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  • Writing can save lives

    The first few months or so after I gave birth to my first child were a blur of sleepless nights, days without a decent shower, and scrambling to eat to keep up with the never-ending hunger I felt from constant breastfeeding. I was often exhausted, overwhelmed, angry, sad and confused.…

  • I’m a mom who makes mistakes

    I wish I could tell you about that one time I lost my cool in front of my kids; Or about that time I forgot to send in something important to my son’s school; Or that time I was late picking my kid up. I wish I could tell you…

  • Kids understand more than we think

    “Why do we have belly buttons?” My six-year-old asked me, while staring down at his own naval during bathtime. I explained to him that his belly button is the spot where his umbilical cord connected him to my placenta, which is how he got nutrients inside the womb. I told…

  • The five stages of embracing the awesomeness that is leggings

    My early days of motherhood were a blur of sleepless nights and unanswered days. I often wore the same raggedy clothes around my home with no concept of when they were last washed. With a baby who spit, pooped and peed all over me, my fashion was not top of…

  • Two dads are on a mission to “solve” childhood cancer

    I was maybe eleven or twelve years old, when I first knew of a parent to lose a child to cancer. A family in my community had a little girl who was very ill. I knew she had cancer, but not what kind. I understood she was suffering, and her…

  • That daily glass could be putting you at risk for breast cancer

    Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, nor am I a scientific expert. This website and its content are not meant to be a substitute for peer-reviewed journalism. My purpose in sharing this article is to raise awareness on the potential risks of alcohol consumption, and while I did my…

  • Finding magic outside the “Magic Kingdom”

    Every few months or so, I mull over the idea of planning a family trip to Disney World. I go online, research the best hotels, compare vacation packages and express my interest in Disney to a chorus of responses from friends who are Disney vacation planners, or know people who…

  • All a baby needs is your love (and maybe diapers)

    My eyes widened as they caught sight of a beautiful crib, displayed with great care in the middle of the showroom floor. I, pregnant mom-to-be, and my husband were deep in our shopping for the baby whose arrival was quickly approaching. I spotted the crib and was enamored with its…

  • Dear parent about to send your baby off to Kindergarten

    I sometimes have trouble believing nearly two years has passed since I sent my oldest off to Kindergarten. I remember doing my very best to hide my nerves to keep my son from picking up on my anxiety and becoming worried himself. I had no idea what the year would…

  • Foundation seeks to make college a reality for deserving youth

    My parents drove me up to my dorm, the family car stuffed with clothes, bedding and more to get me through the coming year. I was filled with excitement and a little bit of fear, as I was about to embark on my collegiate journey. I had the typical freshmen…