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Kate Schweitzer

Former Senior Editor, POPSUGAR Family

Kate is a sleep-deprived mom of three girls – two adorable humans and one high-maintenance fur baby. She lives in Chicago, works from home, and used to have a social calendar that involved things other than playgroups, aquababies swim lessons, and mommy-and-me music class.

Latest Posts From Kate

10 Different Styles of Parenting, According to Experts

Jun 13, 2025

10 Different Styles of Parenting, According to Experts

If parenting is one of the most important jobs a person can have, then why isn't there a user manual?

I Realized My Family Had No Plan For Emergencies — Here's What I'm Doing Now

Jan 9, 2025

I Realized My Family Had No Plan For Emergencies — Here's What I'm Doing Now

Years ago when I lived in New York, a hurricane nearly shut down the entire city — there was flooding and blackouts and gas shortages.

The Pain of Not Being Able to Decide If You've Had Your Last Baby

Feb 28, 2024

The Pain of Not Being Able to Decide If You've Had Your Last Baby

I've been waffling for a long time about having a third and final baby.

Is Santa Real? How to Tell Your Kids the Truth About Santa, No Matter Their Age

Nov 30, 2023

Is Santa Real? How to Tell Your Kids the Truth About Santa, No Matter Their Age

Christmas will be here soon enough, and with it comes the traditions and magic of the holiday season.

New Study Finds Heavy Metals in Baby Foods. Here's What to Know.

Jun 28, 2023

New Study Finds Heavy Metals in Baby Foods. Here's What to Know.

When you're feeding your baby, the hope is that their food is made with healthy ingredients that will nourish them and help them grow.

Kylie Jenner Celebrates Daughter Stormi Graduating Pre-K: "My Sweet Girl"

Jun 8, 2023

Kylie Jenner Celebrates Daughter Stormi Graduating Pre-K: "My Sweet Girl"

Though they're both in the spotlight, parents Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott prefer to keep certain aspects of the lives of their daughter, Stormi Webster, and their son, Aire, private.

100+ Traditional "Boy Names" That Sound Almost Better On Girls

Apr 18, 2023

100+ Traditional "Boy Names" That Sound Almost Better On Girls

In recent years, the entire concept of "boy names" and "girl names" have been turned on its head.

FDA Authorizes Snoo's Smart Baby Cot as a Medical Device

Apr 5, 2023

FDA Authorizes Snoo's Smart Baby Cot as a Medical Device

When the Snoo "smart bassinet" entered the market almost a decade ago, it was an instant success among parents who were desperate to find a way to keep their newborn babies asleep longer.

North West to Make Acting Debut in "PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie"

Jan 25, 2023

North West to Make Acting Debut in "PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie"

North West is officially making her acting debut in "PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie," the sequel to the 2021 box office and streaming hit "PAW Patrol: The Movie."

Olivia Munn and John Mulaney's Son Turns 1! See How the Family Celebrated Malcolm's Birthday

Nov 28, 2022

Olivia Munn and John Mulaney's Son Turns 1! See How the Family Celebrated Malcolm's Birthday

John Mulaney and Olivia Munn have only been parents for a year, but they've already given fans sweet peeks into life with their baby boy, Malcolm Hiep Mulaney.

How Your Family Can Watch "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" This Year

Oct 12, 2022

How Your Family Can Watch "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" This Year

Good news: "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" will be streaming on Apple TV+ for the 2022 Halloween season.

The FDA Has Authorized COVID Vaccines For Children Under 5

Jun 17, 2022

The FDA Has Authorized COVID Vaccines For Children Under 5

On Friday, June 17 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized both the Moderna and Pfizer coronavirus vaccines for children under the age of five.