For those just getting into Substack, there’s SO much good stuff in here! Many of you have summer trips coming up or are just looking for new reading material. Here are some great newsletters for your travels and life in general!
Happy Summer! Happy Reading!
Parenting/Data
Parent Data - Emily Oster. Evidence-Based Pregnancy and Parenting. I’ve been obsessed with Emily Oster’s work since her book Expecting Better. An economist by trade, she’s an incredible parenting resource full of sage advice. She’s just so reasonable and sensible!
Parenting
the new fatherhood - Kevin McGuire. "Like one big group text with other guys fumbling their way through fatherhood." — Esquire Kevin is one of my favorite dad writers. He’s very relatable.
Tech Culture
Highly Flammable - Rachel Richardson. (This is really the intersection of Tech + Culture) coming in hot… a weekly-ish update on vibe shifts, micro trends and gen z/a obsessions. My friend and former Snap colleague who literally knows everything about Gen Z/A.
Tech News
Platformer - Casey Newton. News at the intersection of Silicon Valley and democracy. On Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 5PM Pacific. I rely heavily on his writing to stay up date on the social media world.
Parenting/Data/Tech
After Babel - Jon Haidt. Using moral psychology to explain why so much is going wrong. Jon is writing for parents, using data to explain the impacts of technology on our children. Its incredibly important work.
Generation Tech - Jean Twenge. Psychologist and author Jean M. Twenge shares the latest research on teens & social media, generational differences, and trends in mental health -- plus tips for finding a better balance with technology. Jean works closely with Jon but has a very distinct voice of her own. Really powerful reesearch.
TechnoSapiens - Jacqueline Nesi. Psychologist and professor Jacqueline Nesi shares the latest research on technology and the people who use it, plus practical tips for living and parenting in the digital age. Jacqueline’s work includes her perspective as a parent making her take on research very relatable.
Work/Life Balance
My Home Office Hacks - Joe D’Eramo. A virtual water cooler/newsletter for work from home professionals and home-based business owners, published by Joe D’Eramo, a copywriter-marketing & PR consultant from Plymouth, Massachusetts. I love Joe’s column. Full of great tips!
Balance
ClearLife Cecily Mak - Intimate shares on a range of topics including ClearLife, wellbeing, purpose-driven investing, parenting, and overall living with intention and an open heart. Cecily is friend and former colleague of mine, writing about her personal journey. Her writing is so thoughtful and truly inspiring.
Work/Life/Parenting
A Cup of Ambition - Jessica Wilen. A weekly newsletter for high-achieving moms who value having a meaningful career AND being an involved parent. A working parent trying to figure it out. Her writing makes me feel seen!
The Freelance Parent - Cat Hufton. A newsletter dedicated to freelancers with children. Written by journalist & writer Cat Hufton As I figure out my own journey as a writer and consultant, Cat’s column has really helped me!
That’s it for my subscribers. I hope you find them helpful. For paying subscribers, read on for my favorite all time substacks. I’ve included picks that cover News, Culture, Cooking & Humor (ie they have nothing to do with parenting or tech, I just LOVE them!)
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