Posts by Alexandra Frost, Author at Motherly
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Alexandra Frost

Alexandra Frost is a Cincinnati-based freelance journalist and content marketing writer, focusing on health and wellness, parenting, education, and lifestyle. She has been published in the Atlantic, Glamour, Today’s Parent, Reader’s Digest, Consumer Reports, Women’s Health, and National Geographic. She spends her “free” time with her five kids under age 9, and testing lots of products. In a former life, she was a high school journalism teacher, and completed her Bachelor's degree at Miami University (OH) and her Master's in Teaching at the same school. To connect or read more of her work please visit www.alexandra-frost.com or follow her on social media: Twitter Instagram Linked In.

Girl leaves milk and cookies out for Santa

Santa by the numbers: 8 fun facts about his Christmas Eve journey

Here are some facts to stretch your littlest ones’ minds this holiday.

Updated Dec. 23, 2024
Grandfather with grandkids

Kids are more likely to open up to their grandparents vs. their parents, survey shows

There’s a reason grandparents are so valuable in a kid’s “village."

Updated Aug. 14, 2024
pasta eating hack for picky eaters

If you have a picky eater, you can try this ‘fading’ technique that’s going viral

“If your child loves pasta or noodles, but doesn’t like sauce, here’s a tip for you."

Updated Sep. 17, 2024
Emotional girl sitting in chair

Loss of independence is fueling kids’ mental health crisis, according to expert

There's one specific thing kids in the “olden days” had that our kids increasingly do not — freedom.

Updated Mar. 15, 2024
totter-tumble-scot-play-mat

I wasn’t a play-on-the-floor kind of mom–until I found this playmat

This yoga mat meets playmat changed our family’s day to day interactions for the better.

Updated Mar. 07, 2024
Mary Wiley veteran

Army veteran went into cardiac arrest while pregnant—here’s what she wants you to know

This Army veteran learned about heart health, parenting, and patience through a scary event.

Updated Feb. 23, 2024
Travis Kelce yelling at the Kansas City Chiefs coach

‘You guys saw that?’ Yes, Travis, my kids saw you freak out on your coach—not a great look

What they do see is a role model freaking all the way out when he doesn’t get what he wanted, in spite of what might have been best for the team.

Updated Feb. 12, 2024
colorful baby nursery

5 surprising predictions for what’s hot on baby registries in 2024

These must-have registry products have an eye for minimalism, color, and function.

Updated Feb. 08, 2024
Tween using skincare

‘Sephora kids’ and the concerning influence of social media on tween girls

It’s a far cry from their millennial parents’ trips to Claire’s for cheap eyeshadow.

Updated Jan. 29, 2024
Kyte Baby controversy

The Kyte Baby controversy highlights the drastic need for paid leave for NICU parents

Companies must take a stand to support their employees during the most trying time.

Updated Jan. 24, 2024
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