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Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Mom says dance studio charged her $100 for daughter’s costume. Then she found out it came from Shein

‘I am being scammed’: Mom says dance studio charged her $100 for daughter’s costume. Then she found out it came from Shein

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Woman gets government letter asking her to take in a child she’s never met.

‘Does my husband have a secret child?’: Woman gets government letter asking her to take in a child she’s never met. Is that normal?

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

pen and notepad (l) kids at Scholastic Book Fair with logo (c) receipt (r)

‘They scammin the babies’: Mom calls out Scholastic book fair after what they sold her daughter

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Mom says school scheduled dental surgery for her kids without consent. There’s nothing wrong with them

‘No’: Mom says school scheduled dental surgery for her kids without her consent. There’s nothing wrong with them

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

‘She’s confusing Costco with the library’: Customer complains about families who bring their kids to Costco. It backfires

Parents say they'll sue school cafeteria after what it served child for lunch

‘Barnacle burger’: Parents say they’ll sue school cafeteria after what it served their child for lunch

Mom says school principal held phone against child's face to unlock it

‘Was it even legal?’: Mom says school principal held phone against child’s face to unlock it

Mom calls out H-E-B for raising the price of H-E-B brand essential goods

‘I have no choice. I have to buy it’: Mom calls out H-E-B for raising the price of H-E-B brand essential goods

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

McDonald’s manager asks Mom to come in for a meeting. He scheduled her 17-year-old for 40 hours

‘Isn’t there limits?’: McDonald’s manager asks Mom to come in for a meeting. He scheduled her 17-year-old for 40 hours

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Viewers divided after gas station sells child ‘Hard-Charged Tea’ that contains 7% alcohol

‘To be fair, Panera calls theirs “charged”’: Viewers divided after gas station sells child ‘Hard-Charged Tea’ that contains 7% alcohol

‘She look 22’: Father tells restaurant server his daughter is 8 years old to get discounted kids meal

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

Mall shopper shows ‘tablet strollers’ for kids, starting a debate

‘Like the mall is the entertainment’: Viewers divided after shopper shows Smarte Carte ‘tablet strollers’ for kids

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Kroger shopper lauds buy 2, get 3 free deals

‘They do increase the price for the sale’: Kroger shopper lauds ‘buy 2, get 3 free’ deals. Viewers think it’s a trick

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‘It was one of the most awful realizations I had’: Mom shares unexpected realization about motherhood

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