Jamie Kenney

Jamie Kenney is a staff writer at Romper, where she writes about a wide range of topics pertaining to motherhood, including politics, health, news, web culture, and celebrity parents, as well as family entertainment to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and other streaming services. Additionally, she writes essays that run the gamut from silly to serious in an effort to capture the full spectrum of what it is to be a parent today.

Prior to joining Romper in 2015, she was a part-time web culture editor at Bustle. Within months, however, she was asked to join the team at Romper in helping launch the site. In November 2022, she came on as a full-time staff member. Jamie earned earned a bachelor's degree in creative writing and history from Purchase College, State University of New York. Her previous work has also appeared in Parents, Playboy, McSweeny's Internet Tendency, Jezebel, and The Takeout.

Jamie lives in Connecticut with her husband and two children and enjoys hiking, embroidery, reading, and other activities mainly enjoyed by septuagenarian retirees. As such, she strives to embody the spirits of all four of the Golden Girls at once. You can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Jamie Kenney

Baby Names

by Jamie Kenney

Name Popularity Does Not Mean What You Think It Means

And you can start by looking at where you live.

Celebrity

by Jamie Kenney

Jessica Biel Explained How She's Teaching Her Two Sons About Periods

“I’m just telling it like it is.”

It's About Damn Time...

by Jamie Kenney

An Ode To The Appeal Of Jack Black

Jack Black is and has always been a catch, but we were too young and foolish to notice.

Exclusive

by Jamie Kenney

Mo Willems’ All New Snack Doodles Is Coming To YouTube

Children's author Mo Willems is back with a new series for young artists.

Politics

by Jamie Kenney

Texas Teens Are Facing "Insurmountable Barriers" To Get Birth Control

More than 150 family planning clinics funded by Title X will be affected.

Shopping

by Jamie Kenney

Loungefly Just Unveiled A New Line Of Accessories Perfect For Star Wars & Marvel Fans

Accessories fit for a god (of mischief) or a true rebel.

Viral

by Jamie Kenney

Mom On TikTok Sparks Heated Debate Because She Doesn't “Play” With Her Kids

“Eventually they stopped asking and just went off and played.”

Deep Breaths, Everyone

by Jamie Kenney

Please Stop Suggesting Eva Mendes Is A Bad Wife For Skipping The Red Carpet

Not walking a red carpet together doesn’t annul their marriage. Shocking, I know.

Celebrity

by Jamie Kenney

Vanessa Hudgens Revealed Her Pregnancy In Two Stunning Dresses At The Oscars

And then promptly relaxed at home with a nice soak in the tub.

Life

by Jamie Kenney

Perfectionism Is Hurting Our Girls & Their Creativity: Here's How We Break The Cycle

A new study from Lego reveals what holds girls back and how to foster creative confidence.

Politics

by Jamie Kenney

The First Baby Born Via IVF In U.S. Attended Biden’s State Of The Union Address

“For the first time in my 42 years of life, I feel like an endangered species.”

Wackadoo!

by Jamie Kenney

'Bluey' Responds To Jonas Brothers' Homage With Another Delightful Crossover

They’re dads: of course they love Bluey!

Viral

by Jamie Kenney

New Mom On TikTok Shares PowerPoint Of Rules For Meeting Her Baby

“If they don’t like it, too bad.”

Pikachu! I choose you!

by Jamie Kenney

Check Out Romper's Exclusive Look At 'Pokémon Horizons'

The journey continues...

TV

by Jamie Kenney

Is There A 'Bluey' Easter Episode?

Australian heelers are known for herding... do they also go on Easter egg hunts?

Viral

by Jamie Kenney

This Mom Says “Backwards Beach Days” Make Vacations With Toddlers Way Less Stressful

And that’s what we call a genius travel hack.

That'll Do

by Jamie Kenney

Celeb Parents, We Beg Of You, Please Stop With The TMI Toilet Talk

Bradley Cooper is the latest to share his bathroom habits and none of us asked for this.

books

by Jamie Kenney

How Zibby Owens Got Back Into Writing After Staying Home With 4 Kids

If moms don’t have time to read books, they certainly don't have a lot of time to write them.

HEY THERE! THERE GOES SPIDER-MAN

by Jamie Kenney

What Parents Should Know Before Watching Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse

The animated movie was nominated for an Academy Award, but is it a good pick for family movie night?

Luck O' The Heelers

by Jamie Kenney

The Most Mischievous & Magical 'Bluey' Episodes To Watch On St. Patrick's Day

The show is full of everyday magic, mischief, and fun.