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November 28, 2022 at 6:11 PM

Thoughtful, Personalized Gifts That Are Easy On Your Holiday Budget? Yes Please! 🎁

In partnership with VistaPrint   Nov 28, 2022    In partnership with VistaPrint From Custom Holiday Cards To Wall Calendars Starring Your Children, VistaPrint Just Simplified The Season   If choosing the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list is stressing you the heck out, we get it. We al…

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November 25, 2022 at 10:21 PM

Oh God, It’s Elf-On-The-Shelf Time

The elf burnout is real.   Nov 25, 2022    HERE WE GO AGAIN Oh God, It’s Elf-On-The-Shelf Time   Do you elf? Samm Davidson does, and that means it’s time to gird her loins: “I climb onto a chair and steady myself before opening the upper-cabinet doors and fish through the junk forgotten all the wa…

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November 24, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Dear Husband, I’m Grumpy During The Holidays Because Of You

Grrr….   Nov 24, 2022    GRRRR Dear Husband, I’m Grumpy During The Holidays Because Of You   We’ll keep it short and sweet today since you’ve got turkey to eat and blinking lights to dig out of storage. Today, we’ve got Becky Vieira lovingly putting her husband on blast for his holiday complaining…

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November 23, 2022 at 7:18 PM

I Hated Being Pregnant, So Why Do I Miss It?

A mystery.    Nov 23, 2022    I Hated Being Pregnant, So Why Do I Miss It?   “I hated being pregnant,” admits Samm Davidson today. “I feel uncomfortable even saying it because I know so many people are not afforded the luxury,” she adds, but it’s the truth. That leaves her with a question: “So why,…

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November 23, 2022 at 4:29 PM

The Key To Getting Your Energetic Kiddo Ready For Sleep

In partnership with PURE Zzzs Kidz   Nov 23, 2022    Presented by vicks PURE Zzzs Kidz A Consistent Wind-Down Routine Is Good For The Whole Family   When you have a child who struggles to transition from energetic wakefulness to peaceful slumber, it can be like having a nightly circus in your hous…

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November 22, 2022 at 10:16 PM

As An Only Child, I Miss Big Family Gatherings At The Holidays

It’s a little hard this time of year.    Nov 22, 2022    As An Only Child, I Miss Big Family Gatherings At The Holidays   “I am an only child, so my family often spends holidays alone,” writes Christina Crawford. And she can’t help but feel a pang, sometimes: “It always makes me melancholy when I h…

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November 21, 2022 at 10:19 PM

Will My Kid Be Hopelessly Out Of The Loop If I Don't Give Him A Phone?

A tough one.   Nov 21, 2022    Will My Kid Be Hopelessly Out Of The Loop If I Don't Give Him A Phone?   Janine Annett and her husband are holding the line against a phone for their 11-year-old son. But it’s getting harder and harder: “The other day, something happened that made me wonder whether I …

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November 21, 2022 at 6:48 PM

Finish Holiday Shopping Early & Save Money With These One-of-a-Kind Gifts

In Partnership With Walmart Photo   Nov 21, 2022    presented by Walmart Photo With Same-Day Pickup & Everyday Low Prices, Walmart Has Everything You Need to Wrap Up Shopping in Record Time   Every multitasking mom knows that the greatest gift of all during the holidays is checking off everyth…

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November 18, 2022 at 10:17 PM

When Diet Culture Comes For Your Kid

Candy isn’t, in fact, poison.    Nov 18, 2022    BODY IMAGE When Diet Culture Comes For Your Kid   “I tossed the mini bag of Skittles leftover from Halloween into my daughter's lunchbox, nestled next to a scrap of paper with the joke of the day hastily written in sharpie,” writes Molly Wadzeck Kra…

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November 17, 2022 at 10:24 PM

Only Children Don’t Deserve The Bad Rap

7 personality traits that prove it.    Nov 17, 2022    7 Personality Traits Of Only Children As Adults That Prove We Don’t Deserve The Bad Rap   “Only children get a bad rap, and I should know because I am one,” writes Brianne Hogan today. “For example, when my parents bought me a new winter coat i…

