Natalie Serianni

Natalie Serianni is a Seattle-based writer, teacher, and mother of two with work at HuffPost, Insider, ParentMap, and Grown and Flown. She writes about midlife parenting and long-held grief. Find her on instagram @natserianni.

time travel

Parenting In Midlife Is A Nonstop Nostalgia Trip

By Natalie Serianni

So much of being a mom lately transports me right back to my own childhood. And I miss it.

hang in there

Caring For My Aging Dad & Young Kids Has Taken A Toll On My Health

By Natalie Serianni

I continue to tell myself it’s a phase, balancing full lives with our kids, parents, and health — but it’s overwhelming.

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