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February 1, 2023 at 10:15 PM

TikTok Made Me Do It

Scary Mommy 2/1You too? (Admit it!) ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌Feb. 1, 2023SCROLLINGTikTok Made Me Do ItOk, ’fess up: How many o…

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January 31, 2023 at 10:10 PM

I Don't Want To Be Friends If You Judge My Parenting

Scary Mommy 1/31Sorry not sorry. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌Jan. 31, 2023SO AWKWARD I Don't Want To Be Friends If You Judge My P…

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January 30, 2023 at 10:09 PM

My BFF's Mom Taught Me The Most Important Parenting Lesson

Scary Mommy 1/30 I learned a better way.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌Jan. 30, 2023MENTORSMy Best Friend's Mom Taught Me The Most…

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January 27, 2023 at 10:04 PM

The Time My Daughter Said "I Love You," And It Hit Way Differently

Scary Mommy 1/27There’s nothing like it.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌Jan. 27, 2023LOVE YOU MOMThe Time My Daughter Said "I Love …

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January 26, 2023 at 10:04 PM

I Don't Regret Telling My Kids All About My Dating Life

Scary Mommy 1/26 It’s worth it.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌Jan. 26, 2023TMI? I Don't Regret Telling My Kids All About My Dating…

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January 25, 2023 at 10:16 PM

My Kid Called Me Strict — And I’m Actually Thrilled

Scary Mommy 1/25And don’t you forget it, buddy.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌Jan. 25, 2023NOT AN INSULTMy Kid Called Me Strict — …

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January 24, 2023 at 10:06 PM

The Hottest Thing In Teen Fashion Is The Stuff We Used To Wear

Scary Mommy 1/24Where’s that Juicy Couture sweatsuit when you need it…  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌Jan. 24, 2023NOSTALGIA The Ho…

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January 23, 2023 at 10:10 PM

I'm A Mom With Anxiety And Some Days Are Just Rough

Scary Mommy 1/23Ain’t that the truth.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌Jan. 23, 2023WORRYI'm A Mom With Anxiety And Some Days Are Jus…

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January 20, 2023 at 10:02 PM

My Miscarriage Triggered Emotions That I Never Expected

SM Newsletter 1/20This one’s heavy.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌Jan. 20, 2023PREGNANCY LOSS My Miscarriage Triggered Emotions Th…

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January 19, 2023 at 10:02 PM

I Learned My Best Parenting Tip From My Dog

Scary Mommy 1/19They don’t teach you this one in school. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌Jan. 19, 2023LIFE LESSONSI Learned My Best P…

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January 18, 2023 at 10:03 PM

I Refuse To Buy My Teen Super Pricey Bras

Scary Mommy 1/18And it’s taught her a valuable lesson.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌Jan. 18, 2023SAVE YOUR MONEY I Refuse To Buy …

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January 17, 2023 at 10:09 PM

‘I’m So Sick And Tired Of Doing Everything’

Scary Mommy 1/17Extremely real!  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌Jan. 17, 2023from the confessional‘I’m So Sick And Tired Of Doing Ev…

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January 16, 2023 at 10:09 PM

Why Didn’t Anybody Tell Me That Your Vulva Changes As You Age?

SM Newsletter 1/16Wait… what?  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌Jan. 16, 2023LIFESTYLE Why Didn’t Anybody Tell Me That Your Vulva Chan…

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January 13, 2023 at 10:04 PM

Parenting A Deeply Feeling Kid Is Complicated

SM 1/13 TestEspecially if you're a deeply feeling adult. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌Jan. 13, 2023MINI MEParenting A Deeply Feeli…

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January 12, 2023 at 10:15 PM

No One Told Me What Sex Would Be Like In My 40s

SM 1/12: TestTo be frank: Wow! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌Jan. 12, 2023 No One Told Me What Sex Would Be Like In My 40s“At 28, a…

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January 11, 2023 at 10:16 PM

I'm So Glad I Let My Son Pick Our Baby's Name

The kid did good.    Jan 11, 2023    I'm So Glad I Let My Son Pick Our Baby's Name   “When we started tossing around baby names for our fourth son, I took note when my oldest, then 6, was extremely voicey and involved,” writes Alexandra Frost today. “I’d say, ‘How about Luke?’ He’d go, ‘NO NO way. …

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January 10, 2023 at 10:12 PM

