Parenting Magazines

There is a vast writing market available in Magazines. With hundreds of magazines published monthly, some offer the opportunity for you to see your name in print and a few extra dollars in you checking account as well.

I am in process of compiling lists of magazines and their submission guidelines under various categories for your viewing pleasure and writing careers! Today's sampling is dedicated to Parenting Magazines.

The Village Family Magazine

Bi-monthly magazine specialized to a specific region of the country. Submission guidelines can be found here.

South Florida Parenting

Monthly magazine based in Florida. This publication is free with a large amount of readers. You can find the submission guidelines here.

Brain, Child

Quarterly magazine for 'thinking mothers'. You can find the submission guidelines here.

Athens Area Parent Magazine

"A local resource for Athens area families. We feature original articles on topics of interest to parents, grandparents, educators and others interested in the well-being of children and families.'' Guidelines can be found here.

Charlotte Parent

Monthly magazine covering seven counties. Each magazine does carry a theme. You can find the guidelines for submission here.

Chicago Parent Magazine

Although the magazine prefers local writers, if the article is compelling and will apply to parents in the Chicago area, you can contact Kate Pancero via email at kpancero [at] chicagoparent [dot] com and request their submission guidelines or pitch an article idea.

Hudson Valley Parent Magazine

Monthly magazine based in New York. They do purchase second rights to articles previously published and will accept articles from writers nationwide. You can view their guidelines here.

Metroparent Magazine

Monthly magazine serving southeastern Wisconsin. They do purchase second rights to articles. You can pitch an article through their contact form here.

MOMSense Magazine

Bimonthly magazine is tailored to Moms of preschoolers with a Christian perspective. You can view their submission guidelines here.

Mothering Magazine

Currently, Mothering Magazine accepts submissions for articles, poetry and photographs. The guidelines for both writings and photography can be found here.

San Diego Family Magazine

Writing guidelines found for this magazine can be quite intimidating, however much can be learned from them, too. As a standard note, you really should follow these guidelines in most writings for publications and it is a great tool. The submission guidelines are found here.