Meet the Writer: Masuka
Masuka was born in the USA when her parents were students and grew up in Nairobi, Kenya. She has been married for 23yrs to her childhood sweetheart Robert and has...
Road Trip Hacks for Traveling With Littles
For a three-hour car ride, I plan for an additional 30-40 minutes which allows me to stop every two hours to change a diaper, stretch, get gas and buy a...
Totally Imperfect Holidays: Let Them Bake The Pie
by Colleen
I LOVE holiday traditions. And apparently, I like all my holiday cheer neatly wrapped up with a “control freak” bow on top. ...
“Mommy, be off your phone!”
I was going to be intentional, present, loving, interactive, caring, and in-the-moment. I was going to be, as I saw it, the perfect toddler mom. ...
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...