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August 20, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Whatever Happened To ‘Grandma’ And ‘Grandpa’?

Just asking!Just asking! Aug. 20, 2024andreswd/E+/Getty Images"Call Me Glamma"Whatever Happened To ‘Grandma’ And ‘Grandpa’?“Recently, I was at the playground with my daughter and it was time to reapply her sunscreen, so I called her using her nickname, the first two letters of her name repeated. ‘Gi…
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August 19, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Brothers & Sisters Deserve To Be Part Of The Birthday Kid's Fun, Too

Give them a job!Give them a job! Aug. 19, 2024ozgurcankaya/E+/Getty ImagesShare The JoyBrothers & Sisters Deserve To Be Part Of The Birthday Kid's Fun, Too“Birthdays are huge in our house,” writes Samantha Darby. “I don’t mean huge like elaborate, over-the-top parties where I have a ‘balloon bud…
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August 16, 2024 at 9:00 PM

I Finally Put 'SAHM' On My LinkedIn. Here's Why.

It wasn’t a break.It wasn’t a break. Aug. 16, 2024DMP/E+/Getty Imagescareer talkI Finally Put 'SAHM' On My LinkedIn. Here's Why.“Over a decade ago, I resigned from my corporate career to support my family. Two of my three children have disabilities and I needed to focus on them. Staying home full ti…
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August 15, 2024 at 9:02 PM

I’m So Anxious To Send My Kid To School In America

This is the fear we all live with.This is the fear we all live with. Aug. 15, 2024Helena Lopes / 500px/500px/Getty ImagesHard RealitiesI’m So Anxious To Send My Kid To School In AmericaThis year, Katie McPherson’s 3-year-old son starts at a school for pre-K through 8th grade students. That’s a big s…
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August 14, 2024 at 9:00 PM

I Went One Week Without Correcting My Kid’s Behavior.

Here’s what I learned. Here’s what I learned. Aug. 14, 2024Who knew?I Went One Week Without Correcting My Kid’s Behavior. Here’s What I Learned.I’m not sure who’s more tired of my nagging at this point in the summer — my kid, or me. So lately I’m thinking about this Katie Arnold-Ratliff piece: “It …
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August 13, 2024 at 9:00 PM

My Dog Is My Third Child & My Husband Resents Me For It

Eek!Eek! Aug. 13, 2024Mint Images/Mint Images RF/Getty Imagesfuss over fidoMy Dog Is My Third Child & My Husband Resents Me For ItTell me if this sounds anything like your experience: “Yesterday morning, while getting ready to leave the house, I gave my two sons a kiss and hug goodbye. Then I kn…
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August 12, 2024 at 9:01 PM

I Worried About Everything As A Kid & It's Made Me A Better Mom

An unexpected gift! An unexpected gift! Aug. 12, 2024Richard Bailey/Corbis/Getty ImagesBreathe In, Breathe Out I Worried About Everything As A Kid & It's Made Me A Better MomLike so many kids, I worried about a ton of things with varying degrees of seriousness — germs, vampires, asteroids, grad…
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August 9, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Let’s Stop Being So Scared Of Tween & Teen Girls

Lead with empathy, not dreadLead with empathy, not dread Aug. 9, 2024Fear Not!Let’s Stop Being So Scared Of Tween & Teen Girls“When I found out my first child would be a daughter, I was ecstatic,” writes Holly Garcia. “ But as quickly as the excitement filled my heart, I started getting the unso…
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August 8, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Welcome Back To School... & Push Notification Hell

Ping! Ping! Ping!Ping! Ping! Ping! Aug. 8, 2024NO MOREWelcome Back To School... & Push Notification HellToday it’s time to tackle the aspect of back-to-school that I’m perhaps least excited about: getting back on all those apps. I bet there’s half a dozen you’ve been ignoring all summer. And now…
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August 7, 2024 at 9:00 PM

