My son is nearly five, and countless times each day I tell him to be quiet, to stop talking, to slow down, to listen. He shares his dreams, his imagination, his loves, his heart, his fears, and his questions....
My husband and I have been entrusted with the care and guidance of three beautiful, divine feminine souls. When our first daughter was born, we were only twenty-five and clueless about taking care of ourselves, much less a newborn....
In the spirit of love (well, the commercialized version) I like to do a little extra for my loved ones for Valentine's Day.
Now, I will admit that I have slowed down a lot since my teen has outgrown the...
I love helping people with their adoption questions, from the emotional ones you might be scared to ask to the legal ones. I became a mom through adoption, and I am a SC attorney, so I can offer great...
For my oldest daughter's 9th birthday party, she had a sleepover where her friends brought their dolls. They made doll-sized fleece sleeping bags and had a doll fashion show. When it was nearing bedtime, I asked the girls if...
When I was a teenager, my cycle was never predictable and eventually I began taking the birth control pill to regulate my body. Once I got married and we began to think about having a family, I went to...
As we adjust to life after trying to figure out a new normal, it feels as if summer has flown by. With all things put on hold for some time now - family vacations, babymoons, Bae cations, girls trips,...
My son is two and half years old. Since he was 17 months, we have been letting him watch some TV. We started with some Kidsongs (a show from the 80s with real children singing songs and dancing). It...
Growing up I was always taught, you hurt someone, you apologize. That’s just how to works. That’s what I teach my kids and what I see nearly every other parent, ever, teaching their child.
On the flip side, if someone...
I recently came across a pin on Pinterest titled "Mother Culture: You are Mothering Wrong" and couldn't help but click on the article. To say someone is mothering wrong is definitely a title that warrants a click.
I am sure...
Columbia SC Moms Blog is bringing you its latest series titled “How I Became a Mother” in honor of Mother’s Day. Each of us has experienced a unique journey into motherhood. Some of us have struggled with infertility while...
For parents of children with special needs, it can often be difficult to find activities for their children to participate in. With my son Andrew, who has autism, we tried soccer, t-ball, even dance; but it was incredibly frustrating...
I'm failing. I'm really failing.
At least, that's what I tell myself every time I feel like I'm not like the other moms. I don't understand why I can't get my child to sleep throughout the night. I'm frustrated that...
Dinnertime. It is supposed to be the meal when families enjoy time together, savoring both the food and time with loved ones. With hectic schedules, picky eaters, and overtired parents, it's no wonder dinnertime is more often dreaded rather than...
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Columbia Family Events | May
May in Columbia is full of fun – from puppet shows, outdoor play, storytimes, art activities, and more! Get out your calendars and make...
