Revelations of domestic violence appeared in my Facebook feed one weekend. Two days in a row. Two different women. I was shocked. I was sad. I was speechless. I was also proud. Proud of these women for facing their...
My Dearest Bryan,
When I met you that night in a crowded bar on an insanely hot July evening, I would never have guessed that years later I would be so excited to celebrate you with love and appreciation on...
When I was a kid, it was so easy to make friends. Neighborhood kids were the best kind of friends because of proximity. Every day after school, we'd knock on each others' doors and invite each other out to...
"How are you?" she asked.
My family and I were at a former colleague's house, and I was a little more than three months postpartum. I quickly responded with, "I'm good!"
Then my friend, with kindness in her eyes, asked me,...
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby.
In the ideal world that is how I would have liked for things to happen, but it did not. Even though parts of my life did not go as planned, I...
“I love your blue shirt, Mama,” she beamed as I walked in to the room.
"This old thing?" I thought to myself as I quickly glanced down at the pilling cotton. What’s to love about this old thing?
“Thank you, sweet...
Having the opportunity to be stationed back home in South Carolina where my husband and I both grew up has been such a blessing. Our extended families live close enough to visit for a day trip if we'd like, and we...
If you watch Tik Tok or any of the new reels, there is consistent new message that we're hearing from parents around the world; "Forget those kids," has been the raining mantra for parents as they are navigating parenthood...
In my journey of parenting, I have found that I have learned more than I have taught. I have two boys aged seventeen and nineteen, and a daughter who is twenty-one years old. It has been a joy and...
I almost hit my younger sister when I was 16. I didn't throw the punch because (frankly) I was afraid she’d hit me back. Decades later we had another fight, in the middle of Times Square. We embarrassed our children...
Hot chocolate, laughter, snuggles, and holiday cheer! The team at Columbia Mom is currently celebrating the season with their families and friends. From Dec. 24 – Jan. 2, we will not be posting new content on our site (with...
A few years ago, on a trip to Charleston, my husband and I were arguing over the settings of the air conditioner (I just do not understand why he likes cold air on his feet, I like my feet...
Our family is currently in the midst of a big transition. Like big with a capital B.
Essentially overnight, we became a family of six when my husband and I became guardians of a teenager. As a result, our home...
Owning a business isn't always easy. Often times the media portrays business owners as rich, driving fancy cars and going on lavish vacations. While this may be true for some folks, it can be far from the truth for...
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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...
