Toddlers & Preschoolers

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.

This Mom Wants To Dispel The Notion That Raising Teenage Girls Is "Terrible"

"I can’t recall anyone telling me anything positive about parenting a teenage girl."

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.

This Mom Says Youth Sports Are Ruining Families: "We Never Had Actual Time To Connect"

Has the ultra-competitive nature of youth sports gone way too far?

There's A New Gerber Baby! Meet The 2024 Photo Search Winner

We met with Sonny and family to talk about the joyful personality, sunny disposition, and family values behind the latest chief growing officer’s winning smile.

17 Instagram Captions For Baby's First Birthday To Match Your Many Emotions

So you can tell the world you kept a human alive for one whole year!

TikTok Mom Wonders How Much She Should Pay A Babysitter For Working One Day A Week

"I'm thinking it's somewhere around 20? Is that too low?"

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.

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.

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.”