Meet the Writer: Melissa
Melissa, along with her best friend a.k.a. husband John and two kids worked in Central Asia for ten years with a Christian development organization....
A Dietitian’s Guide to Effective Feeding: Part 1
The goal is to become a teacher of sorts; parents provide kids with all the necessary skills so that when they graduate and leave home they can do it all...
“What’s a Midwife?” Your Questions Answered
At Olmsted Medical Center, your visits with the CNM are unique and hands-on from the start of your pregnancy through birth. Midwives are experts in knowing the difference between normal...
The Marks of Excellence: 4 Questions to Ask in Choosing a School for Your Child
If you find yourself examining educational options for your child, consider how answers to the following questions might reveal the “excellence” that your family seeks in a prospective school....
Born On The Side Of The Road: Poppy’s Birth Story
by Hannah
About two minutes after she was born the police officer arrived. The first thing he said to the 911 operator was, "You have to walk me through this, I have...
“Labor is a healthy, natural process:” The BirthCenter at Olmsted Medical Center
OMC knows your birth experience is one of the most important events in your life. Most likely, you are experiencing strong emotions, dreams, and uncertainty in anticipation of your child’s...
Meet the Writer: Marnie
A recent stay-at-home Mom, Marnie finds herself babbling, giggling and singing like a baby all while teaching her baby boy how to grow....
The Craftless Wonder
Maybe perfectly adorable crafts on rainy days are never a reality for a houseful of boys, or at least not MY boys....
Why I’m Still Nursing My Toddler
I’m letting go of the societal pressure to nurse for a set time - or let them self-wean - or force them to wean. I'm going to do what works...
Meet the Writer: Mamisoa
Mamisoa is a native of the island of Madagascar. Born into a missionary family, she spent her developmental years growing up in Australia, Papua New Guinea, the UK, the US,...