FamilyFun

With 2.1 million paid subscribers, this monthly magazine from Disney Publishing is targeted at parents of children ages 3 to 12. Packed with simple yet clever ideas for crafts, meals, celebrations, and affordable outings, it helps parents make the most of the time they spend with their kids. I've been a senior editor at FamilyFun since 2005. 

Here's a sampling of the many features and departments I've edited and written since joining the staff. For complete clips, please       

Indoor-gardening feature, March 2011:

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Winter boredom busters feature, January 2010:

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Halloween party feature, October 2009:

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DIY t-shirt feature, June/July 2009:

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Home department, June/July 2009:

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 Egg decorating and display feature, April 2009:

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"Three Things to Do With..." department,  March 2009:

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Home department, November 2008:

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Halloween costume feature, October 2008:

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my work

  • FamilyFun Magazine
    I am a senior editor at this fabulously useful and entertaining magazine (2.1 million paid subscribers) aimed at parents of children ages 3 to 12.
  • FamilyFun.com
    My work appears regularly on this site, which draws over 2.5 million unique visitors per month.
  • Parents.com
    I was editor-in-chief of this website from 2001 to 2004. During my tenure, traffic increased 400 percent.
  • Parents Magazine
    From 2003 to 2005, I was senior editor, then features editor, of this magazine (2.2 million paid subscribers), targeted at parents of kids from birth to 12.
  • The Wall Street Journal
    From 1995 to 2001, I was a regular contributor to the nation's top-circulation newspaper, covering arts and technnology. My clips are available only to paid subscribers of the website. Printed copies available upon request.