Welcome back! We started this conversation a couple of weeks ago with Part 1, if you haven’t been able to read that you may want to start there. Here are some more worries that can hold parents back from...
School safety has always been a critical component of education. With virtual learning coming to the forefront, parents need to take the reigns and take the necessary precautions to ensure safety in the virtual classroom. Schedules are in flux. We...
This mom-truth needs to be heard ... so pay attention. After the collective gasp settles, please stay with me, because I know I am not alone.  Remember the days of being all things to all people and keeping an immaculate...
Every mother longs to hear her newborn child. The cry. That sweet coo. Those babbles. That first word. Imagine having a horrible ear infection. Clogged ears. Muffled sounds. That’s what it was like to hear my son for the...
When I was deciding what type of mom I wanted to be, one thing I knew was that I wanted to be a creative DIY mom. I wanted to have a sense of accomplishment from making things that my...
Getting creative with summer crafts can make staying at home a whole lot of fun! Summer of 2020… What to say? We stayed in the house ALL summer, couldn’t find a pool for sale at ANY of the stores, and ALL...
Here are five of my favorite backyard science activities that my kids love. Scavenger Hunts Scavenger hunts are great way to spend time outside and connect with nature. Work on observation skills while having fun together as a family. There are loads...
As moms, we are often our own worst critics. But do our children view us this way? "Flip the switch" for a front-row view from your child's perspective. Dear Mom: Today, I want you to know just how special you...
Motherhood and sacrifice are synonymous, a truth we learn as we become mothers ourselves. Her jeans have holes in them, and her shoes are worn. She’s got smile lines, lots of them. My plate was always prepared first, and even...
Many White parents want to do their part in preventing their children from harboring racial bias and empowering them to interrupt discrimination they may witness. Yet, many of us lack the skills or competence to get even foundational conversations...

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2024 St. Louis Mom’s Shop Local Guide

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'Tis the season to shop local! The St. Louis Mom team recently gathered for our annual holiday Favorite Things party and exchanged gifts from...
two moms with their arms full of clothing as they thrift shop

Thriftmas: A 2-Year Update!