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August 9, 2022 at 9:12 PM

I Thought I Was A Bad Mom. I Actually Had Undiagnosed ADHD.

It was a game-changer.   Aug 9, 2022    MENTAL HEALTH I Thought I Was A Bad Mom. I Actually Had Undiagnosed ADHD.   “My life was spinning out of control. I was so stuck in my head, it didn’t feel like I had a life at all,” writes Sarah Grunder Ruiz in a really raw and honest piece for us today, ab…

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August 8, 2022 at 9:12 PM

Yes, My 9 Year Old Still Sleeps With Me. Deal.

It works for us.   Aug 08, 2022    COME AT ME Yes, My 9 Year Old Still Sleeps With Me. Deal.   Today, we’ve got a piece from our very own editor-in-chief, Kate Auletta, about a hot-button issue: sleep. Specifically, where the kids sleep and for how long. She writes: “We didn’t intentionally start …

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August 5, 2022 at 9:12 PM

My Teens Sleep Past 11 AM In The Summer — And I Honestly Love It

Let ‘em sleep!   Aug 05, 2022    ZZZZZ My Teens Sleep Past 11 AM In The Summer — And I Honestly Love It   What kind of summer mom are you? Do you kick your kids out of bed promptly, first thing in the morning, or do you let them sleep? Katie Bingham-Smith used to bang on the door at 9 am, but she’…

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August 4, 2022 at 11:12 PM

Am I The Last Mom In America Giving My Daughter A Barbie?

For a while, it felt like it.    Aug 04, 2022    BARBIE GIRL Am I The Last Mom In America Giving My Daughter A Barbie?   Today’s piece is from yours truly, about one of the most iconic — and yet much-debated! — items in the millennial toybox: Barbie. I absolutely loved Barbie as a child in the 199…

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August 4, 2022 at 4:27 PM

Nobody Told Me How Lonely Perimenopause Would Feel

Newsflash: It’s isolating!   Aug 04, 2022    GRRRR Nobody Told Me How Lonely Perimenopause Would Feel   “It’s really hard to explain mood swings, low sex drive, and hormones that play ping pong inside your body to anyone that isn’t going through it. But trying to get your partner and kids to under…

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August 3, 2022 at 9:12 PM

Did You Know Teddy Ruxpin Wasn’t Even A Bear?

I’m sorry — what?   Aug 03, 2022    THAT BEAR TALKS Did You Know Teddy Ruxpin Wasn’t Even A Bear?   Today we’re continuing our weeklong exploration of the millennial toy box with an item that everybody on the Internet fears: Teddy Ruxpin, the pioneering interactive toy. In case you don’t remember …

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August 2, 2022 at 9:18 PM

I'm Feeling Beyond Touched Out

Whew, it’s a lot.   Aug 02, 2022    TOO MUCH I'm Feeling Beyond Touched Out   Does this sound a little familiar? “There’s a state of being known as feeling “touched out,” writes Emma Coburn. “It’s basically the overwhelming sense of having too much contact with the people who are in your space all…

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August 1, 2022 at 9:18 PM

WTF Started Kids’ Surprise Toy Obsession?

Unpacking the appeal of the craze   Aug 01, 2022    BLIND BAGS ARE BANANAS WTF Started Kids’ Surprise Toy Obsession? Unpacking The History (& Appeal) Of This Craze   We’re doing something fun for the dog days of summer here at Scary Mommy. Like the nostalgia-loving geriatric millennials we are…

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July 30, 2022 at 3:12 PM

Ways To Help Navigate An Endometriosis Diagnosis

Endometriosis affects approximately one in 10 women of reproductive age   Jul 30, 2022    Presented by AbbVie Living With Endometriosis Pain? Consider Some Options  Endometriosis (endo) currently affects approximately one in 10 women of reproductive age. The most common symptom is chronic pelvic p…

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July 29, 2022 at 9:12 PM

I Have Very Specific Laundry Practices. Here's What I Know.

