As Romper’s managing editor, April’s focus is on the day-to-day content that answers the questions keeping parents up at night, as well as big-picture initiatives like partnerships, special issues, and ambitious content packages exploring everything from PTSD in parents, to secondary infertility and navigating the world of “picky eaters.” As part of her role, April also makes media and panel appearances as an expert in the parenting space, from Kids at Play Interactive (KAPi) panel moderator at CES, to a new product judge for the Juvenile Products Manufacturing Association (JPMA). Prior to joining Bustle Digital Group, April was Senior Editor of Parenting at CafeMom. She’s contributed to a host of publications including SELF, Women's Health, Today.com, In Touch, Life & Style, New Jersey Family, and more. Always a California girl at heart, April now makes her home in the wilds of suburban Jersey, where she and her husband are doing the important work of introducing their teen daughter to "old" movies like 'My Cousin Vinnie' and 'Heathers.' You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @aprilhussar
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The Only Thing That Cures My Dry, Itchy, Winter Crocodile Legs
Magic.
Schadenfreude
Unfortunately, The Problem Isn't Rich New York Moms
The deliciously deluded wealthy and the search for a bathtub of one’s own.
Love & Grief
A Weirdly Hilarious Book About Losing A Best Friend
Catherine Newman’s debut novel breaks your heart open while you laugh in wonder.
Respect
Olivia Wilde Is A Genius
Or: The Salad Dressing Recipe Heard ‘Round The World
Believe Women?
The Grim Lessons Our Kids Are Absorbing From The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Trial
It’s not good.
You've Got The Look
Brooke Shields On Why We All Need To Talk About Aging In A Totally Different Way
The actor, model, activist, and mother of two is on a mission.
Gift Guide
14 Extra Special Mother's Day Gifts For The (Newly) Empty Nest Mom
This will be my first Mother’s Day since my daughter went to college and it better be good!
The More Things Change
Heather Havrilesky On Her Marriage Memoir & Raising Daughters Who Know Cringe When They See It
“To land in this place over and over again, it’s funny as hell, but it’s also so frustrating because nothing changes.”
Women In War
Ukranian & Russian Mothers Are Sharing Photos, Hoping For Peace
“This is Timothy, my son, and he does not know that there is a war.”
Fatherhood
13 Dads Share Their First Photos As Parents
“I couldn't believe I was holding the mini version of myself.”
Parenting
Keep ‘Em Busy!
How to keep kids entertained with crafts, toys, games, and adventures.
Incredible Humans
What Stacey Abrams Would Tell Her 5-Year-Old Self
'Stacey's Extraordinary Words' is a delightful children’s book based on Stacey Abrams’ own childhood.
Children's Books
Max Greenfield Wrote A Book For All Our Kids Who Don’t Love To Read
“It's a book about not wanting to read a book, in the hopes that your kids read that book.”
Books
"The Courage Is In Trying:" Elizabeth Warren On What Makes Her Deeply Hopeful For Our Kids' World
The Senator’s new children's book, Pinkie Promises, celebrates the win that comes from the attempt.
Camp Romper
Our most magical summer fun ideas for kids and families, from camping tips to the best backyard toys. Dive in!
Life
An Ode To The Mom Friends Who Aren't Moms
I know I wouldn’t be the mom I am today without my friendship with these women.
Love
Amanda Kloots One Year Later
'The Talk' co-host Amanda Kloots on grief, silver linings, and life with Elvis, her “favorite little guy in the world.”
Books
The Most Beautiful Holiday Books For Children
Get carried away while snuggled at home.
Health A to Z
The answers you need in the middle of the night.
News
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Message To Moms Could Not Be More Poignant — & Needed — Right Now