I’d always envisioned my life with children, but my extremely low pain threshold meant I was truly terrified of the birth experience. While pregnant with my daughter, I attended childbirth classes, extensively researched delivery techniques, and even maintained a...
Why would a kid ever need to go to a chiropractor?
Isn't my baby too small to be adjusted?
What age should a child see a chiropractor?
All of these are very valid questions and are among the more popular internet searches...
Do I want to be a mom? Am I ready to be a mom? Questions like these flood your heart and mind as you consider becoming pregnant.
On a warm spring evening five years ago, I was standing in my...
The whimsy and wonder of motherhood multiply when your mom becomes a grandma. It happens in an instant, leaving you both forever changed.
My induction date was set, and I began to prepare to bring my first son into the world....
Dear Quarantined Mom,
I see you. I see you home all day while your spouse works long hours, and you HAVE to stay home. I see you try to explain to your kids over and over again why they can’t...
The first time I really felt like a mom was when I caught myself starting to act more like MY mom. Some of my favorite commercials are from Progressive, where young adults start behaving as if they are middle-aged. Ultimately,...
If you're anything like I used to be, you associate strokes with the elderly. You probably never gave stroke awareness much thought. Take it from me...like most medical emergencies, strokes don't discriminate race, gender, or age.
In January 2009, at...
A mother’s instinct kicks in as soon as those pink lines show up on the third pregnancy test she takes (to be sure the first two were right). As soon as I knew I was pregnant, I slipped stealthily...
1st Annual St. Louis Moms Blog Mom & Me Look-Alike Contest!
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Show us your look-alikes! This Mother’s Day, we want to celebrate YOU and the different ways motherhood looks for all of us! Have...
Growing up Latinx in America can bring heavy expectations, whether from society or from within. Being proud of the path you walk comes from knowing who you are.
“Are you proud of me?” I asked my dad a few months...
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Where to Pick Strawberries near St. Louis
There's nothing like a fresh strawberry, picked from the ground with your own hands. As the weather warms up and summer can be seen...
