Lauren Finney Harden

Lauren Finney Harden is a seasoned magazine editor and writer deeply entrenched in lifestyle topics, especially parenting. As a mother of two young daughters, she brings firsthand experience to her work, navigating the joys and challenges of raising children in today's fast-paced world.

Lauren currently lends her expertise to renowned publications such as InStyle, Southern Living, Business Insider and Atlanta Magazine. Previously, she served as editor-in-chief for several magazines, including the launch of Lonely Planet's award-winning first North American travel magazine and 12 of Modern Luxury's regional titles, including The Atlantan.

Lauren's versatility as a writer and editor is amplified by what she called being "fluent in internet." She is the first to find trends, try them and report about them, including in the parenting realm. Her natural curiosity about child development combined with her real-life experiences in the parenting trenches allow her to craft engaging and relatable articles, reviews and social content for some of the world's most recognizable publications. 

When she's not writing or editing, Lauren can be found exploring new adventures with her two little girls, experimenting with family-friendly recipes in the kitchen or researching the latest parenting trends and products.