Monthly Archives: August 2015
Grieving the Loss of a Sibling
"Because I have a sister I have a forever friend."
My little sister, Brittany and I are only 20 months apart in age. When we...
Kindergarten, Ready or Not…
Even before my first child was born I had a vision of the kind of parent I wanted to be...
I wanted to be a...
What to Expect When You Are 6 Months Pregnant
I love to write, and when I joined the Columbia Mom team of writers as someone who was trying to get pregnant, I couldn't...
The Last Year of Elementary School
Since the beginning of the second week in July, my local Walmart has had the "Back to School" supplies out -- front and center. I...
6 Tips on Becoming a Successful Virtual School Parent
From the teachers & staff at South Carolina Calvert Academy
South Carolina Calvert Academy is a K-8, tuition-free public virtual charter school available to families...
From the Teacher’s Desk :: 3 Easy Tips to Prepare for...
The stores are full of school supplies, kids and parents are getting anxious, and teachers are already preparing their rooms. It's definitely time for...
Moms with Guy Friends
When I was 11 we moved into a new house. Our house seemed like heaven on earth. There were friendly neighbors, lots of kids...
Top 5 Reasons to Visit a Cosmetology School
Every once in a while moms need to take a time out. For me, I've found that my quiet time sometimes comes in the...
5 Things NOT to Say to Moms Who Don’t Breastfeed
It's World Breastfeeding Week! The moms in our community have been attending breastfeeding events, playdates, and posting nursing photos all over social media. It's...
“Okay, You Feed Him Then!” 10 Witty Comebacks if Harassed for...
I have had a love/hate relationship with public breastfeeding. I love being able to breastfeed my infant son, but I hate that nursing in...
Capturing Breastfeeding Moments :: Why Photographs Are More Than Just Pictures
Before I had children of my own, I didn't see many women breastfeeding -- or taking pictures of themselves on the rare occasions I...
The One Summer Opportunity You Won’t Want to Miss
3 weeks. 21 days.
That's about as much as we have left of summer vacation.
I often wonder how time flies when you are a parent....
Nursing Strikes :: They Can Happen to You!
I breastfed each of my older two children for the first year of their life, so I certainly wasn’t a nursing newbie with my...
I Loved Breastfeeding, Even Though It Kinda Sucked…
Nursing seems to be an all or nothing type of experience. Like skydiving. That's right, nursing is like skydiving. You either do it or...