Cari Wira Dineen Title: Freelance writer Education: University of Massachusetts Amherst Location: Stuart, Florida Cari Wira Dineen is a freelance lifestyle writer, editor, and content strategist. Her work has appeared in Redbook, Woman's Day, Better Homes & Gardens, Cosmopolitan, Weight Watchers, Health, Real Simple, and more. 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.