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Shortly after our divorce was finalized, I attended my ex-husband’s work event with our children. I was called his wife several times, and his discomf...

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I didn’t speak up in my first marriage because I didn’t think I was supposed to.There. I said it.And I don’t think my story is all that rare, actually...

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I had it all planned: ease into dating quietly, see how serious it got, then dive into every book and podcast about how to talk to your kids about a n...

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My heart was pounding as soon as my clothes hit the floor. We were in my bedroom. It was late and dark.After sharing Chinese food, on our second date,...

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Welcome to Ask A MWLTF (yes, that’s Mother Who Likes to F*ck), a monthly anonymous advice column from Scary Mommy. Here we’ll dissect all your burning...

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If your home is looking like a hot mess, you’re going to love all the genius Amazon finds on this list that promise to erase the eyesores. I’m talking...

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The bad? Anxiety can be caused by a range of issues, including hard-to-control lifestyle factors like work stress or poor sleep quality. The good part...

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Let’s be real: Comfort is the ultimate luxury — and it’s even better when it comes with a budget-friendly price tag. This list is bursting with ridicu...

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Life’s messy, loud, and expensive, so you’ll appreciate this roundup of cheap things with excellent reviews that make life easier, better, and just a...

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Images By Tang Ming Tung/DigitalVision/Getty ImagesI’m unsure how the trend started, but by the time my oldest daughter was about 3, I realized it was...

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Kate Auletta/Scary MommyThey are popping up everywhere on your social media feeds — women wearing what looks like tactical gear, swearing up and down...

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Helen Sloan/Netflix © 2025It’s hard to believe, but August is upon us. That means two things for most families: sweating through the final (scorching)...