Ashley Ziegler is a Lifestyle writer at Romper where she covers all things pregnancy and parenting. Her areas of interest include postpartum health, babies, toddlers, fashion, holidays, mental health, shopping, and gift guides. In addition to her role at Romper, Ashley is a regular contributor to websites including VeryWell Family, The Mom Project, and Mabel + Moxie. She has also provided content for Femestella, TheBump, and InspireMore, among others. Ashley earned her bachelor’s degree in communication from Purdue University and her master’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. Outside of work, Ashley is a mom to two daughters, a 2-year-old and a 4-year-old, and is happily married to a public school administrator in North Carolina. In her (limited) spare time, Ashley enjoys yoga, true crime podcasts, thriller novels, and child-free trips to Target. You can follow Ashley on Instagram at @AshleyZiegler15 and see more of her work at https://www.ashleyzieglerwriting.com/.
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We can’t just pop into the closest location.
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Keep your red and green Christmas lights — it’s the spooky skeletons for me, thanks!
I Hate Throwing My Kids’ Birthday Parties
I know it’s important to them. It’s still driving me nuts.
The Afterschool Meltdowns Are Killing Me
I have two neurodivergent kids and they spend all day trying to hold it together.
I’m Constantly Advocating For My Kid & It’s Mentally Exhausting
I haven’t had a break since the day she was born, and I am utterly exhausted.
My Husband Is On The Spectrum & Routines Are A Struggle
I have to constantly remind myself that as hard as these things are for me, they’re significantly harder on him.
I Wasn't Prepared For Popularity Woes From My 2nd Grader
I thought we would be having this conversation at middle school not now.
Is Skincare Just Diet Culture For Gen Alpha?
It’s the same BS in a different package.
I Love My Kids’ Year-Round School, Especially In the Summer
Trust me, I was as shocked as can be.
Am I Overreacting About My 7-Year-Old's 'Spaghetti Strap' Dress Code?
If I were a cartoon character, there would have been smoke coming out of my ears.
What Is With Kids' School Fundraisers These Days?
It’s laughable that we ask a bunch of 7-year-olds to get online donations using their social networks.
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It’s OK to invest in yourself sometimes, too.
My Kid Is Barely On The Spectrum, & I Feel Caught Between Two Worlds
Where’s the space for moms like me?
