St. Louis Mom

“How are you keeping your head above water during such a hard time?” I have gotten that question time and time again. After having three children in four years and an international move in the middle, we decided we should...

This week is eating disorders week, and as a psychologist and a parent, I felt a sense of responsibility to talk about what can often go as an unseen but torturous and dangerous disease. But instead of addressing the...

Planning a long road trip? Check out these ingenious tips!   For three years, I've been telling myself that I was going to take my kids to sled on the sand at White Sands National Park. For three years, I've found...

The tween years are new territory for many of us moms! The typical places we used to enjoy with our toddlers aren't of interest to our rapidly growing elementary and middle schoolers! Never fear, we've got you covered. Indoor...

    It’s that time of year when everyone is posting the cute little teacher baskets for Valentine's Day. The baskets are great, but with the current state of teaching, let’s get them what they really want: real support. The current teacher...

Don’t feel guilty when you realize that mommy needs time alone!     …. Mommy Needs SOME TIME ... time to herself. I feel like I am catching myself saying this more and more … call it the winter blues or what have...

Celebrate Black History Month throughout the St. Louis area with this sampling of family-friendly events!   St. Louis Public Library Events Visit the St. Louis Public Library’s Events Page for a list of programs celebrating Black History Month throughout the month of...

Individual Education Plans (IEPs) can be both overwhelming and an opportunity for a parent. As a special education teacher, I see a lot of parents glazed over and obviously nodding their heads simply because they are overwhelmed. As a...

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As I started putting together fun activities for my two toddlers for Valentine’s Day, I started thinking about a very simple but important question: If they’re old enough to understand holidays, are they also old enough to be introduced...