I Started Taking PTO The First Week Of School & It Saved Me

Genius. Genius. Aug. 7, 2024much neededI Started Taking PTO The First Week Of School & It Saved MeWe’re continuing our back-to-school package today — how many days are left on your personal countdown? — and you’ll find yourself nodding along at Lauren Davidson’s description of the last-minute c…
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August 6, 2024 at 9:00 PM

My Son Is A ‘Breathholder’ & It’s Terrifying

So scary!So scary! Aug. 6, 2024JGI/Jamie Grill/Tetra images/Getty Imagesscary timesMy Son Is A ‘Breathholder’ & It’s TerrifyingHere’s an absolutely harrowing story from writer Sophie Brickman, whose debut novel Plays Well With Others is out today: “We were halfway through our first flight as a f…
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August 5, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Having Kids In Three Different Schools Is No Joke

Welcome to the circus! Welcome to the circus! Aug. 5, 2024merry-go-round of drop offsHaving Kids In Three Different Schools Is No JokeWell, ready or not, here we go — it’s the beginning of August and we’re now fully in the throes of back-to-school season, whether your kids are already headed back o…
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August 2, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Long Live The Mom Group Chat

I didn’t get it… until I did. I didn’t get it… until I did. Aug. 2, 2024Dmitrii Marchenko/Moment/Getty Imagesping Long Live The Mom Group Chat“I used to loathe group text threads,” admits Molly Wadzeck Kraus. “Whenever somebody added me to one, I immediately muted it or politely requested removal. …
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August 1, 2024 at 9:00 PM

I Took A ‘BFF Trip’ With My Daughter & Lived To Tell The Tale

Goals!Goals! Aug. 1, 2024Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty ImagesHit the roadI Took A ‘BFF Trip’ With My Daughter & Lived To Tell The Tale“When it comes to raising my 13-year-old daughter Tess, I don’t always know how to act,” admits Monica Corcoran Harel. “I sometimes judge her. I occasionally t…
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July 31, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Why Is It So Damn Hard To Find A Doctor Who Gets Perimenopause?!

It’s, uh, pretty common! It’s, uh, pretty common! Jul. 31, 2024Natalie McComas/Moment/Getty Imagesyea this sucksWhy Is It So Damn Hard To Find A Doctor Who Gets Perimenopause?!Perimenopause and menopause are incredibly common; the process will happen to half the population on Earth, give or take. S…
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July 30, 2024 at 9:00 PM

My Husband Is On The Spectrum & Routines Are A Struggle

The mental load is different.The mental load is different. Jul. 30, 2024Cavan Images/Cavan/Getty ImagesMental LoadMy Husband Is On The Spectrum & Routines Are A Struggle“In so many ways, my husband is an incredible dad and co-parent. His patience with our kids is unbelievable. His career in educ…
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July 30, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Q: Want To Win $1,000 For The Vacation Of Your Dreams?

Peak R&R.Peak R&R. Jul. 30, 2024Presented by Penguin Random HouseEnter To Win $1,000 for A Summer Trip — Plus A Stack Of The Ultimate Pool ReadsYou’re a mom with kids on summer break — there’s a good chance that you’re all in need of a change of scenery and some major relaxation. Well, you’r…
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July 29, 2024 at 9:03 PM

I Used To Be Fun, But Don’t Tell My Kids

Shhh….Shhh…. Jul. 29, 2024SHOCK!I Used To Be Fun, But Don’t Tell My Kids“I never let my kids look at photo albums from when I was in high school or college when they were young. There are pictures of me dancing in short dresses, a glass (sometimes two) of wine in my hands,” writes Diana Park. “There…
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July 26, 2024 at 9:01 PM

I’m In My 40s & I Feel So Alone

It’s a lot.It’s a lot. Jul. 26, 2024Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment/Getty ImagesToughI’m In My 40s & I Feel So AloneToday, our very own Katy Elliott is getting real about all the things that make your 40s so very challenging: “I feel like I am out here on my own. There is no safety net. My dad…
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July 25, 2024 at 9:00 PM