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November 16, 2022 at 10:17 PM

Yes, I Have Already Decorated For Christmas

Thanksgiving? Who is she?   Nov 16, 2022    Yes, I Have Already Decorated For Christmas   I haven’t even braved the grocery store for Thanksgiving pie supplies yet, and Katie Bingham-Smith’s house is already decorated for Christmas… and has been for days. And she doesn’t care what you think about i…

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November 15, 2022 at 10:18 PM

I Spend Thanksgivings With My Ex. Here's Why.

We weren’t always this amicable, either.   Nov 15, 2022    I Couldn't Stand To Be Around My Ex — Until I Realized How Happy It Made Our Kids   We’re barreling toward the holidays, which can be a logistical headache even in the easiest parenting circumstances. For those of you who are divorced or se…

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November 15, 2022 at 4:16 PM

Level Up Your Child's Gaming Chair

Level Up Your Child's Gaming Chair   Nov 15, 2022    Presented by VTech® Level Up Your Child's Gaming Chair   It’s the most wonderful time of the year—but with VTech toys, the wonder can happen year-round! Whether it’s first steps or a gaming marathon, little ones will love discovering all the fun…

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November 14, 2022 at 10:16 PM

I’m So Glad My Girls Have Each Other

Sometimes you change your tune.   Nov 14, 2022    I’m So Glad My Girls Have Each Other   “I thoroughly enjoyed being the queen bee of my childhood, and every sister relationship around me looked like more of a headache than a blessing,” confesses Samm Davidson today. “Even through most of my adulth…

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November 14, 2022 at 12:21 AM

This Style Service Is About To Make Your Life So Much Easier

Fall fashion, made easy.   Nov 13, 2022    Presented by Stitch Fix Meet Stitch Fix, Your New Fashion Companion   Have you ever dreamed about the convenience of having your own personal stylist? Someone who knows your style better than you do and encourages you to experiment with new trends? Well, …

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November 11, 2022 at 10:20 PM

11 Is When They Start Asking Big Questions

Is anybody ever ready?    Nov 11, 2022    11 Is When They Start Asking Big Questions  We all know they’re coming: the big questions that we don’t even know how to answer ourselves. According to Jewel Nunez, brace yourself, because that starts at 11. “It’s 11 when they start asking the BIG questions…

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November 11, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Navigating Health & Nutrition During The Winter Months

Brought to you by Love One Today®   Nov 11, 2022    Navigating Health & Nutrition During The Winter Months   In this episode of Live.Work.Thrive co-sponsored by Fresh Avocados – Love One Today®, an expert panel will discuss how parents can establish and maintain healthy eating patterns that sup…

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November 10, 2022 at 10:20 PM

Why Is Cold And Flu Season Surging So Early This Year?

What you need to know.    Nov 10, 2022    Why Is Cold And Flu Season Surging So Early (And With A Vengeance) This Year?   You’ve probably seen a lot of headlines about how cold and flu season is shaping up to be particularly brutal this year. “There's a lot going around right now, from the common c…

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November 9, 2022 at 10:15 PM

Dear Husband, I’m Grumpy During The Holidays Because Of You

Just FYI!   Nov 9, 2022    GRRRR Dear Husband, I’m Grumpy During The Holidays Because Of You   Ho ho ho, here we go — it’s the most wonderful time of the year, and also, sometimes, the most irritating. Today, we’ve got Becky Viera on a common source of teeth-grinding: complaining husbands. “Love, …

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November 9, 2022 at 4:31 PM

Treat Your Child’s Cold Symptoms Like The Super Parent You Are

In partnership with DayQuil Kids   Nov 9, 2022    in partnership with DayQuil Kids Vicks Has Been Trusted To Relieve Cold Symptoms For Over 125 Years   Catching a cold is no fun, but no one cares for your sick kiddo better than you, their parent. That’s because you’re armed with Vicks DayQuil Kids…

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November 9, 2022 at 1:53 AM

I'm The Grinch Mom. Come At Me.

