Caitlin Gibson is a feature writer at The Washington Post, where she focuses on stories about families, parenting, and children. She joined the paper in 2005 and has built a reputation for deeply empathetic reporting that explores the emotional and societal dimensions of modern family life. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of Maryland and began her career at the Post in a legal administrative role before transitioning into journalism through persistence and powerful storytelling. Her work often highlights underrepresented voices and complex emotional experiences—from the impact of social media on tweens to the challenges faced by disabled parents1.