Our daughter grew up in ballparks and on airplanes. There’s no way she has a peanut allergy. We gave her peanut butter at six...
What has 2020 brought us if not change?! A wrench has been thrown in our vacations, schooling, careers, friendships, community … to name just...
One of the hardest things to do during these pandemic, ever-changing times is to live each day with intent.   If you’re anything like me ......
a dark, starry sky

Survivor of Suicide

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I am a survivor of suicide, not in that I have attempted suicide and survived, but I have lost a loved one to suicide....
When someone you love suffers from Alzheimers, the grief process cycles over and over.     Season four of This is Us rocked me to my core....
Has the topic of body image been raised in your home? Start the conversation if you haven't already.   "You're fat!" my 4-year-old screamed at her...

I Heart My Local YMCA

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When is the last time you checked out all that the YMCA has to offer in your community?     A couple of months ago, I enrolled...
Many have suffered loss in the time of COVID. The isolation of such loss is another symptom of this pandemic.   I told myself I wouldn’t...
Pregnancy grief is real, there's no shame in facing your emotions.   I’ll call it blissful ignorance. I was so happy to be unexpectedly pregnant for...
As the intimate and unique details of a mother's birth story, a child's diagnosis story is much the same. And depending on how traumatic...

In + Around STL

Local Spots that Offer Lactation Spaces

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What makes a city family-friendly?  Lots of kid-friendly venues and activities, plenty of dining spots for families, and places around town with lactation spaces!...