Alex Vance Title: Freelance Writer Education: Old Dominion University Expertise: Parenting, Pregnancy Experience Alex Vance is a freelance parenting, health, and lifestyle writer. In addition to Parents, her writing has been featured on Verywell Family, Fortune Well, BuzzFeed, TODAY.com, PS, Scary Mommy, Motherly, and more. Alex lives in Virginia with her husband and three adorable (and rambunctious) daughters. When she's not writing, she's watching true crime docs, drinking too many iced coffees, and working on her cooking skills. Education Alex received a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Old Dominion University in 2010. About Parents Parents, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for trustworthy, empathetic, and supportive information and inspiration for your families. We reach 9 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists, fact checked, and reviewed by our Expert Review Board for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.