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Jennifer Parris

Jennifer Parris is a lifestyle writer at Romper. She covers various parenting topics, including health, toys, fashion, and more. Jennifer's work has appeared in Parents, Mom.me, WAHM, and Mashable, among other media outlets. She was also the senior writer at Working Mother Magazine, where she wrote extensively about the issues facing working moms and their search for work-life balance. She earned her Bachelor's degree in English Honors from Queens College. When she's not writing, Jennifer can be found smooching her four kids (ages 2-19). She's married to the boy she fell in love with when she was 15 years old. She is obsessed with everything '80s, spends way too much time on Etsy and Pinterest, and is unabashedly a Queens girl at heart.
These 15 Positive Quotes Could Be Just What Your Kids Need To Hear Right Now
Sometimes, as a parent, there are times when you notice that your child seems a little… off. They might not be as talkative or peppy, or as interested in engaging in their favorite pastime (i.e. sparring with their siblings). But it can be hard to…
By Jennifer Parris
23 Soothing Domestic Activities To Try When You're About To Lose Your Cool
When you think about ways to keep calm during high-stress times like these, things like long baths and deep breaths probably come to mind. But those aren't the only activities that can help you to feel more centered. In fact, there are lots of…
By Jennifer Parris
8 Tips For Coloring Your Own Hair When A Pandemic Shuts The Salon Down
There’s a funny Facebook meme going around that reads: “Feels like we’re 3 to 4 weeks from learning everyone’s real hair color.” It's an all-too-true statement, as salons are considered "nonessential" businesses, and more and more states are…
By Jennifer Parris
Can Kids Just Graze On Food All Day? (Also, How About Adults?)
Now that kids are learning at home, it seems like anytime is the right time for a snack. (Count how many times your child asks for one, and you’ll see what we mean.) And no matter how often you give them one — and think they’re finally full — 20-ish…
By Jennifer Parris
Here Are 10 Children's Books About Being Calm That'll Help You To Chill, Too
No matter how much you might be trying to embrace social distancing with a positive attitude, these are definitely unprecedented (and super stressful) times that we’re living in. And when you’re trying to balance homeschooling your kids, work…
By Jennifer Parris
10 Kid-Friendly Snacks To Make Ahead Of Time While You're Stuck Inside
One of the first things that you learn early on about being a parent is that kids love snacks. They heart them so much that they’d probably be happy living on snacks and snacks alone (especially since they've been stuck in the house). But between…
By Jennifer Parris
Since You're Stuck At Home, Why Not Teach Your Kids These 10 Practical Skills?
By now, whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, work-outside-the-home mom, or work-from-home mom, your workload has most likely quadrupled. Probably the last thing you want to do is add another thing to your already overflowing to-do list. But if you…
By Jennifer Parris
Here's How To Start & End The Day Feeling Peaceful, Even In A Pandemic
As if life with kids weren’t chaotic enough, the coronavirus has thrown a brand new curve ball into the lives of parents everywhere. Because if you thought that getting your kids to eat their breakfast, get dressed, brush their teeth, get their…
By Jennifer Parris
Here Are 10 Classic Cleaning Products That Still Live Up To The Hype
Take a stroll down the cleaning supplies aisle at your local store of choice, and you’ll soon see that the options are truly endless. Need a glass cleaner? There’s at least half a dozen to choose from. Looking for something to get rid of that…
By Jennifer Parris
Here's The Easiest Way To Clean A Bathtub So It's Really, Actually Clean
Bath time is all fun and games until you start thinking about what lies beneath the surface. More often than not, you’re bound to find a whole lot more than just fruity-scented bubbles come tub time... like, bacteria. And since you want your child…
By Jennifer Parris
These 9 Maternity Dresses With Slits In Front Are Perfect for Photo Shoots
It’s almost like a rite of passage for pregnant women. When you reach the 7-8 month mark in your pregnancy, you might start considering documenting that beautiful bump in a portrait. And if you take a look-see through Pinterest or Etsy, you’ll be…
By Jennifer Parris
Helpers Are Everywhere During The Coronavirus Pandemic & You Can Be One, Too
This post is updated regularly with stories of people helping others in their communities and around the world during the coronavirus pandemic. School closures. Nursing home visitation restrictions. International travel bans. These are definitely…
By Jennifer Parris
How To Help Nursing Home Residents Who Can't Get Visitors Because Of Coronavirus
While everyone is at risk for being infected by the coronavirus, there’s no doubt that seniors face the greatest threat. And for those living in nursing homes, it seems that the situation might even be more dire — which is why so many facilities are…
By Jennifer Parris
This Is What 11 Teachers Had To Say About How Coronavirus Is Affecting Our Kids
As the debate rages on over whether or not schools should be closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus, teachers are finding themselves torn between concern for the well-being of their students and their own safety. We asked 11 teachers about…
By Jennifer Parris
Target Has The Sweetest Maternity Dresses For Spring & They're Under $40
Up until now, you’ve been dressing your bump in snuggly sweaters, leggings, and boots. But with spring right around the corner, you might need to take a little look-see through your closet. Is your maternity wardrobe ready for warmer temperatures?…
By Jennifer Parris
These 5 Battery-Operated Breast Pumps Make Discreet, Portable Pumping Possible
Once upon a time, pumping your breast milk was something you had to schedule. You were forced to make time during your day (and night) to get out the breast pump, plug it in, and let it do its job. Although you could do things like read, eat, or…
By Jennifer Parris
These 5 Maternity Leggings For Petite Women Won't Sag Around Your Ankles
Who can resist the allure of leggings? Once you realize that leggings fit like a second skin, you can kiss all other pants goodbye. And that’s especially the case during pregnancy when comfort is key. But if you’re on the smaller size, you might…
By Jennifer Parris
Here Are 17 Nicknames For Sons That Aren't Buddy Or Chief, For A Change
A lot of thought and consideration goes into naming your baby. You do research, you write out the first and last names together, and you try saying it out loud 100 times so that you can see how it sounds. But no matter how much you might insist on…
By Jennifer Parris
Here's What Amniocentesis *Really* Feels Like, According To 10 Moms
Of all the medical procedures you and your belly go through during your pregnancy, the amniocentesis might be one of the most cringe-worthy. And with good reason, since having a large needle inserted into your abdomen (right near your baby) is…
By Jennifer Parris
Here's How To Swap These 9 Baby Products For Eco-Friendly Options
Saving the environment might not exactly be the first thing that comes to mind during a 3:00 a.m. feeding session. But as life goes on with you and your baby, you might notice there’s a whole lot of waste produced by this tiny human (and we’re not…
By Jennifer Parris