Rita Templeton
Scary Mommy
Iowa, United States
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24 Beautiful (But Hard To Pronounce) Baby Names
Name your kid Bobby, and there's no question how to say it. But name your kid Saoirse, and it's a different story. Here, 15 hard to pronounce baby names. → Read More
Sorry, Trumpers, But You Don’t Have A Monopoly On Patriotism
Sorry, right-wingers; just because you're waving a larger-than-life flag doesn't mean you love America any more than I do. → Read More
Having A Big Ol’ Wedding During A Pandemic? You’re An A**hole
You don't deserve kudos for your cute little relationship when you're literally putting lives on the line so people can clap for it. → Read More
A Woman With A Unique Name Warns Parents About The ‘Dangers’ Of Unique Names
Giving your child a unique name may seem like the thing to do if you want them to stand out, but what if they end up hating your choice? → Read More
13 Baffling Tween Boy Behaviors We Just Don’t Understand
Tween boys are baffling creatures: sweet, sour, and stinky. Their behaviors aren't always easy to figure out -- as if parenting weren't already hard enough. → Read More
I Never Knew How Much My Kids’ Struggles Would Break My Heart
I knew that it would hurt to give birth, and to recover afterward. But I didn't know that parenting itself was also going to be painful. → Read More
A Quick, Teacher-Created Guide To Temporarily Homeschooling Your Kids
Massachusetts teacher Lily Read created a tentative schedule and valuable list of resources to make homeschool a better experience for you and your kids. → Read More
Netflix’s New Docu-Series ‘Babies’ Will Leave You Amazed
If you've ever wondered what's going on with your baby, you're not alone -- and Netflix's new series, Babies, helps parents discover exactly that. → Read More
No One Can Fully Prepare You For The Emotional Toll Of Parenting
I knew that it would hurt to give birth, and to recover afterward. But I didn't know that parenting itself was also going to be painful. → Read More
People Are Putting On Their Old Wedding Dresses And Throwing ‘Mom Proms’
Clearly this "fun little idea" had the potential to turn into something much bigger. → Read More
10 Vintage Girls’ Names Making A Comeback — And 10 That Could Be Next
These vintage girls' names were wildly fashionable for daughters one hundred years ago, and according to trends -- and data -- they're back. → Read More
I Have All Boys And I Don't Need Your Pity
As a mom of all boys, I get so tired of the sympathy people give me for not having a daughter -- especially in front of my sons. → Read More
I Forgot My Baby In The Car
I am sharing this with the world, not as a confession that I’m a horrible parent because I forgot my baby in car, but as a warning that it can happen to anyone. → Read More
How To (Politely) Deal With Someone Who's Pushy About Baby Naming
Your choice of baby name is nobody's business but your own (and, okay, your partner's). Here's how to deal if a family member is being pushy about it. → Read More
When It Feels Like You’re Drowning In Motherhood, Remember This
The season of baby and toddlerhood is hard. But it only lasts a little while. You will get our mojo back again. → Read More
Mocking Someone’s Name Makes You A Jerk, Period
Mocking a person for their name, their clothing, or anything about them (at all, ever) is completely unacceptable, and doing it makes you a giant asshole. → Read More
Why Santa Doesn’t Bring My Kids Fancy Gifts
Until my kids all know the truth about Santa, he will remain the giver of simple surprises, not lavish gifts. → Read More
Why Name Pronunciation Is So Much More Important Than You Think
For those of us with simple names, life is easy. But for kids whose name pronunciation is chronically wrong, it can make a big impact on self esteem. → Read More
Hilarious Video Takes Aim At Weird Baby Names
The baby-namers of the world are out of control, and Nikita B. is not here for it. → Read More
This Is What It's Like When Your Son Turns 13
Thirteen is trying to hold onto a fish underwater, knowing that you’re eventually going to have to let it slip from your grasp. → Read More