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Katy Anderson

POPSUGAR Contributor
Katy Anderson is a Freelance Writer who lives with her husband, three sons, a jovial golden retriever, and one very patient cat. You can find her work on Huffpost, Babble, Mommy Nearest, Mom.com, and SheKnows.

Latest Posts From Katy

I Was Taught Feminism Was Wrong — Here's How I'm Reclaiming It as an Adult
Smart Living
Jun 17, 2022

I Was Taught Feminism Was Wrong — Here's How I'm Reclaiming It as an Adult

Growing up in a Mormon community made for, in many ways, an idyllic childhood.

My Fourth-Grade Teacher Taught Me a Relaxation Technique That My Kids and I Use to This Day
Family
Jul 31, 2021

My Fourth-Grade Teacher Taught Me a Relaxation Technique That My Kids and I Use to This Day

The best relaxation techniques I've ever learned were taught to me by my fourth-grade teacher.

The Pandemic Has Magnified the Mental Load on Mothers, and We're Drowning
Family
Nov 23, 2020

The Pandemic Has Magnified the Mental Load on Mothers, and We're Drowning

When the pandemic began, it all felt new and alarming.

This Vitamin C Drink Gives Me a Much-Needed Boost, and It Tastes Like a Creamsicle
Fitness
Sep 30, 2020

This Vitamin C Drink Gives Me a Much-Needed Boost, and It Tastes Like a Creamsicle

When I received a sample of Cymbiotika Synergy Liposomal Vitamin C ($51) — a liquid supplement that can be added to water, juice, yogurt, or your favorite blended beverage — I figured it was worth a try.

Please Stop Telling People Who Are at High Risk For COVID-19 to "Just Stay Home"
Fitness
Aug 4, 2020

Please Stop Telling People Who Are at High Risk For COVID-19 to "Just Stay Home"

There's a Facebook group for my town, meant to keep people informed about what's happening around them.

Turning My Bedroom Into a Kid-Free Sanctuary Is Keeping Me Sane Right Now
Family
May 26, 2020

Turning My Bedroom Into a Kid-Free Sanctuary Is Keeping Me Sane Right Now

When the news came that they were closing the schools due to the coronavirus pandemic, I knew it was the right decision — but I was already struggling with everything on my plate.

I Loved Sweetener Until I Tried These Zero-Sugar, Vitamin-Infused Cold Brew Shots
Fitness
May 9, 2020

I Loved Sweetener Until I Tried These Zero-Sugar, Vitamin-Infused Cold Brew Shots

I've never been a morning person, and as a mom to three boys, I need all the energy I can muster, so I have to rely on coffee to get me going for the day.

I Replaced Diet Soda With This Spiced Drink For 2 Weeks, and the Results Were Surprising
Fitness
Mar 24, 2020

I Replaced Diet Soda With This Spiced Drink For 2 Weeks, and the Results Were Surprising

After recently being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disease), I really started to think about the choices I was making for my health.

Why I Share My Failures (and My Triumphs) With My Kids
Family
Mar 19, 2020

Why I Share My Failures (and My Triumphs) With My Kids

The other day I was feeling pretty down.

The Mantra That Keeps Me Going When My Depression Feels Debilitating
Fitness
Mar 14, 2020

The Mantra That Keeps Me Going When My Depression Feels Debilitating

I knew I had a problem when my son was entering into toddlerhood and I was still struggling with what I had always assumed was postpartum depression.

I Asked My Preschooler Why He Wants to Co-Sleep, and His Answer Broke My Heart
Family
Jan 21, 2020

I Asked My Preschooler Why He Wants to Co-Sleep, and His Answer Broke My Heart

I never thought I would co-sleep with my kids.

I Never Knew That Motherhood Would Make It Nearly Impossible to Sleep Deeply
Family
Jan 3, 2020

I Never Knew That Motherhood Would Make It Nearly Impossible to Sleep Deeply

The other morning when my husband woke up, he was surprised to find our 4-year-old in bed with us.