Learning to Celebrate
Are you good at celebrating? It may sound strange, but celebration doesn’t come naturally for me. I’m the kind of person that likes to stay in motion. Performance can drive...
What’s All The Buzz About Group Prenatal Care?
Ancient cliché wisdom has always known: “It takes a village to raise a child.” But we’re fast learning that this truth doesn’t just begin at birth. It seems as true...
When Maternity Leave Ends
by Kate Awsumb
As silly at it sounds, reaching the end of a favorite TV series makes me feel deflated, empty, an embarrassingly deep sense of loss. The end of maternity leave? Let’s...
Choosing Presence
“If you had a full bank account and a clear calendar, what would you do?” I’m reading Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist right now for the second time and...
Traveling Internationally with Kids
by Amber Harder
Recently we had the privilege of traveling to Ethiopia as a family. Our oldest daughter was born in Ethiopia and joined our family when she was 11 months old. We...
I’ve Separated From My Child’s Mother/Father. Now What?
Seek legal advice early in the process. The end of a relationship can be an emotional and overwhelming time, in and of itself. If you also share a child, or...
Embracing the Winter Storm
by Ann Knuttila
With forecasts of big snowfalls followed by plummeting temperatures with the highs below zero—we are making sure we are prepared! We spent our weekend stocking up on groceries + hot cocoa and...
Tap Your Toes & Play Along with Mr. Popper’s Penguins!
Tap your toes and flap your flippers to Mr. Popper’s Penguins at Children’s Theatre Company! It is hard enough for Mr. Popper, a modest painter, to support himself and his...
5 Easy Ways to Enjoy Winter with Kids
Having three boys in quick succession means that sometimes the four walls of our house feel too confining – especially in the winter. Cabin fever is a real thing, y’all! ...
Making a School Choice for Your Child
As a parent of two children under the age of five, I find myself constantly thinking about my parenting decisions. Should I have stayed home to raise them during these...
A Child’s Perception of Life Behind Walls
My brother, Noah, has lived in prison for the whole time I’ve been a parent. I’ve never been one to hide the truth. I especially do not hide what our real life...
The Worrier and Her Tactics
by Laura Senske
Worry: the age-old friend that contributes to early wrinkles and daily frustration. Are there any other mamas out there that battle with worry on a daily basis? I tend to...
All the Single Mamas
I sometimes hear Beyoncé singing a different version of her hit song in my head. It goes like this: All the single mamas! (All the single mamas) All the single...
MLK and First Grade Tears
“I have GOT to talk to you!” she said, coming out into the hallway. Her hushed, serious tone told me this wasn’t a cute kid story from the day. “Oh...