{I Am} A Birth Story
With Mother’s Day coming up, we’re taking this week to share stories from our own Twin Cities Familys Blog Contributors on how they became mothers. We all have unique stories, and some of...
Mental Health Awareness Month: OCD Beyond the Screens
by Leah Pihlaja
{Photo credit: Cari Dugan Photography} Yesterday at work, someone wanted the napkins straightened. The day before that, I heard someone say their OCD was kicking in because she was stuck...
2017 Minnesota Twins Wine, Women, & Baseball
Warmer weather is approaching, you’ve been inside all winter, and let’s be honest – you need a night out. Grab your girlfriends and head out to the ultimate night out...
This Old Couch
by Cari Dugan
Dear friend, Come on in. The door is open. Sometimes when you step into my home you will be greeted with freshly washed floors, a sweet aroma of freshly baked...
Intentional Friendships
by Jen
I’ll admit it. Since having kids, I have put quite a few things on the back burner such as having a clean house, washing my hair every day, laundry…the list...
Parenting a High Needs Child
by Monica Hoss
My first born is a high needs child. He has needed extra attention from the very beginning. His birth was uneventful but within a few hours he was whisked into...
Mom Hairstyles
News flash: there is an epidemic spreading across the country. Have you heard about it? It’s taking us down one by one. Do you know what I am talking about?...
Three for Her, Three for Me: Let’s Go to the Library
by Daci Platt
I’ve been a fan of the library since my elementary school gave out shiny “BOOK IT” buttons to the top readers. The library was there for me when my only...
Rocking My Baby to Sleep
by Brianna
Many nights while I rock my baby to sleep, all I can think about is my to-do list. I’m thinking about work deadlines and about how to add healthier options...
Learning to Breathe
“You can do it, you are stronger than you think.” He told me that often… It was always his pep talk to stop the crying and start the breathing. Breathing is...
Accepting Yourself (On Being Authentic)
{Photo credit: Anna Lygocki Photography} “It’s peaceful,” is what I normally tell people who ask what it’s like not to hear. I don’t hear anything. I’m Deaf. With hearing aids,...
Who Cares How Your Child Is Born
As I’ve been approaching my due date, all that has been weighing on my mind is delivery and whether or not I should attempt vaginal birth or schedule a C-section....
That Time I Tried a Tri(athlon)
by Kate Awsumb
Once upon a time, I signed up for an indoor triathlon – a swim in the pool, ride on a stationary bike and run around a track (times a million)....
