Scary Mommy
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, about her path to an adult ADHD diagnosis. 

She’s an author – whose latest romance, Luck and Last Resorts, is out today! – but she became concerned about just how preoccupied she was with her writing, even when she wasn’t on deadline. She wrote all the time, and when she wasn’t writing, she was thinking about writing. She felt guilty and anxious; “I assumed I was just selfish and lazy,” she admits. But that wasn’t it at all, as she learned. Give it a read. 

— Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor
 
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Latest
 
 
USE WHAT YOU GOT
Your Kid Probably Doesn't Need A New Backpack
 
Everything’s extra expensive this year, so here’s a thought: last year’s backpack is probably fine. Don’t feel pressured to buy a new one. Read More
 
 
GUN SAFETY
New Shocking CDC Study Reveals How Often Teens Carry Guns
 
The study shows that gun carrying was more likely among youth who have experienced violence, suicidal thoughts, or substance abuse — especially boys. Read More
 
 
A MOTHER'S LULLABY
Mothers Who Sing To Babies Help Them Develop Emotional Regulation
 
According to studies, infant-directed singing helps babies learn self-regulation, which allows them to later navigate social situations. Read More
 
 
Featured
 
 
DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL
From The Confessional: I Did What I Had To Do
 
“Sometimes — in parenting and in life — you just need to play whatever cards you have. Kid won’t go back to sleep? 2am snacks on the couch it is. Desperately need to be alone? Time for a ‘personal day’ no one knows about,” writes Emma Coburn in our latest roundup from the Scary Mommy Confessional. We’ve all done some variation of this! If you’ve got a confession to make – anonymously, of course – please tell all through the link here. And in the meantime, do what you gotta do.
 
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What We’re Reading
 
6 Mindfulness Activities For Kids
How To Raise Empathetic Kids In 5 Simple Steps
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