZeynepKaya/E+/Getty ImagesDo you know someone who has had an emotional affair, or whose partner had one during their relationship? Maybe you’ve done it yourself — and you wouldn’t be alone in that, by the way — or experienced that pit in your stomach finding your partner’s texts with someone else.
“I’m Scared About Affording The Home I Just Bought” & 30 Other Mom Confessions

5 days ago | scarymommy.com | Samantha Darby

Holding It TogetherFrom health scares to financial worries, the moms are juggling the weight of the world on their shoulders. by Samantha Darby3 minutes agoMarc Romanelli/Tetra images/Getty ImagesIf there’s anything every mom can relate to, it’s the feeling that you’re always doing everything — but also never doing enough.
These Cleaning Shortcuts Will Save Your Time & Sanity, According To Pros

5 days ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

omg pls halpAnyone else sick of cleaning for hours every Sunday and still not catching up? by Katie McPherson2 minutes agomapodile/E+/Getty ImagesThere’s nothing worse than surviving a super hectic week just to finally arrive at the weekend and realize your house is a wreck — and now you get to spend all Sunday cleaning. Or maybe you’ve been acutely aware of how messy things are all week long, and as a result, the overstimulation is starting to kick in.
Does Nutrafol Work? What Hair Loss Experts Really Think

6 days ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

hair lossIt’s a big investment. So, is it worth it? by Katie McPherson4 minutes agoEkaterina Fedotova / 500px/500Px Plus/Getty ImagesYou know about it. You might even take it. You’ve definitely seen influencers talking about it in your social media feeds: Nutrafol is the hair supplement everyone online seems to be taking. But does Nutrafol really work, and do dermatologists actually recommend it?
Are You Setting Boundaries, Or Just Withdrawing Because You're Overwhelmed?

6 days ago | scarymommy.com | Samantha Darby

Deep BreathWhether you’re setting them with a family member or a friend, it’s important to figure out exactly what you need. by Samantha Darby5 minutes agoTassii/E+/Getty ImagesBoundaries can be a lot of things for a lot of people. They can be hard lines drawn in the sand (do not cross!) for toxic family members. They can be fluid, ever-changing parameters to keep a relationship in the safe space you've dedicated to it.
Why Do Lips Lose Color As You Age? Derms Explain The Change

6 days ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

a great injusticeRemember waking up and just... looking alive? Yeah, me too. by Katie McPherson3 minutes agoPhotographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman/Moment/Getty ImagesWhen I was in high school, my friend came up to me before class started and asked what I was wearing on my lips. “Uhhh, nothing,” I replied. She couldn’t believe my lips were naturally that color, and it was the first time I had ever really thought about it, either.
Are We Relying Too Much On The Internet For Parenting Advice?

1 week ago | scarymommy.com | Samantha Darby

SOSParenting advice on the internet is great, but are we forgetting about our own intuition? by Samantha Darby2 minutes agoCatherine Falls Commercial/Moment/Getty ImagesFrom Instagram accounts aimed at dealing with tween problems to TikTok videos that give you "5 Gentle Ways To Redirect Your Toddler," it's easy to make the assumption that all of us should be perfect parents. I mean, all of this information is at our fingertips... we should be using it daily, right?
Please, Can We Bring Back The American Girl Magazine For Today's Tweens?

1 week ago | scarymommy.com | Samantha Darby

RIPThe magazine was hugely formative for me as a kid — and now as a mom. by Samantha Darby3 minutes agoThere was nothing like getting mail in the '90s addressed to you, and when it was an American Girl magazine or catalog? It was like heaven had opened up and sent a portal directly to your mailbox.