Zara Hanawalt

Zara Hanawalt is a freelance journalist and mother of twins. In addition to her writing for Parents, she's also covered entertainment, women's health, style, and culture for outlets like Marie Claire, Glamour, and Cosmopolitan. She can typically be found filing a story or chasing after her children — or, most likely, doing both simultaneously.

Reddit Thread Inspires a Conversation About the Internalized Pressures Of Being a Stay-at-Home Parent—We Need To Normalize Supporting Them

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A stay-at-home mom shared a post on Reddit admitting she feels like she should be "supermom," and her mental health is suffering under the weight of 24/7 parenting.

The New Conversation About Being a Stay-at-Home Parent

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For years, staying home to raise your kids was considered a luxury by some people—even an indulgence. But when COVID-19 made it necessary for all, that perspective started to change.

Meghan McCain Tweeted About the 'Worst Lie' Surrounding Motherhood—And Parents Aren't Having It

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When Meghan McCain tweeted her views on the biggest lies about motherhood, Twitter users were quick to point out the privilege she enjoys as a parent.

This Reddit Mom Isn't a Fan of Family Dinners—She's Not Alone

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The revered family ritual doesn't always feel like a magical way for parents to connect with their kids. Sometimes, it just feels like a hot, joyless mess.

For Moms, Kim Kardashian's Advice Couldn't Have Come at a Worse Time

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Kim Kardashian's 'best advice for women in business' didn't go over well, but for working moms navigating pandemic parenting, her take is particularly damaging, culturally and institutionally.

Mom Who Reentered the Workforce After 7 Years Tells Hiring Managers To Consider Parents With 'Resume Gaps'

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Parents who have stepped away from their careers can add incredible value to their workplaces. One mom, who successfully navigated a resume gap, wants hiring managers to remember that.

Multiple Teens Need Surgery After Copying a Dangerous TikTok Trend—and Parents Are Issuing a Warning

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Yet another social media trend is sending kids to the hospital. And now, parents of those who were affected are speaking out.

This Mom Developed Pregnancy-Related Cancer—Now Her Twin Gave Birth to Her Second Child For Her

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One mother had a hysterectomy to fight the rare cancer she developed after her first pregnancy—and her twin sister just made her dream of having another child a reality.

Parents Hire Bigfoot for Child's Birthday Party—and the Kids Were Terrified

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One mom decided to invite Bigfoot to her daughter's sixth birthday party and a hilarious video shows just how scared the young guests were.

Multiple Teens Need Surgery After Copying a Dangerous TikTok Trend—and Parents Are Issuing a Warning

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Yet another social media trend is sending kids to the hospital. And now, parents of those who were affected are speaking out.

This Mom Developed Pregnancy-Related Cancer—Now Her Twin Gave Birth to Her Second Child For Her

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One mother had a hysterectomy to fight the rare cancer she developed after her first pregnancy—and her twin sister just made her dream of having another child a reality.

Parents Hire Bigfoot for Child's Birthday Party—and the Kids Were Terrified

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One mom decided to invite Bigfoot to her daughter's sixth birthday party and a hilarious video shows just how scared the young guests were.

People Are Using Fake Vaccine Cards to Bypass Mandates, Here's What Parents Need to Know

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With vaccine requirements in place, unvaccinated people—including college students—are falsifying vaccine cards. Needless to say, that's a huge issue, particularly for parents of children who can't get vaccinated.

Incredible TikTok Video Shows What it Really Takes to Breastfeed Triplets

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This mom fought against all odds to breastfeed her triplets—and a recent video in celebration of her six-month nursing anniversary shows just what it takes.

The Best Maternity Leggings for Every Occassion

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Expectant parents deserve to be as comfortable as possible. These maternity leggings will get you through every occasion, from lounging to exercising to running errands.

Smug Neighbor Shames Mom for Using Her Car to Soothe Her Children to Sleep

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Driving kids around to soothe them is an age-old parenting trick — but one mom's neighbor dared to send her a note criticizing the environmental impact it carries.

10 Cute Halloween Pajamas for Kids

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These comfortable Halloween pajamas are perfect for the night before trick-or-treating—and they'll bring back memories long after the candy is gone.

Reddit Thread Reveals How Complicated the Decision to Send Kids Back to School in-Person Really Is For Parents

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Real parents are sounding off on their choices regarding in-person schooling for their kids—and it's a very real example of how nuanced this decision is.

How Many Calories Breastfeeding Burns and What It Means for Losing Weight

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You've heard that breastfeeding torches calories — but exactly what kind of calorie burn are we talking about here? And what does that mean for postpartum weight loss? Here's what you need to know.

Nearsightedness Rises Among Kids And New Study Links it to the Pandemic

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According to research from Hong Kong, more children have developed myopia as a result of lifestyle changes associated with the pandemic. Here's what parents need to know.

Coco Austin is Still Breastfeeding Her 5-Year-Old—Here's Why That's OK

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The famous mom was bashed on social media for her decision. Here, a fellow extended breastfeeding mom defends her choice for her daughter.

Reddit Thread Details the Most Surprising Things That Happen Postpartum and They're So Relatable

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Serious fourth trimester realness, right this way.

TikTok Mom Gets Real About the Boundaries Children Can Set With Their Parents

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Navigating parent/child relationships can be complicated in adulthood. But one mom has some strong opinions on what parents owe their children and vice versa.

Pregnant Reddit User Shares Brutally Honest Answers to the Rude Questions She Receives

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If you're pregnant, chances are you're being asked these questions. And if you need the right comeback for them, this thread has you covered.

Reddit Thread Sheds Light on the Ways Parents Shame Each Other About Child Care—And it Needs to Stop

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A pediatric nurse practitioner posted about a rude response she gets to a certain parenting question and shows us we need to be more respectful of other parents' choices.

Why Olivia Rodrigo's White House Visit Really Matters

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This successful teen star went to the White House to encourage young people to get vaccinated—and this move has the power to create serious (and seriously necessary) change.

Hilary Duff Shares Intimate Photos of Her Daughter's Home Birth

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The actress is giving us a glimpse at how she brought her third baby into the world—and honoring all birthing people, regardless of how they deliver.

COVID Travel Bans Are Still Keeping Families Apart—Their Stories Are Heartbreaking

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Fully vaccinated people are still unable to visit loved ones in other countries due to travel restrictions—now they're making an important point: love is not tourism.

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