
Taylor Grothe
Writer at Parents
Verywell Family Freelance Writer and Fiction Author
Taylor’s writing career began writing copy for their mother’s exercise studio, where they focused on marketing to new mothers and young parents. They realized they had a knack for storytelling, and wrote freelance pieces for websites like Mother.ly. Taylor is interested in writing about the truth of parenting, and how the stories society tells itself can weave meaning for young families. Their goal is to make parenting, with its challenges and joys, accessible and inclusive to all.
Taylor is a freelance fiction author in the rest of their time, and a nonbinary parent to two little children, ages five and three. Their fiction work can be found in Bag of Bones Press and Coffin Bell Journal, and their first novel is on submission to major publishing houses.
Represented by Jill Grinberg Literary Management
Publications
- Parents35 articles
- Parents35 articles
- Parents2 articles
Writes Most On
- 5 Signs You’re An Active Parent26 Feb—ParentsAll parents know that raising kids is a near-constant activity that rarely, if ever, allows for breaks or down time—but they also know that being directly involved in supporting your child as they explore their own path in life is truly rewarding. If you consider yourself especially attuned to your child’s emotions and interests, you might be an active parent. Active parents raise kids in an environment that is safe, supportive, and caring, where they feel valued and can develop...
- 4 out of 10 LGBTQ+ Youth Are Considering Moving Out of Their Home State22 Jan—ParentsLGBTQ+ youth are incredibly connected and aware of the political landscape.1 As state policies continue to endanger laws around access to gender-affirming healthcare, a new Trevor Project Survey shows these young people are far more likely to consider moving from state to state.2 The Trevor Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ young people. The report analyzed data showing the overlap between LGBTQ+ youth’s perceived safety and...
- How to Talk to Your Teen About Crop Tops Without Creating Drama29 Jan—ParentsTeens are always developing ways to express themselves, and how they dress is definitely one of them. Many young people are also in tune with fashion trends, like the ubiquitous crop top style that seems to be everywhere these days. As kids get older, sometimes these clothing decisions can take on a different pitch. With school-aged kids getting kicked out of classes for wardrobe choices, and unfair discrimination particularly waged against femme-presenting teens who wear tank tops, parents...
- Why the TikTok Ban Could Actually Be a Good Thing for Kids and Parents17 Jan—ParentsThe Supreme Court's decision to uphold the ban might be an opportunity to take a hard look at your family's social media usage. Today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law that bans TikTok in the United States. The High Court agreed with the law alleges that TikTok, which a Chinese company owns, represents a national security threat. In theory, new downloads of the app in the United States would be barred starting on Sunday, January 19, 2025, and the app would start shutting down...
- Experts Warn About the Dangers of Drinking Raw Milk14 Dec 2024—ParentsHealth experts advise against consuming raw milk. So, why are raw milk sales up? Fact checked by Sarah Scott The dangers of consuming raw milk are being highlighted again after a child in California was suspected of contracting bird flu from drinking it. That child ended up testing negative for bird flu (a strain of influenza typically spread among birds), but still experienced fever and vomiting. The news came about a week after California health officials announced a “broad, voluntary...
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