Wicked Stepmothers Have More Fun
I know a good mom when I see one. How? I have four: a mom, step-mom, mother-in-law, and a step-mother-in-law. Collectively, they taught me that good mothering is not zero-sum,...
Supermom Has it All… Including Postpartum Depression
Looking at other parents’ Facebook or Instagram feeds may make it seem like they really have it all… a wonderful marriage, a supportive spouse with a successful job, a beautiful house in the suburbs...
What You Just Might Need to Hear
by Marielle
Sometimes motherhood is lonely and frustrating and overwhelming. We are often left alone with our kiddos and our thoughts. We dwell on our mistakes, let worry and fear settle in,...
Racially-Diverse Books to Check Out
by Amber Harder
So many children’s books contain only white characters. Or if they DO include non-white characters, they are often in minor roles and are rarely found in greater numbers than the white characters. This...
What is Montessori?
{Disclosure: Twin Cities Familys Blog has partnered with Step by Step Montessori for this sponsored post to help bring awareness to Montessori and exactly what that means.} Your neighbor’s down...
Relax. Recover. Regroup.
by Lauren Jerle
Aside from a few weekend getaways, my husband and I have never taken an extended vacation together in the seven years we’ve been together. I am pretty content at home...
When You Have an “Easy Baby”
by Kate Awsumb
In elementary school, I was the smarty-pants kid who got 100 on her spelling tests and 99 on math, plus the two points of extra credit. While I felt super...
Acupuncture Helped Treat My “Mom Guilt”
by Mandy Tadych
I admit it. I thought it would never happen to me. I’d never let myself feel guilty for doing things for myself just because I was a mom. Before having...
Girls Can Wear Gray (and It’s OK)
by Kate Awsumb
When I was pregnant, my husband and I didn’t find out whether we were having a girl or boy. We thought the anticipation was fun. That the surprise would be...
Dear Husband, We Just Had a Baby
by Marielle
Dear Husband, We just had a baby, and I’m kind of an emotional wreck. But, you already knew that. You, on the other hand, have been my rock. You have taken...
A Birth Story – Expect the Unexpected
by Jen
When I was pregnant, I always loved reading other mom’s birth stories. I love how personal they are and how different labor can be for everyone. It helped prepare me...
Turner Syndrome Awareness Month: What these Moms Want You to Know
by Leah Pihlaja
At 17 weeks pregnant, I received the news we would be adding a baby girl to our spunky family of three. Not only did we receive this exciting news, but...
Yes, My Kid was Born on Christmas, and No, I Didn’t Plan That
by Kate Awsumb
I didn’t exactly plan for my water to break in my festive footie pajamas after a big Christmas breakfast. But then again, the due date listed on my chart was...