My Kids Call Their Stepmom “Mom”- And That’s Okay
But, the first time I heard them call her "Mom," I felt my heart drop out of my chest. I'm your mom. I carried you. Nobody, NOBODY, can love you...
Wait, So How Does Surrogacy Work?
by Jodie Meurer
Ever since I joined the world of surrogacy, I've been asked many questions. Who is the couple? How did I find them? Is it my baby?...
The Rice Bowl: Teaching Your Kids About Hunger
No child should ever live a life where they struggle to get food. But it happens. All the time. How do I teach my children about hunger?...
Tomorrow: A Day To Choose Hope
by Casie
Let it be known that Down syndrome is nothing to fear. That the fear itself lives in the advocacy you never signed up for....
Raising Kids Who Create with Technology, Not Just Consume It
Moms inherently seem to recognize the risks of this sort of media engagement, yet few could argue against the advantages digital media grants the world. Beyond that, digital technology is,...
When Motherhood Became My Idol
by Danica Buss
I don't know how it clicked in my head, but the moment I realized I'd made motherhood into an idol, was the day everything shifted for me. ...
“You Can’t Eat That!” – Personal Struggles of a Dietitian
I chose to become a dietitian because I love food! I enjoy the foods I eat. Most of the nutrition advice I give my patients is to 'lighten up'!...
“Mom, What Are You Eating?”- Test Your Child’s Vision and Hearing AT HOME!
Does your child know the type of snack you just opened, simply by how it sounded? If yes, your child has above average hearing....
10 Ways to Get Your Family Reading
by Sara Rivera
Research has shown that the best way to keep kids interested in reading is to just let them choose what they're interested in. ...
Our Fave Jeggings and Leggings :: A Rochester MN Moms Blog Round-Up!
Cute enough for traveling and appropriate for the workplace-there exists a perfect pair of leggings or leggings for every woman. Here are some of our favorites!...