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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 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 10/22/20

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