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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.
The Walmart Fourth Of July Sale Includes $70 PBS Kids Tablets
When it comes to big holiday sales, you might think of Black Friday or even Memorial Day. But the Fourth of July also has some pretty amazing steals and deals that shouldn’t be missed. After all, it’s during the almost mid-summer season when…
By Jennifer Parris
Mud Kitchens Are The New Bouncy Houses (But They're A Lot Cheaper)
As the ever-ongoing effort to keep kids occupied at home continues, you might find mud kitchens popping up more and more on your social media feeds. And with good reason: Kids need to get their hands dirty; you need to keep your house clean. It's no…
By Jennifer Parris
7 Interesting Things It Could Mean If You've Ever Dreamt That You're Pregnant
Dreaming that you're pregnant can be alarming if having a baby isn't part of your immediate plans, but bump-centric dreams aren't necessarily what they seem. Whether you’re thinking about becoming pregnant, are pregnant, or are so totally done…
By Kate Miller and Jennifer Parris
8 Portable Bathroom Options For Kids, Including 1 You Can Toss In The Trash
It never, ever fails. No matter how many times you tell your kid to go to the bathroom before leaving the house, the minute you're inconveniently far away from any sort of accessible public restroom... nature calls. Quite possibly the only thing…
By Jennifer Parris
Yep, A Backyard Rocketship Sprinkler Is Exactly What Your Summer Needs
When it's a million degrees outside and you can't go to the beach or pool, how do you keep your kids from literally melting down? You'll need to find some other way for them to splash around in the sun, like this Backyard Rocketship Sprinkler from…
By Jennifer Parris
How To Get Sand Out Of Your Car, Because The Next Stop Is Your Bed
It doesn't get better than a day at the beach with the family... until it's time to trudge back to the car, sunburned and cranky, arms full of wet towels and legs covered in a thick crust of sand. Somehow, kids always manage to drag half the beach…
By Jennifer Parris
How To Celebrate Grandpa From A Distance This Father's Day
Father’s Day isn’t just an opportunity to celebrate dad; it's a reason to honor the patriarch of the pack, too: Grandpa. That's going to be a little bit trickier than usual this year for most families — but you can still celebrate Grandpa this…
By Jennifer Parris
Here Are 6 Chain Restaurants Making Special Father's Day Deliveries
Father's Day is all about making sure dad can chill out and do (and eat) all the things he loves, so getting his favorite meal delivered straight to his door is a no-brainer way to celebrate. And thanks to these chain restaurants doing special…
By Jennifer Parris
15 Signs Your Marriage Will Survive Infidelity
When a spouse strays, both parties in the relationship are likely to feel like their world has been shattered. An affair — whether emotional, physical, or any other variation on "cheating" — is a betrayal to your relationship. But that doesn't…
By Jill Di Donato and Jennifer Parris
Here's How To Dress Your American Girl Doll In Scrubs & Say #ThankYouHeroes
Through the magic of play, American Girl has given kids the chance to be everything from pioneers to Olympic gymnasts... and now, to frontline workers. American Girl's #ThankYouHeroes Doll Scrubs Outfit is a way for kids to imagine what life is like…
By Jennifer Parris
13 Pride Craft Ideas That'll Have The Whole Family Chasing Rainbows
June might be the official start of summer, but it’s also important for another reason: Pride. That’s right, June kicks off Pride Month, which is celebrated by the LGBTQ+ community and its supporters all over the world. It’s a time of joy, color,…
By Jennifer Parris
Here's How To Take Your Family Camping In The Living Room, Because Mosquitoes
Maybe you have allergies, and you don’t want to spend your time sniffling and sneezing outside. Or maybe your idea of camping looks a whole lot more like glamping, complete with total access to your bedroom and bathroom. Or perhaps the idea of…
By Jennifer Parris
13 Backyard Camping Ideas The Whole Family Will Love (Because S'mores)
When it comes to embracing the Great Outdoors, you can’t beat backyard camping. It's got everything you could ever want from traditional camping (like grass, the stars, and s'mores), but with all the benefits of being close to home — literally. Like…
By Jennifer Parris
This Adorable Heart-Shaped Pool Was Made For Grown-Ups & Be Still My Heart
When you think of inflatable pools, you probably picture little kids splashing around in a backyard. Not so with this heart-shaped inflatable pool from ban.do, which (woot) is designed to comfortably seat two to three adults. Since social distancing…
By Jennifer Parris
What To Say To A Veteran On Memorial Day, Because Emotions Are High
I know it’s hard to believe, but Memorial Day was not actually created for mattress sales, but to honor those who have died during active military duty. And you can say something meaningful to a veteran on Memorial Day to show your appreciation to…
By Jennifer Parris and Cat Bowen
Here's How To Have An Amazing Kindergarten Graduation Celebration In Quarantine
When you stop and think about everything that your child might be losing out on because of the pandemic (end-of-year parties, time with friends), well, it’s enough to make you want to cry. Break out a big box of Kleenex, though, because if you have…
By Jennifer Parris
So This Is Why Your Kid Is Starting To Hate Zoom, According To Experts
Whether you like it or not, Zoom has probably become a part of your everyday existence by now. Between your own work meetings, chats with family and friends, and (ugh) scheduling your child’s endless school-related calls, it probably feels like Zoom…
By Jennifer Parris
Here's What To Do If Your Face Mask Is Messing With Your Skin, According To Dermatologists
If you haven’t gotten the hang of wearing a face mask outside, you’re not alone. They slip, they slide, and they’re just plain uncomfortable. But like them or not, face masks are a part of life at the moment. Understanding how to avoid face mask…
By Jennifer Parris
Oh Happy Day, The TJ Maxx Website Is Open Again (But You Better Get Up Early)
Forget about not seeing friends or family — or even having to homeschool your kids. The pandemic has caused many stores to shutter (some temporarily, and some, sadly, permanently), which id probably sending your need for retail therapy into…
By Jennifer Parris
Yay, Now You Can Make DoubleTree's Signature Chocolate Chip Cookies At Home
To the delight of foodies everywhere, more and more companies have been releasing their secret recipes. You can now make IKEA’s famous meatballs, whip up Disney Park’s Mickey Mouse-shaped beignets (extra powdered sugar, please), sink your teeth into…
By Jennifer Parris