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The perfect mother-daughter bucket list
Daughter mom - and writer - Amanda crafted the perfect mother daughter bucket list. If you're searching for fun with your mini gal pal, read on!
April is Autism Awareness Month. And I'm aware.
April is Autism Awareness Month. Ironically, it's also the month my son was diagnosed. Two years later, I’m happy to view the retrospect of his journey.
Museum preschools? It's totally a thing.
Throughout the US, preschools are popping up in unique venues such as museums and zoos, allowing children to to stimulate their natural curiosity.
The great Carmel, Indiana recess debate
When news broke that Carmel - a very affluent and well-respected school district in suburban Indianapolis - only offers elementary students 15 minutes of recess a day, our CityMoms started talking.
Meet Synapse Sitters: A service for children with special needs
CityMom Marie knew other parents of children on the spectrum faced the same problem: Finding a trusted sitting service. So she created Synapse Sitters.
My daughter has an eating disorder. And it's my fault.
"Even as I look back on how we got here, I’m still in shock on how it all seems like it happened overnight." says CityMom D. "My daughter has an eating disorder. And I feel like it's my fault."
Top 5 things not to say to a pregnant woman {and what to say instead}
Often people will say things and not think about the impact their words may have. Here's a list of what not to say to a pregnant woman. {You're welcome.}
Talking with your kids about history: The Holocaust
While most educators recommend waiting until 6th grade to begin talking with kids about the Holocaust, it's good to be prepared earlier should they ask.
When is a child ready for kindergarten in Indiana? From a mom who is still not sure.
When are kids ready for kindergarten? Is this new Indiana lawmaker push for a mandatory enrollment at age 5 the right call? #OpEd
Quarantined to my house: The flu edition
I’m currently on Day Three of quarantine, because my toddler has the flu. And the baby a cough. And there's teething. Time for some self-care:
Foster care and Children's Bureau :: The Parker Family story
Serving as a foster family wasn’t in the Parker family’s plans. But faith had a different one. Here's a firsthand look at foster care and Children's Bureau.
You were someone before you were a mom
So much of my identity now is being a mom to my son... but as the quote reads “You were someone before you were their mom. And that person MATTERS."
'Twas the night before going back to school...
‘Twas the night before going back to school at our house,EVERY creature was stirring, even the dog for the dollhouse! The clothes had been laid to wear the next day, With denial that the school bus would again come their way.
9 Things I want my daughter to know
You are responsible for your own happiness. You are beautiful. What are the 7 "other things I want my daughter to know." Heather shares this:
It's okay to cry mom.
I will teach my boys to be strong. But I'll also know that it's okay to cry mom. #Confessional
The busy mom's guide to surviving the holidays
"I think as mothers we have this crazy expectation that we need to do everything {unrealistic!}, and even more so during the busy bustle of the holidays." #truth
"You're not doing enough" :: Mom pressure is real
"I should be there." "I'm not doing enough." CityMom Jeannie explores the pressure we moms have that comes from all angles. Can we handle it all?
Talking to young children about body safety
In today's day and age, having 'The Talk' and discussing body safety are immensely important topics that just can’t wait anymore. Even for little ones.
Real life hacks {no seriously!} for moms, by moms
The reality is that the day to day responsibilities of our mom lives can feel overwhelming. So I polled my village and found an incredible thing - mom life hacks. Like a whole list of them. Here goes:
September is childhood cancer awareness month.
September is childhood cancer awareness month. And CityMom H never thought her family would need to know this. Today she tells us why...