Fun Activities for Teens this Fall
“Let’s do something fun as a family today”, a mother of teenagers says… “Uh, that sounds so boring…” “I am playing a game online with my friends, so I’m good.”...
Field to Fork Dinner at Sovereign Estate Winery with CommonGround | October 27, 2022
As we welcome fall, we welcome opportunities to gather around the table and create memories with family and friends. We are so excited to announce our upcoming event coming up...
5 Advantages Your Child Gains in Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts Have the Most Fun! When kids enter elementary school, they gain opportunities to learn, grow, and socialize, but they do so within the confines of an academic setting....
5 Common Mistakes Made by New Moms
by Alison Lee
I’ll admit, it’s been a little while since I was a “new mom.” But since my oldest started his senior year of high school, those days have been flooding my...
To My Spirited Child: I Am Sorry
If I had a dollar for every time someone has said, “you sure have your hands full,” regarding my 4-year-old daughter, I would be a millionaire. I used to...
The Surprising Reason My Son Wasn’t Talking
by Maureen Zhao
I’ve often considered writing an article titled, “Here, Let Me Make That Mistake For You!” Between a couple of other friends and myself, I think we have enough content to...
Cholestasis: A Dangerous Itch
by Kim
There are two kinds of pregnant women: those who glow and those who grow. The glowers love being pregnant. Their pregnancies are magical and sparkly. They wear their normal pants...
The Troubling Truth About Secondary Infertility
I was 21 when I got pregnant with my first. We decided we wanted a baby and I got a positive test on our first try. This was exactly what...
Please Don’t Thank My Birthmother
by Leah Pihlaja
January 16th marks my anniversary as a true, Midwestern Minnesota girl. It’s a day that will always hold a special place in my family’s heart. It’s my “gotch-ya day.” This...
20 Signs You’re Probably the Parent of a Toddler
by Amber
Toddlers. They’re adorable, they’re cranky, they’re hilarious, and living with them is unlike any other roommate you’ll ever have. One thing is for sure: there’s never a dull moment when...
To the Twin Mom in Her First Year
by Amber
Hello, twin mom. You are in the midst of one of the most demanding but incredible years of your life. I know this because I’ve been there. The day I...
Crop Tops Are For Moms, Too
by Alison Lee
Yes, we’re heading into the fall season. Yes, you’re a mom. Yes, you might feel insecure. Yes, you might be unsure how you can pull it off. But yes, you...
Expecting Another Baby: 12 Reminders for Your Postpartum Self
by Amber
I’m 30 weeks pregnant with my fourth baby. The postpartum period is right around the corner and I have to remind myself what it looks like to embrace that short...
So Your Kid Has a Weird Name
by Daci Platt
You’re not going to spell her name right, so you might as well just call her, “the baby.” Confession: We gave our daughter a weird name. It’s not, like, celebrity weird....