Turns Out Setting Boundaries Isn’t A One-Time Thing

Especially with your mother.    Jan 10, 2023    Turns Out Setting Boundaries Isn’t A One-Time Thing   “My mother and I have had a tumultuous relationship since I was a teenager,” says Diana Park in her latest. So she decided to do something about it: “I used to break out in hives before I’d see her…

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January 10, 2023 at 4:12 PM

How To Help When Your Kid Says “My Tummy Feels Funny”

Pepto Kids Chewables Are Made For Little Tummies   Jan 10, 2023    in partnership with Pepto Kids Chewables Pepto Kids Chewables Are Made For Little Tummies   Of all the ailments a kid can announce, none strikes fear into a parent’s heart quite like “My tummy hurts!” (IYKYK.) The good news is, mos…

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January 9, 2023 at 10:14 PM

I Had No Idea Armpits Could Stink At Age 9

WHEW.    Jan 9, 2023    I Had No Idea Armpits Could Stink At Age 9   “It was after football practice on a random Tuesday night when I noticed,” writes Samm Davidson today, with all the ominous pacing of a thriller. “My nine-year-old son had removed all his equipment and headed upstairs to change. A…

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January 6, 2023 at 10:16 PM

I Had To Learn To See My Son For Who He Was

As we all do.   Jan 06, 2023    I Had To Learn To See My Son For Who He Was   “My whole world is about creating things,” writes Erica Domesek. And she was looking forward to sharing that with her child, too: “Diving into the worlds of arts and crafts with my child was something I had fantasized abo…

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January 5, 2023 at 10:17 PM

Yes, I’m Having A Fifth Kid. No, I Don’t Need Your Judgment.

Back off.    Jan 05, 2023    Yes, I’m Having A Fifth Kid. No, I Don’t Need Your Judgment.   “When I first saw two pink lines on my pregnancy test, I was hit with excitement followed immediately by a sense of dread in telling others,” writes Alexandra Frost today. “My data set was based on announcin…

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January 4, 2023 at 10:12 PM

I'm Done With New Year's Resolutions

I’m good, actually.   Jan 04, 2023    I'm Done With New Year's Resolutions   Did you make any New Year’s resolutions this year? For years and years, CJ Kelsey did: “I promise myself next year will be different. I promise myself I will change. Not only will I be thinner, but I’ll read more, I’ll go …

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January 3, 2023 at 10:11 PM

Why Is It So Hard To Go Back To School After The Holidays?

It’s worse than summer!   Jan 03, 2023    Why Is It So Hard To Go Back To School After The Holidays?   At some point – thankfully – the kids have to go back to school. Yours are probably already back, in fact, unless they’re home with COVID, or the flu, or maybe strep. (Or your travel plans were co…

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December 29, 2022 at 10:16 PM

The One Thing Your Teen Needs From You If They Are Having Sex

First, take a deep breath.   Dec 29, 2022    The One Thing Your Teen Needs From You If They Are Having Sex   “When my oldest son had sex for the first time, I freaked out,” admits Diana Park. “He didn’t tell me he was having sex; instead, I found out one afternoon when I came home early and he was …

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December 28, 2022 at 10:16 PM

What Happened When My Teen Deleted TikTok From His Phone

Bye-bye to the clock app!    Dec 28, 2022    This Is What Happened When My Teen Deleted TikTok From His Phone   “I noticed something different with my son this past spring. I stopped getting late work notices from school — something he’s always struggled with. Then, as soon as he got home, he was o…

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December 27, 2022 at 10:16 PM

I’m Carrying A Rainbow Baby, And It’s An Emotional Minefield

It’s a lot.   Dec 27, 2022    I’m Carrying A Rainbow Baby, And It’s An Emotional Minefield   “Just eight days post-ovulation with what would potentially be my fifth baby, sixth pregnancy, I started peeing on sticks. ALL the sticks,” writes Alexandra Frost. “I couldn’t wait to find out if I was preg…

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December 23, 2022 at 10:12 PM

I've Completely Taken All Religion Out Of Christmas

But it’s still meaningful.    Dec 23, 2022    I've Completely Taken All Religion Out Of Christmas   Every time I drive by a nativity scene I have a similar thought to what our very own Sarah Aswell describes in the opening of her latest piece: “When my daughter was five, we drove by a nativity scen…

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December 22, 2022 at 10:17 PM

