Ashley Ziegler

Ashley Ziegler is a Lifestyle writer at Romper where she covers all things pregnancy and parenting. Her areas of interest include postpartum health, babies, toddlers, fashion, holidays, mental health, shopping, and gift guides. In addition to her role at Romper, Ashley is a regular contributor to websites including VeryWell Family, The Mom Project, and Mabel + Moxie. She has also provided content for Femestella, TheBump, and InspireMore, among others. Ashley earned her bachelor’s degree in communication from Purdue University and her master’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. Outside of work, Ashley is a mom to two daughters, a 2-year-old and a 4-year-old, and is happily married to a public school administrator in North Carolina. In her (limited) spare time, Ashley enjoys yoga, true crime podcasts, thriller novels, and child-free trips to Target. You can follow Ashley on Instagram at @AshleyZiegler15 and see more of her work at https://www.ashleyzieglerwriting.com/.

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20 Years Later, Ella Enchanted Is Still The Best Cinderella Adaptation

By Ashley Ziegler

Long live Ella of Frell!

whew the logistics

Urgent Care Is A Whole Different Experience For A Kid On The Spectrum

By Ashley Ziegler

We can’t just pop into the closest location.

say cheese!

My Kids Dress Themselves For Picture Day & The Results Are Always Hysterically Perfect

By Ashley Ziegler

I don’t want some idealized image of my kids. I want a literal snapshot of them exactly as they are.

gothcore

I’ll Say It: Halloween Decor Is Better Than Christmas Decor

By Ashley Ziegler

Keep your red and green Christmas lights — it’s the spooky skeletons for me, thanks!

please no more

I Hate Throwing My Kids’ Birthday Parties

By Ashley Ziegler

I know it’s important to them. It’s still driving me nuts.

emotional punching bag

The Afterschool Meltdowns Are Killing Me

By Ashley Ziegler

I have two neurodivergent kids and they spend all day trying to hold it together.

it's a lot

I’m Constantly Advocating For My Kid & It’s Mentally Exhausting

By Ashley Ziegler

I haven’t had a break since the day she was born, and I am utterly exhausted.

Mental Load

My Husband Is On The Spectrum & Routines Are A Struggle

By Ashley Ziegler

I have to constantly remind myself that as hard as these things are for me, they’re significantly harder on him.

Too Soon

I Wasn't Prepared For Popularity Woes From My 2nd Grader

By Ashley Ziegler

I thought we would be having this conversation at middle school not now.

uh oh

Is Skincare Just Diet Culture For Gen Alpha?

By Ashley Ziegler

It’s the same BS in a different package.

school's in

I Love My Kids’ Year-Round School, Especially In the Summer

By Ashley Ziegler

Trust me, I was as shocked as can be.

hell no

Am I Overreacting About My 7-Year-Old's 'Spaghetti Strap' Dress Code?

By Ashley Ziegler

If I were a cartoon character, there would have been smoke coming out of my ears.

Gotta Be A Better Way

What Is With Kids' School Fundraisers These Days?

By Ashley Ziegler

It’s laughable that we ask a bunch of 7-year-olds to get online donations using their social networks.

Worthy

My Breast Lift Was Self-Care

By Ashley Ziegler

It’s OK to invest in yourself sometimes, too.

Lonely

My Kid Is Barely On The Spectrum, & I Feel Caught Between Two Worlds

By Ashley Ziegler

Where’s the space for moms like me?