The Day I Met My Daughter
by Amber Harder
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. January 24, 2012. An ordinary day for most, but for my husband and I, it was monumental. It was the day we met our daughter. The 30-month wait...
Nurture the Skin You’re In
{Photo credit: Anna Ligocki Photography} “Throwback Thursday” – ugh! It’s even worse as a hashtag: #TBT. Looking at old photos of myself is a blunt reminder that any ounce of style...
Think Before Speaking: Regarding Adoption
by Cari Dugan
Usually when I am out and about with my youngest daughter, who is adopted, I don’t get a lot of questions about our family, especially if it just her and...
Moving Homes in the Third Trimester
I was recently at my best friends house OB/GYN’s office for my weekly checkup. We went through the usual routine. “Hi Lauren. Can you confirm your last name?” “Yup, Larson.”...
Breastfeeding Tips For Success
Congratulations on your decision to breastfeed your baby! You are giving your baby the best start in life. Doing what you can to prepare during pregnancy can be a huge...
Podcasts to Drown Out Your Ticking Mom Brain
by Kate Awsumb
I’m a runner. I used to proudly spend my miles headphones-free, thoroughly enjoying the sound of my feet hitting the pavement and the feeling of my brain emptying with each...
How to Prevent and Handle Choking Incidents
How To Prevent Your Child From Choking Keep it Small Supervising meal times is always a good idea—especially if you’re feeding more than one child at a time. Most parents...
Nursery Style & Decor Tips
With only a couple weeks left to spare, we finally got our nursery almost all wrapped up. The only thing we’re missing is a crib! haha! But who needs a...
How I Met You, Baby
by Lauren Jerle
With Mother’s Day coming up, we’re taking this week to share stories from our own Twin Cities Familys Blog Contributors on how they became mothers. We all have unique stories, and some of...
Drugs vs. Natural: My Opposing Birth Plans
With Mother’s Day coming up, we’re taking this week to share stories from our own Twin Cities Familys Blog Contributors on how they became mothers. We all have unique stories, and some of...
How I Became a Mom: International Adoption
by Amber Harder
With Mother’s Day coming up, we’re taking this week to share stories from our own Twin Cities Familys Blog Contributors on how they became mothers. We all have unique stories, and some of...
{I Am} A Birth Story
With Mother’s Day coming up, we’re taking this week to share stories from our own Twin Cities Familys Blog Contributors on how they became mothers. We all have unique stories, and some of...
Surprising Gifts from Children
During the Week of the Young Child (April 24 to 28), we celebrate children and all those who care for them. This got me thinking about the many wonderful gifts...
Parenting a High Needs Child
by Monica Hoss
My first born is a high needs child. He has needed extra attention from the very beginning. His birth was uneventful but within a few hours he was whisked into...