Kristi Pahr

Title: Freelance news writer
Education: The University of Georgia
Location: South Carolina
Expertise: Parenting, neuroscience, mental health

Kristi Pahr is a freelance writer specializing in health, mental health, and parenting.

Experience

Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Good Housekeeping, Parents, Real Simple, Men's Health, and many others.

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Latest from Kristi Pahr
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Reddit Asks What's the Difference Between a #Boymom and #Girlmom?
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I'm Pregnant and I Hate the Way My Partner Smells
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5 Signs Your Teen Has a Phone Addiction
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‘Freebirth’ Is on the Rise but There Are Huge Risks
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What to Know About 'Pitties,' Rare Armpit Swelling During Breastfeeding
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Mom Suggests Babysitter Works for $8 an Hour to Watch 3 Toddlers and It Doesn't Go as She Hoped
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"Your Kid Is Naked in Your Window" Wins Best Parenting Text of the Year
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Loop: The New Pixar Short Featuring a Teen Girl With Autism That's Getting All The Love
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Mom Preaches: Stop Making Excuses for Lazy Dads
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How to Tell Your Kids That They're the Ones Who Will Be Paying for College
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College Checklist for Parents: 7 Things to Do and Pack
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7 Online Support Groups for Parents During the COVID-19 Pandemic