Tyler Santora
Tyler Santora is the Health & Science editor at Fatherly. They write and edit stories on topics ranging from child development, parenting, fitness, wellness, neurodiversity, men’s health, fertility, and more. They also write the science-themed Fatherly newsletter that comes out every Friday and occasionally write about books and LGBTQ+ issues for Fatherly’s Play and Trending sections.
Tyler is also a freelance science journalist. They have written for publications such as Scientific American, Popular Science, Live Science, Business Insider, Nature Medicine, Undark, Medscape, and more. Tyler is a members of the National Association of Science Writers and the Trans Journalists Association. They hold a Master's in Science, Health & Environmental Reporting from New York University and a Bachelor’s in Biology from Oberlin College.
Tyler lives in Aurora, CO with their partner and a rotating cast of foster dogs. In their free time, they enjoy writing fiction, playing quadball, and volunteering at a dog shelter. You can follow Tyler on Twitter @Tara_Santora and check out their website tylersantora.com.
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Everything you need to know to prep for the 2023-2024 flu season.
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How To Sober Up From Weed
Got a little too high? This is how to come down quickly.
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Go ahead, try to pick up that chair. We dare you.
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Parents often model disordered eating to their children without even knowing it.
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A researcher explains why our attention spans are dying and how to regain control of them. (Stick with us here!)
7 Ways To Protect Your Kids From Wildfire Smoke And Bad Air Quality
Children are especially vulnerable to wildfire smoke. Keeping them safe is crucial.
The Best Astronomy Apps For Families, According To Astronomers
If your family loves to gaze up at the night sky, these apps can help.
Get Your Child To Bed Quickly With Progressive Muscle Relaxation For Kids
If you relax the body, you relax the mind, you get the kids to sleep.
Clancy Martin Is Making Peace With His Suicidal Tendencies
Depression is something one lives with, not something we can eliminate. Martin helps us all understand this — and build a philosophy to combat it.
Why Trans Kids Need To Be Allowed In Sports, According To A Trans Athlete
Legislators across the country are trying to ban trans kids from sports. Swimmer and advocate Schuyler Bailar explains why they shouldn't.
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You can dramatically decrease your risk of dementia with just a few easy lifestyle changes.
Is Weed Bad For You? A Close Look At The Risks And Benefits Of Marijuana
Here's what the science really says about cannabis.
What The Science Says About Smoking Weed While Pregnant
New research links pot use by pregnant people to low birth weight, preterm birth, and autism. The risk, it would seem, is not worth the rip.
The Best Kids’ Shows With Transgender Characters
Because representation matters.
How White Supremacists Recruit Kids
Through social media, websites, and even Minecraft, white supremacists are on the hunt for impressionable young minds. Here’s how to stop them.
3 Very Good Reason to Cut Social “Shorts” Out of Your Family’s Life
Short videos on social media could decrease attention span and impact memory.
Biden’s Title IX Guidance On Trans Kids Playing Sports Has One Very Big Problem
Making heads and tails of the new, loophole-filled Title IX guidance.
This Is What Transgender Teenagers Need From Their Parents
The type of support trans kids want isn’t what you think.
What To Do If You Suspect Your Kid Is Gay Or Transgender
How do you make sure your child knows you’ll accept them?
