October is Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month! Although I've always had a deep love for other cultures and languages, I never predicted that I'd be raising my own children in a bicultural, bilingual household. It's presented some challenges, to...
I remember when I had my first miscarriage in 2008. I was six weeks along when I miscarried our first baby in our bathroom shower. There was a lot of blood and pain. I was supposed to sing a...
St. Louis Mom is thrilled to announce our 1st Annual Bloom: A Celebration of Motherhood virtual event! We are linking arms with the City Mom Collective {our parent site} as well as 50 other Sister Sites across the nation to...
Working remotely with toddlers at home calls for restructuring your entire routine.
I have the high honor of playing the role of chaos coordinator and business mama Monday- Friday. Weekends, I like to say I’m “off-duty,” but when does any...
We've all heard the jokes about how moms can never get sick. But, when you're a single mom, and there is a serious diagnosis, it ceases to be funny.
It started with a phone call. Doctors aren't supposed to give...
Fire Safety Week is October 4 - October 10.
Confession: I’m a low-key “prepper.” I put together a basement stash for tornado season, pack my car for winter weather emergencies, and now post-COVID, have a small stock of toilet paper...
We may feel so alone as we struggle through the virtual learning phase of the pandemic, but I see you, Moms, doing the best that you can.
It's 11:20, and our next zoom meeting starts at 12:30. I rush my...
You were made for this.
This is the unfamiliar, uncharted, unwanted territory of the great unknown. This is motherhood 2.0 on steroids without an instruction manual. This is the season of save yourself, hold on to your relationships, drink more coffee...
Mothering without a mom doesn't mean her influence is lost.
I lost my mom ten years before my first baby was born. There are so many moments I miss her physical presence as I tackle my own motherhood journey. Moments...
I have never liked to ask anyone for help. It's uncomfortable, and it makes me feel needy and weak. On the flip side- I love to help other people! I take it as a compliment when someone asks me...
In + Around STL
2024 St. Louis Mom’s Shop Local Guide
'Tis the season to shop local! The St. Louis Mom team recently gathered for our annual holiday Favorite Things party and exchanged gifts from...
