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Reviews of Northwest Arkansas parks

08/01/2026

Enjoy this spring weather, and mix it up this week by taking the kids to check out a Northwest Arkansas park you’ve never seen before. Below is list of some local parks and reviews and [...]
Pet Parenting: Why do dogs eat grass?

05/30/2026

Most of us who have dogs or grew up with dogs know that, now and then, they’ll start eating grass. Studies show that it’s VERY common, but there are different theories for why they do [...]
Tweens & Teens: How to be a dolphin parent

05/25/2026

You’ve probably heard about different parenting styles. But how do you know which one you are, and — more importantly — how do you know which one kids need most. And once you have that [...]
Funny Friday: Husband vs. Dog

05/20/2026

Have you ever been accused of being nicer to your dog than you are to some of the people in your family? It happens… I explain it to my husband by saying that, if he [...]
Your kid can draw their next stuffed animal

04/28/2026

Okay, sometimes advancements in technology are just SO COOL. Our kids would have LOVED the opportunity to draw their own stuffed animal on paper and then have it delivered to our house. Even though they’re [...]

2026 Party Planning Guide for Northwest Arkansas

07/27/2026

2026 Northwest Arkansas Party Planning Guide Note from the mamas: If you’d like to see your Northwest Arkansas party services featured with links and additional info in our Guide, let us know! Contact Gwen at gwen@nwaMotherlode.com [...]
How to make sensory boxes for toddlers and preschoolers

07/23/2026

By April Wallace, Northwest Arkansas mama If you haven’t already heard, or seen a million pictures on Pinterest, sensory bins are all the rage for toddlers. They come in many shapes, colors and sizes to [...]
Your next read: “Checked Out,” a novel

07/21/2026

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and Northwest Arkansas mama of 3 I made you something. It took years, and I almost gave up. But I finally finished, wrapped it in a yellow cover, and put [...]
The Rockwood Files: They spell well

07/18/2026

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist, novelist, and mom of 3 Friends, I hate to brag, but I think this must be said: I’ve raised two dogs who are exceptionally good spellers. Despite the fact they’ve [...]
Copycat recipe for Orzo Pasta Salad

07/16/2026

Last week, we made a quick trip to Kansas City for a medical appointment with a specialist who is based there. We’ve been making this annual trip for years now, and we ALWAYS make the [...]

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