The pandemic gave new meaning to having anxiety about leaving the house with a baby!
When I discovered I was pregnant in July of 2019, I didn’t know I was going to have a “pandemic baby." But, when I became...
Painting with little artists may require some patience, but the payoff is well worth it.
Over the years, I have talked with parents and caregivers who want their young children to experience painting and flex their creative muscles but are...
Middle Season Mommas, it doesn’t have to be so hard.
Spoiler Alert!
If you are a new mom or mom of younger kids, i.e., "New Season Mommas," turn away now! I don't want to scare or spoil the future for you....
Do your kids do chores in your home?
I grew up in the suburbs of St. Louis and Cincinnati. Growing up, I didn’t have chores to do. When my mom asked me to feed the dog or bring in the...
Patriot Day is a National Holiday to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. As parents, we will never forget that day and often talk about where we were and what we were doing when we learned that...
Stressing about back-to-school? St. Louis Mom has some tips for you!
It's that time of year! It's time to think about putting away the summer gear, get to bed a little bit earlier, get back into a routine ... and...
'Where to Start if You’re Worried About Your Kid at School’ originally ran in August, 2019.
August signals an abrupt end to summer and includes the excitement for a new school year. Buying new outfits, supplies, and posing for those...
‘7 Ways to Keep Your Preschooler Engaged at Home' originally ran in July, 2019.
Attending events, parks and museums are great, but sometimes shuttling back and forth, vying for good parking and dealing with crowds is just not on the...
This post originally ran in August, 2019.
Once upon a time, I thought I would be so structured with my toddler that we would have tot school in our basement every morning. Haha, yeah, that didn’t happen. What did happen,...
Are you on Team Boohoo or Team Yahoo on the first day of school?
My kids’ elementary school hosts a Yahoo or Boohoo Parent Coffee every year on the first day of school. The idea is that whether you are...
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St. Louis Mom 7th Annual Donuts with Santa: A Sleighing Good...
Santa came to town on December 7 for our 7th annual Donuts with Santa event and we feel so lucky to have spent it...
