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Ojus Patel is an editor and writer whose work explores parenting, culture, and identity. She lives on tacos and daydreams, just like her three kids.


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Why I’m Done Apologizing for Clutter — And Why Mental Health Experts Encourage This Too
Clutter, as it turns out, isn’t just about stuff. 
Jan 8, 2025
6 Expert Tips to Calm Back-to-School Anxiety for Families
This piece was created for Cubby, our weekly newsletter for families at home. Want more? Sign up here for a weekly splash of fun and good ideas for families with kids. Join us over on Instagram for more! I was caught off guard the first time I was struck with re-emergence anxiety. My oldest and I were about to step into Target for a quick milk-and-eggs pick up when I realized I had forgotten to grab his mask from home. My usually-stocked emergency mask stash was nowhere to be found either.
Aug 11, 2021
The USDA Is Extending Its Free Lunch Program — Here’s Why I’m Going to Continue to Pack
From personal convenience to communal equity: here's why we'll take advantage of the free lunch program.
Aug 2, 2021
Everything Parents Need to Know about Post-Pandemic Playdates
This piece was created for Cubby, our weekly newsletter for families at home. Want more? Sign up here for a weekly splash of fun and good ideas for families with kids. Join us over on Instagram for more! “Mama, I’ll be able to see my friends’ happy faces again!” my 5-year-old exclaimed when I told him his school planned to instate a mask-optional policy outdoors.
Jun 29, 2021