A Minnesota September: As told in coffee
Fall in Minnesota is beautiful, but anyone that’s lived here for more than a year can tell you that in any season, the weather is completely unpredictable. You can have...
The Gift of a Listening Ear
by Amber Harder
I dropped off my kids at Sunday School and wearily walked toward the auditorium for worship. I was at my wit’s end that day. My toddler still was not sleeping through...
Great Job Mom, Summer was a Success! 4 (Healthy) Ways to Reward Yourself that Don’t Cost a Fortune
Congratulations! You’ve made it to the summer finish line. The kiddos are headed back to school. Job well done! I have to admit, I’m sad. My kids are at such...
Sharing is Caring…and Strange
by Kristin P.
I don’t like conflict. Not one bit. Even the slightest hint of confrontation turns my face beet red and demolishes the sweat-blocking powers of even the most clinical deodorant. If...
Momzilla: the Danger in Expectations
My daughters will eat a rainbow-colored plate packed full of vibrant fruits and vegetables, I told myself before I actually had kids. I will change diapers on a two hour schedule....
My Journey Through Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
by Dawn Lenio
A year ago this month I sat nervously in the office of a therapist, my new therapist. I clenched my sweaty hands. As they rested in my lap I noticed...
Trending Now: Nitrous Oxide for Relief During Labor Helps
{Disclosure: Our partners at Fairview Health Services are here to answer questions about a popular new pain relief option during childbirth: nitrous oxide. Learn from Darlene Spiegelberg, MAN, BSN, RN, Nursing Director of...
I Ended Up With Ten People in the Delivery Room
by Maureen Zhao
When my pregnancy test showed those two little pink lines, I was far from creating a birth plan. I was blindsided and scared. That’s all there was to it. When...
The Summer We Quit Media
by Cari Dugan
Four weeks ago, my kids quit TV and media. Or rather, they were forced to quit by my very sudden and rash proclamation, “THAT’ S ENOUGH! Until further notice, TV,...
In a Room Full of People
by Leah Pihlaja
My son doesn’t discriminate, at least not yet. We’ve always shared bed, bath and extra curricular activity duties – that is, aside from the times we all crawled into his...
Every Mom Blog Says the Same Thing
by Kate Awsumb
In my quick lunchtime perusal of the mom-blogosphere, I skimmed a post lifting up working moms and another saluting stay-at-home moms. There was an ode to breastfeeding and a defense of...
5 Fun Perks of Parenting
by Mandy Tadych
I’m in the thick of parenthood right now with a 2 1/2 year old daughter and 3-month old son. Most of my friends and co-workers also have young kids, and...
Top 5 Podcasts That’ll Change the Way You Live
I commute a lot. Most of my friends think we’re crazy for how far out we live from where we work. But the truth is, I don’t mind it at...