My Kids' Schedules Are Wearing Me Out

It’s enough!   Dec 22, 2022    My Kids' Schedules Are Wearing Me Out   “It’s 6:30 pm, and I’m headed to a local school gym for the second time,” Samm Davidson sets the scene. “I dropped one son off for basketball practice earlier and now I’m on my way to pick him up. Today also included a gymnastic…

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December 21, 2022 at 10:13 PM

Honestly I Don't Know If I'm Wearing This Holiday Sweater Ironically

Ho ho ho?    Dec 21, 2022    Honestly I Don't Know If I'm Wearing This Holiday Sweater Ironically   Today, Sarah Aswell is meditating on the way the holidays change once you’re a mom, via two very different Christmas sweaters.“There’s a picture of me from my graduate school days — way back in 2004 …

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December 20, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Actually, I Love Being A Christmas Baby

Don’t pity me!    Dec 20, 2022    Actually, I Love Being A Christmas Baby   Today, I have a confession. I was born on Christmas Eve, and honestly? It’s not that bad. In fact, it’s kind of great. Sure, it was a little tough as a kid: “My mom always made a point of carving out a few hours totally sep…

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December 19, 2022 at 10:18 PM

Forgiving Myself For My Divorce Took A Really Long Time

And here’s what changed.   Dec 19, 2022    Forgiving Myself For My Divorce Took A Really Long Time   “After we separated, I’d drop the kids off at their dad’s house, and the guilt would float to the surface. I’d blame myself for missing time with my kids. There’d be mornings I’d wake up alone and m…

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December 17, 2022 at 4:14 PM

What Do You Get For The Person Who Has Everything?

In Partnership With Walmart Photo   Dec 17, 2022    presented by walmart photo Make Holiday Shopping As Unique As Your Family With Walmart Photo   There are some things that you can count on every holiday season: Festive decor everywhere, the same holiday hits on an endless loop, and the creeping …

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December 16, 2022 at 10:13 PM

Boy Do I Love Chrismukkah

One mom’s take.   Dec 16, 2022    Chrismukkah Is Double The Work, But Also Double The Fun   “I grew up with parents of different religious backgrounds (Christian/Jewish), and my sister and I were raised in a secular household,” writes Janine Annett today. “We celebrated the holidays in a non-religi…

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December 15, 2022 at 10:20 PM

The Phrase ‘You've Got This’ Needs To Die

Banish it!   Dec 15, 2022    The Phrase ‘You've Got This’ Needs To Die   You’ve heard it a time or two; you’ve probably said it once or twice yourself. But today, Diana Park is railing against a very popular phrase: “You’ve got this.”She writes: “When a family member said it to me as I was crying o…

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December 14, 2022 at 10:19 PM

I’m Navigating Christmas With A First-Time Non-Believer

And how I feel about it might surprise you.    Dec 14, 2022    I’m Navigating Christmas With A First-Time Non-Believer   It’s the moment many moms who celebrate Christmas dread, and this year it came for Samm Davidson: “His head rose and his eyes locked with mine. ‘Mom, is Santa real?’ he asked.” “…

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December 13, 2022 at 10:18 PM

The Holidays Are F*cking Hard

You hanging in there? Cause I’m not.   Dec 13, 2022    The Holidays Are F*cking Hard   So: How are you holding up? Have you made 7 dozen cookies yet? Did you have a mild panic attack this week when you remembered about gifts for your kid’s teachers? DO YOU KNOW WHERE THE CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS ARE????…

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December 12, 2022 at 10:16 PM

My Teen Just Got His Driver's Permit, And Wow, People Drive Like Jerks

Chill out. Please.    Dec 12, 2022    My Teen Just Got His Driver's Permit, And Wow, People Drive Like Jerks   Katie Bingham-Smith and her son are currently chipping away at the number of hours he needs to rack up before he can upgrade from a learner’s permit to a regular license. And it’s an eye-o…

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December 9, 2022 at 10:16 PM

I Want Another Kid, And My Husband Doesn’t

How do we resolve this?    Dec 9, 2022    I Want Another Kid, And My Husband Doesn’t   “I already have three magnificent kids, but I know in my bones that I want another child. Here’s the problem: My husband is equally certain he doesn’t want another child,” writes Christina Crawford today. “How do…

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December 9, 2022 at 4:17 PM

This Virtual Holiday Game Makes Family Gifting Easy

Find endless inspo inside Bustle + Macy’s Holiday Hotel virtual experience.   Dec 9, 2022    Presented by Macy's It’s Time To Check In At Bustle + Macy’s Holiday Hotel   Make the holidays more fun this season with Bustle + Macy’s Holiday Hotel. Personalized to your style and interests, the festive…

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December 8, 2022 at 10:22 PM

Why Is My Husband Such A Douchebag When Decorating The Tree?

