Bridget Shirvell Title: Freelance Education: George Washington University, Quinnipiac University Location: New England Bridget Shirvell is an independent journalist specializing in parenting, climate crisis solutions, and food and wine. Her work has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Martha Stewart Living, Food52, and more.Bridget has written for Parents since 2019.Her work has appeared on Foodprint, Martha Stewart Living, Food52, and more.Bridget has a master's degree in journalism from Quinnipiac University. Experience In addition to writing for outlets like Foodprint, Martha Stewart Living, and Food52, Bridget is a contributing editor for Civil Eats. Her story topics have ranged from parenting tips, cooking, and food shopping guides to deep dives into the psychology of parenting and reports on the food system. Bridget lives in New England, in a very old home she is slowly fixing up. Education Bridget has a B.S. in Political Science from George Washington University and an M.S. in Food Journalism from Quinnipiac University. 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.