As a stay-at-home mom, one of the things I've been thinking a lot about is how I'm going to entertain my baby during the sweltering Columbia summer months.
There are some great places to visit with your baby (Riverbanks Zoo,...
As new moms, there are always comments said with the best of intentions, but that aren't actually all that helpful. Unfortunately, unsolicited advice is something new mothers receive all the time. And even though people are well intentioned, that...
Pregnancy and postpartum can be both an exciting phase of motherhood and an intimidating one. We hope this guide helps answer some of the endless questions on the minds of new and expectant moms. Special thanks to the featured...
After two difficult years of struggling with infertility, my husband and I were ecstatic over the arrival of our baby girl. We had visions of family walks and family game nights, our little angel swaddled up beside us peacefully...
On October 11, 2021 we had a perfect baby girl through a smooth delivery (as smooth as it can go as an anxious new mom!), and we were welcomed into parenthood. I was hopeful, eager, excited, and nervous as...
"Did you get his cooler? Do you have his cup? Where's his spoon? Make sure you grab a bib! Is this going to be enough for him to eat?! Did you grab the baby food?"
This is the conversation my...
I had a baby almost four months ago. He’s our second child. I'm now a mom of two. And, of course, I thought "my husband and I have done this before and no little four pound baby will rule...
Our sweet little girl, Novena Joy, just turned one year old.
We went to Texas for her birthday because her Lola (grandmother) wanted to throw her a grandiose birthday party that was supposed to be family only. Somehow the...
Let's face it, having a newborn is TOUGH! Not only is it physically demanding, but it's an emotional rollercoaster as well. The lack of sleep and having this new being that depends on you every waking minute can be...
As soon as I began announcing that I was expecting, one of the first statements I heard after, "Congratulations!" was, "You better start looking for a daycare." I had no idea that some daycares have lists that are TWO YEARS LONG!...
Are they twins?
This is by far the most popular question I get asked about my twin girls. I guess people do a double take and aren't sure what to think. Despite the latest CDC statistics stating there are more...
We’ve all heard “it takes a village” when raising a family. When I first heard this saying, I imagined a life in which I could take my newborn baby home to a house filled with relatives; aunts, cousins, and...
My son was born in early June. Perfect timing, truly. I didn't have to endure too many days feeling like a cooked whale, and school had just let out, so it seemed like an intelligent time to duck out...
Becoming a new mom is an incredible journey, and you're learning so much as you watch your baby grow. One of the things that I learned a lot about was the importance of getting my baby and myself out...
In + Around Columbia
A Guide to the Koger Center for the Arts With Kids
One thing I love about Columbia is that there is so much culture and art to explore. Whether it's the Columbia Museum of Art,...
