Christina Crawford

Christina Crawford
Title: Freelance parenting, health, and wellness writer
Education: University of Missouri-Columbia,
Location: Dallas, TX

Christina Crawford is a Dallas-based writer, guacamole enthusiast, and mom to three feral little boys. She spends her days putting out fires (actual and metaphorical). Her words have appeared on Newsweek, HuffPost, Health Magazine, Parents, Scary Mommy, Today Show Parents, and more.

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Latest from Christina Crawford
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I Chose Plastic Surgery To Feel Like Myself After Pregnancy
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I Hired My Mom To Nanny To Cut Costs—It Didn't Go as Planned
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Why Buying the 'Family Membership' Isn't Always a Good Idea
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PSA: Stop Telling Parents to Enjoy Every Moment
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Quitting Social Media Made Me Feel Better About My Parenting
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I Was Drowning, So I Hired a Parenting Coach—and It's the Best Money I've Ever Spent
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Please Stop Commenting On My Racially Ambiguous Children's Appearance
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Just Like Meghan Markle, Parents Hear Comments About Their Children's Skin Color From Family Members