Top Parenting Journalists in USA (2025)

As Science and Research Editor at Motherly, Gambelin specializes in evidence-based parenting content. Her work emphasizes:

• Biological foundations of caregiving
• Workplace equity for parents

Avoid pitching:

• Product-focused stories
• Celebrity parenting trends

As The New York Times’ premier analyst of parenting culture, Jessica Grose combines policy expertise with intimate storytelling. Her work spans three key areas:

• Parenting Infrastructure: From daycare costs to workplace flexibility, she maps how society fails caregivers
• Women’s Health Ecosystems: Investigates medical systems through lenses of reproductive care and aging
• Education Equity: Focuses on budget impacts in K-12 classrooms, particularly for vulnerable students

Pitching Insights

Grose seeks stories that:

• Expose hidden caregiving labor in institutions
• Track policy changes through family experiences
• Challenge "have-it-all" feminism narratives

"The most radical parenting hack isn’t a schedule or app—it’s demanding structural change."

Recent accolades include a 2024 NYT Reader’s Choice Award and Glamour’s 2020 Game Changer title. Her newsletter boasts 215K+ subscribers, with viral pieces regularly exceeding 500K social shares.

Susan Swindell Day is the award-winning Editor-in-Chief of Nashville Parent Magazine, specializing in parenting, lifestyle, and community-focused journalism. With a career spanning theater, publishing, and digital media, she brings a storyteller’s precision to family-centric content.

Pitching Preferences

• Local Impact: Prioritizes Middle Tennessee initiatives, especially those supporting underserved families. Example: Her coverage of foster care nonprofits led to increased regional funding.
• Arts Integration: Seeks stories blending cultural events with family engagement. Pitch interactive museum programs or community theater projects.

Awards Highlight

“Day’s work transforms local stories into regional conversations.” — Parenting Media Association

As Associate Editor at Bay Area Parent, Mills-Faraudo has established herself as the preeminent chronicler of Northern California family life. Her work combines investigative rigor with compassionate storytelling, particularly in:

• Education Innovation: Tracking pedagogical shifts from pandemic homeschooling to AI integration
• Caregiving Systems: Analyzing both child-rearing and elder care challenges
• Community Resources: Curating actionable guides for Bay Area parents

Pitching Priorities

• Localized Data: "Bay Area-specific statistics always take precedence over national trends"
• Solution Focus: "Every problem presented should have at least three actionable responses"
• Diverse Voices: "We actively seek stories from non-traditional family structures"

"The best parenting stories don't just inform – they create community connections."