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Charise Rohm Nulsen

Award-winning Parenting and Lifestyle Author

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About Charise

Charise is a Travel Planner and founder of Experience the Dream Travel, specializing in family and Disney holidays. She has also worked as a freelance writer, founding the blog ‘ithoughtiknewmama.com’ where Charise wrote about subjects such as motherhood, green and natural living, and health and fitness. The blog won several accolades for being a top green living blog, as well as winning BlogHer Voices of the Year Award in 2012. In addition to having a degree in English Language and Literature, Charise has trained as a teacher, and has worked as an English, Writing, and Special Needs teacher in schools across Massachusetts.

Background and Experience

  • BA, English Language and Literature, General, Boston College, cum laude
  • M.A.T., English/Language Arts Teacher Education, Boston University

FamilyEducation Area of Expertise

Charise is Family Education's lead travel writer focusing on family vacation planning and traveling with children.

  • Family Life, Mom's Corner

    Although both mom and dad may be craving sleep and time to exercise, a new research study shows that sleep and exercise affect new moms differently than new dads.

  • Family Life, Mom's Corner, Staying Healthy

    Parenting is never easy, but it can be especially challenging when you have a chronic illness. Here are three manageable steps you can take to yourself along the parenting journey.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Being Online

    We've compiled the ultimate list of the sites and apps tweens and teens are flocking to in 2024. Plus, we have useful tips for protecting your child from cyberbullying and other online safety hazards.

  • Kids, Behavior and Discipline

    We've all been there. We've handed over our phone or iPad to our kids as we sit down to eat a restaurant. Instead, try these three ideas to engage your children and allow for family bonding and interaction time.

  • School and Learning, College

    It's getting time to send your teen off their their first year of college. Don't worry yet, you still have the whole summer ahead of you. Sneak some bonding time in with your teen with these five ideas.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Holidays, Mother's Day

    It's been said that millennial moms are completely different than any other generation of mothers before them. Surprise the millennial mom in your life with a gift tailored specifically to her needs and wants.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Holidays, Mother's Day

    Use this Mother's Day as an opportunity to treat yourself. Here are our top 10 picks for splurge-worthy items moms can treat themselves to this year.

  • Kids, Behavior and Discipline

    As parents on the sidelines, we want our children to do well and to do their best, but lines are crossed when parents begin yelling at the referee or umpire and screaming at the players. Here are five tips for dealing with intense and inappropriate parents at kids' sports events.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Games, Outdoor Games

    We've rounded up the top outdoor party game ideas trending in 2021 as well as classic outdoor party games that will never go out of style. These are sure to keep everyone entertained at your next barbecue or family party.

  • School and Learning, Your Child's School

    Our girls are strong, bright, and capable of changing the world. These organizations have exciting extracurricular activities and programs to help girls develop leadership skills.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Gift Ideas

    It's the birthday every girl looks forward to—her sweet 16th. A special year deserves a special gift. To inspire you, we've collected some birthday gift ideas that ought to charm any teenage girl, and we've got options for every budget.

  • Family Life, Family Relationships, Making Family Time

    We do not need to save celebrations for only the major milestones like birthdays and holidays. The next time your toddler makes it through a grocery store trip without a meltdown or your tween reads to his younger brother without being asked, celebrate.

  • Family Life, Managing Your Home, Going Green

    As a parent, it’s hard to imagine a world without paper towels, diapers, and wipes, but the good news is that you can still apply zero-waste principles to your life in very realistic and doable ways.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Travel

    No matter how amazing the trip itinerary is, there will be times when your children get bored. Here are three tried and true ways to keep kids busy and entertained while traveling.

  • Pregnancy

    Cord clamping used to typically happen within the first 15-30 seconds after a baby was born, but today more and more moms are choosing delayed cord clamping. Use this guide to decide if delayed cord clamping is right for you and your baby.

  • Family Life, Managing Your Home, Organizing Your Home

    With Marie Kondo's Konmari method sweeping the nation, people are looking to lead more minimalistic lives. Parent blogger Charise Rohm Nulsen offers advice on how parents can apply the KonMari method to their parenting techniques.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Holidays

    Here’s your ultimate guide to celebrating International Women’s Day with kids. We're featuring our favorite International Women's Day activities including crafts, printables, virtual events, books, and tv shows and movies.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Books

    Sick of handing your kids the tablet for screen time? Try audiobooks instead. They're perfect after a long day when the kids just won't go to bed or when traveling. Here are a few of our favorite audiobook resources for families.

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