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Jamie Kenney

Jamie Kenney is a Senior Staff Writer at Scary Mommy and Romper, where she writes about a wide range of topics pertaining to motherhood, including politics, health, news, web culture, celebrity parents, and family entertainment. She also writes essays that run the gamut from silly to serious in an effort to capture the full spectrum of what it is to be a parent today.

Prior to joining Romper in 2015, she was a part-time web culture editor at Bustle. Within months, however, she was asked to join the team at Romper to help launch the site. In November 2022, she came on as a full-time staff member. She joined the Scary Mommy team in 2024.

Jamie earned earned a bachelor's degree in creative writing and history from Purchase College, State University of New York, where she won the Barbara Schoen Memorial Prize in Fiction. Her previous work has also appeared in Parents, Playboy, McSweeny's Internet Tendency, Jezebel, and The Takeout.

Jamie lives in Connecticut with her husband and two children and enjoys hiking, embroidery, reading, and other activities mainly enjoyed by septuagenarian retirees. As such, she strives to embody the spirits of all four of the Golden Girls at once. You can find her on Bluesky and LinkedIn.

Jamie Kenney

Aaaaaaaand... Why Should I Care?

by Jamie Kenney

Bandit's Middle Name Is A Minisode Easter Egg & An IRL Homage

Three cartoon dogs are outside a colorful house. The blue dog with a black patch talks animatedly, w...

It’s these little details that really make the show something special.

Royals

by Jamie Kenney

Princess Beatrice & Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi Are Expecting Their Second Child

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi cheer as they watch the racing on day 3 'St Patrick's Th...

The latest royal will join big brother Wolfie and big sister Sienna.

Exclusive

by Jamie Kenney

Sirius XM Launches Disney Jr Radio

A vibrant graphic promoting Disney Jr. Radio features beloved characters, including superheroes and ...

Car rides just got a bit more pleasant....

Baby You Can Drive My Car

by Jamie Kenney

For JoAnna Garcia Swisher, The Car Is A Confessional

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 19:  Actress JoAnna Garcia Swisher discusses the show "Kevin (Probably) Saves...

The Sweet Magnolias actress gets her best conversations with her daughters driving them around all day.

Royals

by Jamie Kenney

Kate Middleton Shares Cancer Update In Moving Video

Kate Middleton in a flowing white dress leans against a large tree in a sunlit forest, eyes closed, ...

“The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant.”

Wackadoo!

by Jamie Kenney

New Bluey Minisodes Are Coming This October

Yet another reason to be excited for autumn!

Party Time

by Jamie Kenney

Lacey Chabert Is Redeeming Her 'Mean Girls' Past With Heartwarming Hallmark+ Series

Interview with Lacey Chabert

Mom Carry-Ons

by Jamie Kenney

Like You, Eva Mendes Is Up To Her Ears With Her Kids' Stuffed Animals

NOVEMBER 18, 2022: SYDNEY, NSW - (EUROPE AND AUSTRALASIA OUT) Actress Eva Mendes poses during a McHa...

“I talked them down from 12...”

Royals

by Jamie Kenney

Meghan Markle Says Her Daughter, Lilibet, Has "Found Her Voice"

US actress Meghan Markle addresses the audience during the "Afro women and power" forum, at the Muni...

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex rounded out their four-day trip to Colombia with an important message for women and girls.

For Our Inner Child

by Jamie Kenney

The Wicked Doll Collection Is Here & We "Couldn't Be Happier..."

Two dolls stand side by side: one in a pink gown holding a wand, and the other in a black dress with...

BRB: pre-ordering now...

Modern Parenting

by Jamie Kenney

The Good Inside App Puts Dr. Becky In Your Pocket

Dr. Becky has a new app, The Good Inside.

The “parent whisperer” wanted to meet parents where they are: from the playground to parent pickup to the potty.

Living My Best Life

by Jamie Kenney

Baha Mar’s Wellness Weekend, Curated By goop, Is The Perfect Mom Reset

A flamingo standing close to a woman in white attire, surrounded by lush greenery, with a photograph...

For three days, the only person I was focused on was me, and it was glorious.

At Last!

by Jamie Kenney

Ryan Reynolds (Finally) Reveals The Name Of Baby #4

Ryan Reynolds (L) and Blake Lively attend the afterparty for "Deadpool & Wolverine" New York Premier...

(And no, Taylor Swift didn’t give us any clues.)

Royals

by Jamie Kenney

Prince George's Birthday Portrait Has Us All Tearing Up

Prince George of Wales looks on prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 final match between Spain and England at...

They grow up so fast...

Royals

by Jamie Kenney

Prince George & Princess Charlotte Joined Their Parents For A Very Sporty Weekend

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Princess Charlotte of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales court-side o...

The royal family was spotted attending major sporting events over the weekend, including Wimbledon and the Euro final.

Royals

by Jamie Kenney

Prince Harry Accepts Pat Tillman Award At ESPYs

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 11: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex accepts the Pat Tillman Award onstage ...

The Duke of Sussex took the opportunity to draw attention to the Invictus Games.

Entertainment

by Jamie Kenney

Brittany & Patrick Mahomes Released A Sweet Pregnancy Announcement For Baby #3

Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes at the Sports Illustrated Swim Issue Launch Party held at the H...

And we take our best stab at guessing the baby’s name.

I Do!

by Jamie Kenney

Olivia Munn And John Mulaney Are Married

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 23: John Mulaney and Olivia Munn attend Vogue World: Paris at Place Vendome on ...

The pair have had a tumultuous few years...

Exclusive

by Jamie Kenney

The Journey Continues On Pokémon Horizons & We Have An Exclusive First Look

Pikachu, wearing a captain's hat, happily eats from two bowls of food.

We would follow Captain Pikachu anywhere.

Bandit Presents...

by Jamie Kenney

Bandit’s Unhinged Retelling Of A Classic Story Will Resonate With Parents At Bedtime

Bandit cuddles in bed with Bluey and Bingo.

A classic as only Bandit could tell it.