Beth Ann Mayer
@bamayer427.bsky.social
Writer specializing in health, nutrition, parenting and lifestyle. Dog/cat/human mom. 5x marathoner. Asparagus enthusiast.
In a survey of 3,000 U.S. adults with children ages 14 and under, most parents reported losing sleep (90%), crying (80% overall and 90% of moms), feeling a sense of dread (75%), and experiencing health issues (71%). My latest for Parents hits home. www.parents.com/2025-cost-of...
90% of Parents Say They Are Losing Sleep Over the Stress of Caregiving—First Look at New Study
Care.com's annual 'Cost of Care' report focuses on the mental toll it takes to care for children, aging parents, and pets.
www.parents.com
January 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
In a survey of 3,000 U.S. adults with children ages 14 and under, most parents reported losing sleep (90%), crying (80% overall and 90% of moms), feeling a sense of dread (75%), and experiencing health issues (71%). My latest for Parents hits home. www.parents.com/2025-cost-of...
My first post — and latest story for Scary Mommy looks at "dandelion kids." (I'm raising two): www.scarymommy.com/parenting/wh...
What's A Dandelion Child, & Are You Raising One? Parenting Experts Explain
You may have heard the buzzy term "orchid kids" on social media, but some parents are raising "dandelion children." Here's what that means.
www.scarymommy.com
November 21, 2024 at 3:48 PM
My first post — and latest story for Scary Mommy looks at "dandelion kids." (I'm raising two): www.scarymommy.com/parenting/wh...