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Grace Gallagher

Grace Gallagher is a lifestyle writer at Romper, where she covers relationships, brand collaborations, product launches, and ways parents can make their busy lives easier. She also interviews experts to find answers to common questions about health and beauty. Grace’s bylines appear in Greatist, Healthline, Brit + Co, The Sunday Edit, and more. She earned an MFA in Poetry from Hunter College. Originally from the East Coast, Grace now lives in Portland, Oregon with her fiance and her dog (a Black Lab/ German Shorthair Pointer mix for anyone inquiring). When not writing, Grace is likely attending a yoga or barre class on Classpass, watching Bravo, online shopping for rugs for which she has no space, testing new beauty products, or reading. You can see more of Grace’s work at www.gracelgallagher.com or follow her on Twitter @gracegalla.
Let Your Valentine's Day Horoscope Help You Plan Your Valentine's Night
Whether you’re the kind of person who makes a dinner reservation for Valentine’s Day months in advance, or you think candy hearts are chalk in disguise (you would be correct), there’s no denying that there’s a lot of hype surrounding February 14.…
By Grace Gallagher
So This Is Why Your Baby Can't Stop Chewing On Those Cute Little Fingers
In the rare moments that your baby isn’t eating or sleeping, you may notice that they seem to spend a lot of time gnawing at their hands. While sucking on your fist probably doesn’t sound very appetizing, babies chew on their fingers for a pretty…
By Grace Gallagher
Is It Actually Possible To Breastfeed A Baby Too Much?
When you’re keeping track of so many numbers — how many hours the baby sleeps, how often they poop, how much they’re eating — it can all start to feel like a guessing game. This is especially true if you're a breastfeeding parent with no trusty way…
By Grace Gallagher
So It Turns Out Your Baby Blows Bubbles For A Pretty Important Reason
Babies are full of adorably weird quirks. They put their feet in their mouths, smile at nothing (or is that gas?), and once they start drooling, you might notice your baby loves nothing more than blowing endless streams of messy raspberries. So why…
By Grace Gallagher
Here's How Often You Should Actually Switch Sides When You Breastfeed
Babies aren’t typically known for having strong opinions on many things (toddlers, on the other hand… ), but one thing you may notice early on if you’re breastfeeding is that your infant seems to prefer one breast over the other. Still, unless you…
By Grace Gallagher
Here's How You & Your Partner's Zodiac Pairing Affects Your Parenting
Whether you read your horoscope every day or the only signs you pay attention to are of the street variety, if you have kids, you might wonder how you and your partner's zodiac pairing affects your parenting. It makes sense: If your sign affects…
By Grace Gallagher
Your Baby Is Born Knowing How To Do These 6 Amazing Things
Babies, they’re just like us: They flinch when they’re startled and they flail around if dropped in water. Infants are born with reflexes, and you may be surprised by these six amazing things your baby instinctively knows how to do. For example,…
By Grace Gallagher
How To Find Out If Your Baby Has A Food Sensitivity To Your Breast Milk
Breastfeeding comes with a lot of questions: Is the baby latching correctly? Are you making enough milk? Are your nipples supposed to feel like this? Navigating the mysteries of breastfeeding only gets more complicated when you suspect your baby may…
By Grace Gallagher
Should You Ever Interfere If You Think A Parent Is Being Too Harsh?
You’ve probably been in situations where you see a mother plunk her child into a car seat with a little more force than necessary, or a frazzled dad yelling at his kids to “Stop it!” in Target. Most of us have seen this type of behavior, and most…
By Grace Gallagher
5 Things Radiologists See On Ultrasounds That Look Like Fuzz To You
It’s exciting and sometimes emotional to see the first sonogram images of your baby, with their little head, tiny fists, and sweetly curled up body. But it can also feel more like watching a TV channel with a lot of static than looking at your own…
By Grace Gallagher
These 14 Pics Of Toddlers & Cats Will Instantly Improve Your Mood
You've probably heard that dogs are man's best friend, but maybe the saying really should be that cats are toddler's best friends (furever). You may not think of cats as especially cuddly creatures (and some are not) but these 14 pictures of…
By Grace Gallagher
These 12 Audiobooks Will Make Early Readers Excited To Turn The Page
You may think that audiobooks are just for entertainment on long trips, but they can also be a powerful learning tool. Though it might seem counterintuitive, these 12 audiobooks for early readers can actually improve comprehension and pronunciation,…
By Grace Gallagher
These 17 Insta Captions Are Perfect For Your Many Mom & Baby Selfies
When you have a new baby, you probably spend a fair amount of time gazing at their perfect, tiny face, and when that gets old, you may stare at their perfect, tiny face... through the camera lens of your phone. Sweet pics of you and your baby,…
By Grace Gallagher
These 13 Sheet Pan Fish Recipes Will Make Any Kid Like Seafood
When you think of dinners kids will eat without complaint, pizza, chicken nuggets, and anything white and starchy probably rank a little higher than fish. That doesn’t have to be the case however, and these 13 sheet pan fish recipes prove that…
By Grace Gallagher
23 Rustic Baby Nursery Ideas With The Cutest, Coziest Details
In the months leading up to your baby’s birth, so much is intangible. You might not yet know if you’re having a boy or a girl, or what you're going to name your newest addition. Designing a nursery is a fun, productive way to picture your baby in…
By Grace Gallagher
If Your Kid Was Born On The Cusp Of 2 Zodiac Signs, Expect Big Moods
Whether you're the kind of person who reads your horoscope every day or has trouble remembering which of the "C" signs you are (is it Capricorn or Cancer?), chances are you'll be curious to know your kid's zodiac sign. If your kid is born on the…
By Grace Gallagher
These 12 Baby Shower Snacks From Target Are 100% Stress-Free
Baby showers typically fall right before or after lunch, so rather than a full meal or a chocolate bar melted into a diaper (please, no) it can be nice to have appetizers and finger foods for guests to graze on. With this in mind (and because you'll…
By Grace Gallagher
These 18 Baby Names From The 1940s Are The Cat's Pajamas
Historically speaking, the '40s are almost always thought of in the context of World War 2, which didn’t end until 1945. But we have that same decade to thank for some more uplifting things too, like the invention of Silly Putty, color TV, frisbees,…
By Grace Gallagher
Target's New Activewear Line Is Inclusive For The Whole Family — First Look
Great news for anyone who works out regularly or just likes to do errands in yoga pants: Target is launching a new activewear and sporting good line, All in Motion. As if you needed another excuse to shop at the store, the new line will be available…
By Grace Gallagher
When Does Postpartum Insomnia Go Away? It's Like A Cruel Joke
“Sleep when the baby sleeps” is the well-meaning, albeit overly-simplified, advice received by almost every new parent (and you can also do laundry when the baby sleeps, and meal prep when the baby sleeps... *sigh*) Even when you're bone-tired, you…
By Grace Gallagher