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...
From a shy mom whose daughter is inheriting the same trait comes a message we all need to hear.
As parents, we are blessed with the care of a completely unique, brand-new individual. We have no control over who they’ll...
It's almost Fall 2020, and my oldest is going to kindergarten. I am feeling all of the emotions. I've been excited for him and eager to see how he will excel in this new learning environment. I have been...
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...
I am a self-proclaimed news junkie. I enjoy starting my morning with some local tv anchor banter and the forecast, and I have a nightly date with Lester Holt while I’m putting the finishing touches on dinner. My “background...
Hey, girl dad,
You’re killing it. Did you know that? Here you are raising the next generation of fearless women in a world that is far too often ugly and cruel. Here you are doing your best to empower them...
Preparation is key to alleviate stress postpartum.
Bringing home a newborn baby can be intimidating, to say the least. I am thankful to live in the age of the internet with a wealth of information at my fingertips at all...
There’s no better story than a birth story ...
As I write this on the eve of my son’s 4th birthday, I’m reflecting on his birth.
We chose not to find out the sex, which made the reveal more exciting. The...
Share these fun, independent science experiments with your kids!
My favorite activities to set up for independent play are what I like to call invitations to explore. Try these simple science ideas with your kids.
What is an Invitation to Explore?
You...
Ringing in the New Year doesn’t require staying up until midnight. You can find a wide variety of family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations all across the St. Louis area! There’s something for everyone!
Noontime New Year's Eve at the Magic...
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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...