Air dry your socks!    Jul 29, 2022    WASH AND FOLD I Have Very Specific Laundry Practices. Here's What I Know.   “Some people might think my interest in laundry borders on obsessive,” admits Laura Fenton in a piece that’s both fun and informative. But really, she just wants her clothes and linen…

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July 28, 2022 at 3:23 PM

So Your Child Has A “Refined Palate” (i.e., They’re A Picky Eater)

in partnership with Renzo’s Vitamins   Jul 28, 2022    in partnership with Renzo’s Vitamins Give Them Agency Over Their Food — And Fill Nutritional Gaps With Renzo’s Vitamins   You’ve tried all the expert tips with your picky eater: You serve a new food multiple times. You don’t pressure them to e…

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July 27, 2022 at 9:12 PM

Yes, I Bathe My Kids Every Day. What Of It?

Some tips to make it easier.   Jul 27, 2022    WASH UP Yes, I Bathe My Kids Every Day. What Of It?   I know this is a bit of a spicy topic that inspires strong feelings, but let’s get into it, anyway: What’s your bath schedule? At Hampton Williams Hofer’s house, they’re bath people – big time. “So…

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July 26, 2022 at 9:19 PM

Every Year, The Transition Between School And Summer Screws Me Up

How about you?   Jul 26, 2022    SUMMER CHAOS Every Year, The Transition Between School And Summer Screws Me Up   Today, Samm D. recounts a recent morning at her house — the first week all four of her kids were home on summer break. “I was already frustrated with small things — the dishes still le…

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July 25, 2022 at 9:18 PM

A World Without Roe v. Wade Will Make Miscarriage More Dangerous

What you need to know.   Jul 25, 2022    WHAT NOW A World Without Roe v. Wade Will Make Miscarriage More Dangerous   “My excellent miscarriage care was part of the reason I decided to try to conceive again, and was able to eventually carry my fourth son — my rainbow baby — to term,” Alexandra Fros…

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July 22, 2022 at 9:19 PM

I Was An Emotional Mess. Mindfulness Helped Me Be A Better Mom.

Who isn’t, these days?   Jul 22, 2022    MENTAL HEALTH I Was An Emotional Mess. Mindfulness Helped Me Be A Better Mom.   We’ve all got our own baggage and struggles, and sometimes it’s hard not to think about how that affects our kids. Today, Meg Raby is talking about how she applied the work she …

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July 21, 2022 at 9:16 PM

Moms Say 'I Love You' With A Million Small Gestures, Too

You don’t just say it with words.   Jul 21, 2022    morning routines Moms Say 'I Love You' With A Million Small Gestures, Too   Today, Thao Thai has a lovely piece about all the ways moms say “I love you,” without saying anything at all.Specifically, she’s thinking back to her own mom: “My mom oft…

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July 20, 2022 at 9:23 PM

I Gave The Summer Work Packets The Middle Finger

Nope!    Jul 20, 2022    NOPE, NOT DOING IT I Gave The Summer Work Packets The Middle Finger   We talk a lot about how summer is a time of no schedules and no responsibilities, but then you remember the work packets that school sends home. Sure, it’s nothing compared to regular homework, but when …

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July 19, 2022 at 10:38 PM

It Guts Me Every Time I Go Through My Kid's Clothes

It’s so emotional.   Jul 19, 2022    MEMORIES It Guts Me Every Time I Go Through My Kid's Clothes   It’s a rite of passage: sorting through your youngest kid’s clothes and passing them along to somebody else, be it Goodwill or a friend of a friend. And Samm D. finds it almost impossibly hard. She …

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July 18, 2022 at 9:11 PM

My Mom Is Toxic, And It's Shaped My Relationship With My Daughter

It’s cast a long shadow.   Jul 18, 2022    RELATIONSHIPS My Mom Is Toxic, And It's Shaped My Relationship With My Daughter   Today, we’ve got a raw and very honest piece from Diana Park about how her rocky relationship with her mother has shaped her relationship with her own daughter. She writes: …

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July 15, 2022 at 9:18 PM

Should I Be As Cleaning-Obsessed As My Mom Was?

