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Katy Anderson

POPSUGAR Contributor

Katy Anderson is a Freelance Writer who lives with her husband, three sons, a jovial golden retriever, and one very patient cat. You can find her work on Huffpost, Babble, Mommy Nearest, Mom.com, and SheKnows.

Latest Posts by Katy

How My Conservative Childhood Made Me a Feminist

I Was Taught Feminism Was Wrong — Here's How I'm Reclaiming It as an Adult

by Katy Anderson 1 week ago

How COVID-19 Is Affecting the Mental Load of Parents

The Pandemic Has Magnified the Mental Load on Mothers, and We're Drowning

by Katy Anderson 11/23/20

My Favorite Relaxation Technique to Calm Kids Down

My Fourth-Grade Teacher Taught Me a Relaxation Technique That My Kids and I Use to This Day

by Katy Anderson 7/31/21

Cymbiotika Synergy Liposomal Vitamin C Review

This Vitamin C Drink Gives Me a Much-Needed Boost, and It Tastes Like a Creamsicle

by Katy Anderson 9/30/20

Stop Telling People to "Just Stay Home" During COVID-19

Please Stop Telling People Who Are at High Risk For COVID-19 to "Just Stay Home"

by Katy Anderson 8/04/20

Why I Need Alone Time While Isolating With My Kids

Turning My Bedroom Into a Kid-Free Sanctuary Is Keeping Me Sane Right Now

by Katy Anderson 5/26/20

Humblemaker Coffee Company's Cold Brew Shots Review

I Loved Sweetener Until I Tried These Zero-Sugar, Vitamin-Infused Cold Brew Shots

by Katy Anderson 5/09/20

Sharing Good and Bad News With Kids

Why I Share My Failures (and My Triumphs) With My Kids

by Katy Anderson 3/19/20

The Mantra That Helps Me Stay Motivated When I'm Depressed

The Mantra That Keeps Me Going When My Depression Feels Debilitating

by Katy Anderson 3/14/20

Parenthood Makes It Impossible to Sleep Deeply

I Never Knew That Motherhood Would Make It Nearly Impossible to Sleep Deeply

by Katy Anderson 1/02/20

How I Practice Self-Care as an Introverted Mom

Having the House All to Myself Is My Favorite Form of Self-Care

by Katy Anderson 11/26/19

My Autoimmune Disease Is Helping Me Appreciate the Holidays

Holiday For Kids

This Holiday Season, I'm Aiming For Less Stress and More of What Really Matters

by Katy Anderson 12/17/19

How to Celebrate the Holidays When Your Spouse Hates Them

Holiday For Kids

How to Survive the Holidays When Your Husband Is a Total Grinch

by Katy Anderson 12/05/19

Why I Wear a Turquoise Wedding Ring Instead of My Diamond

I'm Happily Married, but I Chose to Stop Wearing My Diamond Ring

by Katy Anderson 11/04/19

What Happened When I Replaced Diet Soda With Golden Milk

I Replaced Diet Soda With This Spiced Drink For 2 Weeks, and the Results Were Surprising

by Katy Anderson 3/24/20

Why I Co-Sleep With My Child

I Asked My Preschooler Why He Wants to Co-Sleep, and His Answer Broke My Heart

by Katy Anderson 1/21/20

How I Ask My Kids to Do Chores

Getting My Kids to Do Chores Was a Constant Battle, Until I Changed My Approach

by Katy Anderson 7/24/19

Why I'm Grateful For My Husband's Support When Life Is Crazy

Life Is Crazy Right Now, Which Is Why I'm So Glad I Have My Husband to Lean On

by Katy Anderson 5/28/19

Why I Don't Want Mom Friends

I May Be a Mom, but I Don't Want Only "Mom Friends"

by Katy Anderson 3/28/19

I Flooded the Hospital Room With My Postpartum Shower

Confession: I Flooded the Hospital Room With My Postpartum Shower

by Katy Anderson 3/05/19

Why Running Errands by Yourself Doesn't Count as "Me Time"

No, Going to the Grocery Store by Myself Does Not Qualify as "Me Time"

by Katy Anderson 1/10/19

What Happened When My Son Was Called a "Mama's Boy"

Tweens and Teens

My Tween Son Got Called a "Mama's Boy" in School, and His Response Shocked Me

by Katy Anderson 2/01/19

What Is the "Every Kid in a Park" Program?

Attention All Parents! You Need to Know About the Awesome "Every Kid in a Park" Program

by Katy Anderson 2/05/19