What Scary Mommy Editors Are Buying At Trader Joe’s Right Now
We know you Scary Mommy readers are big fans of Trader Joe’s. But you’re not alone! The editors are regular shoppers, as well. For one thing, there’s tons of non-food items we love. We also turn to this grocery go-to when we’re tired and need some “lazy” dinner options, when we want to impress our […]
29 Women on Life Hacks for Working Motherhood
Running a business while being present for your family is no easy task. I know because I’m living it. For many women, including myself and the following 29 from the Dreamers & Doers collective, blending these two worlds is not just a necessity—it’s a source of strength and fulfillment. As Ashley Rector, Founder of Quimby […]
The Power of Respectful Parenting with Janet Lansbury – Podcast Ep 152
Spotify | Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Audible We all know that children are the greatest blessings in life. They truly are. Raising them, however, can be quite a challenge for us parents. We want to protect them, mold them, and encourage them to be the best people they can be. But how do we do that […]
Braxton Hicks Contractions: True vs. False Labor
How do you get to labor and delivery? Practice, practice, practice. You might not be ready for the baby just yet (still haven’t picked out that nursery color?), but your body is certainly gearing up for the big day — and you’re reminded of that each time you feel your uterus tightening up. What are Braxton […]
Best Snack Containers (for Kids and Adults!)
Packing and serving snacks is about to get way easier with these durable, affordable, and easy-to-use snack containers for kids and adults. I have options including stainless-steel, stacking, divided, reusable bags, and more, plus tips for the best less-messy snacks to pack. Snack Containers I’m a big fan of having the right product for the […]
Why Didn’t it Work? – Spinning Babies
Why didn’t it work? Many birthing parents come to us with this question. In this month’s newsletter, we are looking at that in-depth with an exploration of the Models of Birth and Spectrum of Ease. You might notice that at Spinning Babies® our name implies we begin with the baby. We get pregnant and birthing […]
Empowering, Unmedicated 3rd Birth with Retained Placenta
Because of Amy’s history of relatively short labors, the plan was that she’d come into the hospital a little bit earlier this time. She called and sure enough, her doctor wanted them to come right in. Fast forward to the triage nurse checking her cervix and telling Amy that she was only at a 3. […]
How Did You Know You Had Postpartum Depression?
How did you know you had postpartum depression? What made the light bulb go off in your mind – what symptom was it that convinced you that something was wrong? Last month in PEOPLE magazine Chrissy Teigen revealed that it was her lack of interest in food that made her realize she had PPD. She […]
Cherished Mom Acknowledges Maternal Suicide Prevention Month with the First National PSA Billboard Campaign
September 2024 This month, maternal mental health-centered nonprofit organization Cherished Mom aims to raise awareness, educate, and reduce stigma about maternal mental health and suicide prevention. Is MOM OK is the first national PSA billboard campaign dedicated to maternal mental health awareness. Billboards on Lamar outdoor advertising displays will run from September 2nd to September […]
We Need to Stop Pathologizing Motherhood
“There’s something wrong with me,” the mother thinks to herself, too embarrassed to say it out loud. She thinks it’s a “me problem”. We’ve moved beyond mom guilt at this point. It’s transformed into maternal shame: the deeply seated feelings of failure, inadequacy and lack of ‘enoughness’ that too many mothers experience today as a […]