Amanda Frederick
Amanda is a native St. Louisan. Amanda is married to David and they live in St. Louis City. They have three children, Jeana, age 4, Solomon, age 3 and Rosa due in September 2018. Amanda currently works part-time as a family nurse practitioner, primarily with women and children, and stays home part-time with her children. Amanda enjoys getting out to explore St. Louis with the kids (especially if it involves coffee), reading and listening to medical information about women's health and breastfeeding, fruitlessly attempting to keep a clean house, and watching Jeopardy with her husband.
Mom: Put Your Health First this Year
As a mom, I am used to putting my kids’ well-being first, often forgetting my own health for the sake of theirs. There are...
October Fun in the Lou
October is my favorite month in Saint Louis. I love the colorful autumn leaves and pumpkins everywhere. I love taking my kids to festivals,...
Kid Birthday Parties: What Works
Before we had children, my husband and I used to regularly throw parties for our friends. After we had children, birthday celebrations for our...
Breastfeeding In The Longterm
For 6 years now with the exception of a 6 month break, I have been breastfeeding one or two of my children. I have...
Easy Buttons For Moms
As a mother, so often it seems I have to take the path of most resistance. Whether it's making sure I have the safest...
Summer in St. Louis: 10 Kid-Friendly Patios
Dining out with children can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be impossible! One of my family's favorite summer traditions is outdoor dining....
Date Night: Prioritizing My Spouse In a Busy Season of Parenting
“See you on the other side.”
My husband and I all but said this to each other after we had two babies in less than...
Giving Grandparents A Chance
When I was a child, my brother and I spent every Saturday watching at least 5 hours of cartoons.
My mom worked every Saturday, so...
To-do: Play with my Children
Daily I am struck by just how blessed I am to get to do life with these kids. Yes, it's chaotic. Even as I...