You wanna make something of it?    Nov 08, 2022    BAH HUMBUG I'm The Grinch Mom. Come At Me.   Today is an exciting day, and also a slightly terrifying one: Scary Mommy is launching its first-ever annual Very Scary Holiday issue. Yes, it’s already that time of year. And even if you love the holid…

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November 7, 2022 at 10:17 PM

My Husband And I Are Proudly ‘One And Done’

Why isn’t that OK!?   Nov 07, 2022    My Husband And I Are Proudly ‘One And Done’   As we all know, people have a lot of opinions they’ll happily share without any prompting whatsoever. Well, Katie Garrity is sick of the unsolicited feedback she’s getting about one issue in particular: the number o…

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November 4, 2022 at 10:15 PM

Things I Do To Help My Teens Get Through The Short Days Of Winter

Hang on, we’re falling back.   Nov 04, 2022    Things I Do To Help My Teens Get Through The Short Days Of Winter   The clocks fall back this weekend, and you know what that means: short days and long, dark nights. It doesn’t affect everybody, but Seasonal Affective Disorder is serious. Katie Bingha…

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November 3, 2022 at 10:29 PM

Every Child Should Get Free Therapy

It’s the only way I can survive parenting.    Nov 03, 2022    Every Child Should Get Free Therapy   Today, Erin Lane is talking about one of the things that has helped sustain her as an adoptive mom: therapy. “It was one of the benefits of fostering — and later adoption — that my three school-aged …

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November 3, 2022 at 4:15 PM

This Year’s Under-$25 Toy Gift Guide Is Here

Presented By Walmart   Nov 03, 2022    Presented By Walmart Your Kids Will Love Finding These Under-$25 Holiday Toys Under The Tree   The holidays can be expensive — that goes without saying. But scoring great gifts for your kids can be affordable this year, thanks to Walmart’s selection of must-h…

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November 2, 2022 at 10:15 PM

Hold Up: Why Does My TP Have A Scalloped Edge? Does Yours?

Scary Mommy investigates.   Nov 02, 2022    Hold Up: Why Does My TP Have A Scalloped Edge? Does Yours?   Today, a mystery grips Scary Mommy. An unnamed editor recently reached over to the toilet paper roll and discovered an expectedly fancy touch: the perforations between sheets were now scalloped,…

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November 1, 2022 at 10:15 PM

Holy Sh*t, My Kid's A Tween Overnight

Uh, that was fast.    Nov 01, 2022    Holy Sh*t, My Kid's A Tween Overnight   They tell you it happens suddenly, and wow, they aren’t kidding: one day, your kid just wakes up a tween. Scary Mommy editor-in-chief Kate Auletta is just the latest mom to experience this phenomenon. She writes: “All of …

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October 31, 2022 at 10:18 PM

‘I Do Not Have Time To Leave My Husband, But Once I Do...’

Let’s talk D-I-V-O-R-C-E.    Oct 31, 2022    ‘I Do Not Have Time To Leave My Husband, But Once I Do...’   “To some, divorce is a tragedy... to others, it’s a godsend,” writes Emma Coburn in her intro to this latest roundup from the Scary Mommy Confessional. Either way, it tends to involve some very…

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October 31, 2022 at 5:15 PM

An Offer No Busy Parent Can Refuse

The money-saving membership you need.   Oct 31, 2022    Presented By Walmart+ Walmart+ Is The Money-Saving Membership Your Family’s Budget Needs   Just because your family is watching what they spend doesn’t mean you need to live without the quality brands you know and love. Walmart+ is the member…

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October 28, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Sorry But The Post-Baby Sex Drought Is Real

Hate to tell ya!   Oct 28, 2022    Sorry But The Post-Baby Sex Drought Is Real   Our resident Ask A MWLTF (yes, that’s Mother Who Likes to F*ck) columnist is back today, and she’s got some bad news for a reader who wants to know if the post-baby sex drought is real.“You and your wife will not be ha…

