Both of my boys have behavioral challenges that can either be helped or hindered by different sensory experiences. For example, my 7 year old cannot get enough proprioceptive (joint and muscle) movement and vestibular (back/forth and up/down) movement. He...
“No way! $55 an hour! That’s over $100,000 a year! Who do these people think they are?”
That was me, about two years ago when I was dipping my toe into the world of self-employment and looking up the going...
Dear Medical Professional Mom,
You are nurse practitioners, nurses, radiology technicians and doctors. This last month I've seen you more than I wanted to see you. My sweet newborn boy decided he wanted to visit you several times. He came...
As a perpetuating social trend, open letters flood the internet. There are open letters to pregnant moms. There are letters to new moms. There are letters to moms of toddlers, school-aged kids, and teens. You'll find ones to moms...
Everything I know about tailgating I learned in college. That was an amazing few years of being able to drop everything on a Saturday and gather with friends over a great spread of food, a cold beverage and the...
When we started fostering, hubby and I were very clear that we were doing it with each kiddo's best interest at heart. We didn't get into fostering because we were infertile or dreamed of adopting a sweet newborn with...
My birthday is the day before Halloween and while I love to decorate and dress up, I’m kind of a scaredy cat. Last year my one year old was a cute little Elmo! We went to Boo at the...
I am a mom of two boys with a third baby on the way. Up until a week ago, I was convinced this new little one would be a boy. WRONG. We are having a GIRL! We couldn't be...
Let's talk TOYS! I dont know about you but having 2 littles, I often find myself drowning in toys. Whether its blocks, fire trucks or the mini-bicycle that my son likes to push around the house there are always...
Family dinners at a restaurant can often be a dreaded activity for parents. After our {very busy} son was born we felt the pull to continue to take the opportunity to dine out. We enjoy the chance to be served...
In + Around STL
2024 Mom-Owned Business Grant, Presented by St. Louis Mom and Burn...
Local mom boss Chelsea Theodoropoulos has a heart to empower local women through her work as the local owner of Burn Boot Camp. Chelsea...
