When my boys first came to live with me, I started to notice what types of books and movies they were drawn to. For instance, they would watch Lilo & Stitch on repeat. I'm making an assumption, but I...
Confinement isn't always limiting. Sometimes, it is within the limitations that possibilities emerge.
As we all wade through these uncharted waters of life, feelings of frustration, loneliness, and sadness are likely to creep in. We are all drifting solo on this big...
Having to quarantine is tough. Being a single mom in quarantine can be overwhelming; however, this single mom discovered her inner strength, along with some unexpected surprises during COVID-19.
When I signed up to write this blog, it was at...
During this unprecedented pandemic, creating structure at times, while forgiving a lack of structure at other times, will help us strike a balance and keep our sanity intact.
Pandemic, virus, social distancing, quarantine, flatten the curve. Not the 2020 that any...
Being a doctor means putting yourself at risk of exposure to COVID-19. Being a mom AND a doctor adds a layer of internal conflict between the urge to keep your patients well, and your kids safe. Also woven into...
Making sense out of chaos by applying gratitude lends the balance needed to endure a hard situation.
It's been weeks since the onset of the coronavirus here in our region. Since this time, in addition to the role of wife...
As parents assume the role of quarantine teacher to their children, it's a struggle to facilitate learning. Here is some sage advice from a former middle school teacher who is returning to the classroom, this time a virtual one,...
Flanked by my three little dogs, I’ve been trying to figure out how to begin, let alone write, this blog.
Then the announcement came, and I knew.
The announcement I think we all expected and many dreaded.
I text and...
When faced with a pandemic and a Stay-at-Home order, neither rain, nor lice, nor homeschooling can bring down the mighty QuaranTEAM.
I'm a stay at home mom with four children, ages 2,6,8 and 10.
Our spring break started with lots of...
Sports have taken a time-out due to COVID-19 and it's impacting fans, and non-fans, alike.
These are the sounds and rhythms of our nights and weekends that I've fully accepted, and my husband is currently mourning:
Sports Center on repeat at...
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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...
