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Allison Slater Tate

Allison Slater Tate is a freelance writer and editor in Florida specializing in parenting and college admissions. She is a proud Gen Xer, ENFP, Leo, Diet Coke enthusiast, and champion of the Oxford Comma. She mortifies her four children by knowing all the trending songs on TikTok. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

Allison Slater Tate is a freelance writer and editor in Florida specializing in parenting and college admissions. She is a proud Gen Xer, ENFP, Leo, Diet Coke enthusiast, and champion of the Oxford Comma. She mortifies her four children by knowing all the trending songs on TikTok. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

Latest from Allison Slater Tate

89d ago

Best church Nativity pageant ever: Sheep steals baby Jesus, Mary saves him

A full-on preschool brawl broke out when a sheep tried to steal the baby Jesus.
94d ago

What is Elf on the Shelf? A secret history of Santa's scout

Love or hate him, the Elf on the Shelf has changed the Christmas season.
102d ago

How to have the 'Santa Talk' and still keep the magic alive for your kids

Is Santa real? Here are four strategies for how to answer kids' questions about Santa Claus: ideas, tips and what to say to children about Santa.
118d ago

This is the viral Holderness Family video to get you through Thanksgiving

The family that brought you "Christmas Jammies" tackles the stresses of Thanksgiving.
118d ago

Rude! How to respond to 5 parent-judging comments at the Thanksgiving table

"Do you really want to hear about my sex life at the dinner table?" and other family holiday comebacks.
138d ago

Why the 'Thankful Pumpkin' has caught on with families around the world

Finally, a holiday tradition easy enough for busy parents.
320d ago

'Star Wars' star Mark Hamill's extraordinary visit with a dying boy

When a dying teen asked to meet Luke Skywalker, his dad wasn't sure he could fulfill the wish. Then Mark Hamill called.
329d ago

Students' active-shooter plan for teacher in wheelchair: 'We will carry you'

Teacher Marissa Schimmoeller, who uses a wheelchair, told her students what they should do in case of an active shooter on campus. They already had a plan.
396d ago

Here are the 20 funniest parents on social media this week

We survived Valentine's Day! To celebrate, let's laugh with the funniest parents on social media about this crazy experience we call parenthood.
403d ago

Here are the 21 funniest parents on social media this week

Grab a Super Bowl snack and your favorite beverage. It's time to laugh along with the funniest parents on social media this week!