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My Daughter’s First Boyfriend Has Made Me Nostalgic For First Love

My Daughter’s First Boyfriend Has Made Me Nostalgic For First Love

My Daughter’s First Boyfriend Has Made Me Nostalgic For First Love

Nermeen Nabil September 21, 2026

Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Photo Courtesy of Shutterstock/Columbia Pictures Welcome to Ask A MWLTF (Yes, that’s Mother Who...

These 60 Embarrassing Things Are Actually So Damn Clever

These 60 Embarrassing Things Are Actually So Damn Clever

These 60 Embarrassing Things Are Actually So Damn Clever

Nermeen Nabil September 20, 2026

Being human means dealing with embarrassing issues from time to time — think red and inflamed pimples,...

60 Bougie Things With 4.5+ Stars On Amazon That Are So Brilliant

60 Bougie Things With 4.5+ Stars On Amazon That Are So Brilliant

60 Bougie Things With 4.5+ Stars On Amazon That Are So Brilliant

Nermeen Nabil September 19, 2026

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t always get what you pay for. Some things look and feel...

‘Emily In Paris’ Season 6 Finally Has A Release Date, & It’s A Real Gift To Fans 'Emily In Paris' Season 6 Finally Has A Release Date, & It’s A Real Gift To Fans

'Emily In Paris' Season 6 Finally Has A Release Date, & It’s A Real Gift To Fans

‘Emily In Paris’ Season 6 Finally Has A Release Date, & It’s A Real Gift To Fans

Nermeen Nabil September 18, 2026

Caroline Dubois/Netflix © 2026 Bonne nouvelle, Emily stans: Netflix has finally revealed the release date for the...

Yes, Parents: Mark Rober Really Is The Nicest Guy On YouTube

Yes, Parents: Mark Rober Really Is The Nicest Guy On YouTube

Yes, Parents: Mark Rober Really Is The Nicest Guy On YouTube

Nermeen Nabil September 18, 2026

CrunchLabs If your kid has ever begged you to watch “just one more” glitter bomb video, or...

The People We Love Keep Becoming: How to Stay Curious

The People We Love Keep Becoming: How to Stay Curious

The People We Love Keep Becoming: How to Stay Curious

Nermeen Nabil September 18, 2026

Every September, I think about an index card I filled during Parent Night at my daughter’s middle...

When Do I Finally Get to Call Out My Boomer Mom on Her Lies?

When Do I Finally Get to Call Out My Boomer Mom on Her Lies?

When Do I Finally Get to Call Out My Boomer Mom on Her Lies?

Nermeen Nabil September 18, 2026

Robert Lang Photography/Moment/Getty Images I don’t have brown eyes, they are blue. Don’t let photos of my...

Mahjong Mamas-To-Be: Check Out These 15 Game-Inspired Baby Names

Mahjong Mamas-To-Be: Check Out These 15 Game-Inspired Baby Names

Mahjong Mamas-To-Be: Check Out These 15 Game-Inspired Baby Names

Nermeen Nabil September 18, 2026

Skaman306/Getty Images If Mahjong hasn’t infiltrated your friend group yet, just wait; it’s coming. The tile-based game,...

American Girl’s 2027 Girl Of The Year Doll, Daisy Davenport, Is Available Now American Girl's 2027 Girl Of The Year Doll, Daisy Davenport, Is Available Now

American Girl's 2027 Girl Of The Year Doll, Daisy Davenport, Is Available Now

American Girl’s 2027 Girl Of The Year Doll, Daisy Davenport, Is Available Now

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

Back in May, American Girl revealed their 2027 Girl of the Year to be Daisy Davenport, an...

How To Tell A Bedtime Story When You’re Exhausted & Would Simply Rather Perish

How To Tell A Bedtime Story When You’re Exhausted & Would Simply Rather Perish

How To Tell A Bedtime Story When You’re Exhausted & Would Simply Rather Perish

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

Georgijevic/E+/Getty Images In the age of AI, it’s easier than ever to outsource the mental tasks you’re...