24 Amazon Purchases Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving In July 2024

Click! Click! Jul. 25, 2024ADD TO CART24 Amazon Purchases Scary Mommy Editors Are Loving In July 2024Everybody’s kids are feral at this point in the summer, no? And I bet they’re losing water bottles left and right, and somehow they’ve already grown out of their swimsuits. While we can’t come to yo…
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July 25, 2024 at 3:00 PM

The Best Back-To-School Looks Just Landed At Old Navy

Shop sporty styles in a class of their own.Shop sporty styles in a class of their own. Jul. 25, 2024Presented by Old NavyDiscover Sport-Core Looks for Back-to-SchoolLaunch into fall with high-energy looks that match your kid’s enthusiasm. Court-inspired styles are taking the classroom by storm, whic…
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July 24, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Please Don’t Parent My Kids Like They’re Your Own

I’m good, thanks! I’m good, thanks! Jul. 24, 2024miniseries/E+/Getty ImagesBACK OFF, THX!Please Don’t Parent My Kids Like They’re Your OwnAn anonymous writer recently spent a day on the beach with a bunch of other families and watched a little enviously at how they all functioned as a unit. Until… …
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July 23, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Beware The 2nd Grade Popularity Contests

Too soon!Too soon! Jul. 23, 2024Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment/Getty ImagesTOO SOONI Wasn't Prepared For Popularity Woes From My 2nd GraderYou’d think that the anxieties about the “in crowd” wouldn’t start til middle school. Or at least that’s what Ashley Ziegler assumed. She thought wrong!“As a …
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July 22, 2024 at 9:01 PM

The Money Real Talk You Need To Know Before You Get A Pet

Let’s talk turkey. Let’s talk turkey. Jul. 22, 2024Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, ShutterstockFRUGAL FIDO?The Money Real Talk You Need To Know Before You Get A PetToday, we’ve got Jana Pollack digging into one of the most beloved and potentially expensive aspects of your family: the dog. …
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July 22, 2024 at 3:11 PM

Open For A Chance To Win A Flight Upgrade

The Gut Gap™.The Gut Gap™. Jul. 22, 2024Presented by MiraLAX®Traveling And Parenting Is More Stressful on Women Than Men — Enter The MiraLAX® #StuckInTheMiddle Sweepstakes For A Chance to Win a Flight Upgrade Once you become a mom, trips with the fam can feel like anything but time off. According to…
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July 19, 2024 at 9:03 PM

What To Pack To Survive Flying With Kids

You can do this!You can do this! Jul. 19, 2024Bonfanti Diego/Image Source/Getty ImagesYOU GOT THISWhat To Pack To Survive Flying With Kids“I’ve been flying with my two boys, ages 4 and 7, since they were each a month old. We live in Toronto but I was born in the States, where most of my family still…
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July 18, 2024 at 9:00 PM

I’m 45, & I Feel Like Crap Every Morning

Why??? Why??? Jul. 18, 2024Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment/Getty ImagesHORMONE ROLLERCOASTERI’m 45, & I Feel Like Crap Every MorningHere’s the thing about aging: It’s weird. Your body and mind practically feel different on a daily basis for no reason at all. Today our own Katy Elliott – who i…
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July 17, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Your Last Chance At All The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals!

Tick tock. Tick tock. Jul. 17, 2024SHOPPING All The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals (It's No Surprise They're Selling Out Fast)It’s day two of Amazon Prime Day, and that means that the clock is ticking if you want to score any of these deals. This is the summer you become a Croc person. Embrace it.Read…
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July 16, 2024 at 9:01 PM

All The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals (It's No Surprise They're Selling Out Fast)

Get a move on!Get a move on! Jul. 16, 2024ShoppingAll The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals (It's No Surprise They're Selling Out Fast)It’s Amazon Prime Day once again, and our in-house shoppers have combed through the deals to find the best ones for Scary Mommy readers. And boy, we’ve got it all: down-al…
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July 15, 2024 at 9:01 PM

