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welcome to the jungle

ByJana Pollack

So Parenting Is Just Doing Things You’re Scared Of Over and Over?

Sure I may be anxious, but this all seems way too daunting.

Slather It On

What SPF Sunscreen Should I Use On My Face Every Day?

A dermatologist breaks down all of your FAQs about SPF.

A mom snaps a life jacket on her daughter by the pool.

This Tracks

It’s Not Your Imagination — The Invisible Load Of Motherhood Gets Heavier During Summer

Why are there so many more moms than dads in those camp drop-off lines?

Woohoo

'I'm Having The Best Sex Of My Life At 37'

In the latest Confessions roundup, 15 parents vent about money, play dates, bad sleep, and more.

a little bit softer now

Actually, I’m Really Cool When My Kids Aren’t Around

These days I’m mostly talking potty-training methods.

faves

Dave Ogleton Talks Dad Jokes, Youth Sports, & Parenting Every Stage From Teens To Toddlers

A chat with @FitDadCEO.

Scary Mommy Originals

Ilana Glazer Is Late For Toddler Yoga

Alyce Chan Is In The Parenting Sweet Spot

Nicki Maher Is Just Here To Have A Good Time

Nicole Story Dent Can’t Believe Y2K Style Is Back, Either

Kayla Sullivan Is Live On The Scene Of Motherhood & Reporting For Duty

Andie MacDowell & Chyler Leigh Are Your New Fave Mother-Daughter TV Duo

Meet Soliana Sapp, Your Pink-Robe-Insta-Fave & New Mom Bestie

Caitlin Murray Is Adulting... Big Time

Hilarie Burton Is Doing It All For Her Daughter

All Hail Geri Halliwell-Horner!

'Workin' Mom's Catherine Reitman Gets Real About Sex & Marriage Post-Kids

Andrea Savage Knows Her Kid Is Gonna Talk About Her In Therapy One Day

Iliza Shlesinger Hates Mom-Shamers As Much As You Do

Gabrielle Union Brings It

love 2 see it

BySuzanne Zuckerman

Our Obsession With Social Media Grandmas, Explained

It’s no wonder I’m a sucker for content created by and about grandmas, since I miss my own so much.

Hanging Up the Hangups

I Had Sex With A Married Man, But It’s Not What You Think

How I got over the feelings of shame with the help of a sex therapist.

Lonely

My Kid Is Barely On The Spectrum, & I Feel Caught Between Two Worlds

Where’s the space for moms like me?

B is for Body

Help! I Think Blippi Is Kinda Hot

My husband can’t complain. He’s got a thing for Ms. Rachel.

Unrecognizable young female lying in soft bed under warm duvet and using smartphone during insomnia ...

back away slowly

The Road To Parenting Hell Is Paved With Late Night Google Searches

I hate that my reality doesn’t line up with what the internet tells me.

Don't bring siblings and grandparents to other kids birthday parties. It's rude.

No Unlimited Options

Don’t You Dare Ignore This One Birthday Party Etiquette Rule

Look, I really don’t feel there is anything malicious going on but c’mon.

CONFESS

I wish I had one good friend who lived close to me.

Confessional #985

I feel ‘touched out’ and didn’t want to do snuggle time before bedtime with my 4 year old tonight

Confessional #8702

I hate the toddler stage!

Confessional #3290

I’m afraid my husband wants to leave because our sex life has stalled.

Confessional #652

I might be pregnant and the wait is killing me.

Confessional #377

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More Confessions

'I'm Having The Best Sex Of My Life At 37'

‘My Parents Have Gotten Weird In Retirement & I Hate It’

'I'm So Sick Of Parenting My Mother And Mother In Law'

'Public School Is Ruining My Child'

'My Husband Had An Affair With A Drop Off Mom'

'My Husband Is Being A Whiney Baby About Lack Of Sex'

'My Husband Can’t Get Me Off’

From The Confessional: 'Husband Confessed To Being A Sex Addict'

From The Confessional: ‘My In-Laws Don’t Know About Our Second Kid’

From The Confessional: 'I Want An Open Marriage'

From The Confessional: ‘My Hubby Admitted He Has 3 ‘Wives’”

From The Confessional: 'I Had An Emotional Affair'

From The Confessional: 'I'm In Love With Someone Else's Husband'

From The Confessional: 'My Sex Drive Is Bigger Than My Husband's'

From The Confessional: 'I Constantly Think About Barry Keoghan'