Was she right?   Jul 15, 2022    GERM-AVERSIVE I Grew Up In The 80s With A Mom Whose Favorite Scent Was Bleach   This hysterical piece starts off: “You know the old saying, ‘God made dirt, and dirt don’t hurt’? I’m a super fan. My mother on the hand, not so much. In her world, ‘God made dirt, and …

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July 14, 2022 at 9:18 PM

Which Iconic TV Mom Are You, Based On Your Zodiac Sign?

These are the important questions in life.   Jul 14, 2022    BIG ZODIAC MOM ENERGY Which Iconic TV Mom Are You, Based On Your Zodiac Sign?   This is a fun one: Of all the iconic TV moms – think Lorelai Gilmore or Moira Rose – which one might you be based on your Zodiac sign. It’s a fun, silly exer…

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July 13, 2022 at 9:12 PM

I Got Pregnant, And Then The Panic Attacks Started

An unexpected side effect.    Jul 13, 2022    MENTAL HEALTH I Got Pregnant, And Then The Panic Attacks Started   “Since I was a child, I’ve dealt with panic attacks,” Danielle Owen writes today. She’ll be at her most relaxed, when suddenly her heart begins to race, she gets dizzy, and she feels li…

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July 12, 2022 at 9:16 PM

It’s So Tricky When You’re Friends — But Your Kids Aren’t

What to do, what to do.    Jul 12, 2022    AWKWARD It’s So Tricky When You’re Friends — But Your Kids Aren’t   It’s one of the more delicate social situations in parenting – when the parents get along great, but the kids just… don’t. Samm D. writes: “I’m careful because I have seen friendships sou…

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July 12, 2022 at 6:41 PM

The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals

The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals   Jul 12, 2022    Amazon Prime Day All The Best Prime Day Deals (It's No Surprise They're Selling Out Fast)   Happy Amazon Prime Day! On July 12 and 13, Prime members can find everything from home supplies to children’s clothes on deep discount. Throughout the day, …

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July 11, 2022 at 9:16 PM

You Can Track Your Kids Anywhere, Anytime — But Should You?

Maybe it’s time to cut the digital leash   Jul 11, 2022    AUTONOMY You Can Track Your Kids Anywhere, Anytime — But Should You?   You probably remember the old PSA that aired before the nightly news: “It’s 10 p.m. Do YOU know where your children are?” As Suzanne Zuckerman points out in a new piece…

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July 10, 2022 at 2:46 PM

You Could Win $600+ Worth Of Mom-Approved Swag

Enter for a chance to win over $600 worth of mom-approved swag from the Scary Mommy Shop.   Jul 10, 2022    enter to win It’s Been A DAY Super Swag Giveaway   There’s no way to overstate how badly moms need a break. That’s why we’ve gathered our favorite Scary Mommy shop swag into one massive trea…

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July 9, 2022 at 4:17 PM

The 2022 Back To School Issue Is Here

We’re talking all about this perennial challenge with an issue all about feeding your family.   Jul 9, 2022    The 2022 Back To School Issue  Presented by Hillshire Farm BrandWe all hear it all the time, from the minute they start to talk: “Mom, I’m hungry!” (You may very well be hearing it right n…

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July 8, 2022 at 9:18 PM

Sex-Positive Parenting & How To Have “The Talk” With Your Kids

We don’t want them to cringe too hard   Jul 08, 2022    THE MORE YOU KNOW Sex-Positive Parenting & How To Have “The Talk” With Your Kids   At some point, you’ve gotta do it: deliver “the talk.” And it’s a tricky balancing act to give them the information they need and encourage the right level…

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July 7, 2022 at 9:16 PM

Don’t Let Your Teen Leave Home Without These Life Skills

It’s more than how to warm up a pizza.    Jul 07, 2022    ADULTING Don’t Let Your Teen Leave Home Without These Life Skills   It’s easy to get bogged down in day-to-day stuff when your kids are young. But then, all of a sudden, they’re adults responsible for paying their own electric bill and a mi…

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July 6, 2022 at 9:16 PM

Stop Asking Me When My Son Is Going To Cut His Hair

Mind your own business!    Jul 06, 2022    NO OPINIONS NEEDED Stop Asking Me When My Son Is Going To Cut His Hair   Today, Katie Bingham-Smith has a message for the people who won’t stop sharing their opinions about her sons’ long hair: buzz off. She writes: “It baffles me how people approach the …

