Alex Vance Title: Freelance Writer Education: Old Dominion University Expertise: Parenting, Pregnancy Experience Alex Vance is a freelance writer for Parents and Verywell Family. She also has bylines in Scary Mommy, Motherhood Understood, Elite Daily, and Moms.com, and is a former mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters.Alex Vance's writing expertise includes pregnancy, parenting, mental health, and more. When she's not writing, she is constantly chasing around her two adorable (yet chaotic) daughters, planning date nights with her husband, watching true crime docs, drinking too many iced coffees, and working on her cooking skills. Education Alex received a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Old Dominion University in 2010. About Parents Parents, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for trustworthy, empathetic, and supportive information and inspiration for your families. We reach 9 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists, fact checked, and reviewed by our Expert Review Board for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.