Social Impact + Awareness

It takes a village. Understanding when you need help and where to get it is essential. St. Louis Mom wants to help you find the resources you need to support your family. Parenting doesn’t have a user manual, so...

For most people, February 14th is spent celebrating Valentine’s Day with the ones they love. What a lot of people may not know is February 14th is also the day that some families celebrate the ultimate act of love,...

"The Latina in me is an ember that blazes forever." - Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States This National Hispanic Heritage Month post originally ran in September, 2019.     I was raised by brilliant and strong women...

For Women's History Month, let's recognize the accomplishments of some amazing women scientists. I'm highlighting 10 female scientists and sharing 20 picture books about them. Head to the library and check out a few.   Picture Books about Inspiring Women Scientists   Life...

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...

"Five YEARS old?!" Sorry to yell, but I have to, literally, to snap myself back into reality just to grasp how fast that time has gone. You see, my baby (not so much now) is turning five and with that...

Taking 2020 day by day may be the best way to make a difference.   I spend a tremendous amount of mental energy pre-worrying. I classify pre-worrying as worrying far in advance about things that may or may not happen in...

Local mom boss Chelsea Theodoropoulos has a heart to empower local women through her work as the local owner of Burn Boot Camp. Chelsea brought this national fitness franchise with a mission to instill confidence and strength physically, emotionally,...

As I started putting together fun activities for my two toddlers for Valentine’s Day, I started thinking about a very simple but important question: If they’re old enough to understand holidays, are they also old enough to be introduced...

I can’t think of anything we all need more in our lives right now besides International Day of Happiness. I’m sure you’re with me on this.    It happens on March 20th every year ... and this year, we’re all one...