Jennifer Parris

New York

Editor-in-Chief at Celebrity Parents Magazine

Magazine writer and editor. Celebrity Photographer. Mom of two ah-mazing kids. Forever an 80's child.

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Articles

Relational Aggression Can Ruin Lives. Here's How to Deal With It as a Parent.

1 week ago | momswhothink.com | Jennifer Parris

As a parent, you send your child off to school with the hope that they’ll form strong friendships and, of course, get a good education, too. And for a while, things are great—your child has a bestie they do everything with, and they’re getting all A’s in their classes. Then one day, you notice that your child hasn’t been acting the same; they’re sullen, angry, and want to be alone. So what’s causing the shift? Relational aggression might be the reason.
The Happiness Project Is Bringing Joy To NFES, One Space At A Time

1 week ago | thetowntribune.com | Jennifer Parris

By Jennifer ParrisWhat started as a small, personal effort to spread kindness has grown into a full-blown movement at New Fairfield Elementary School. The “Happiness Project,” launched by Dr. Jennifer Hilderbrand, began as a “selfish” endeavor in the best sense of the word—an act of joy that turned into something much greater—and meaningful. “It was just something I was doing to bring myself joy,” says Hilderbrand.
Parenting in the Age of Sharenting: What Every Parent Needs to Know

3 weeks ago | momswhothink.com | Jennifer Parris
New Fairfield High School Hosts Eye-Opening Talk on Social Media

4 weeks ago | thetowntribune.com | Jennifer Parris

By Jennifer ParrisLet’s be real: social media can be scary when you have school-aged children. And with several studies suggesting that it can be detrimental to a child’s mental health, what can parents do when all their kids want to do is watch dance challenges on TikTok? New Fairfield High School recently hosted a presentation aimed at addressing these concerns.
How To Discuss Weight Without Getting Weighty

1 month ago | momswhothink.com | Jennifer Parris

Weight can be a, well, weighty issue, especially when it’s your child who has put on some extra pounds. It’s a tough topic to tackle; after all, you want your kid to be healthy, but you don’t want them to feel self-conscious or accidentally induce feelings of shame surrounding their physique, either. So what do you do? Do you let the subject slide, or do you address the issue immediately? Here’s what the experts have to say.
Think Women Are the Only Ones to Get Postpartum Depression? Think Again.

2 months ago | momswhothink.com | Jennifer Parris

Although society has come a long way in terms of talking about mental health, there is one topic that is still somewhat taboo: paternal postpartum depression. (Yes, it's a real thing.) For some men, it goes far beyond “dad stress” that might be attributed to financial worries or even just becoming a father. Male postpartum depression can be just as detrimental to the family unit as maternal postpartum depression.
Every Parent Needs to Know These First Signs of Puberty in Boys

2 months ago | momswhothink.com | Jennifer Parris

It seems like only yesterday that you brought your beautiful baby boy home from the hospital. But in what feels like the blink of an eye, that little tyke has transformed into a tween. Thing is, all it takes is one voice crack to let you know that puberty is possibly on its way. We spoke to a pediatrician to discuss what to look out for – so if you’re wondering what the first signs of puberty in boys are, read on. (Spoiler: there are a lot of them.)The acne. The peach fuzz.
I Had Endometriosis. Here's What I Wish I Knew Before I Was Diagnosed

Mar 7, 2025 | momswhothink.com | Jennifer Parris

Imagine having a critical medical condition and not even knowing it. That’s the situation Reddit user SaltyBerlin found herself in when her gynecologist told her that she had endometriosis on her right fallopian tube and ovary. Despite having ultrasounds done due to an ectopic pregnancy (a frequent sign of endometriosis), her condition was never diagnosed — or treated.
Make Mealtime Fun with These New Baby Products

Feb 27, 2025 | momswhothink.com | Jennifer Parris

After months of feeding your baby formula or breast milk (or both), it’s finally time to start solids. But while some babies might eagerly eat avocado, others need a little coaxing to try carrots. So when the allure of fun new flavors isn’t enough, you might need to find products to make mealtime fun for your baby. Here’s the catch, though: if you’re trying to get your baby to finish their food, you may be tempted to take out a toy — but you shouldn’t.
Can You Take A Bath When You're Trying To Conceive? Science Weighs In

Apr 29, 2024 | romper.com | Jennifer Parris

Trying to get pregnant is a mind game. Your body is tense. You’re stressed out. You can’t relax. If ever there were a time for a soothing soak in the tub, now would be the time. Except if you’re trying to make sure that you don’t do anything that could compromise conception, you might be avoiding your tub altogether — but you probably don’t have to. Where did all the worry about taking hot baths and pregnancy come from in the first place?