Mary Sauer

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Mary is a freelance writer and mom of three. She writes primarily about family life, food and mental health. Mary’s work has been featured by Vice Munchies, SheKnows, Babble and DailyWorth.

Recent Articles

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Family Management

Want Self-Reliant Kids? Try Raising Them the German Way

'Achtung Baby' offers an alternative to helicopter parenting

By: Mary Sauer | Jan 10, 2018
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High School

5 Life Skills Every Teen Needs to Succeed in College (and Beyond)

Look beyond the academics to prepare your high-school senior for college

By: Mary Sauer | Dec 21, 2017
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Ages 11 - 14

This Cub Scout Was Kicked Out for Asking His Senator About Gun Control

'I am really heartbroken that my den leader ... decided to kick me out'

By: Mary Sauer | Oct 20, 2017
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New Parents

My First Kid — and a Bad Case of FOMO


A mom comes to terms with what might have been

By: Mary Sauer | Sep 14, 2017
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Family Management

Seattle Earns Top Marks for ... Affordability?

The city was named the fourth best place to raise a family

By: Mary Sauer | Sep 08, 2017
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Parent Stories

Local Woman Says Restaurant Turned Her Away Because of Her Baby Bump

The mom-to-be was refused service by a Marysville Buzz Inn

By: Mary Sauer | Sep 06, 2017
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Camps + Classes

Seattle Parents Up in Arms Over Boys-Only Science Event

Girls like science, too

By: Mary Sauer | Aug 24, 2017
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Pregnancy + Childbirth

This Pregnant Mom Who Had Her Maternity Shoot at Target Is All of Us

No stuffy maternity poses for this mom

By: Mary Sauer | Aug 15, 2017
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Parent Health + Relationship

Moms Are So Tired They're Willing to Pay for Sleep

New survey finds that moms would pay $107 for better shut-eye

By: Mary Sauer | Aug 09, 2017