Megan is an associate editor on the news and social media teams at Scary Mommy and Romper. She was previously an editorial intern with the Bronx Times and graduated from Manhattan College with a Bachelor’s degree in political science.
Run, Don’t Walk To McDonald's — Squishmallow Happy Meal Toys Are Back
And, there are a dozen adorable options... for a limited time only!
FDA Approves The First At-Home Pap Smear Alternative
The new tool, called the Teal Wand, allows for at-home screening for HIV, the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer.
Michigan County Will Surveil Teen Social Media Use To Prevent Violence
Wayne County, which includes Detroit, is hiring a "youth intelligence specialist," who will monitor teens' online activity for violent threats.
Here's Why Many Children Start Therapy At Age 8
Is there a hardest age to parent? A therapist says 8-year-olds experience a developmental shift that creates new challenges.
What Is 'Technoference?' How Parents' Screen Use Impacts Their Kids
While kids' screen time gets a lot of attention, it turns out that how parents use technology has a major effect on young children's development.
The Originial Director Of '10 Things I Hate About You' Is Working On A Sequel Trilogy
We want this, we need this, oh baby, oh baby.
Reddit Asks: Are Screen-Heavy Sleepovers The New Reality?
A parent on Reddit asked what to do when their child's friends spent their slumber party on their devices.
Maren Morris On How Sheryl Crow Inspired Her Co-Parenting Style
Singer Maren Morris shared how she's navigated the dating scene and her sexuality post-divorce in an interview with TZR.
This Mom Wants Us To Normalize Low-Commitment Kids Sports
A mom on TikTok says kids should be able to play sports "just for fun," without professional levels of pressure and time commitment.
Border Patrol Agents Waited Outside A Woman’s Hospital Room As She Gave Birth, Intending To Deport Her
Her lawyer says that she’s safe from deportation for now, but that her Fifth Amendment rights were violated.
Why This Mom Doesn't Go To Kids' Birthday Parties
Emily Oster says that weekend birthday parties take up valuable time that could be spent together as a family.
The Trump Administration Cut $1 Billion In Mental Health Funding Intended To Prevent School Shootings
The funding came from a bipartisan bill and is based on studies about the causes of gun violence.
New Study Finds That Girls Who See Women Run For Political Office Are More Likely To Vote As Adults
“When they see women run, young women receive a message about the openness of the political system to people like them.”
Your Adult Child Lives At Home -- Can You Search Their Room?
Is searching your young adult's room overstepping boundaries? A parenting coach says it's not.
The USDA Rolled Back A Plan To Reduce Salmonella Levels In Chicken
Salmonella causes 1.35 million infections a year — including about 420 deaths.
TikToker Warns Against Trends For Women and Girls That Lead To The Alt-Right Pipeline
From "clean" makeup to homesteading, some trending topics might be an entrance point for concerning ideologies.
This Man Made His Fiancée An "Anxiety Chair,” And Now I Need One, Too
Sometimes you just need a little grown-up time-out.
A Former Teacher Reveals 4 Things She Wished She Could've Told Parents
This former teacher shares a few things parents should know about their middle schoolers, that she could never have revealed while still in her job.
Study: Nearly Half Of Teens Think Social Media Worsens Mental Health
A growing number of teens believe that social media has a negative impact on their generation's mental health, but most don't think they are personally affected.
Study: Women Tune In To Infant Distress -- Even If They're Not Parents
The new study reveals that our brains might be hardwired to pick up on signs of infant distress, regardless of parental status.
