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Anonymous Stories in Motherhood :: My Journey with Weaning
Everyone talks about how your baby should be fed; should you nurse or formula feed? They also talk about feeding struggles, lactation consultants, mastitis,...
4 Creative Outdoor Activities for Kids of All Ages
We've all had those days where they get tired of playing in the backyard or going to the same park. Here are a outdoor...
My Son’s Superpower
The medical society calls it anxiety. My therapist refers to it as hyper-vigilance. Society calls it sensitivity. I call it my superpower.
I didn’t always...
Your Worth as a Mother Is Not Determined by Your Job Status
I’ve written and spoken at length about my choice to be a stay-at-home mom. I’ve never been career motivated and that is my truth.
My...
I’m Unemployed… Now What?
I've recently found myself in a place I never imagined I'd be - unemployed. The company I worked for went through a merger a...
It’s Time to Stop Making Fun of Food Allergies
Have you ever had to watch as your child almost died right in front of you? All you could do was stand there and...
When Conflict Arises Between Friends
One year ago, right after Easter service at church, I told my husband that it would be a neat idea if next year we...
How to Help Your Kids Eat Healthy AND a Delicious Recipe!
In today's world of being busy and on the go, it is often difficult to balance the obligations of school, family and social gatherings....
The Power of Holiday Traditions: Creating Magic and Memories with “Goodness of Glitter”
I have always loved the magic and joy surrounding all holidays. The way the world seems to transform, even for just a moment, into...
Setting Your High School Student up for Success: Education Options Beyond the Traditional Path
Today, students have their own academic journeys and some face challenges that may take them off course, whether it’s having to work a day...
6 Simple Ways Expecting Moms Can Avoid Food Poisoning This Summer
As summer travel, family gatherings and temperatures ramp up in South Carolina, so does an increased risk for food borne illnesses. While anyone can...
Stories in Parenting :: The Pet Swap
My son's fish recently died. Well, if I'm being completely honest, my husband killed it by accident (sorry, honey!).
You see, it all started when...
Keeping Our Children’s Mental Health in Check :: An Interview With Author Britt Sayler
This year I came to the realization that I've spent more years of my life dealing with depression than I haven't. In grade school,...
Mother’s Day :: Bittersweet Reflections
I’m writing this on Mother’s Day. This is my fourth Mother’s Day as a mom, and my second without my mother. My mother is...