Parenting Perspectives

Growing up, there was never a year I didn’t give my dad a Father's Day card. When I was really little, I’d make it out of construction paper and crayons. Later, I loved picking out cards from the Hallmark...

In honor of Father’s Day this month, I can’t help but think about the men in my family and how they help raise my son. Their dedication, love and guidance is often overshadowed by negative stereotypes, bias and negative...

When I first volunteered to write a post about Father’s Day, I breathed a sigh of relief, because this would be easy! Then, as the deadline came and went, I panicked, because I had nothing! So, like any other...

Sooner or later, my baby is going to figure out how to scoot, crawl, walk, or in some way, no longer be stationary. So, in honor of June being National Safety Month, let’s talk baby proofing! But first, let’s level...

Summer is finally here. The kids are out of school, routines are set aside and in spite of being a gigantic six months pregnant, I am ready to get out and enjoy what St. Louis has to offer for...

I'm probably not your typical St. Louis girl. I always had a healthy appreciation for my hometown (and an incredibly healthy appreciation for Cardinals baseball), but I wouldn't say I treasured it like I do today. The travel bug...

St. Louis Moms Blog is LIVE! We are so excited to bring the City Moms Blog Network to our hometown of St. Louis!    Rebekah and I first met in a local moms group. We both expressed a desire to stay...

St. Louis area libraries are prime spots for new families to connect to St. Louis! They host events and activities for all ages, and provide a comfort to all through the stories on their shelves. Check out your local...

  Ballpark Village (next to Busch Stadium) Busch Stadium (home of the St. Louis Cardinals) Cherokee Street (amazing Hispanic small business and culture) Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company (take a tour!) City Foundry (modern food hall with entertainment and retail...