Writing Portfolio

In Print

Children’s Books

The Only Me, written by Marissa Bader & illustrated by Arlene Soto

Stella’s Brave Voice, written by Marissa Bader & illustrated by Arlene Soto

 

Memoir

What Doesn’t Kill You: A Mini Memoir about Suffering and Surviving a Brain Bleed written by Marissa Kristal (now Bader)

From Loss to Healing: Personal Tales about the First Year of Bereavement (e-book), written by Marissa Kristal (now Bader)

 

Non-Fiction

Relationship Reset written by Jen Elmquist, MA, LMFT; edited with help from Marissa Bader

Online

Edina Magazine

Ninja of the North

 

Huffington Post

When Doctors Ignore Postpartum Depression

What I finally Know I’m Ready for as a Mom

 

Lucie’s List (Twins Editor & Mental Health Writer)

Twins Editor — See: Twin Content

The Sandwich Generation: Caring for Kids and Parents at the Same Time

Surviving Postpartum Depression and Anxiety…Twice

Losing — and Rediscovering Yourself — After Motherhood

How to Thrive When You’re a Highly Sensitive Parent

Raising Kids to be Individuals – The Importance of Treating Each Child Uniquely

Flying with Twins

Twin Parent Hacks: Tips to Make Life with Twins Easier

Twin Fighting: How to Manage Squabbles and Maintain Sanity

Transitioning from a Crib to a Toddler Bed

Childhood Anxiety Series


See all Lucie’s List content written by Marissa Bader here

 

Minnesota Parent Magazine

Coming to Terms with Twins

Out of Sync

 

Multiples Illuminated

The Twin Parenting Advice I couldn’t Follow

 

Psychology Today

Online Dating: Less is More

Bipolar Disorder: A Mistaken Diagnosis

Road Test: Road Map to Pleasantville

Beauty Beat: Rich Hot Men and Sun Damage

Beauty Beat: Saving Face

Beauty Beat: The Nose Knows

Beauty Beat: Brighter Teeth, Better Life?

PT Bookshelf

Improve Communication in Relationships with Partner Yoga

Shake Your Beauty — Blog

 

TC Jewfolk

Keeping my Father’s Memory Alive for my Daughter

Preparing for Life with Twins and a Toddler

You were the First

Trying to Stay Balanced Amid Chaos

Memories of Dad in Everyday Objects

 

Twiniversity

Realities of Being a Twin Mom No One Ever Told Me (But I Wish Someone Did)

Struggling to Stay in the Moment When You’re Type-A

How Ignoring my own Needs Made me a Crappy Mom

 

ModernWell Blog

Parenting During the Pandemic

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Stella’s Brave Voice follows the twins from The Only Me and has earned a 5-star Book Review Award from Litpick and Reader’s Favorite. 

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The Only Me was named one of the top 100 indie children’s books of 2022 by Kirkus Reviews and earned a 5-star Book Review Award from Litpick. 

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