How can you cultivate rest + play this summer? Check out this post we are re-sharing for some ideas!   This summer is my eleventh summer as Momma. From that first summer, when I realized I was pregnant on June 30th and...
Yasmine, a pediatric psychiatric NP, weighs in on a common question parents ask about ADHD medication.   Well, we made it. Summer is FINALLY here, and my goodness, it was a challenging year for most. School is no longer in session...
Before you sign your child up for music lessons, check out these tips!     As someone who used to be a music teacher and lessons coordinator for both a music store and performing arts studio in St. Louis, here are a...
Don't be afraid to set those self-imposed boundaries.   As a mom who "solo parents" about 60 percent of the time, I learned pretty quickly that I was going to have to make some hard choices if I was going to...
Tips for Moving with Kids: Moving, in general, is a whirlwind, but add in kids and it can sometimes turn out to be a tornado. After moving four times in the past 10 years with half of these moves being...
St. Louis Mom brings you Tot Time at local pools! Love to swim with your little ones, but hate the crowds?  Many St. Louis area pools offer a special Tot Time, usually before the pools open to the public....
For all the indoorsy moms, this post that ran in 2023 is worth repeating!   Midwest Summer, the heat, humidity, the bugs, I’ll take a hard pass on all of it. I’ve never been a fan of summer, but there are...
Summer is all about enjoying fruits and vegetables as fresh as you can find them, and St. Louis has its share of orchards where you can stock up on the freshest this summer!   Before heading out to pick your own...
The month of May can be a precarious month for some as Mother’s Day approaches. I’ve noticed that logging onto social media on Mother’s Day can be a landmine of emotions. A big overwhelm of love in some instances...
About three weeks ago, I went to the dentist for my regular cleaning and heard the dreaded words, “You have a cavity.” UGH! The cavity was three years in the making, stemming from a crooked wisdom tooth that came...

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Mom’s Guide to Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner and St. Louis Mom has put together the ultimate guide to help you plan for a fun holiday...
two moms with their arms full of clothing as they thrift shop

Thriftmas: A 2-Year Update!