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July 5, 2022 at 9:18 PM

14 After-School Snacks You Can Pull Together ASAP

This one’s a lifesaver.   Jul 05, 2022    YUM 14 After-School Snacks You Can Pull Together ASAP   Today at Scary Mommy, we’re talking about feeding our kids. Specifically: what are we supposed to feed these kids? We’ve all seen how quickly hunger can turn to hanger, but there’s only so many times …

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July 4, 2022 at 9:16 PM

I’m So Sick Of Overthinking Text Messages — And Everything Else

Here’s what I’m telling myself now.   Jul 04, 2022    NOT AGAIN I’m So Sick Of Overthinking Text Messages — And Everything Else   Maybe this sounds familiar: Samm Burnham Davidson finds it way too easy to get sucked into obsessing over text messages and other interactions, worrying about what the …

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July 1, 2022 at 9:12 PM

Don’t Pack Your Beach Bag Without These Books!

Time to kick back.   Jul 01, 2022    CREATIVE TRAVEL Don’t Pack Your Beach Bag Without These Books!   Today we’ve got a special edition of the newsletter, dedicated to one of my favorite topics: beach reads. Or pool reads, or backyard lounge-chair reads – whatever your specific setting, here’s wha…

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June 30, 2022 at 9:12 PM

I Was Not Prepared For Stinky Pits This Early

Phew.    Jun 30, 2022    SOMEONE REALLY STINKS I Was Not Prepared For Stinky Pits This Early   It hit CJ Kelsey one day where that funky smell she’d been noticing was coming from: her nine-year-old son. It freaked her out! “The internet also eased some of my fears, but it all just seemed so fast —…

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June 29, 2022 at 9:16 PM

It’s Only June And I’m Already Over Summer

Anybody else?   Jun 29, 2022    SUMMER STRUGGLE It’s Only June And I’m Already Over Summer   Ah, summer. Glorious summer. Unless you’re a parent, in which case summer very likely involves lots of frustration, scheduling chaos, fights about screen time, and whining. Plus your thighs stick to the ho…

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June 29, 2022 at 6:07 PM

Your Answer For “Mom, I’m Bored!” (No Screens Involved!)

Your Answer For “Mom, I’m Bored!” (No Screens Involved!)   Jun 29, 2022    in partnership with Hasbro Classic Hasbro Are The Perfect Antidote To Summertime Boredom   For the most part, moms love summer — no after-school activities to chauffeur or permission slips to sign or mystery goo to scrape f…

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June 28, 2022 at 9:11 PM

That Time My Five-Year-Old Pooped In The Pool At A Party

It happens   Jun 28, 2022    NOOOOOO That Time My Five-Year-Old Pooped In The Pool At A Party   One of the proudest moments of my life as a parent was the time I realized my kid was about to poop in the public pool and I whisked her to the bathroom just in time – and it also gave me new sympathy f…

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June 27, 2022 at 9:16 PM

I Never Went To The Bathroom Alone — And Ended Up In The Hospital

You really do need time to yourself.   Jun 27, 2022    OH NO I Never Went To The Bathroom Alone — And Ended Up In The Hospital   When Sara Pam Neufeld found herself in excruciating abdominal pain, she was convinced she knew what it was: “I was so certain it was appendicitis that I debated with a n…

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June 27, 2022 at 7:14 PM

In Case You Missed It Moms Took Over The White House

See What's New From Live.Work.Thrive.    IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:    The White House Knows Moms Get It Done. So They Invited Them In For a Briefing.    On June 16th, Scary Mommy collaborated with the White House on the first-ever parent briefing with a focus on the formula crisis and vaccines for k…

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June 24, 2022 at 5:28 PM

Parents Will Pay A Heavy Price For the End Of Roe

This decision is brutal for parents.   Jun 24, 2022    WOMEN'S RIGHTS Parents Will Pay A Heavy Price For the End Of Roe   Today, the Supreme Court ruled that Americans do not have constitutional right to abortion, effectively overturning Roe v. Wade. To be clear, a majority of Americans support th…

