Elementary Years

A mom is trying to figure out whether she should let her kid quit day camp because she doesn't like ...
Unhappy Camper
ByMorgan Music

Your Kid Hates Summer Camp - Do You Force Them To Keep Going?

After her tween listed the reasons she hates day camp, this mom forced her to go anyway. As the guilt set in, she turned to Reddit parents for advice.

stop saying you're bored!

A Mom Asks Other Parents What "Stage Of Summer" They're In In Hilariously Relatable Video

"I feel like summer is so many days in a row."

Scary Mommy readers battled it out about what age kid is the hardest to parent.
When Does This Get Easier?

The Toughest Ages To Parent According to Scary Mommy Readers

We asked our readers, 'What's the worst age?" and what we learned might surprise you.

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has declared that every classroom in Oklahoma should have...
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Oklahoma Requires That The Bible Is Taught In Every Public School

And every classroom will be required to have a Bible in it, effective immediately.

People enjoying a sledding hill in winter in downtown Leavenworth, Washington.
best coast

Best Kid-Friendly Places To Travel On The West Coast This Winter

From the beach to the mountains, families can pick from so many unique vacations.

Beyond 'Honey Do'

A Chore List Isn't Enough - How To Teach Kids Invisible Labor

“Long term, the goal is for my kids to not only have awareness of what goes on behind the scenes of managing a home/life but also have developed the proactive, self-motivational skills to take responsibility for doing it themselves.”

Unhappy Camper
ByMorgan Music

Your Kid Hates Summer Camp - Do You Force Them To Keep Going?

After her tween listed the reasons she hates day camp, this mom forced her to go anyway. As the guilt set in, she turned to Reddit parents for advice.

stop saying you're bored!
ByKatie Garrity

A Mom Asks Other Parents What "Stage Of Summer" They're In In Hilariously Relatable Video

"I feel like summer is so many days in a row."

When Does This Get Easier?
ByMorgan Music

The Toughest Ages To Parent According to Scary Mommy Readers

We asked our readers, 'What's the worst age?" and what we learned might surprise you.

jesus no
BySarah Aswell

Oklahoma Requires That The Bible Is Taught In Every Public School

And every classroom will be required to have a Bible in it, effective immediately.

best coast
ByKatie Garrity

Best Kid-Friendly Places To Travel On The West Coast This Winter

From the beach to the mountains, families can pick from so many unique vacations.

Beyond 'Honey Do'
ByMorgan Music

A Chore List Isn't Enough - How To Teach Kids Invisible Labor

“Long term, the goal is for my kids to not only have awareness of what goes on behind the scenes of managing a home/life but also have developed the proactive, self-motivational skills to take responsibility for doing it themselves.”

Are "No Gift" Parties BS?
ByMorgan Music

Mom Wonders About Returning A $100 Gift Given At A "No Gift" Birthday

The invitation said “no gifts,” but after the birthday girl greeted these guests by asking if they brought a gift, they added a makeshift card with $100 to the gift pile.

low pressure, high fun!
ByKatie Garrity

10 Low-Pressure, Magic-Filled Things To Do With A Five-Year-Old At Disneyland

Spoiler Alert: you can do the whole day with *zero* rides if you want to.

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ByKatie Garrity

Kylie Kelce Says Her Family Thrives In The Chaos: “You Have To Embrace It”

Plus, she chatted with Scary Mommy about summer plans and what Jason's been up to since retirement.

hot take
ByKatie Garrity

Woman Wonders If She's A "Mean Person" For Not Liking Some Of Her Friends' Kids

“I don’t like you. I love your parents.”