Jamie Kenney

Jamie Kenney is an associate editor for news and entertainment at Romper and Scary Mommy, where she writes about a wide range of topics pertaining to motherhood, including politics, health, news, web culture, and celebrity parents, as well as family entertainment to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and other streaming services. Additionally, she 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 in helping 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. 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 Twitter and LinkedIn.

Jamie Kenney

Royals

by Jamie Kenney

Princess Beatrice & Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi Are Expecting Their Second Child

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

Exclusive

by Jamie Kenney

Sirius XM Launches Disney Jr Radio

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

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

“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

“I talked them down from 12...”

Royals

by Jamie Kenney

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

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..."

BRB: pre-ordering now...

Modern Parenting

by Jamie Kenney

The Good Inside App Puts Dr. Becky In Your Pocket

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

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

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

Royals

by Jamie Kenney

Prince George's Birthday Portrait Has Us All Tearing Up

They grow up so fast...

Royals

by Jamie Kenney

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

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

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

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

I Do!

by Jamie Kenney

Olivia Munn And John Mulaney Are Married

The pair have had a tumultuous few years...

Exclusive

by Jamie Kenney

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

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

A classic as only Bandit could tell it.

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by Jamie Kenney

Rebel Wilson Is Going Through “Insane” Sleep Deprivation With Daughter Royce

It certainly helps that her little girl is very much in “such an adorable phase” right now.