Zara Hanawalt

Zara Hanawalt is a twin mom, writer/editor, and graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. She has been writing in the motherhood space for years (long before she became a mom herself!) and also covers health, entertainment, style and culture. When she's not on deadline, you can find her trying new restaurants, reading, or traveling with her family. Zara lives in Chicago with her husband, son, and daughter.

News

Mandy Moore gave birth on her due date—but not according to plan

The actress hoped for a home birth but rolled with the punches after she learned that a complication could derail her plan.

Life

This viral tweet drops a truth bomb about pandemic parenting

Say it louder for those of us in the back, mama

Life

An entire school board resigned after members were caught mocking parents

As the nation grapples with how to safely reopen schools, the incident is emblematic of rising tensions between administrators and parents.

Viral & Trending

This dad is going viral for his hilariously honest ‘new baby’ review

This new father's product review for his baby is spot on.

Celebrity News

Kim Kardashian & Kanye West are divorcing after six years of marriage

The end of their marriage doesn't mean the end of their family.

Life

‘I’m done’: Mom’s viral post nails the struggle of every remote learning family

"We've thanked everyone from healthcare workers to grocery store employees but we haven't thanked the kids enough for bearing the burden of what we've put on their shoulders this year."