Meg St-Esprit
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.
Parenting
Moms Are Worried About Their Sons Post-Election, Too
Parents across the country are thinking about how to raise Gen Alpha boys with more empathy and emotional intelligence.
So Much Better Than A Partridge In A Pear Tree
What It’s Really Like To Give Birth During The Christmas Season
Is it the most wonderful time to go into labor?
Personal Stories
“It Shouldn’t Be Like This:” 7 Moms On Navigating Kids & Weight At The Doctor’s Office
What it’s like to have those conversations with pediatricians when you’re at the top of the growth curve.
Zoom School
The Kindergartners Of 2020 Share What They Remember About The Pandemic
What do America’s tiniest students recall about that switch to Chromebooks at the dining room table three years ago?
Who Do You Trust?
East Palestine Parents Are Looking For Answers — They're Finding Misinformation
As they try to keep their kids safe in a vacuum of trust, desperate Ohio parents turn to Facebook groups and TikToks.
Life
I Had Bariatric Surgery & Can Say The New AAP Guidelines Will Harm Kids
While I do not necessarily regret my surgery, I regret every single negative comment and shaming stereotype that led up to it.
Life
Weed Moms Are Changing The Culture Around Marijuana
Move over, wine moms?
Time To Talk About It
How To Talk To Your Kids About Porn (Because Yes, You Have To)
Kids have access to hypersexualized imagery from a very young age and the way you help them frame what they're seeing can make all the difference.
Quotes
50 Warm & Wise Quotes About Blended Families
Get the tissues ready, because these sayings get it just right.
Thanksgiving
Is Sam’s Club Open On Thanksgiving? You Should Probably Plan Ahead
Thanksgiving is definitely the time to buy in bulk.
Thanksgiving
Is Walmart Open on Thanksgiving 2022? Here's The Deal
For all your last-minute needs.
Postpartum
When Can You Have Sex After Giving Birth?
Timing is not everything.
Halloween
15 Ideas To Decorate A Wagon For Halloween
From elaborate DIY options to an easy solution on Target shelves, wagons are taking center stage this Halloween.
Prenatal Health
Can Sex Prevent Preeclampsia? You Might Be Surprised
In some cases, it may help.
Pregnancy
Herbs To Avoid During Pregnancy
These common botanicals can be dangerous.
Kids Are Creepy
Is Your Kid’s Obsession With Death & Gore Normal?
There's a pretty logical reason why so many little kids are obsessed with death, actually.
Halloween
20 Infant Halloween Costumes For The Tiniest Trick-Or-Treaters
Even if they’re flat on their back in a stroller, they’ll be ~festive~.
Breastfeeding
Is It Safe To Take Benadryl While Breastfeeding? An Expert Explains
Why it might be risky, and the best alternatives.
Breastfeeding
Is It Safe to Take Mucinex While Breastfeeding? A Doctor Explains
Likely, yes — but with a few caveats.
Pregnancy
27 Sweet & Strong Boy Names That Start With “S”
From Samuel to Sefu, these names are just too sweet.
