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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.

Letting Your Kid Sleep In Has Some Serious Benefits, Says Science

It’s summertime, and those sleep schedules you worked oh-so-hard to maintain during the school year have all been tossed out the window by this point. Longer, sun-drenched days mean that kids often go to bed later and later, and as a result, it can…
By Jennifer Parris

Wha? This Houdini-Like Gadget Literally Rocks Your Stroller Back & Forth For You

We’ve all been there: You’re outside with your baby, and she’s sound asleep in her stroller. You stop moving for what seems like a nanosecond, and before you can even start rocking your babe back to sleep, she suddenly startles and begins howling.…
By Jennifer Parris

Aldi's $1 Bacon-Flavored Ice Cream For Dogs Will Make Your Pup's Summer

Full admission: My dog, Sam, is overweight. I prefer to call him pleasantly plump, but whenever anyone comes over to visit, they always exclaim, “Wow, your dog is fat!” Truth be told, the reason why my precious 12 year-old mix is pudgy is because I…
By Jennifer Parris

Here's How To Celebrate Pride At Work, Because Why Wait For Weekends?

There’s no denying that Pride is a fun month. There are tons of parades, parties, and other exciting events filled with every color of the rainbow geared towards people young, old and every age in-between. While it’s a time for celebration and…
By Jennifer Parris

These 15 Bed Rails Will Save Your Kid From Going Bump In The Night

Of all the things that can go bump in the middle of the night, you don’t want your kid crashing down to the floor after falling from his bed to be one of them. A toddler tumble is to be expected when your child transitions from his barred existence…
By Jennifer Parris

Can You Leave Your Kid In The Car Alone? It Depends On Where You Live

Imagine you’re dropping your child off at preschool — but your baby is still snoozing in his car seat. It will take you less than a minute to run your kid into her school, but if you have to take out your baby’s car seat (and run the risk of waking…
By Jennifer Parris

Here's How To Write The Sweetest Father’s Day Card For Grandpa

This Sunday is Father’s Day, and if you’re like many people, you’re probably going to be cruising the card aisle at some point this week looking for the perfect card for your kid's dad. It’s also a good time to get that other man in your life (i.e.…
By Jennifer Parris

Here's How Much Those Pretty Super Bowl Rings Cost The NFL Each Year

Last week, the New England Patriots revealed their Super Bowl LIII Championship ring, and to say it’s a statement piece is a true understatement. But how much is the actual Super Bowl 2019 ring worth? Jostens, the jewelry company which has made 34…
By Jennifer Parris

Here Are 11 Cool, Colorful Ways To Celebrate Pride With Your Kids

You celebrate pretty much every major holiday with your kids. Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa? Got that covered. Valentine’s Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day? Check and check. Heck, you’ve even painted shamrocks on your face for St. Patty’s Day. But…
By Jennifer Parris

Your Kid Will Love Playing In The Sand With These 12 Beach Toys From Walmart

With summer comes the obligatory beach excursion: long days spent slathering sunscreen on wriggling kids, sammies that have more sand in them than cheese, bringing a barrage of equipment with you, and wondering if that big clump in your child's…
By Jennifer Parris

20 Cute Slip-On Sneakers For Moms, Because You Just Can't With Laces Anymore

When I get my daughter Claire ready for preschool in the morning, it’s a fairly streamlined process. I get her fed, dressed, and brush her teeth and hair. And when it comes time for her sneakers, it's: slip one foot in, strap, slip the other foot…
By Jennifer Parris

21 Super Cute Onesies Your Baby Needs For Pride (& Every Day Of Their Life)

June is a month typically known for the start of summer and the unofficial start to wedding season. But for many members of the LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual/Allied) community and its…
By Jennifer Parris

These 20 Things Seriously Feel As Good As "Getting Butterflies"

When was the last time that you got butterflies? You know, that fluttering in your stomach, that queasy/excited feeling of anticipation? Maybe not in a while, and that makes sense. Generally, people associate falling in love with getting…
By Jennifer Parris

5 Shocking Ways Your Poop Changes After You Give Birth

As the saying (sort of) goes, poop happens. But it’s not always what you might imagine it to be, especially after you have a baby. To say that your poop changes after you give birth is an understatement I can definitely attest to. After having my…
By Jennifer Parris

5 Weird Things That Happen To Your Body When You Give Up Caffeine

Hello, my name is Jennifer Parris and I am a former Pepsi addict. I used to drink soda all the time, and frankly, I loved it. It helped me stay awake (I don’t drink coffee or tea), helped me focus, and enticed me daily with its delicious sweetness.…
By Jennifer Parris

15 Brilliant Father’s Day Gifts For The Hot Mess Dad

Every time you turn on the TV, there’s yet another commercial touting Father’s Day gift ideas. Thing is, the dads in your love don't look like any of the dads (or actors pretending to be dads) on the screen. You love your big ol’ lug, but truth be…
By Jennifer Parris

Once You Get The MMR Vaccine, Here's When It'll Actually Protect You

Hepatitis B. Rotavirus. Varicella. When you take your little one to the pediatrician for her well-baby visits, there are a variety of vaccines that your baby is recommended to receive. But there’s one vaccine that some parents are particularly…
By Jennifer Parris

5 Things A Veteran Wants To Hear On Memorial Day

Sure, Memorial Day can be great for snagging some awesome sale items, but the day carries much more significance than that. Meant as a day to honor those who have died during active military duty, you can say something meaningful to a veteran on…
By Jennifer Parris