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Starting a fitness routine after baby? Here’s what to know.
You’ve cleared the 6-week appointment after your LO’s arrival and can’t wait to workout. But how do you get back to a fitness routine after having a baby?
Always sexy {and always messy!}
"I was fat and happy and totally in love with my new little baby." Erin shares how life post-baby was both sexy AND messy.
Reflections from an introverted mom
I’m telling you now, because no one warned me 6 years ago: Being a mom while also being an introvert is hard! #MomConfession
I went into preterm labor, during a pandemic.
At 30 weeks pregnant you don't expect to be one of the 3% whose water breaks early. I was one of those women… in preterm labor during a pandemic.
Being a stepmom during the holidays is tough
I spend many days having to jump through special hoops as a Stepmom, however the holidays make the hoops a whole lot harder to navigate.
I have the BRCA1 Mutation and made a difficult choice.
It felt like my body had betrayed me. On one hand, my body was providing food and nutrients for my child, I never felt more powerful. On the other hand, I felt like a ticking time bomb.
Parenthood during the pandemic: a CityMom's perspective
Here is my note to every employer out there: If you have employees who are parents, now is your time to take care of them the way you expect them to take care of your business.
Hey momma, how do you feel about back to school options?
That feeling of uncertainty and nerves at not knowing what school options are right? We’ve got it too. We are breaking down the school options on the blog.
Coping with social distancing:: supporting our kids' mental health
We’ve seen the range of reactions in adults to the COVID-19 pandemic. The truth is, this is hard and there is no right or wrong way to react. So, what do you do when you see that reaction coming from your small child? CityMom Laurel is sharing her experience.
Getting closer when we are socially distant
Since social distancing swept through Indy this past week, I’ve watched as every introvert has exclaimed their lifelong preparation for staying home, knowing their story will soon change. Even the most introverted person thirsts for connection, for humanity. But how do we get closer when we are social distancing?
Dating and remarriage:: one CityMom's advice
Marriage and remarriage, with children, can bring so many positive experiences to a family. But that doesn’t mean it comes easily or without struggles.
Growing Up:: Tackling Tough Topics with Your Kids
What do you do when Daniel Tiger can't answer your kid's tough questions? CityMom Morgan has tips for digging deeper into life's tough questions with your growing child.
How I parent my stubborn toddler
My three year old drives me crazy sometimes. So I did a little research to help our home feel more at peace when parenting a stubborn toddler. The scoop:
I am a working mom. And I am more than enough.
Some days though, it feels like I’m never where I should be. This is my life as a working mom. But I know one important thing: I am enough.
The joy of missing out is totally a cool thing.
The holiday season can be overwhelming and it seems like each year, it comes earlier and earlier. So IS there such thing as the joy of missing out? CityMom Morgan says yes.
Why our Christmas season starts in November
There are people completely against even mentioning the "C" word any earlier than after Thanksgiving. But not us: We celebrate Christmas in November.
I'm adopted. This is my story.
As a kid I assumed my birth mom was probably a princess locked up in a tower and therefore unable to raise me. I'm adopted and this is my story.
Let's discuss the five roles in motherhood.
Let’s discuss the five roles we play in motherhood on the daily: Five roles that keep us busy, and working for some of the neediest clients on the planet.
Know a stepmom? Here's what she needs from you.
When I meet people for the first time, most assume I’ve been parenting these kids for a while. They're not all mine though: This is my story as a stepmom.
Finding identity when you are Mom
With each changing parenting stage, I feel like we cycle through different identities. How do we find personal identity after becoming a mom?

