Meg St-Esprit, M. Ed. is a freelance journalist based in Pittsburgh, where she lives with her husband, four children, and way too many pets. Meg is a freelance writer for Romper and Scary Mommy. She covers wellness, education, mental health, family travel, and trends for both publications.
Meg has a Master of Education in Counseling and Development with a K-12 School Counseling certification from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Prior to launching her journalism career, Meg worked for the state of Pennsylvania as both a service coordinator and developmental specialist for children ages 0-3 in IDEA Part C Special Education programming. She has also worked as a therapist for children and teenagers and has visited over 800 families in their homes to help them navigate challenges including neurodiversity, developmental delays, and foster care and adoption issues.
Meg’s work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, Good Housekeeping, Yahoo, and more. In her hometown of Pittsburgh, she writes for most of the local outlets and is an active member of the media community.
When Meg isn’t writing, she’s probably camping. Meg and her family are passionate about travel — especially affordable family travel — and love to hit the road regularly. Find Meg around a campfire in the woods, or on social media.
It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than A Halloween Birthday
While warm-weather birthdates make pool parties and park celebrations a snap, I’ll take a spooky soiree any day.
Welcome Back To School... & Push Notification Hell
As my kids would say, I want to yeet my phone against the wall.
Teaching Kids The Value Of A Dollar These Days Is A Wild Ride
It’s a totally different ballgame.
I’ve Actually Learned So Much About Self-Love From My Skincare-Obsessed Tweens
Watching my kids start to carve out non-negotiable time for themselves every evening feels huge to me. It is huge.
My Parents Don’t Want Me To Inherit A Mess & I’m So Grateful
While it feels taboo to talk about, I’m relieved my parents have planned carefully for their deaths.
I'm Afraid I'm Creating Another Classic Eldest Daughter, But I Don’t Think I Can Stop It
And honestly, I’m not sure I want to.
Just Because We're Doing It Differently Than Our Parents Doesn't Mean We're Failing
A few simple things I want to tell my parents.
Are We All Just Too Tired To Be A Good Friend?
How many coffee dates have you canceled this year?
I Was Not Prepared For My Kids' Lesson In Slang
Bruh, I have no idea what you’re saying. No cap.
I Completely Botched Our Pet's Death
A warning: learn from my mistake, friends.
My Kid Thinks The Babysitter Walks On Water. What Gives?
There's nobody she trusts more than this teenager.
My Colonoscopy Was The Nap I Didn’t Know I Needed
It’s a sad testament to American motherhood that a procedure involving a rectal camera feels relaxing, but it’s the truth.
I Hated Talking About Periods. I'm So Glad My Kids Are Different.
The secrecy and shame of our childhood seems to have missed today’s teens and tweens.
Christmas Eve Is Always A Sh*tshow Of Chaos
Overblown holiday expectations sprinkled with a dash of procrastination is a recipe for mayhem.
Is Anyone Else's Kid Struggling In Math, Or Just Mine?
It’s not even a skills issue — it’s a lack of confidence.
Yup, I Let My Kids Eat All The Halloween Candy
I refuse to let diet culture creep into my favorite holiday.
I’m Not Sorry For Occasionally Bailing My Kids Out
Natural consequences aren’t the only lesson I want them to learn.
Is Anybody Else Getting Tired Of Listening To Their Kids On Speakerphone?
Our kid’s favorite games are broadcasting to every family in town. What does that mean for our privacy?
I’ll Always Be OK Pulling My Kids Out Of School For Trips
My kids will never win a perfect attendance award, but they are gaining so much more.
Kids Have Zero Texting Etiquette, Huh?
But as much as their incessant calling and chaotic texting frustrate me, it also makes me laugh.
