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Tara Rhiannon Dawn Fietz, BA, MFA

Digital Content Manager & Editor | She/Her

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About Tara

Hailing from Canada, Tara is a graduate of Scotland's University of St. Andrews in creative writing, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. She worked across SBX Learning websites Infoplease and Fact Monster previously, and joined Family Education to spread learning and great content to a wider audience.

Experience and Background

  • Diploma in Humanities, St. Mary's College University, Alberta
  • Double BA Classics & Humanities, University of Victoria, British Columbia
  • MFA Creative Writing, University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Additional Qualifications

  • Diploma Certification in Egyptology
  • Diploma Certification in Cryptozoology

Family Education Area of Expertise

Tara strategizes, edits, and contributes information across Family Education, while also curating baby name content and name origins on the site.

  • Family Life, Maintaining a Healthy Marriage

    Wondering why your wife is yelling? Learn common triggers, tips to deescalate arguments, and ways to improve communication for a stronger relationship.

  • Discover the history and charm of French last names! Uncover their meanings, origins, and the rich cultural stories behind these timeless French surnames.

  • Explore the history of French first names and French naming traditions and discover timeless charm with our list of French names! From classic to modern, find the perfect French first name steeped in elegance and meaning.

  • Family Life, Family Pets

    Find cute, unique, and popular dog names to match your new furry friend's personality. From food-inspired to nature names, here are 123 ideas to get inspired!

  • Baby Names, Choosing a Name, Naming Trends

    Discover 75 unique gender-neutral names for your little one! From rare gems to modern favorites, find the perfect name to celebrate individuality and creativity.

  • Baby Names, Choosing a Name, Naming Trends

    Hope and faith hold many together in the darkest of times, and luckily there are plenty of baby name options for those feeling inspired. Here are our favorite names that mean hope for boys, girls, and gender-neutral options!

  • Pregnancy, Baby Names, Choosing a Name, Naming Trends

    The color red signifies many things in modern culture including love, fire, flowers, and even the planet Mars. Here are a colorful range of names that mean red to inspire your baby name search.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Being Online

    Is screen time harmful to a child's development and well-being? We created a chart of the recommend amount of screen time per day kids should have according to experts.

  • Pregnancy, Baby Names, Choosing a Name, Naming Trends

    These Southern boy names are perfect your little Southern gentleman. Choose a cute boy name inspired by the South and other country boy names!

  • Entertainment and Activities, Being Online

    Discover 12 practical tips to curb your family’s screen time, improve well-being, and create meaningful memories without devices. Perfect for modern parenting!

  • Family Life

    Discover 12 parenting trends for 2025, from AI tools and sustainable practices to holistic health and flexible work arrangements. Explore how parenting is predicted to continue evolving!

  • Pregnancy, Baby Names, Choosing a Name, Naming Trends

    Explore 160 baby names that mean "love," including boy, girl, and unisex options. Perfect for parents looking for meaningful and timeless inspiration!

  • Discover ancient Egyptian names with meanings, including gods, goddesses, magical names, and more. Find inspiration steeped in beauty, heritage, and mysticism!

  • Family Life

    Discover online parenting classes with expert advice for new parents. Learn about toddler interactions, childhood education, baby sleep, and more with FamilyEducation classes.

  • Explore Persian last names, uncover their meanings, and dive into their rich histories. Find your Persian last name and its meaning with our A-Z list of unique Persian names—perfect for parents, genealogy lovers, and history enthusiasts.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Holidays, Valentine's Day

    Looking for Valentine’s Day party ideas? Discover 21 creative and fun ideas for couples, families, kids, and teens for the perfect celebration this February!

  • Entertainment and Activities, Holidays, Valentine's Day

    Looking for heartfelt Happy Valentine’s Day quotes? Discover 25 romantic, funny, and sweet quotes for everyone you love, from partners to friends to family.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Holidays, Valentine's Day

    Looking for Valentine’s Day movies for kids? Check out our list of 12 heartwarming films for all ages, from toddlers to teens. Perfect for family movie night!

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