Susanne Kerns Title: Writer, Sex Ed Advocate, LGBTQIA+ Ally, & Pocast Host Education: University of Idaho Location: Austin, Texas Susanne Kerns is a writer and podcaster living in Austin, Texas with her husband and two children. She co-hosts the Mom & ... Podcast, and is the founder of "Informed Parents of Austin," a group which advocates for LGBTQIA+ students, families and staff in Austin. She also serves on the boards of GLSEN and Carrying Hope. Her writing has been featured in Scary Mommy, Redbook, Today Parents and several parenting anthologies. 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.