A common problem!   Dec 08, 2022    Why Is My Husband Such A Douchebag When Decorating The Tree?   Today, Personal Stories Editor Katy Elliott is tackling a contentious issue: white lights vs. multicolored. She comes down FIRMLY on one side – but unfortunately, her husband is on the other. “When my…

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December 7, 2022 at 10:16 PM

What Happened When I Went One Week Without Correcting My Kid’s Behavior

Here’s what I learned.   Dec 07, 2022    I Went One Week Without Correcting My Kid’s Behavior. Here’s What I Learned.   “I don’t harangue or criticize or shame my 5-year-old son. (How could I? He’s so loveable and great!) It’s more that I nudge. And when nudging doesn’t work, because he no longer h…

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December 6, 2022 at 10:16 PM

9 Toys I Can Unequivocally Say Were A Total Waste Of Money

Read before you hit the buy button.   Dec 06, 2022    9 Toys I Can Unequivocally Say Were A Total Waste Of Money   Who else has spent hours and hours in the last few weeks staring at online reviews, trying to figure out what their kid will actually play with and if you should spend your hard-earned…

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December 6, 2022 at 4:16 PM

The Best Gifts For Your CoComelon-Obsessed Kids

Presented by VTech   Dec 06, 2022    Presented by VTech These VTech CoComelon Toys Belong On Your Holiday Shopping List   There’s nothing better when facing down the holiday shopping season than easy wins you can check off of your list. A CoComelon toy for your CoComelon-loving kid certainly quali…

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December 5, 2022 at 10:16 PM

When You And Your Ex Disagree About Christmas

Here’s what you do.    Dec 05, 2022    When You And Your Ex Disagree About Christmas   Diana Park entered new territory when she split with her ex and suddenly, Christmas worked very differently: “When we were together he was happy to hand the shopping responsibilities to me and I was happy to take…

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December 3, 2022 at 4:18 PM

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

Learn how you can catch up on your health   Dec 03, 2022     Presented by HEPLISAV-B  Please see full Prescribing Information.   Hey parents, it’s time to catch up on your health   Your child likely received their hepatitis B vaccine at birth, but if you were born before 1991, you may be living unp…

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December 2, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Nobody Tells You How Lonely It Is When Your Kid Acts Out

It’s so isolating.   Dec 02, 2022    Nobody Tells You How Lonely It Is When Your Kid Acts Out   “When the principal called me a third time and informed me my son had recorded a teacher on his phone and posted it to Snapchat, I slithered down my wall and cried before going to get him,” says an anony…

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December 1, 2022 at 6:31 PM

From The Confessional: ‘I Farted During Sex’

It happens!   Dec 01, 2022    From The Confessional: ‘I Farted During Sex’   The theme for today’s roundup from the Scary Mommy Confessional: sex. And boy, is it a journey. I’ll just give you the tiniest sample: “My 97 year old great grandmother gives me the best sex advice to satisfy my husband, I…

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November 30, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Should I Tattle On My Kids' Friends?

Sometimes, kids cross the line.    Nov 30, 2022    Should I Tattle On My Kids' Friends?   We all want our kids to trust us, to come to us with whatever tricky situation they’re facing so we can talk it out. The problem is, sometimes that tricky situation involves their friends. And then you’re in a…

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November 29, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Just Because You're Bored With Sex Doesn't Mean You Can't Masturbate

In case there’s any question.   Nov 29, 2022    Just Because You're Bored With Sex Doesn't Mean You Can't Masturbate   Our resident sex columnist, Penelope, is back with a new one today. This letter writer begins: “The other day, my husband discovered a secret I’d been keeping from him for about a …

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November 28, 2022 at 10:16 PM

The Best Cyber Monday Deals On Amazon

Let’s spend some money together.    Nov 28, 2022    The Best Cyber Monday Deals On Amazon   Listen, I know you’re shopping online today, because that’s exactly what I’m doing. To help you out, BDG’s commerce team has rounded up the best offers on Amazon. Deals include YETI Rambler cups – for when y…

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