From The Confessional: 'I Cringe When My Husband Touches Me'

Book Club

Obsessed With Fourth Wing? Add These Romantasy Novels to Your TBR Pile ASAP

7 Spicy Romantasy Books Just Like A Court of Thorns And Roses

Dreaming Of Warmer Weather? 10 Spring Books That Will Get You Excited For Sunnier Days Ahead

8 Historical Fiction Novels To Read During Women’s History Month

The Most Anticipated Books By Black Authors Coming In 2024

The Best Books of 2024 You Need To Have On Your Radar

10 Empowering Novels That Center On Badass Single Moms

8 Queer Thrillers That’ll Get Your Heart Racing In More Ways Than One

What Book You Should Read Next Based On Your Favorite Romance Trope

8 Fiction Food Novels That Will Feed Your Imagination (& Make You Hungry)

8 Books Like Gilmore Girls Worthy Of A La-La-La String Melody

What You Should Read Next Based On Your Favorite Taylor Swift Era

10 Books That Are As Sweet As Ted Lasso’s Biscuits

8 Balmy Novels Like The Summer I Turned Pretty

8 Romance Authors Like Colleen Hoover That Will Fuel Your Smut Obsession

6 Authors Like Taylor Jenkins Reid To Add To Your Library Collection

Celebrity Interviews

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ByJulie Sprankles

One Of Your Favorite '90s Child Stars Now Writes Nostalgic Romance Novels With His Wife

Danny Tamberelli starred in hits like The Adventures of Pete & Pete, All That, and The Mighty Ducks.

Paris Hilton poses for a picture with her family.

Exclusive

Paris Hilton Opens Up About Surrogacy Judgment In Never-Before-Read Book Excerpt

Exclusive

Hillary Swank Had A Feeling She’d Be A Twin Mom

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Kat Stickler Gets Really Real About Motherhood

Rochelle Johnson holds her 7-year-old son Creed, who is on the autism spectrum.

Exclusive

Rochelle Johnson Didn’t Know Anyone With Autism. Then Her Son Was Diagnosed.

Exclusive

AJLT Star Nicole Ari Parker Dishes On Motherhood, Marriage & Of Course, Fashion

Exclusive

Jamie-Lynn Sigler Gets Real About Mom Guilt

Keepy Uppy

Bluey's Mum & Dad Address The For-Real-Life Rumors That The Beloved Kids’ Show Is Ending

We're All "Lunatics" Here

Maren Morris’ Next Act

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Top Chef’s Gail Simmons Has Some Surprising Advice For Parents Of Picky Eaters

Scheana Shay opens up to Scary Mommy about the new season of 'Vanderpump Rules,' being a mom, and he...

shay rules

Scheana Shay Gets Real About Postpartum OCD

mom mode

Kylie Kelce Explains How Jason Helps Her Keep Her Cool While Parenting

america's mom

Donna Kelce Opens Up About Her Approach To Being A Mother-In-Law

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JoAnna Garcia Swisher Teases What’s To Come For Maddie In Sweet Magnolias Season 4

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Aja Naomi King Gets Raw About The Importance Of Playing Powerful Women

Exclusive

The Family Plan’s Mark Wahlberg & Michelle Monaghan Talk Minivans & Their Go-To Karaoke Songs

Your Life

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US VIRGIN ISLANDS - 1994/01/01: Us Virgin Island, St. Johns, View Of Trunk Bay National Park. (Photo...

wish i was there

ByKate Auletta

The Best Beaches In The U.S., According To Travel Experts

Brb, packing my bags.

grown up probs

It’s Not Just You — Making Friends As A Mom Is Hard

This used to be so much easier.

Bath & Body Works' new summer scents are super beachy.

Feelin' Breezy

Dive Headfirst Into Beach Season With New Bath & Body Works Summer Scents

It’s summer in a bottle, minus the sunburn.

Mom who didn't go to dentist regular dentist appointments now has 6 cavities.

make yourself a priority

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.

Woman, boy and girl plunging in water lake from the deck during summer day vacations

one, two, three!

This Summer, I'm Always Jumping In

What if I reclaimed a child’s attitude for swimming, just for one summer?

When you are divorced you need friends who are divorced too because they get it.

getting real

Nobody Gets It Like My Divorced Friends

You just can’t understand until you’ve been there.

