Black History Month: 16 Moms Who Inspire Us
In honor of Black History Month, we’ve put together a list of mothers and women who inspire us — not just this month, but every day.
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Baby Sign is for Everyone!
“Ice cream. More. Please,” my toddler sleepily communicates to me in baby sign at 6 am. She hasn’t been awake for long, but she knows exactly what
I Am A Twin Cities Family: Carissa Carroll
Continuing our I Am A Twin Cities Family series, we’re welcoming Carissa Carroll, Founder and Executive Director of a non profit organization called Jack’s Basket. Carissa
When Your Kids Need Serious Medical Care
In our opinion, parents should regularly win awards for all the things you have to figure out. For example, one of a parent’s main jobs
A Mother’s Weekend Indulgence
During the week, my husband gets up and ready for the day before everyone so he can get to work by 8am, like many people. Since
Giving Grace
About a year ago, on a cold winter’s morning, the kids and I were on our way to school. We commute about 25 minutes everyday,
Do One Thing Every Day That Scares You
Or so says the magnet on the side of the file cabinet in my office (that’s filled with snacks and shoes, but that’s neither here nor
Benefits of Bedtime Reading
Our house, like many of yours, wraps up each day with a bedtime story. We have all heard the many educational benefits of this nightly
The 4 P’s of Prematurity
Last year at this time my husband and I joined a distinct group few voluntarily join. We became preemie parents, more accurately micro-preemie parents, welcoming
Clearing the Air
After the birth of my third child, it took nearly a year before I found joy in writing again. I had all of the excuses
6 Things No One Tells You About Being Prego
Hello 26 weeks! For those of you that can’t do math like me, that’s 6.5 months. I am feeling large and in charge! And although
If A Fashion Magazine Interviewed My Toddler
While reading the celebrity interview in the latest issue of Vogue, I had a bizarre thought: what would such an interview look like with my daughter, Rue?
The Journey Home
I am proud of how I came to be living and raising my family here in Minnesota. I sometimes wonder what life would be like