16 Novels To Slip Into Your Beach Bag This Summer

Let’s read!Let’s read! Jul. 15, 2024Scary Mommy; Book Photos Courtesy of PublisherSUMMER PLANS16 Novels To Slip Into Your Beach Bag This SummerHow’s that summer TBR going? Well, today I’m here to add some more books to the pile. Sorry, but I’m not sorry!First off, we’ve got this year’s annual summer…
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July 15, 2024 at 3:05 PM

How Actor Jamie-Lynn Sigler Is Supporting People Living With RMS

Reflect. Reframe. Reach out.Reflect. Reframe. Reach out. Jul. 15, 2024Sponsored by NovartisThis Resource Helps People With Relapsing MS Voice Their Needs Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that impacts the central nervous system, which controls our movements, speech, senses, a…
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July 12, 2024 at 9:02 PM

The Nitty-Gritty 411 On Balls

This is a safe space for questions.This is a safe space for questions. Jul. 12, 2024TRUTH TIMEThe Nitty-Gritty 411 On BallsI’m gonna be honest with you, here: I don’t know the first thing about balls or ball maintenance. As life played out, my kid doesn’t have them. But I would have been in trouble …
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July 11, 2024 at 9:00 PM

My Kid Looks Like A Teen & It Freaks Me Out

Too soon!Too soon! Jul. 11, 2024HARD PASSMy Kid Looks Like A Teen & It Freaks Me OutSamm Davidson sets the scene: “My son’s lacrosse game has just ended, and I’m waiting for him to make his way across the field. He’s moving slowly, with two fists full of gear, attempting to shake sweat out of hi…
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July 10, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Yes, You Should Talk To Your Cisgender Son About Periods

They need to know! They need to know! Jul. 10, 2024MORE OF THISYes, You Should Talk To Your Cisgender Son About PeriodsA lot of the talk about periods focuses on the people who’re actually going to get them. Not so fast! says Deirdre Kaye. “A quick Google search on the topic suggests that, as a soc…
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July 9, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Don’t Let Summer Start Without Having These Convos With Your Kids

Seriously.Seriously. Jul. 9, 2024Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Shutterstock, Getty ImageFREEEEDOMDon’t Let Summer Start Without Having These Convos With Your Kids“If you think you can take a deep breath at the end of a long school year, I’ve got some news for you: There’s more work to do. Sorry!” write…
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July 8, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Serious Question: How Do You Clean Period Underwear?

You KNOW you’re wondering. You KNOW you’re wondering. Jul. 8, 2024THIS IS HELPFULSerious Question: How Do You Clean Period Underwear?We’re doing something fun this week: a whole package dedicated to that most intense of eras: the tween & teen years. And because this is Scary Mommy and we are no…
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July 5, 2024 at 9:01 PM

What To Do If Your Kids’ Seats Are Separated From You On A Flight

Don’t panic! Don’t panic! Jul. 5, 2024THE ANXIETY!What To Do If Your Kids’ Seats Are Separated From You On A FlightI know I’m not the only one with travel on my mind right now. So many people are either getting ready to go somewhere, getting home from a trip, or thinking about what they want to do …
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July 4, 2024 at 9:01 PM

These Easy Summer Crafts For Kids Are TikTok-Approved

Because the days are long.Because the days are long. Jul. 4, 2024Allan Baxter/Photodisc/Getty ImagesKEEP 'EM BUSY8 Easy Summer Crafts For Kids From TikTok's Craftiest CreatorsYour kids are begging for the tablet, yet again. They’re whining that they’re bored, despite the four million activities you’…
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July 3, 2024 at 9:01 PM

I Thought I Knew My Marriage. Then I Had Kids.

Welcome to parenthood.Welcome to parenthood. Jul. 3, 2024FG Trade/E+/Getty ImagesSCHOOL OF LIFEI Thought I Knew My Marriage. Then I Had Kids.“I thought I knew my marriage well before I had kids,” writes Jaclyn Greenberg. “We’d been together for 15 years. I’m Type A, someone who’s a bit anxious but f…
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July 2, 2024 at 9:01 PM

What Are We Gonna Do Without The Middle Children?

