Danielle Ramos

Danielle Ramos

Writer & Editor Specializing in Health, Parenting, Lifestyle, and Human-Interest Storytelling

I started my career in the heart of New York City’s parenting scene, working as a writer and editor for leading parenting magazines. As my career evolved into editorial leadership roles, so did my interests. Along the way, I developed a specialty in health journalism while continuing to create content across parenting, lifestyle, and digital media.

Over the years, I’ve contributed to a wide variety of respected publications, including:

• MSN
• Women.com
• Babble
• ASPCA Pets
• SurvivorNet
• Mom.com
• Mommy Poppins
• Midwifery Today
• New York Parenting
• Brooklyn Paper
• Long Island Woman
• Charlottesville Family
• Chesapeake Family Life
• Special Child
• InLove Magazine
• Lifestyles Magazines
• Obie

I’ve also edited a full-length book, Bootcamp for Moms, bringing the same editorial care and storytelling approach to long-form work that I bring to articles and columns.

Today, I’m Deputy Editor of New York Family, and I continue to blend my love for parenting, health, and personal storytelling.

Health Journalism & Making Complex Topics Accessible

My health reporting has covered everything from pregnancy and reproductive health to chronic conditions like thyroid disease, cancer, and POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). I specialize in translating complex medical information into clear, approachable stories that help readers better understand their health and make informed decisions.

Health writing is more than a professional focus for me—it’s a personal mission. I’ve spent my life surrounded by health and medicine. As the daughter of a maternal-fetal medicine nurse/ultrasound specialist and a general surgeon, I grew up with a deep curiosity about the human body and how it works.

That passion for accessible health information became even stronger after becoming a mom to children with complex chronic health conditions. Navigating diagnoses, treatments, and medical terminology firsthand showed me just how important accurate, trustworthy health information can be for families.

Parenting, Family, and Lifestyle Storytelling

While health journalism has become an important part of my work, parenting remains at the heart of my career. I regularly write about child health, development, education, family life, and the everyday joys and challenges of raising kids.

Whether I’m covering health, parenting, lifestyle, or breaking news, my goal is always the same: to create engaging, accurate, and trustworthy content that connects with readers.

My Editorial Journey: Storytelling Across Parenting, Health, and Lifestyle

I started my editorial career at Big Apple Parent as an editorial assistant under the mentorship of its founder, Helen Freedman, one of my greatest inspirations. From there, I moved into roles with local parenting publications, overseeing both print and digital content and developing a deep understanding of what makes stories resonate with readers.

Throughout my career, I’ve expanded my work across parenting, health, lifestyle, and human-interest storytelling, contributing to a wide range of respected publications and platforms. I’ve also worked closely with editorial teams, writers, designers, and sales departments to create content that serves both readers and brands.

Recognizing the Power of Information

In my work, I focus on creating content that is accurate, practical, and meaningful. Whether I’m writing about pregnancy, chronic conditions, parenting challenges, or the moments that shape our lives, I aim to make complicated topics easier to understand and relatable.

One of my proudest moments as a writer came when my article “POTS: The Teen Disease You’ve Probably Never Heard Of” went viral within 24 hours of publishing. It reinforced my commitment to sharing important health stories that might otherwise be overlooked.

By the Numbers

My commitment to creating engaging, high-performing content shows up in the numbers, too. At New York Family, I generated more than 364,000 page views from 466 original articles in a single year, ranking as the publication’s top individual traffic-producing writer. Several individual pieces attracted more than 7,000 to 11,000 readers each.

These results reflect what I believe great content should do: provide value to readers while helping publications grow.

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Awards and Recognition

Over the years, my work has been recognized by the Parenting Media Association for 12 consecutive years, earning Gold, Silver, and Bronze Editorial Awards for writing and editing—including three Gold Awards specifically for my health column writing.

Personal Essays: Stories With Heart and Soul

Since childhood, one of my favorite things to write has been personal essays—stories about life, love, loss, and everything in between. I write from the heart, sharing my experiences as a mom, a daughter, and simply a person trying to make sense of life’s biggest moments.

Whether I’m writing about finding joy in everyday moments or navigating grief and change, I hope my words resonate with readers who have experienced similar emotions.

Some of my personal essays include:

Recipe of Love:
A reflection on family, food, and the memories we carry with us—like making potato salad with my mom and how those moments continue through the meals I make for my own children.

I’ll Never Get Over Losing My Mom, and It’s OK:
A personal look at grief, love, and learning that some losses never fully leave us—but the love behind them remains.

The Ninth Inning of Parenting:
A reflection on watching children grow into independent young adults and discovering a new chapter of motherhood along the way.

Through connecting with readers, I’ve learned that personal essays aren’t just about one person’s story—they’re about the shared experiences that bring us together. I write to process, reflect, and remind others that they are never alone in what they’re facing.

A Lifelong Animal Lover

When I’m not writing, you’ll probably find me spending time with my furry family members. I’ve been an animal lover for as long as I can remember, and growing up with rescue cats and dogs helped shape my lifelong passion for animal welfare. To me, pets aren’t just companions—they’re family.

That love for animals has also been reflected in my writing. I previously created Some Puppy to Love, a dog-focused blog that shared pet parenting tips, rescue stories, and ways to advocate for animals in need. I’ve also had the opportunity to write for organizations including ASPCA Pet Parents, the Guild of Shepherds and Collies, and Babble Pets.

Whether I’m writing about families, health, pets, or everyday life, I’m drawn to stories that educate, inspire, and help people feel more connected.