About Us

Family & Pets is your one stop shop for family fun, parenting advice, and pet tips. We are a family-oriented lifestyle magazine publishing all the content parents are looking for in one convenient location. From life hacks, to back to school tips, to pet buying guides, Family & Pets will be here to help guide you through your day-to-day life.

Family & Pets is a Chai Media Group publication operated by Chai Partners LLC. Our archive brings together contributors covering family life, parenting, and pets.

Everything we do is driven by our commitment to help FamilyandPets.com readers find useful tips and news for everyday life. Read our editorial policies for our sourcing standards and approach to content preparation.

                               
                                            Kate Row

Kate is a writer from San Diego. She studied English and Psychology at Northern Arizona University. Since graduating, she has discovered her passion for writing engaging and topical content. In her free time she enjoys spending time at the beach, going to concerts, reading, and traveling as much as possible.

                               
                                            Lauren Wurth

Lauren Wurth, a native of Upstate New York has years of experience in writing and creating content for retail, lifestyle, and entertainment verticals. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, stopping for a coffee, and being an avid reader.

                               
                                            Alyssa Miller

Alyssa Miller is a writer, editor, and educator with a passion for entertainment and pop culture. She graduated from the University of San Francisco with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Communications. Before graduating, Alyssa worked as a freelance entertainment and film education writer, contributing to a variety of publications, including Britain’s First Frame Magazine. She also continued to write short stories and screenplays in her free time.

                                Sam Blanchard

Sam Blanchard is an administrative assistant and freelance editor from San Diego, CA. She is an alum of San Diego State University, where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in journalism and media studies. In her free time, Sam likes to watch TV and movies, and spend time with her dog, Bindi.

                               
                                            Shelly Grinfield

Shelly is a writer and content creator originally from Los Angeles. She is passionate about making a positive difference in how people interact with information online, through fresh and interesting pieces. Baking her “famous” chocolate chip cookies, and watching the latest superhero film is where you’ll find her on her time off.

                               
                                            Cameron Cronkite

Cameron Ross is an editor and freelancer based in Wisconsin. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, where he studied journalism with an emphasis on strategic communication. In his free time he enjoys DJing, reading, and stand up comedy.

                                Georgia McKoy

Georgia is an experienced writer from London, England. With an obsession for all things politics, current affairs and celebrity culture. She is passionate about creating engaging and informative content. Outside of work, Georgia is an avid tennis player, a regular attendee of live music shows, and enjoys exploring London’s diverse culinary scene, always on the hunt for a new restaurant to try.

                               
                                            Jo Light

Jo has worked as a professional writer for over 10 years. She has been a features editor with Static Media and served as the managing editor of No Film School, where she covered film festivals, tech, indie film, and TV. Previously, she was a culture and entertainment reporter with the Oklahoma Gazette and also worked five years as a story analyst at several major Los Angeles production companies and talent agencies.

                               
                                            Lauren Fokas

Lauren is an avid traveler and loves to spend her time exploring countries all around the world. She has worked as a content creator, writer, and editor for several years and loves the freedom and creativity it provides. She feels extremely lucky to be a freelance writer as it enables her to generate engaging articles and work with a wide variety of interesting people.

                                Jospeh Nduta

Joseph is a skilled content writer specializing in the entertainment and lifestyle niches. He has a talent for telling engaging stories and staying up-to-date with current trends. Joseph’s articles are designed to captivate readers, covering everything from celebrity interviews to trend analysis. His versatile style ensures that each piece connects with the intended audience.

                               
                                            Olawale Ogunjimi

Olawale is an experienced writer with a passion for creating captivating content across various verticals. With over five years of experience and a knack for storytelling, Olawale is highly adept at creating engaging and informative pieces that resonate with audiences. Outside of work, he enjoys solving puzzles and playing Scrabble.

                                Carissa Moore

Carissa is a freelance writer from Boston. With many years of experience in creating entertainment and lifestyle content, she brings knowledge and passion to all of her projects. When she’s not writing, Carissa enjoys cooking and spending time with her family.

                               
                                            Sam Watanuki

Sam is an experienced writer and avid video game enthusiast, contributing to notable gaming publications such as GamingPizza, TheGamer, and SVG. Sam has played a pivotal role in the strategy and development of these websites, while also laying the foundational success for growing food-related websites like TheTravel, TheRecipe, Mashed, and Chowhound, by writing and editing high-quality, engaging content for each site’s audience.

Ownership and funding

Chai Partners LLC operates this publication under the Chai Media Group brand. Our advertising and affiliate disclosure explains our sources of revenue and how commercial relationships are identified.

How we make money

Contributors, past and present

These profiles include current and former contributors identified in Family & Pets’s public editorial records. Historical bylines credit the original authors and do not imply current employment.