Risa Kerslake is a registered nurse and freelance writer from the Midwest with a decade of experience covering health, parenting, and pets. Her work has been published in Discover, US News & World Report, Parents, Healthline, Vice, and Sleep Foundation. She is passionate about helping people make informative decisions for their families and health, through her articles and product reviews. Her reporting on kid-friendly products especially comes in handy while wrangling three kids. She volunteers for a dog rescue writing pet profiles, enjoys reading on her phone in the grocery line, and uses crochet as stress-management. You can find her writing at RisaKerslake.com and on Instagram at @risathewriter.