Molly Wigand

Health Writer

Molly Wigand is a professional writer who has published numerous books and articles, including self-help books for children and adults. During her career as a Hallmark writer and editor, she created products that strengthen emotional connections and enhance the well-being of people of all ages. A full-time caregiver, Wigand believes in the value of becoming an informed advocate for mental and physical health—both for ourselves and for those we love.

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Molly is a journalist and social media content provider who began her career as a writer and editor at Hallmark Cards. During her 25 years at Hallmark, she created emotionally resonant products promoting the mental and emotional well being of the company’s consumers. Having written for numerous consumer products (including singing teddy bears and humor cards), Molly is able to communicates complex and sensitive topics in an accessible, relatable way.

In writing children’s books for Abbey Press, Molly researched mental health issues and wrote fun and encouraging self-help picture books for families to share.

As a contributing author at Forbes Health, she’s consulted top medical experts to provide down-to-earth, thorough guidance on topics including preventing fall risks at home, paying for long-term care and having critical conversations with older adults as they transition from independent living to residential settings.

Expertise

  • Senior Care Giving
  • Dementia Care Giving
  • Mental Health
  • Therapy

Achievements

  • 30 years as a writer and journalist
  • Author of children’s books helping families nurture mental health
  • Former writer and editorial director at Hallmark Cards
  • Five years of hands-on care giving for a spouse with multiple cognitive and medical challenges

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Minnesota

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