Tara Haelle Title: Science and health journalist Education: The University of Texas at Austin Location: Dallas, Texas Tara Haelle is a journalist, author, and public speaker. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, National Geographic, Texas Monthly, NPR, and Scientific America—to name a few—and she specializes in science and health writing, especially pediatrics, prenatal and maternal health, parenting, nutrition, and obesity. 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.