Family Life

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Prepare Yourself

ByCheryl Maguire

The Season Of Pool Lounge Chair Turf Wars Is Upon Us

After having a run-in with a “chair hog” on a recent trip, I asked experts for the scoop on proper poolside etiquette.

TikToker @dashofmandi shows how to make potsticker stir-fry using Trader Joe's products.

Please, and Thank You

I Make These 8 “Lazy” Trader Joe’s Dinners On Repeat

They’re cheap, easy, and a hit with the kids (and my wallet).

10 RV Parents To Inspire Your Family's Big Adventures

#YOLO

14 RV Families To Inspire Your Travel Adventures

“Livin’ in a van, down by the river” has never sounded better, TBH.

A mother comforts her child on an airplane.

Expert Advice

What To Do When Your Kid Is Terrified Of Flying — And Your Family Travel Depends On It

Your guide to navigating this common, totally normal fear.

get in my belly

The Absolute Best Costco Meals & Meal Hacks

We asked, you answered.

Trader Joe's offers many salad kits, including the popular Vegan Ranch Crunch Salad Kit.

Yum

I Tried Every Trader Joe’s Salad Kit. Here’s How I Rank The Top 10.

I used to hate salad kits... until I went to Trader Joe’s.

Pregnancy

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A woman speaks with a nurse at her baby's well-check appointment.

'Scuse Me?

ByArielle Tschinkel

How To Handle Comments About Your Postpartum Body

People always have a lot to say about someone's appearance after they give birth. Here's how to shut that sh*t down.

A pregnant woman looks down at her belly anxiously.

Know The Signs

Do You Have Typical Pregnancy Jitters, Or Is It Medical Anxiety?

It's natural to feel worried, but experts say there’s a point where it becomes something more serious.

Take Note

Need-To-Know Info: Can You Get Pregnant During Perimenopause?

Don’t toss out the contraceptives just yet.

Ugh, Amirite?

Bloating During Ovulation? It's A Thing (That Sucks)

Here’s what causes it, plus what you can do to alleviate it.

According to research, here are the popular nicknames kids and parents call their grandparents acros...

gigi and papa

Here Are The Most Popular Grandparent Nicknames In America, According To A New Study

Some of these were a bit surprising!

A baby in a vintage outfit lies in a bassinet outdoors.

Later, Liam

15 Obscure Baby Names That Need A Revival

If you’re looking for something quirky and cool that won’t be shared by every other kid in your child’s class, try these.

Aldi's summer releases include everything you need for an ice cream sundae bar.

Who's Got A Quarter?

ByDeirdre Kaye

Aldi's Summer Releases Include Everything You Need For The Cookout

I scream, you scream, we all scream for... affordable summer goodies.

Expert Advice

ByBrianne Hogan

I Think My Loved One Should Be On Medication For Anxiety. How Do I Help?

A neuropsychologist shares signs to look for and how to approach the convo (if and when it’s appropriate).

Guests ride the Velocicoaster at Universal Orlando.

Do You Agree?

ByJulie Sprankles

New Study Says These Are The Top 10 Best Amusement Parks In the US

Ngl, the park that snagged the top spot surprised me.

The Spotlight She Deserves

ByMatthew Kaplowitz

She Started As A Disney Villain, Now She's A Feminist Hero

Maleficent taught kids and adults that it's never too late to change their story

Calling all aspiring dragonriders!

ByEmily Weaver

Obsessed With Fourth Wing? Add These Romantasy Novels to Your TBR Pile ASAP

You're gonna need a bigger book tote.

safety first

ByKatie Garrity

This Pediatric OR Nurse Listed 5 Things She Will Never Let Her Kids Do To Keep Them Safe

Her list is based on work experience where she's "seen some shit."

welcome to the jungle

ByJana Pollack

So Parenting Is Just Doing Things You’re Scared Of Over and Over?

Sure I may be anxious, but this all seems way too daunting.

Slather It On

ByBrianne Hogan

What SPF Sunscreen Should I Use On My Face Every Day?

A dermatologist breaks down all of your FAQs about SPF.

Netflix just announced an upcoming animated Minecraft series with an original storyline and new char...

Fun, Cubed

ByDeirdre Kaye

Netflix Just Announced A New Animated Minecraft Series Is In The Works

Your kid is going to be so stoked.

Keep It Going, Please

ByDeirdre Kaye

Hacks Season 4 Has Officially Been Confirmed!

Ava brought some big Deborah energy to the S3 finale, and fans want more.

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