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Abi Berwager Schreier

Abi got her feet wet in journalism by freelancing for an alternative weekly in Atlanta for a few years as a music journalist. When she realized she needed health insurance and more money to pay bills, she worked a 9 to 5 as a writer and copy editor at a corporate law firm. After three years, it dawned on her that this most definitely wasn’t a good fit (ya think?) and decided to give freelancing a try again, where she was a ghostwriter of blog posts and industry articles, and wrote press releases, biographies, mission statements, web content, and any other editorial-related branding. All that in addition to writing feature stories for her hometown's community news website. Thankfully, Abi was hired at Romper after three years of that, but she still freelances from time to time. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, two cats, two beagles, and her son, Jack — the newest member of “the funny farm.” She hopes Jack will grow up to love animals, hiking, comic books, metal music, and The Golden Girls as much as she does. Dorothy Zbornak is Abi’s soul sister and patronus.

Your Clutter Isn't Always Because You're "Messy" — Here Are 9 Causes Of The Chaos

My husband’s favorite show is Hoarders on A&E. I refuse to watch it because it’s so sad and extreme — and I definitely can't handle the animal carcasses. Almost 100 percent of the time, it’s not just because they “didn’t clean,” but these people…
By Abi Berwager Schreier

OK, Now Your Backyard Needs This Ginormous *Neon* Unicorn Sprinkler

Last year was definitely the year of the unicorn. There was unicorn everything, and I mean everything — like even unicorn toilet paper, y’all. There was also an amazing ginormous unicorn sprinkler that made everyone’s backyard and summer magical who…
By Abi Berwager Schreier

16 Toys Every Montessori Mom Has In Her Home

The Montessori philosophy was started in the early 1900s by Italian physician Maria Montessori. Her idea was that children are capable of being independent, and if they are allowed to do things at their own pace, they'll thrive and grow up to be…
By Abi Berwager Schreier

If Your Baby's New Helmet Is Disturbing Their Sleep, Here's What You Can Try

Sleep training my son was a nightmare, so now I’m one of those moms who schedules everything — and I mean everything — around Jack’s naps and bedtime. Nothing can get in the way of us putting that child into his crib at 9 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.…
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Hi, Let's Talk About How Cool Your Yard Will Be With This *Huge* Monster Sprinkler

When I was a kid, my favorite way to keep cool was to run through a sprinkler in our front yard while dodging those stupid gumball things that would simultaneously roll your ankle and impale the bottom of your foot. Not sure if those are a thing…
By Abi Berwager Schreier

There's Actually A Scientific Reason Why Your Baby Loves Peek-A-Boo So Much

My parents told me that the two games I was obsessed with when I was a baby were patty cake and peek-a-boo. My favorite part about patty cake was at the end when my parents would “throw it in the pan” and they’d tickle my belly, but peek-a-boo, I’m…
By Abi Berwager Schreier

If Your Baby's A Great Nighttime Sleeper, But Crappy Napper, Here's What To Do

My son basically refused to sleep at all the entire fourth and half of the fifth month of his life. And I have never been more miserable, and neither had he, I’m sure. After trials and many errors on my husband’s and my part, and caving in and…
By Abi Berwager Schreier

15 Cute Baby Shower Instagram Captions For The Perfect Post

You know the saying, "Pics or it didn't happen"? That also holds true for baby showers. With more and more folks not living where their family roots are based and families being scattered all over the world, social media is a necessary tool to keep…
By Abi Berwager Schreier

OK, These Pools From Target Are *So* Much Cuter Than The Plastic Pools Of Your Youth

Back in my day (get off my lawn), we had those horrible vinyl kiddie pools with the walls that would never ever stay up, no matter how much water you put in there. And if you didn’t have that, you had those really hard blue plastic ones that would…
By Abi Berwager Schreier

Here's How Those Preschool Costs Affect Your Tax Deductible This Year

Tax season is upon us, and while some of you (me) are anxiously waiting for your tax returns to clear your bank accounts, others may still be trying to get all of their Ts crossed and Is dotted before sending in their paperwork, because everyone…
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Here's Why Your Cat Is Obsessed With Sleeping Next To Your Baby

Cats believe they rule the world. They’re some of the most intelligent, yet machiavellian creatures on Earth, and we love them. They seem to love us, too — on most days anyway, when they feel like we are worthy. But if you’re bringing a baby home to…
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According To Experts, Eating Disorders Can Start Much Earlier Than You Think

Since this week is National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week, here are some numbers for you to mull over: a little over every hour, at least one person dies as a direct result from an eating disorder, according to the National Association of…
By Abi Berwager Schreier

20 Picture Books That Celebrate Women Around The World

I must confess, I'm very ashamed at how few of these magnificent women I have heard about before writing this article. Thanks Georgia public school system — I vividly remember "celebrating" Christopher Columbus, but not all of these women, and I'm…
By Abi Berwager Schreier

I'm Sorry To Tell You, But Apparently It's *Good* For Your Kids To Eat Their Boogers

This kid in my first grade class was a renowned booger eater. I still remember him for that — once he got a good one, he’d pop it in his mouth. Sound familiar at your house? You may be wondering how to stop your child from eating boogers so your…
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OMG, Walmart's Baby Savings Days Sales Include A $61 Breast Pump & *More*

Guys, the Walmart Baby Savings Days are upon us. Act accordingly. And by that I mean check out these awesome deals Walmart is having on all things baby. You can get up to 30 percent off or more on baby items online and in store with the Walmart Baby…
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Your Third Trimester Blues Are Absolutely Valid, According To An Expert

When I was pregnant last year, I remember how glorious the second trimester was for me. I no longer felt nauseous every second of every day like the first trimester, and I felt safer that I would be able to stay pregnant and have a viable pregnancy.…
By Abi Berwager Schreier

Here's What Babies Are Actually Afraid Of When They're Born, According To An Expert

I can’t remember a time when I was a kid that I didn’t have my nightlight shaped like a clown holding balloons. And ironically, I have been terrified of clowns as long as I can remember. Though not all kids are afraid of clowns, most kids have a…
By Abi Berwager Schreier

OK, The Reason Your Kids Are Obsessed With 'Frozen' Is As Sweet As Olaf

If you have a child that's watched Frozen even once, you may be wondering if they will ever "let it go." (See what I did there?) But it probably helps to know that your kids are definitely not alone in their obsession. Why do kids love Frozen so…
By Abi Berwager Schreier

If Your Kid Could Use Some Help With His ~Aim~, You Need This Toilet Target

When I found out I was having a son, one of the many, many things I was told to look out for was pee. Pee everywhere. Everywhere. Now I’m not looking forward to that, but let’s just say I have thankfully(?) had a little practice with pee in the…
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Here's What To Look For If You Think Your Baby's Lethargic

My son had a UTI when he was a little shy of 3 months old, so he was admitted to the hospital overnight for antibiotics after two ER visits. When we were finally able to bring him home, on top of being scared out of our minds and stressed with our…
By Abi Berwager Schreier