I’m a married mother of two (8-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son) who homeschools and works both out of the home (adjunct college professor) and from home (freelance writer). I have no typical day, but I do have seasons, peaks,...
After a particularly grueling week of work, home, and whatever I could fit in between, I found myself ready to completely check out for the weekend. It was a random Friday afternoon in November just after lunchtime, so I...
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I love this time of year for so many reasons, chief among them the wonderful opportunity to reflect on all of the blessings of the past year. I have so much for which to be thankful, and nearing the...
My previous job had me traveling about 40% of the time. Mostly back and forth to Africa. Occasionally to Europe. Rarely around the US. When word got out that I was quitting my job (so many) people applauded me, concluding...
Trigger Warning: This piece contains details about one mom’s struggles with postpartum depression and anxiety which may be triggering to others.
There I was with a pregnancy test in-hand and tears streaming down my face. It was a positive.
"I don't...
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On the advice of a savvy coworker, my husband and I started exploring daycare options for our first child when I was just 8 weeks pregnant, long before...
We had endured a two hour flight, complete with layover, with our four children ranging from age 1 to 7 to be there for the family reunion. As we gathered around my husband’s ninety-five year old grandmother, frail but...
My son swears he loves his toys. But every week I find myself suggesting, begging, bribing or threatening him to actually use them. He mostly wants to do something involving screen time, which I’m told can be unhealthy for...
I know the holidays are just around the corner which means my life, like most of you, gets more hectic. Planning holiday meals, attending multiple family functions in the same day, and getting shopping done on top of the...
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Mom’s Guide to Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and St. Louis Mom has put together the ultimate guide to help you plan for a fun holiday...