We need them! We need them! Jul. 2, 2024Maria Korneeva/Moment/Getty ImagesBIRTH ORDERWhat Are We Gonna Do Without The Middle Children? “Birth order is equally blamed and touted as a defining aspect of our characters and behavior patterns. And it’s got me worried: what are we gonna do, now that midd…
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July 1, 2024 at 9:01 PM

All The Crap I Do To Sleep As A Perimenopausal Woman

It’s a lot! It’s a lot! Jul. 1, 2024Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty Images, Shutterstock, Getty Images, OllyNIGHT NIGHTAll The Crap I Do To Sleep As A Perimenopausal Woman“When you decide to become a parent, you know there are many months — possibly years! — ahead when you won’t get a good night’s…
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June 28, 2024 at 9:01 PM

I Lost A Ton Of Weight. My Husband Is Nervous.

Oh boy.Oh boy. Jun. 28, 2024Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Getty ImagesWHAT THE HECK? I Lost A Ton Of Weight. My Husband Is Nervous.Our Ask A MWLTF (yes, that’s Mother Who Likes to F*ck) columnist is back today, and she’s counseling a woman who dropped 40 pounds in five months… and now she’s got a probl…
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June 27, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Youngest Kids Don't Get Nearly Enough Credit

Listen up!Listen up! Jun. 27, 2024Image source RF/Jonas Jungblut/Image Source/Getty ImagesTOUGH GIGYoungest Kids Don't Get Nearly Enough Credit“The other day my oldest informed me that he had outgrown his tennis shoes and needed another pair. He was desperately trying to convince me that he needed a…
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June 27, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Life Is Better At The Beach

Scary Mommy x Curacity Dedicated 6/21Paradise found Jun. 27, 2024Presented by Inside HotelsLean Into Good Vibes And Sunshine At The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Family fun just hits different at the beach — and The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is awaiting your arrival! Sprawled on 78 acr…
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June 26, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Yep, Male Menopause Is The Real Deal

But good luck getting them to talk about it. But good luck getting them to talk about it. Jun. 26, 2024AleksandarNakic/E+/Getty ImagesI'M SERIOUSYep, Male Menopause Is The Real DealAlisa Kennedy Jones recounts a conversation she had with her partner: “I stared at my partner, incredulous, and demand…
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June 25, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Actually, My Kid LOVES Talking About Puberty

Scary Mommy 6/25/2024Embarrassment? Not here! Jun. 25, 2024MoMo Productions/DigitalVision/Getty ImagesSUPER PROUDActually, My Kid LOVES Talking About PubertyI think everybody has a picture in their head about how it goes talking to their kids about puberty: you’re uncomfortable, they’re uncomfortabl…
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June 25, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Alexa Emergency Assist Is The New Service Parents Need To Know About

Scary Mommy x Amazon Alexa - Dedicated - 6/25/2024The voice-activated service has some impressive modern benefits. The voice-activated service has some impressive modern benefits. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
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June 24, 2024 at 9:01 PM

There’s Absolutely Nothing Wrong With You If You Haven’t Found Love After Divorce

Scary Mommy 6/24/2024A reminder! Jun. 24, 2024Nikola Stojadinovic/E+/Getty ImagesNOT GONNA HAPPENThere Is Nothing Wrong With You If You Haven’t Found Love After Divorce“I thought falling in love and finding a partner after my divorce would be so much easier. I had visions of locking eyes with some …
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June 21, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Caring For My Aging Dad & Young Kids Has Taken A Toll On My Health

Scary Mommy 6/21/24It’s all too much. Jun. 21, 2024HANG IN THERE Caring For My Aging Dad & Young Kids Has Taken A Toll On My HealthWe’re back with more from our Sandwich Generation package, and today we’re talking about the toll it takes on your health. Natalie Serianni writes: “Here’s the bruta…
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June 20, 2024 at 9:03 PM

Nobody Told Me About The Third-Life Crisis

Scary Mommy 6/20/24Where’s my sports car?? Where’s my sports car?? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌Jun. 20, 2024STUCK IN THE MIDDLENo…