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October 28, 2022 at 6:47 PM

How To Get Your Holiday Photo Cards Done In Record Time🎅🏻💨

In Partnership With Walmart Photo   Oct 28, 2022    In Partnership With Walmart Photo Walmart Is Your One-Stop, Lightning-Fast Shop for Holiday Cards & Gifts This Season   Raise your hand if you’ve ever panicked over shipping times when ordering cards and gifts during the holiday season. 🙋‍♀️Y…

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October 27, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Wanna Hear My IUD Disaster Story?

Oh boy.    Oct 27, 2022    Wanna Hear My IUD Disaster Story? Well Here Goes   “I knew I had a problem when I went to feel for the string and came up empty handed,” writes Samm Davidson in this wild ride of a piece. “‘Don’t worry,’ the nurse on the phone told me. ‘I am sure it’s in there, but better…

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October 26, 2022 at 9:17 PM

I'm So Sick Of Being The On-Call Parent

Please, I need a break!    Oct 26, 2022    I'm So Sick Of Being The On-Call Parent   You know the sound: “Mom. Mom. MOM! Mom MOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMM!” And those calls are extra loud for work-from-home moms. “Becoming a ‘work from home’ parent was supposed to make life easier and more enjoyable,” writes…

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October 25, 2022 at 9:15 PM

I Wasn’t Ready For My Kids To Be ‘Too Old’ For Halloween

I wish I could go back for one more.    Oct 25, 2022    I Wasn’t Ready For My Kids To Be ‘Too Old’ For Halloween   “Just yesterday I was driving home from spin class; it was a cloudy fall day and everything was starting to turn shades of red, brown, orange, and yellow,” writes Katie Bingham-Smith. …

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October 24, 2022 at 9:18 PM

I'm 33 And I Still Need My Mommy

You don’t outgrow it.   Oct 24, 2022    I'm 33 And I Still Need My Mommy   “My mom told me she had breast cancer on a Facetime call,” Katie Garrity shares today. “What started as a routine check-in turned into one of the most horrendous and surreal moments of my life with just one sentence: ‘So, I …

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October 21, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Yep, I'm Teaching My Kids To Be Quitters

Sometimes you’re just done.    Oct 21, 2022    Yep, I'm Teaching My Kids To Be Quitters   “We’re taught from a young age that quitting is bad and shameful,” writes Christina Crawford today in a thought-provoking piece. “The widely accepted belief is that success is only probable and possible for th…

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October 20, 2022 at 9:15 PM

My Spouse Cheated, But I’ll Never Tell My Kids

Never.    Oct 20, 2022    My Spouse Cheated, But I’ll Never Tell My Kids   Another messy Hollywood split has an anonymous writer thinking about the challenge of co-parenting through betrayal. How are you supposed to keep it together for the kids when you feel nothing but turmoil inside? She recalls…

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October 19, 2022 at 9:15 PM

I’m Divorced And Not At All Worried About Finding Someone

I’m good.    Oct 19, 2022    I’m Divorced And Not At All Worried About Finding Someone   “I woke up a few weeks ago at 1 am, and my heart was pounding,” writes Katie Bingham-Smith today. “I’m not sure if it was a dream I had that I couldn’t remember, but out of nowhere, I was flooded with thoughts …

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October 18, 2022 at 9:20 PM

My Nine-Year-Old Thinks I’m Cringey

I thought I had longer…    Oct 18, 2022    My Nine-Year-Old Thinks I’m Cringey   Spare a thought for Samm Davidson today, who has entered a tough stage: Suddenly, her kid thinks that she is wildly uncool. “We were playing a game of horse (basketball) in the driveway and I hit a money shot (cool phr…

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October 18, 2022 at 3:18 PM

The Time-Saving Hack Every Mom Needs

An offer you can't refuse.   Oct 18, 2022    Presented By Walmart+ Join Walmart+ for Major Time-Saving Benefits   Between kids and work, it’s no surprise if your day is chaos from start to finish. Thankfully, there’s a secret weapon for keeping the train on the tracks from morning until bedtime: W…

