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 if my parents did not...
A Letter to My Mom
by Annie
Hey Mom, You became a mother a day shy of 35 years ago. You became a grandmother nearly five years ago. You are reliably great in both roles. Your grandkids are...
Great-Grandma’s Last Gift
by Maureen Zhao
I grew up spending my summers at my grandparents’ lake home in Wisconsin. A couple dozen grandchildren cramped into bedrooms, piled in bunk beds and sleeping bags, snuggled together with fingertips...
More Marvel (Family in the Delivery Room)
Even before we started our new family, my husband and I knew we would need the support of our existing family. Our plan was easily facilitated by the fact that...
My Village Lives with Me
We all know the saying “It takes a village to raise a child.” Well in my world, my village lives with me. Growing up in traditional Asian homes (Vietnamese on...
When Your Mother-in-Law Rocks
by Cari Dugan
Mothers-in law. They usually have a bad rap for being intrusive, overbearing, irritating and controlling. I have been at so many gatherings where mothers-in-law have been the center of everyone’s...
Our First Vacation Away
by Michelle
Since adding “mom” to my repertoire of hat tricks almost 18 months ago, I can count the number of nights away I have spent away from my son on one...
A Grand Gift Idea: What I’m Giving My Children for Every Holiday
2014’s Coolest Gifts for Kids. Holiday Must Haves for 3 Year Olds. 15 Unique Gifts for Boys. These lists are everywhere: the covers of magazines, the internet, and places I...
In the Swimsuit Category
by Mary
“Please Nana.” “Yes, pleeeeeeeeeeese Nana, come swimming with us!” Tatum and Turner looked up at me with big pleading eyes. Eyes full of love and anticipation. It was the love...
How to Dress a Princess: A Tutorial
by Mary
Princess Mary Brynn You never know about them. How they’ll act at any given moment. Depends on which way the wind blows. She was so excited that Nana was coming...
Resources for You and Your Babysitter
by Alissa
In my house, I love to say that “teamwork makes the dream work.” Have I already said this out loud to all of you yet? I love this saying so...
Play – Is it Really?
by Mary
“Oh, isn’t he cute when he plays like that?” “I’d like a house with a play room for the kids.” “Let’s get together for a playdate.” When you have children,...
