Sarah Jaffe

Sarah Jaffe is a writer and former lawyer whose work has appeared in Slate, Catapult, and The Rumpus, among other places. Her work has focused on mental health, the healthcare system, and the foster care system. Her book Wanting What’s Best: Parenting, Privilege, and Building a Just World is forthcoming from Chicago Review Press in May 2022.

She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and 4-year-old daughter and is currently getting an MFA in creative non-fiction at The New School. She enjoys running, whiskey gingers, and karaoke.

Sarah Jaffe

Have A Holly Jolly Christmas

101 Texts To Wish Those You Love A Merry Christmas

These will bring a smile to the recipient’s face

LOL

50 Silly Father’s Day Riddles

You’re speaking his love language.

Father's Day

40 Father’s Day Insta Captions For First-Time Dads

Because that first Father’s Day has magic all its own.

Pregnancy

Does Prenatal Depression Affect Your Baby?

What to know about this often-overlooked mental health condition.

Easter

Everything You Need To Throw An Easter Baby Shower

Pastels, bunnies, chicks — how much sweeter can it get?

Baby Names

Gaelic Boy Names You Won’t Hear Every Day

Strong, spunky names that might be perfect for your little boy.

Baby Names

22 Zesty “Z” Names for Boys

These names just roll off the tongue

Baby Names

22 Cute “Y” Names For Baby Boys

These names might make you shout “Yes!”

V-Day

15 Super Cute Valentine’s Day Pajamas

Hearts, lollipops, and dump trucks.

Eating For Two

What Foods Fight Nausea During Pregnancy?

You don’t have to just suck on ginger candies all day.

Put The Fun In Dysfunction

Here’s Why You & Your Mom Can Fight So Much

It's not just you, and it's not just her.

Baby Names

32 Zippy Girl Names That Start With “Z”

These names will capture your little girl’s zest for life.

Baby Names

21 “Y” Names For Baby Girls

Don’t overlook the great names that start with this letter

Leaving On A Jet Plane

How To Fly Safely During Pregnancy

Because this might be the last time you can travel without stickers in your bag for a while.

Travel

Tips to Beat Jet Lag, For You & Your Kids

Because every traveler dreads it.

Valentine's Day

Here's What Pregnant People Actually Want For Valentine's Day

When you’re expecting, nothing says romance like a robe and a pair of cozy slippers.

Valentine's Day

25 Sweetest Valentine’s Day Books For Kids Of All Ages

Because even the youngest of children understand that love comes in all forms.

Grief

What To Say To Someone Who Has Lost A Pet

It can be hard to find the right words

Holiday Hours

What Are Publix Christmas Hours This Year? Here's The Story

Will you be able to do any last minute shopping?

Holiday Hours

Is Safeway Open on Christmas? Safeway Christmas Hours For 2022

Just in case you need to make a last-minute run.