I write about children’s health, toxins, and parenting through a science-backed lens. Some of my work is formally published; others are articles and explainers I’ve written to make the science easier to understand and act on.
Published Work
The Nocebo Effect
A plain-English explainer on how negative expectations can create real symptoms, why the words we use with kids matter, and how to frame health information without feeding fear.
The Marshall Fire forever changed the way I parent
A reflective essay on parenting after disaster—balancing safety, gratitude, and healing while helping children process big emotions and rebuild a sense of home.
4 reasons to travel with your kids, even if you think they won’t remember it
Traveling with young kids builds resilience, curiosity, and family connection, even if they won’t recall every detail. Practical reasons parents can feel good about saying “yes” to trips.
The sounds of science
A look at Jeff & Paige’s beloved kid-friendly science shows—and how music, play, and storytelling make complex concepts stick for families.
Science Mama 