Kimberly Zapata Title: Associate Editor: Evergreen & Growth Education: Community College of Philadelphia, Temple University Expertise: Journalism, Parenting Kimberly Zapata is the Associate Editor, Evergreen & Growth, at Parents. When she is not writing—or working—she is caring for her two children, ages 9 and 3. Experience Kim's parenting, health, and wellness work has been published on numerous websites, including Health, Healthline, Parade, Washington Post, Huffington Post, Oprah, The Mighty, Mic, and Vice. She is also the founder and creator of Greater Than: Illness, an organization dedicated to empowering teens and young adults struggling with mental illness. 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.