Ericka Sóuter Title: Author/Freelance Writer Education: Georgetown University, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Location: New York, New York Ericka Sóuter has over 20 years of journalism experience and is a nationally recognized voice in parenting news and parenting advice. A frequent contributor on Good Morning America and other national broadcast outlets, it's her job to speak to parents across the country to stay on top of the issues, controversies, and trends most affecting families today. Experience Her work appears on the Bump, What to Expect, CafeMom, and Mom.com. Her writing has also been featured in People magazine, Us Weekly, Essence, Cosmopolitan, Self, and WebMD. A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, she currently lives in New York City with her husband Caleb and her sons Lex and Aidan. Education Sóuter received her bachelor's degree from Georgetown University and a master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. 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.