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June 23, 2022 at 9:17 PM

The Pandemic Has Totally Changed Our Sex Lives

But it’s not simple, either.   Jun 23, 2022    YUP The Pandemic Has Totally Changed Our Sex Lives   Let’s just jump right in today: What did the pandemic do to your sex life? To everybody’s sex life, particularly parents? Today Kim Brooks – author of Small Animals: Parenthood in the Age of Fear – …

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June 22, 2022 at 9:23 PM

Iliza Shlesinger Hates Mom-Shamers As Much As You Do

Get outta here, mom-shamers.    Jun 22, 2022    ONE FUNNY MOMMY Iliza Shlesinger Hates Mom-Shamers As Much As You Do   Today’s a big day around here, with the launch of our second-ever issue. This one is dedicated to relationships of all kinds, from the one with your spouse to the one with your mo…

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June 21, 2022 at 9:13 PM

I Became a Grandmother Before My Mother

A quirk of fate!    Jun 21, 2022    ???? I Became a Grandmother Before My Mother   Here’s a bit of a riddle for you: Melissa A. Kay writes today about her unusual experience of becoming a grandmother before her own mother did. This caught her by surprise, bigtime: “Not that people can’t be grandpa…

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June 20, 2022 at 9:16 PM

The Sleep Training Trick That Worked On My Spouse

Those parenting books really are useful.   Jun 20, 2022    ONE WEIRD TRICK The Sleep Training Trick That Worked On My Spouse   “Since having my first child, I’ve never felt closer to my husband. I’ve also never felt closer to plotting his murder. These are the dichotomies of new parenthood,” write…

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June 17, 2022 at 9:12 PM

I Dare You To Use The Bathroom Like A Dad

Do it!    Jun 17, 2022    ME FIRST I Dare You To Use The Bathroom Like A Dad   It’s all too easy to start putting yourself last as a mom – finishing the morning rush without so much as a five-minute break to pee, going hungry while sorting out some sort of squabble between your kids. Well, today, …

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June 16, 2022 at 9:12 PM

Dear Hubby, I Know I Complain A Lot But I Still Love You

Here’s to you, dad.   Jun 16, 2022    IN THE TRENCHES Dear Hubby, I Know I Complain A Lot But I Still Love You   Father’s Day is nearly upon us, and today, Samm Burnham Davidson is thanking her husband for everything he does. Well, with some caveats: “Sometimes I can be a little bitter. The endles…

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June 15, 2022 at 9:12 PM

I Was Prepared For Postpartum Depression. I Wasn't Ready For The Rage.

Mom rage is real.   Jun 15, 2022    PPD I Was Prepared For Postpartum Depression. I Wasn't Ready For The Rage.   Sometimes I think about the questionnaire at my six-week postpartum checkup to screen for PPD. I appreciated the check-in, but at the same time, I wanted to laugh at how clearly I could…

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June 14, 2022 at 9:16 PM

I Don’t Want To Share My Boys With Anybody

Nobody!!!   Jun 14, 2022    NOT READY I Don’t Want To Share My Boys With Anybody   Today Samm Burnham Davidson is grappling with one of the harder realities of parenting: one day, they’ll go off and leave you, and you won’t be their first phone call anymore. The best friends, the first loves, the …

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June 13, 2022 at 9:11 PM

I Steal “Me” Time In Tiny Moments And Yes, That Counts

It makes a difference.   Jun 13, 2022    self-care I Steal “Me” Time In Tiny Moments And Yes, That Counts   TikTok and Instagram are awash with moms’ odes to wandering around big-box stores with an iced coffee, looking for nothing in particular. What gives? It’s very simple, says Katie Bingham-Smi…

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June 10, 2022 at 9:17 PM

To All the Moms I've Judged Before

We've ALL been that sanctimommy.   Jun 10, 2022    You deserve grace To All the Moms I've Judged Before   Let’s get real for a minute: We’ve all had those ugly moments of sitting in judgment over other moms, just like we’ve all been the object of somebody else’s stares. Today, Jewel Nunez has a li…

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