Parenting Wisdom

I am a millennial. Martin Luther King Jr. died twenty years before my generation even began. His impact wasn't something I, or anyone my age, knew firsthand. We didn't experience it for ourselves. And where I grew up, it wasn't discussed much. Growing...

The Columbia SC Moms Blog team is growing, and we are currently looking for fresh, local voices who are passionate about the Midlands and interested in sharing their stories! This is a volunteer position, but there are some really...

In saying farewell to another year and hello to a brand new, never-been-done-before January, we moms share a bittersweet feeling. We may think in terms of, “Next time…” “If only…” and “When things are easier…” And the questions start to...

We've all been there. Out for a night of fun with your best friend, and one of you ends up "over-served." You do what you can to keep your pal happy, safe, healthy and comfortable. Well, in my mind,...

I just read a really great article at Scary Mommy by Kate Levkoff of Nursing and Cursing. The article is about the 5 reasons the author doesn't mind cursing in front of her kids. It's funny and relatable, and Kate makes five...

Weekly I come across articles written by other moms bashing and criticizing what is known as a "helicopter mom" -- the overprotective parent who is too involved, hindering their child's independence. I have a confession: I'm a helicopter mom. My helicopter might be different than...

I recently visited my cousin who had an adorable baby girl. On my last day there, she was preparing to return to work for the first time since having her daughter. When I heard her thoughts and fears, I...

Let me start by saying that I adore my mother-in-law. She is, after all, at least partially responsible for the existence of the greatest man I have ever known. No matter what beef I may have with her from time...

Holidays are hard when you are grieving the loss of a loved one. It seems that every tradition, every song, every festive event is a reminder of what could have, should have, would have been, if only things had been different. For...

  Christmas is right around the corner, and I can’t help but think about my 3-year-old’s growing awareness of the world around her. What piqued my interest was my husband’s recent trip to the store to pick up some groceries...

As a parent, I recall when I first learned I was going to be a mother. I purchased just about every parenting book, followed countless parenting sites/blogs and even provided my husband with a stash of "best books to...

Some days I did not think I would survive my child maturing. Now, though, looking back on it, my teenager who will soon be heading off to college has not turned out so bad. Even though our Caroline does well in...

I love a house that looks and smells clean. When I only had one child I couldn't rest at night in my apartment if I had a dirty dish in my sink. You see, I am the oldest of four...

‘Done decking the halls and checking the list twice? A little reward after wrapping is not unrealistic. An evening out disguised as a holiday-delight-date-night … oh, it’s the company holiday party. And if you’re lucky, you may get by only needing to bring...