Debby Waldman Debby Waldman is passionate about mental health, hearing loss, books, food, and family, and she's written about those topics and more for publications including The New York Times, Washington Post, People, Parents, Publishers Weekly, Wired, The Bittman Project, and NBC-Think. 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.