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Angela Anagnost-Repke

POPSUGAR Contributor

Angela-Anagnost Repke is a writer and writing instructor dedicated to raising two empathetic children. She hopes that her graduate degrees in English and counseling help her do just that. Since the pandemic, Angela and her family have been rejuvenated by nature and moved to northern Michigan to allow the waves of Lake Michigan to calm their spirits. In addition to PS, she has been published in Good Housekeeping, Good Morning America, ABC News, Parents, Romper, and many more. She is currently at-work on her nonfiction parenting book, Wild Things by Nature: How an Unscientific Parent Can Give Nature to Their Wild Things.

Latest Posts From Angela

Ectopic Pregnancies Are Still So Misunderstood — Here's What to Know

09/06/2023

Ectopic Pregnancies Are Still So Misunderstood — Here's What to Know

Pregnancy is not a one-size-fits-all experience and, unfortunately for some people, it's far from joyous.

If You're Going to Have a Homeschool Schedule, Do It in the Morning, Says a Therapist

08/27/2021

If You're Going to Have a Homeschool Schedule, Do It in the Morning, Says a Therapist

As soon as our state closed schools due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, I sprang into action.

The Greatest Tip I Got From My Homeschooling Friends: Follow Your Kids' Lead

07/31/2021

The Greatest Tip I Got From My Homeschooling Friends: Follow Your Kids' Lead

Last year, I reluctantly began homeschooling my kids (a kindergartner and second grader).

I'm the Parent Who Lets Their Kids Solve Their Own Playground Squabbles

06/10/2021

I'm the Parent Who Lets Their Kids Solve Their Own Playground Squabbles

If you see me at a local park or out and about with my kids, you may think I'm a free-range parent — and I'm okay with that.

I'm Using This Phrase to Teach My Kids to Be More Thoughtful and Considerate

04/29/2021

I'm Using This Phrase to Teach My Kids to Be More Thoughtful and Considerate

As moms, it's often been our societal job to be martyrs.

Get Your Kids to Care About the Environment by Helping Them Form a Relationship With Nature

04/22/2021

Get Your Kids to Care About the Environment by Helping Them Form a Relationship With Nature

My family is evidence that it's difficult to wholeheartedly care about the environment until you have a real relationship with it.

After Trying Way Too Many Pairs, I Finally Found My Kids Quality Hiking Boots

04/22/2021

After Trying Way Too Many Pairs, I Finally Found My Kids Quality Hiking Boots

Since the pandemic, our family has become avid hikers.

It Took a Long Time, but I Finally Found a Natural Deodorant That Works

03/24/2021

It Took a Long Time, but I Finally Found a Natural Deodorant That Works

I might as well just kick this off by stating the truth.

I Had Terrible Mood Swings Leading Up to My Period Until I Tried This Natural Remedy

11/12/2020

I Had Terrible Mood Swings Leading Up to My Period Until I Tried This Natural Remedy

Editor's Note: We at POPSUGAR recognize that people of many genders and identities have vaginas and uteruses, not just those who are women.

The Only Way I've Successfully Soothed My Strong-Willed Child Is With a Little Calm

10/27/2020

The Only Way I've Successfully Soothed My Strong-Willed Child Is With a Little Calm

As all parents of strong-willed kids know, each day can be quite difficult.

My Brain Always Kept Me Up at Night, Until I Started Using This Meditation App Before Bed

10/14/2020

My Brain Always Kept Me Up at Night, Until I Started Using This Meditation App Before Bed

I'm a horrible sleeper.

I'm Talking to My 5-Year-Old Son About Sexual Assault, and It's Not Too Early

10/13/2020

I'm Talking to My 5-Year-Old Son About Sexual Assault, and It's Not Too Early

A while back, my husband and I were at a weekend gathering with food, friends, and a handful of kids running around.