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A Mom Cried Over Her Son's Bare Classroom. A Teacher Responded.
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by on August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

A Mom Cried Over Her Son's Bare Classroom. A Teacher Responded.

TikTok/@misspmatters Almost every parent remembers when they take their five-year-old to their first Meet The Teacher event before Kindergarten begins. And usually, it’s an exciting event for everyone, including parents, kids, and teachers. But this week, one mom on TikTok was not thrilled at all. In fact, she came home crying. “This is your sign...

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What Should I Do When My Kid Uses "Autistic" As An Insult?
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by on June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

What Should I Do When My Kid Uses "Autistic" As An Insult?

Ask Scary Mommy is our weekly advice column wherein Scary Mommy editors and guest editors — fellow moms like you — will answer your burning questions. You can send all of your questions and conundrums about parenting, family, and relationships to askscarymommy@bdg.com (don’t worry — we’ll keep you anonymous!). It really sucks when you find...

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How Much Control Should Kids Have Over Their Birthday Invite List?
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by on June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

How Much Control Should Kids Have Over Their Birthday Invite List?

Ask Scary Mommy is our weekly advice column wherein Scary Mommy editors and guest editors — fellow moms like you — will answer your burning questions. You can send all of your questions and conundrums about parenting, family, and relationships to askscarymommy@bdg.com (don’t worry — we’ll keep you anonymous!). When it comes to kids and...

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