My Kid Just Started Middle School & I’m Watching His Mental Health More Than His Grades

My Kid Just Started Middle School & I’m Watching His Mental Health More Than His Grades

My Kid Just Started Middle School & I’m Watching His Mental Health More Than His Grades

Nermeen Nabil September 17, 2026

Maskot/Maskot/Getty Images My son just started middle school. And after spending basically the entire summer worrying about...

As A Maternal Mental Health Expert, Lindsay Clancy’s Case Broke My Heart

As A Maternal Mental Health Expert, Lindsay Clancy’s Case Broke My Heart

As A Maternal Mental Health Expert, Lindsay Clancy’s Case Broke My Heart

Nermeen Nabil September 16, 2026

Greg Derr/AFP/Getty Images Content warning: discussions of a traumatic birth experience, postpartum anxiety, and child death. In...

“I Discovered My Husband Buys Escorts” & 55 Other Mom Confessions

“I Discovered My Husband Buys Escorts” & 55 Other Mom Confessions

“I Discovered My Husband Buys Escorts” & 55 Other Mom Confessions

Nermeen Nabil September 16, 2026

Maskot/Getty Images Some weeks, these confessions show up with little wins and joys scattered throughout. An exciting...

Your Attachment Style Is Showing Up In Your Parenting, Not Just Your Relationship

Your Attachment Style Is Showing Up In Your Parenting, Not Just Your Relationship

Your Attachment Style Is Showing Up In Your Parenting, Not Just Your Relationship

Nermeen Nabil September 16, 2026

Maskot/Getty Images Whether you’re chronically online or just a person who occasionally scrolls the internet, you’ve probably...

Why Teaching Your Sons The Way They Talk About Women Around Other Men Matters

Why Teaching Your Sons The Way They Talk About Women Around Other Men Matters

Why Teaching Your Sons The Way They Talk About Women Around Other Men Matters

Nermeen Nabil September 16, 2026

MoMo Productions/DigitalVision/Getty Images I grew up a child of divorce living with my mom and my sisters....

I’ve Been Masking So Long I’m Not Sure Who I Actually Am I've Been Masking So Long I'm Not Sure Who I Actually Am

I've Been Masking So Long I'm Not Sure Who I Actually Am

I’ve Been Masking So Long I’m Not Sure Who I Actually Am

Nermeen Nabil September 15, 2026

Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Getty I have 10 alarms set on my phone right now. No exaggeration. They...

10 Healthy Bowl Dinner Recipes That Make Satisfying, Flavorful Meals Easy

10 Healthy Bowl Dinner Recipes That Make Satisfying, Flavorful Meals Easy

10 Healthy Bowl Dinner Recipes That Make Satisfying, Flavorful Meals Easy

Nermeen Nabil September 15, 2026

All The Healthy Things When I’m thinking about meals for the week and how to get my...

Ask Scary Mommy: How Do I Teach My Kid The Difference Between Bullying & Someone Not Wanting To Be Their Friend?

Ask Scary Mommy: How Do I Teach My Kid The Difference Between Bullying & Someone Not Wanting To Be Their Friend?

Ask Scary Mommy: How Do I Teach My Kid The Difference Between Bullying & Someone Not Wanting To Be Their Friend?

Nermeen Nabil September 15, 2026

Ask Scary Mommy is our weekly advice column wherein Scary Mommy editors and guest editors — fellow...

What Is Mindful Masturbation & Is It Worth Trying?

What Is Mindful Masturbation & Is It Worth Trying?

What Is Mindful Masturbation & Is It Worth Trying?

Nermeen Nabil September 15, 2026

Maria Legoshina/Moment/Getty Images Between guided masturbation and mutual masturbation, it seems like there’s a new brand of...

Every Kid Deserves A First “Scary” Movie, & ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Just Made A Perfect One

Every Kid Deserves A First “Scary” Movie, & 'Shaun The Sheep' Just Made A Perfect One

Every Kid Deserves A First “Scary” Movie, & ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Just Made A Perfect One

Nermeen Nabil September 14, 2026

I’ve always found myself drawn to the horror genre. Even as a kid, I campaigned to watch...