Karen Johnson
Scary Mommy
Kansas City, MO, United States
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I Feel Personally Attacked By Bo Burnham’s Hilarious ‘White Woman’s Instagram’
Bo Burnham's "White Women on IG" is a hilarious spoof that's all too real. So don't be offended, have a laugh, and enjoy your $8 coffee. → Read More
Actually, Your Employer CAN Require A COVID-19 Vaxx
Like many rules in the U.S., this one's up to private businesses, state, and local laws. → Read More
I’m Vaccinated, But My Kids Aren’t—What’s Safe For Our Family To Do?
When the adults in the family are vaccinated, but the kids aren't yet, what can we do? Here are some guidelines—per the CDC—to help you make safe choices. → Read More
From The Confessional: Unfollowing Toxic People In Your Life
Let 2021 be the year you officially cut out toxic people from your life, your social media, and your thoughts. This is self-care, and it's important. → Read More
Can We Stop It With The Idea That Nursing Babies To Sleep Is A Bad Habit?
Mothers are often told that nursing their babies to sleep is a bad habit. What we really need is support in whatever we decide. → Read More
From The Confessional: Mom Rage Is Real
Motherhood is hard AF. We work so damn hard and we feel invisible and unappreciated, which leads to rage. We don't want to be this way, though. → Read More
15 Fun Ways To Ring In 2021––Without Being A Stupid Super-Spreader
Another pandemic holiday means another quiet night at home. But wait! Who says you can't have confetti, fizzy drinks, and a selfie station? → Read More
Healthcare Workers Must Adhere To CDC Guidelines Outside Of Work Too
Among those in attendance were employees at local nursing homes. Employees who contracted COVID at the wedding and took it to work with them. → Read More
Biden, Forgive Student Loans For Frontline Healthcare Workers
If military personnel have their loans forgiven (which they should), so should frontlline healthcare workers who have been in the trenches of COVID-19. → Read More
Joe Biden’s Journey To POTUS Is An Inspiring One
Who is Joe Biden? We know he's not Trump, so that's great news, but what he has done to prove he's qualified for the job? Here's a quick list. → Read More
A Virtual Thanksgiving May Not Be Ideal, But It’s The Right Thing To Do
This Thanksgiving will look different—it has to. But it doesn't have to be canceled. Check out these ideas for making your virtual Thanksgiving a success. → Read More
Actually, Your COVID Parties Are My Business
If you throw a house party right now and cram 50 mask-less people in your house, yes, that's my business. You are impacting all of us, not just yourself. → Read More
Working Moms Are Not Okay–– 30% Feel Their Jobs Are In Jeopardy
So what do working parents need? Help. They need help. → Read More
This Molecular Biologist Dispels The ‘Kids Don’t Spread COVID’ Myth
The misconception that kids cannot—or will not—transmit COVID-19 is dangerous. Studies have shown that kids can, in fact, be silent spreaders. → Read More
Teachers Are Sleeping In Tents And Working Through Labor—This Is Not Okay
Teachers should be appreciated and valued for the amazing role they play in our society. They should not be sleeping in tents so they can go to work. → Read More
From The Confessional: This Is Why Moms Stay Up So Late
Do you stay up too late, regret it the next morning, then do it again, over and over? If so, you're probably a mom desperate for time to herself. → Read More
Kids Can’t Share School Supplies This Year — Teachers Shouldn’t Have To Pay For The Extras
Stop asking teachers to fund their own classrooms. We already ask them to be on the frontlines of COVID and shield our kids from active shooters. → Read More
Reopening Schools Feels Like A Science Experiment
Reopening schools when COVID-19 is not at all under control is really just one giant science experiment—one my children will not be participants in. → Read More
From The Confessional: Working Mom––During A Freaking Pandemic––Truths
Working moms were already burnt out before COVID hit. Now, with virtual learning, they are officially crashing and desperately need a lifeline. → Read More
From The Confessional: COVID-19 Is Making Us Question Our Friendships
COVID-19 has affected everything—our children's education, our jobs, the way we shop... and it's affected our friendships, for better or worse. → Read More