Ericka Sóuter is a nationally recognized voice in parenting news and parenting advice. With  over 20 years of journalism experience, Sóuter speaks to parents across the country regarding  issues, controversies, and trends that most affect families today. She is a regular contributor on Good Morning America and other national broadcast outlets. She is also author of the book How to Have a Kid and Life: A Survival Guide.

Sóuter’s work appears on “The Bump,” “What to Expect,” “CafeMom,” and “Mom.com,” all high-traffic parenting blogs that reach millions of moms each month. Her writing has also been featured in People, US Weekly, Essence, Cosmopolitan, Self,and WebMD magazines. She received her bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and her master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, she currently lives in New York City with her husband, Caleb, and their two sons, Lex and Aidan.