Beth Ann Mayer Title: Freelance writer and social media and content strategist Education: Syracuse University - Newhouse School of Public Communications, B.S., Broadcast Journalism, Ithaca College, M.S., Sport Management Location: Babylon, New York Beth Ann Mayer is a writer with nearly a decade of experience covering family and mental and physical health. A broadcast journalism major at Syracuse University, Beth Ann initially worked in athletic communications before transitioning to lifestyle writing. She is committed to creating a more inclusive space in the parenting world, where caregivers feel acknowledged regardless of their fertility, birth or feeding journeys and race, gender identity and sexuality. She has two sons of her own, as well as three furbabies, with her husband, Pete. Experience - Has worked in the lifestyle writing space since 2015 with a focus on family and mental health- Has written for Parents since 2019- Also writes for Healthline, Shape, Inside Lacrosse, and betterpet Family accepts you for who you are and where you are at while inspiring you to strive for better—for you and for them. 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.