Erika Janes is the Executive Editor of SheKnows and a writer, editor, and content strategist with deep experience covering all things parenting and women's lifestyle. Prior to joining SheKnows, Erika served as the managing editor of Scholastic Parents Online and the executive editor of Parents.com. Her writing has appeared on SheKnows, The Bump, What To Expect, Real Simple, Parents, and Women’s Running, among other online publications. Erika earned her degree in journalism from the University of Kansas, where she was a member of the Women’s Swimming and Diving team. She's also the mom of two boys who give her plenty of inspiration for her work. Follow her on Twitter: @erikajanes1