Rebecca Swanson Title: Freelance Writer Location: Denver, Colorado Rebecca Swanson is a writer based in Colorado. She's been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, and more. In addition to her journalism work, she writes middle grade and young adult novels. Rebecca has a husband and two sons. Education Rebecca has a bachelor's degree in neuroscience/psychology from Colorado College, plus a master's degree in public policy from the University of Denver. 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.