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October 17, 2022 at 9:16 PM

From The Confessional: I Really Hated Being Pregnant

It’s not all it’s cracked up to be.    Oct 17, 2022    LIFESTYLE From The Confessional: I Really Hated Being Pregnant   Oh, pregnancy: what a wild ride, right? And today we’re rounding up unfiltered thoughts on the subject from our Scary Mommy Confessional. “I hate pregnancy this second time aroun…

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October 14, 2022 at 9:20 PM

Parents...self-care matters, and it starts with your health

Learn how you can catch up on your health   Oct 14, 2022     Presented by HEPLISAV-B Hey parents, it’s time to catch up on your health   Your child likely received their hepatitis B vaccine at birth, butif you were born before 1991, you may be living unprotected.   CATCH UP WITH HEPLISAV-B    Get…

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October 13, 2022 at 9:24 PM

I Sent My Cusp Birthday Son To Kindergarten, And I'm So Glad I Did

Here’s why.    Oct 13, 2022    I Sent My Cusp Birthday Son To Kindergarten, And I'm So Glad I Did   “My second son is a classic class clown,” admits Alexandra Frost. “He is an expert fart joker, spends a serious amount of time pranking people, and therefore isn’t the most mature kid any of us have …

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October 12, 2022 at 9:15 PM

How Lockdown Drills Can Retraumatize Kids Who Have Experienced Domestic Violence

A very important read.    Oct 12, 2022    How Lockdown Drills Can Retraumatize Kids Who Have Experienced Domestic Violence   Today, Scary Mommy has partnered with The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America, for a package on gun violence. I think many of us worry about the pote…

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October 11, 2022 at 9:15 PM

These Are Best Deals From Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale

Bulk phone chargers, anyone?    Oct 11, 2022    These Are Best Deals From Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale   Need a robot vacuum? What about some satin pillowcases? Maybe you’re like me and you keep losing phone chargers and you need to buy them in bulk. Well, it’s your lucky day, because we’re rou…

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October 10, 2022 at 9:16 PM

Actually, Spooky Stories Can Be Good For Kids

In defense of spooky books.   Oct 10, 2022    Actually, Spooky Stories Can Be Good For Kids   Are you still haunted by the contents of Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, decades later? Did a particular Goosebumps book really stick with you? I bet most of us have some sort of spooky story that looms…

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October 7, 2022 at 9:15 PM

I Used To Worry Whether My Kids Liked Me. Not Anymore.

Not my job!    Oct 07, 2022    I Used To Worry Whether My Kids Liked Me. Not Anymore.   “There were years when I felt as soon as my teens started to pull away or got mad at me it was going to cause too much distance and I’d feel left out of their lives even more than I already did,” writes Diana Pa…

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October 6, 2022 at 9:23 PM

We Accidentally Found The Best Way To Recreate An 80s Childhood

One weird trick!    Oct 06, 2022    We Accidentally Found The Best Way To Recreate An 80s Childhood   “We moved onto a cul-de-sac seven years ago because the right house just so happened to be on one,” recalls Hampton Williams Hofer. Maybe cul-de-sacs seem aggressively suburban or even dated, but i…

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October 6, 2022 at 3:18 PM

It's Time To Talk About Race

Early And Often   Oct 06, 2022    Presented by Johnson's The First Step To Combating Racial Bias In Kids Is To Address It   When it comes to tough topics like race and racial bias, it can be tempting to just avoid them altogether. But instead of shying away from these subjects, it’s key to address…

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October 5, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Don't Panic If Your Kid Refuses To Go To School

What to do.   Oct 05, 2022    Don't Panic If Your Kid Refuses To Go To School   One day, Alexandra Frost’s son literally ran away from the bus. He told her he didn’t want to go to school and apparently he really, really meant it. She had to chase him down — and this is the kicker — while heavily pr…

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