Kimberly Zapata
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Staten Island, NY, United States
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Past articles by Kimberly:
What My Mother's Death Taught Me About Gratitude
My mother struggled with addiction and mental illness. Her death taught me more about gratitude than her life did. → Read More
What a Free Thanksgiving Dinner Really Meant to My Family in Need
My father lost his job, his pension, and then his life one Thanksgiving. Our cupboards were bare until others stepped in. → Read More
Don't Tell New Moms "It Gets Better" — Here's What to Say Instead
These words of "support" actually made things as a new mom so much worse for me. Here's what I wish people had told me instead. → Read More
The Pandemic Has Made My Outgoing Kid Afraid to Go Outside
My once-outgoing daughter cries when faced with leaving the house — and cowers when she sees an unmasked person. → Read More
The Best Snacks for Breastfeeding That Are Healthy, Yummy & Don't Require Two Hands
You can even keep most of these breastfeeding snacks IN your bedroom. → Read More
Childcare Costs Forced Me to Quit My Job & Become a Stay-at-Home Mom
At 34, I secured something of a dream job. But the cost of childcare was too much, so I quit to stay home. → Read More
Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos’ Best Family Photos Prove They’re Nerd Parents Just Like Us
You know you've pulled some of these moves yourself. → Read More
I Have A ‘High-Functioning’ Mental Illness — No, It’s Not as Great as You Think
One writer explores the reason it is so dangerous to think of mental illness in terms of high- or low-functioning. → Read More
Motherhood Confessions: Having A Baby Almost Ended My Marriage –
When I became pregnant, it almost ended my marriage. I didn’t want to be with this guy, or any guy. → Read More
What I Wish I Knew Before Giving Birth
From postpartum contractions and pooping to donning a diaper, here are nine things every expectant parent should know before giving birth. → Read More
Easy Ways Kids Can Give Back this Christmas Season: Donate Toys & More –
From food and clothing donations to baking and letter writing, these are the best ways for children to give back this holiday season. → Read More
Christmas Crafts For Kids & Parents Alike — That Aren’t Boring –
From ugly sweaters and wreaths to DIY dinosaur snow globes, these Christmas crafts will keep you and your littles entertained. → Read More
Surviving the Holidays After an Eating Disorder
The holidays can be stressful for those recovering from (or dealing with) an eating disorder. One woman explains what it is really like. → Read More
Brooklyn Nine-Nine & Every Other TV Show That's Been Renewed in 2019 — So Far
Get the scoop on which TV shows have officially gotten the green light for a new season - and when they'll be back on the air. → Read More
We Just Got a Sneak Peek at Kohl's Black Friday Sales & the Deals Are Seriously so Good
Kohl's just released their 2019 Black Friday ad. Here's everything you need to know about the fashion and home decor stores upcoming sale. → Read More
I Ran a Half Marathon On My Period — Here’s How I Did It –
Running during your cycle can be difficult, but it doesn't have to be. One woman explains how she runs distance races while menstruating. → Read More
Best Books for Moms: Poetry, Memoir, Nonfiction, Graphic Novel & More –
From Alicia Jo Rabins poetry collection 'Fruit Geode' to Sally Fields' new memoir, we've rounded up some of this year's best books for moms. → Read More
Want to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month? These Products Donate to Research
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are some products that donate some or all of the proceeds to breast cancer research and awareness. → Read More
Growing Up With Scoliosis: How This Common "Deformity" Has Cast a Shadow on My Life
One woman explains the effects of growing up with scoliosis on both her childhood and her adult life. → Read More
6 Things You Need to Know About Perinatal Mood Disorders
Mood disorders are surprisingly common in pregnancy and postpartum — and go beyond postpartum depression. Here's everything you need to know. → Read More