I’m a Selfie Mom and I’m Okay with It!
I’ve heard many times that selfies are taken by those who are narcissistic attention seekers. While I guess that could be true, it has become normal for myself and my...
Down Syndrome Awareness: Answering Your Child’s Questions
by Erin Statz
Everywhere we go, all eyes are usually on us. Sometimes, I like to try to guess what people are thinking. I look nothing like my children, so I think maybe...
Respecting the Young Introvert in Your Home
by Maureen Zhao
“Stay away from me! I was not made to be around people!” Those were actual words that came from our six-year old’s mouth as his cousins played with him one...
Coffee: Happiness in a Mug
My husband recently questioned a common theme around motherhood… Cold coffee. And guess what ladies? He has a solution, and it’s something he wants me to share with all you...
How to Talk to Your Grieving Friend
by Leah Pihlaja
{Photo credit: Ben White on Unsplash} In the past year, I’ve learned a lot about death, life… and life after death. I’ve learned that it’s real, and I’m not talking...
Hey, Wait Up!
by Amber Harder
How long does it take you to leave the house? For some reason lately, it’s taking my three kids and me longer and longer and longer to leave the house....
Those Whispers in the Night
by Cari Dugan
Before my oldest daughter was born, my expectations of myself as a Mama were as large and grandiose as my swollen belly. I imagined that I’d be so many things: ...
I Married an Old Guy
by Kate Kearns
The American culture has a complicated relationship with age. We sexualize children. We disregard the elderly. We pretend to be older than we are. Then suddenly we age a little...
Surviving and Thriving as a “Boy Mom”
by Erin Statz
When we had our first baby and were waiting until birth to find out if we had a son or daughter, I really wanted a girl. All the “signs” pointed...
Busy Moms: 4 Ways to Self-Care
I have kept alive two animated and adventurous daughters for two and three years, respectively. I like to think I know how to care for others. At 34, though, I’m...
Get to Know Back-to-School Symptoms
Kids heading to daycare or school share germs with each other like they share summer stories. Are you prepared? Each time your child exhibits symptoms you’ll need to decide—are they...
Excuses, Embarrassment, and the Weights We Carry
by Laura Senske
It was a passing comment, but it weighed a lot. “I wish she wasn’t using a pacifier. She wouldn’t be using one… I mean, I didn’t want her using one,...
