April Daniels Hussar
As Romper’s executive editor, April’s focus is on the day-to-day content that answers the questions keeping parents up at night, as well as big-picture initiatives like partnerships, special issues, and ambitious content packages exploring everything from PTSD in parents, to secondary infertility and navigating the world of “picky eaters.” As part of her role, April also makes media and panel appearances as an expert in the parenting space, from Kids at Play Interactive (KAPi) panel moderator at CES, to a new product judge for the Juvenile Products Manufacturing Association (JPMA).
Prior to joining Bustle Digital Group, April was Senior Editor of Parenting at CafeMom. She’s contributed to a host of publications including SELF, Women's Health, Today.com, In Touch, Life & Style, New Jersey Family, and more. She holds a B.A. in theater from Sonoma State University in California.
Always a California girl at heart, April now makes her home in the wilds of suburban Jersey, where she and her husband are doing the important work of introducing their college girl daughter to “old” movies like Overboard and Heathers. Find her on Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
Prima Ballerina
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Bouder has spent decades as a professional dancer with the New York City Ballet. Now she’s questioning whether it’s a safe world for her daughter to join.
Kids Entertainment
Isaac Mizrahi On The Joys Of Making Theatre For The “Most Fantastically Smart” Audiences... Kids!
The famed designer and creator also has some profound advice for parents.
Tweenhood
What Makes A Little Girl Want Fancy Beauty Products? I Remember.
I viscerally recall my joy at seeing the package emerge from Pam’s suitcase in a cloud of Virginia Slim’s menthol.
Entertainment
Jenna Lyons On Shopping With Her Teenage Son & The Best Thing About Being Over 50
The RHONY star and ultimate cool girl icon talks sharing the holidays with an ex and raising a kid who’s even more amazing than she is.
It's All Good Man
Add “Wrote A Children’s Book With His Daughter” To Your Reasons To Love Bob Odenkirk
Zilot & Other Important Rhymes is a delightful (& perfectly silly) collaboration that’s been in the works since Bob Odenkirk’s kids were small.
Anyone, anyone?
What Do Doctors Even Learn About The Pelvic Floor In Med School?
And why didn’t my OB-GYN ever bring mine up to me?
Family Dinner
What Family Dinner Looks Like When Mom’s A Broadway Actor
Jesmille Darbouze on the eternal scourge of mom guilt, the one thing she swore she’d never do as a parent, and pancakes for dinner.
Beauty
The Motherhood Experience As We’ve Always Wanted To See It
“I didn’t want it to be a depressing book and I didn’t want it to be a lighthearted book because neither would be the truth.”
Don't Call It The MF Change
It’s Up To Us To End The Silence Around Menopause
“What the hell is so shameful about it?”
Had To Share
The Only Thing That Cures My Dry, Itchy, Winter Crocodile Legs
Magic.
Schadenfreude
Unfortunately, The Problem Isn't Rich New York Moms
The deliciously deluded wealthy and the search for a bathtub of one’s own.
Love & Grief
A Weirdly Hilarious Book About Losing A Best Friend
Catherine Newman’s debut novel breaks your heart open while you laugh in wonder.
Respect
Olivia Wilde Is A Genius
Or: The Salad Dressing Recipe Heard ‘Round The World
Believe Women?
The Grim Lessons Our Kids Are Absorbing From The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Trial
It’s not good.
You've Got The Look
Brooke Shields On Why We All Need To Talk About Aging In A Totally Different Way
The actor, model, activist, and mother of two is on a mission.
Gift Guide
17 Extra Special Mother's Day Gifts For The (Newly) Empty Nest Mom
Your first Mother’s Day since after your kid goes to college better be good!
The More Things Change
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“To land in this place over and over again, it’s funny as hell, but it’s also so frustrating because nothing changes.”
Women In War
Ukranian & Russian Mothers Are Sharing Photos, Hoping For Peace
“This is Timothy, my son, and he does not know that there is a war.”
Fatherhood
13 Dads Share Their First Photos As Parents
“I couldn't believe I was holding the mini version of myself.”
Parenting
Keep ‘Em Busy!
How to keep kids entertained with crafts, toys, games, and adventures.
