Jen McGuire

Jen McGuire is a news writer for Romper.com where she writes about political policies affecting parents, heartwarming stories about families, celebrity news, and all things Royal. Jen's bylines have also appeared in Parents, Good Housekeeping, Oprah Magazine, Canadian Family, The Globe and Mail, and Postmedia newspapers throughout Canada. She also hosts a body positivity/comedy podcast called Tits Out. In her downtime, Jen raised four sons and then moved to Europe for four months to find herself but ended up just eating delicious cheese instead. She is a proud lover of boxed wine and a gifted thrift shopper. You can follow Jen on Twitter at @startledmare (she can't remember why this is her Twitter handle so don't ask) or listen to her podcast on Tuesdays.

Kristen Bell Is Doing A Virtual Reading Of A Sweet 'Daniel Tiger' Children's Book

Mark your calendars and jot down a reminder to take a few minutes for yourself on Monday, June 1 because Kristen Bell will be reading Goodnight, Daniel Tiger to kids everywhere via video as part of PBS Kids' ongoing "Read-Along" initiative. As a…

Myka Stauffer's Lawyers Respond To Backlash Over Placing Adopted Son With New Family

Following heated backlash about their decision to place their adopted son with a new "forever family," the lawyers for YouTuber Myka Stauffer and her husband James issued a statement explaining that it was the "right and loving thing to do." "We…

12-Year-Old Boy Sings "I Just Wanna Live" In Moving Song After George Floyd's Death

As nation grapples with immense anger after witnessing the horrific and disturbing video of a policeman with his knee pressed firmly down on an unarmed black man's neck for nearly eight minutes — pleading with officers, telling them "I can't…

James Corden Takes Recess During Homeschooling Because "Daddy Needs A Drink"

It might come as a relief to hear that even celeb parents like The Late, Late Show host James Corden are also struggling with homeschooling their kids during quarantine. In fact, during a recent interview with Ellen DeGeneres, Corden just went ahead…

Cool Dad Dwyane Wade & His Daughter Zaya Look Ah-mazing With Matching Pink Hair

You know you're a cool dad when you're customizing your look to match with your kid. Especially during quarantine when changing looks is not all that simple. So everyone give a nice long slow clap for Dwyane Wade and his daughter Zaya's matching…

Rumor Has It Kate Middleton Is Giving Her Kids Haircuts At Home Too

Royals, they're just like us. And especially right now. In fact, rumor has it that Kate Middleton is also cutting her kids' hair at home. What's more, apparently it's not even a new skill she had to develop to deal with living in quarantine during a…

Mom Vlogger Opens Up About Placing Adopted Son With New "Forever Family"

In an emotional video posted to her popular YouTube channel, vlogger Myka Stauffer revealed that she placed her adopted son from China in a new home after deciding another family was more suited to deal with his medical needs. Visibly upset, she and…

Watching Amy Schumer Find Out She Was Pregnant Will Make You Cry Happy Tears

Welcoming a baby is always a big deal. But finding out you're pregnant just months after getting married and at the beginning of a big stand-up tour? That's next level emotional. And as we can see in the first look at Expecting Amy, a docuseries…

Maci Bookout Speaks Out After Putting 11-Year-Old Son On "Strict" Diet For Wrestling

Following Tuesday night's episode of MTV's Teen Mom OG, Maci Bookout has addressed backlash about putting her son Bentley on a "strict" diet to maintain his weight for wrestling. On the newest episode of Teen Mom OG, the mom of three said that she…

Watch The 'Cheaper By The Dozen' Cast Recreate Some Of The Movie's Best Scenes

Hilary Duff, Bonnie Hunt, and more stars from the Cheaper By The Dozen cast reunited to recreate some of the beloved movie's famous scenes. But not only was seeing their faces again a nostalgic thrill, the sweet video shared on Wednesday is helping…

There's Now A 'Mom, How Do I?' YouTube Channel To Teach Us All Practical Life Skills

Being an adult isn't that much fun without a few vital skills, like cooking a great spaghetti dinner or actually getting laundry done. But not everyone has someone who can teach them the joy of making a simple pasta, how to fold a fitted sheet, or…

The Royal Family Revealed A Delicious Cake Recipe Made With Jam & Buttercream

Normally the month of May brings an amazing garden party on the grounds of Buckingham Palace, but not in 2020. Due to the ongoing pandemic, people won't get a chance to attend the soiree with the queen, but we can all still eat like the royals…

Kensington Palace Has Issued A Rare Statement About An Article On Kate Middleton

Just when you thought the whole Cambridge vs. Sussex feuding thing was over, another article about the two royal families — two women in particular — has people talking once again. Even Kensington Palace, which responded to the article about Kate…

Kristen Bell Responded To Mom-Shaming About 5-Year-Old Wearing Diapers Just Perfectly

Do mom-shamers ever sleep? I don't think so. Fortunately, though, Kristen Bell shut down someone trying to mom-shame her about her recent admission that her 5-year-old wears diapers just perfectly. In case you missed it, during a new episode of her…

This 13-Year-Old Boy Graduated College With More Degrees Than Most Of Us Have

Think about what you were doing when you were 13 years old, what you had accomplished... Maybe a few good grades or a fun haircut. Or, in my case, mastering how to eat rice with chop sticks. I was proud of that before, but now that I've read about a…

"I Am Truly Scared": Moms React To Video Of White Woman Calling Cops On Black Man

Mothers are expressing their anger, fears, outrage, and concerns after a video of a white woman named Amy Cooper calling the cops on a black man who was enjoying a day of birdwatching in Central Park — telling 911 operators that "an African-American…

Prince William Admits Emotions About Diana's Death Resurfaced When He Became A Dad

Parenthood changes a person in a myriad of ways, but it also can reconnect you with your past — traumatic or otherwise. This was the experience for Prince William, who admitted that Princess Diana's death really came back to him once he became a…

J.K. Rowling Is Publishing A Children's Book Called 'The Ickabog' Online For Free

Millions of people probably felt like they had a giant wizard-shaped hole that would never be filled when they finished reading the final Harry Potter book. It wasn't just the characters we all came to love, but also the way they were written. Warm,…

30 Photos Of Prince Harry, Prince William & More Royals Wearing Matching Outfits

Prince William Also Worries About How Kids Will "Cope Long-Term" After Quarantine

Everyone is concerned about how kids are doing and coping during coronavirus shutdowns, including Prince William, who is worried about the "long-term effect" of how these extended quarantine measures and school closures will impact children's mental…