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

New Fairfield Paraprofessionals Protest for Wage Increases

1 week ago | thetowntribune.com | Jennifer Parris

By Jennifer ParrisHorns were honking early Thursday morning in New Fairfield — and it wasn’t because of the typical early morning traffic on Gillotti Road. Paraprofessionals from New Fairfield Elementary School (NFES), New Fairfield Middle School (NFMS), and New Fairfield High School (NFHS) took to the streets to protest the low wages they are earning — wages that have not been raised by the district in over two years.
Everything You Need to Know About Your Body After Baby: What’s Normal (and What’s Not)

1 week ago | momswhothink.com | Jennifer Parris

If you thought that your body goes through a lot of changes during pregnancy, prepare yourself for life postpartum, when pooping becomes problematic, and your boobs are always about to burst. While most of these changes are totally normal, others can sometimes be concerning. This guide to your body after baby can help you know what’s normal, what’s not, and when to call your doctor.
Relational Aggression Can Ruin Lives. Here's How to Deal With It as a Parent.

4 weeks 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 month 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

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

1 month 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

2 months 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

Mar 26, 2025 | 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.