Dara T. Mathis

Dara T. Mathis is a parenting writer at Romper, where she writes about pregnancy, parenthood, and lifestyle interests. She also covers news about maternal health, race and class issues in motherhood, and mental health. Dara's bylines have also appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Week, HelloGiggles, and The Root. She earned her master's degree in English literature from Florida State University. When Dara is not chasing her three kids around the house, she enjoys catching up on her Netflix queue, reading, practicing yoga, traveling, and hanging out with her family. She is an old school Nintendo lover and you will never beat her at Tetris. You can follow Dara on Twitter at @trulytafakari and get to know more about her love for plantains at www.daratmathis.com.

Dara T. Mathis

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The 15 Best Parenting Podcasts For Moms That Just Get It (& You)

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These 15 Instant Pot Soup Recipes Are So Cozy & Comforting

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Here's What Most Parents Forget To Do When Childproofing The Kitchen, Experts Say

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33 Photos Of Puppies That Are Too Cute To Be Real

It's so easy to fall in love with puppies. Their huge, soulful eyes, chubby bellies, and furry bodies grab you right in the feels and never let go. My favorites are the puppies that are too cute to be real. Or ones that just exude pure joy (which is…

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American Girl Is Selling A Tiny Version Of Elf On The Shelf, & It's Too Much

What’s cuter than a mini Elf?

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These Are The Top 10 Horror Books Of All Time

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This New Olaf Toy Follows You Around, & Your Kid Is Never Letting It Go

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Here's What Your Dentist Wants You To Know About Dental Health During Pregnancy

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These 10 Clever Maternity Costumes Take Halloween To Another Level

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Vinebox's Popular 12 Days Of Wine Box Is Back So Deck The Freakin' Halls

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Warning: You Might Laugh Till You Pee At These 17 Pregnancy Brain Memes

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American Girl's Bowling Alley Is So Cute, You'll Wish You Were Doll-Sized

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24 Movies To Watch On Netflix When You're Pregnant & Can't Sleep

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So When Is The 1st Day Of Fall Actually? Your Boots Are Waiting Patiently

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Good Luck Not Crying Over These 18 Wild & Beautiful #BirthPhotos On Instagram

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Pizza Hut's Selling Stuffed Cheez-Its That Are Filled With Your Fave Pizza Toppings

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12 Hilarious 'Friday The 13th' Memes That'll Make You Forget How Scary The Movie Is

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This Wine & Champagne Advent Calendar Is The Definition Of "Merry Christmas"

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These 16 Wheelchair Halloween Costumes Will Make Trick-Or-Treating So Much Easier

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How Many Loveys Is Too Many Loveys? You Might Be Surprised By The Answer