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Brianna Wiest

Brianna Wiest is a news writer at Romper, where she covers stories on maternal and mental health, human interest, politics, pop culture and entertainment. Brianna has written thousands of articles on emotional intelligence, wellness, lifestyle and news. She is a senior contributor at Forbes, a top contributor at Medium, and is regularly published in half a dozen national publications. Brianna is the author of five books, including 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think, and Salt Water: Poems On Healing & Wholeness. She has a B.A. in professional writing and gender studies. When she's not writing, Brianna is traveling, working on renovating her home with her husband, reading, and learning to cook. She lives in Pennsylvania. You can follow her on Instagram at @briannawiest, and learn more about her at briannawiest.com
Alamo Drafthouse's 'Frozen 2' Parties Will Bring You Straight To Arendelle
Frozen 2 is coming back to the big screen in a major way, thanks to Alamo Drafthouse. Though you could take your family to see the highly anticipated sequel at any old theater with popcorn and seats that recline, the cinema chain is offering…
By Brianna Wiest
Hilary Duff's Quotes About Motherhood Are So Spot On
She may have been introduced to us as the most stylish Disney Channel icon of the early 2000s (who is, incidentally, making her comeback pretty soon) but her parenting style is really what dreams are made of. Hilary Duff's quotes about motherhood…
By Brianna Wiest
Kids Really Love Drag Queen Story Hour
It's hard to teach your children about diversity using only words. Kids have both a profound and yet limited understanding of the world, and cognitively, they can only process so much at once. However, exposing them to different groups of people as…
By Brianna Wiest
Eek, This Woman Faked A Pregnancy & Actually Documented It
When it comes to traveling, there are definitely a lot of ways to save money. You can compare costs for lodging, earn points through the responsible use of a rewards credit card, or even find certain deals specifically for families. However, one…
By Brianna Wiest
There's Special Meaning Behind Meghan Markle's New Rings
Fashion is a mouthpiece, and when you're one of the most photographed women in the world, it's a powerful way to make a statement. Meghan Markle's new gold rings actually come with a secret, humanitarian message — and it's a pretty powerful one, at…
By Brianna Wiest
Jill Duggar Is Childproofing For The 3rd Time & Fans Have Questions
Though other people's pregnancies and family building timelines are absolutely nobody else's business, a new post from one of our Counting On faves have some questioning whether or not the Dillards are getting ready to welcome a new baby. Is Jill…
By Brianna Wiest
Always Is Removing 'Female' Symbol From Its Pads & No, This Shouldn't Be Controversial
After receiving feedback from trans activists and the LGBTQ community, the mensural product company Always announced it's removing the "female" symbol from its pads packaging in favor of being more inclusive. While the move has been celebrated by…
By Brianna Wiest
When This Athlete's Hijab Began To Fall Off, Her Opponents Beautifully Took Action
Sometimes, there are moments that truly restore one's faith in humanity and remind us of the good in the world. A perfect example of this happened recently when a group of soccer players promptly huddled around their opponent as she fixed her hijab…
By Brianna Wiest
Diane Kruger Holding Her 11-Month-Old Daughter In This Rare New Photo Is "Everything"
After maintaining a low-key pregnancy and keeping the details of her baby's birth as private as possible, actress Diane Kruger has shared a new photo with her baby girl, whom she welcomed with her partner, The Walking Dead actor Norman Reedus, last…
By Brianna Wiest
This Little Girl's 'SNL' Gilly Costume Just Won Halloween — "Sorry!"
When it comes to Halloween costumes, it's always a mad dash to figure out something creative, cute, and well, culturally relevant when you can. And while some costumes are just timeless for children in general (who doesn't look adorable as a tiny…
By Brianna Wiest
Chrissy Teigen Is Officially Launching A Recipe Website That's "A Labor Of LOVE"
When you ponder what it is you could most deeply desire this holiday season, perhaps your mind wanders to your Amazon wish list, or that one gadget that always suspiciously ends up on your Instagram ads algorithm though you swear you've never so…
By Brianna Wiest
A Group Of Protesters Helped Calm A Scared Toddler By Singing, Yup, "Baby Shark"
It seems as though everyone — yes, really, everyone — knows the contagious song stylings of "Baby Shark," that über contagious kid's anthem that's been stuck in your head for over a year by now. You might think that knowing every lyric to this song…
By Brianna Wiest
Why Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard "Never Remember" Their Anniversary Is Very Romantic
Who doesn't love to read a sappy anniversary post, coupled with a sweet, smoochy photo, on their Instagram feed? Nobody, that's who. But one beloved Hollywood is once again challenging the status quo about what it to them means to be happily married…
By Brianna Wiest
On International Day Of The Girl, Let's Celebrate These Young, Inspiring Trailblazers
Girls are going to save the world, there's no doubt about it. In recent years, a handful of young women have proven that fact and inspired the rest of the world to reach a little farther. And, most important, to not ever underestimate the power of…
By Brianna Wiest
This Toddler Had The Purest & Most Relatable Reaction To Watching The Hulk's Transform
There are some moments in cinematic history that are simply too universal to deny. Who doesn't shed a tear when Rose tells Jack she'll "never let go" and proceeds to, uh, let him go into the ocean, or drop their jaw when a certain big, green…
By Brianna Wiest
Ginger Dream Team, Prince Harry & Ed Sheeran, Raise Awareness On Mental Health Day
It might be an unlikely duo, but as it turns out, two of Britain's most famous gingers have more in common than just their hair. Indeed, Prince Harry and Ed Sheeran's "Mental Health Day" collaboration is here, and save to say, it's as important as…
By Brianna Wiest
Good Grief! 'It's A Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' Is Coming Back To TV
It's that time of the year again! The leaves are changing, the costumes are hanging, and candy is on sale in bulk — so yes, I'm talking about Halloween. And with Halloween comes a few very fun holiday specials on television, including It's the Great…
By Brianna Wiest
How Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Kept Baby Archie Happy While Traveling
Traveling with a new baby is no an easy task, whether you're royal or not. That's why it was so exciting to see that in the past few weeks, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's baby boy, Archie, made his royal debut during his parent's royal tour of…
By Brianna Wiest
How To Try Disney+ For Free Once It Launches & See If It's A Good Fit For Your Family
In a matter of weeks, a brand new and hotly anticipated streaming service from Disney will officially be a reality. But, of course, to watch all of the content it's expected to carry, you'll need to pay for a subscription. However, before you commit…
By Brianna Wiest
Two Women Astronauts Are About To Make History (Finally!)
Six months after canceling their original mission plans due to a spacesuit snafu, NASA's all-female spacewalk is finally rescheduled to take place in just a matter of days. On Oct. 21, according to NASA, astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir…
By Brianna Wiest