Caroline Shannon-Karasik

Caroline Shannon-Karasik is a lifestyle writer at Romper where she covers parenting, motherhood and women's health topics. She is a passionate mental health advocate, including bringing more awareness to conditions that specifically affect women during the postpartum phase of pregnancy and childbirth. Caroline's writing has also been featured in The Cut, Narratively, Women's Health, Good Housekeeping, Well+Good, Redbook, Tonic and InStyle. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Caroline lives with her husband Dan, daughter Claire and four — yes, four — adopted cats. She is currently writing a memoir. Follow Caroline on Instagram @carolineshannonkarasik and Twitter @CSKarasik. More can be found at carolineshannon.com.

Caroline Shannon-Karasik

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The Emo Kid In Me Wants Every Pair Of Shoes In The 'Frozen 2' Converse Collection

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Here's How To Talk To Your Kid About Your Mental Health, Even Though It's Hard

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OK, Even *I* Want To Braid My Hair Like Elsa's In Front Of This 'Frozen 2' Vanity

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Here's Everything You Need To Know About The BRCA Gene

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OMG, Just Let Your Kids Eat Their Halloween Candy — Experts Say It's Fine

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Your Kids Can Now Ride The Water Nokk From 'Frozen 2' & It's Pretty Magical

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This Is How Having A Baby In The NICU Can Affect Your Mental Health

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Head To Halloween Town, Because The Vans 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Collab Is Here

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This Darth Maul Build-A-Bear Is So Cute, Even You'll Join The Dark Side

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6 Rosh Hashanah Family Traditions To Start This New Year

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10 Children's Books For Rosh Hashanah To Help You Ring In The New Year

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10 One-Pot Fall Recipes That Will Get You In The Autumn Mood

If you're not already in sweater-weather mode, these dishes will do the trick

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10 Of The Best Fall Decor Items At T.J. Maxx Right Now (Thanksgiving Plates!)

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7 Latinx Activitists Changing The World & Making A *Huge* Impact

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These Elizabeth Warren Halloween Costumes Are What Your Neighborhood Needs

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Here's Everything You Need For The Best Little Leslie Knope Halloween Costume

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Who Needs A Costume When These 10 Ugly Halloween Sweaters Exist?

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This Year's Top Halloween Costumes From Pinterest Are A DIY Dream Come True

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7 Ways Volunteering In Your Child's Classroom Can Affect Your Mental Health

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You're Going To *Love* This Dollhouse Chrissy Teigen Built Luna (& It's Affordable!)