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Where to find swim lessons in Northwest Arkansas

06/03/2026 nwamamas

Swim lessons aren’t just about teaching kids how to do swim strokes. They’re about teaching kids to respect that water can be dangerous if you don’t know how to float and swim. According to Water […]

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What We’re Reading: Checked Out by Gwen Rockwood

06/03/2026 nwamamas

This week’s book recommendation is homegrown here in Northwest Arkansas! The author is an nwaMotherlode founder, Gwen Rockwood. (The book’s editor just happens to be the other nwaMotherlode founder, Shannon Magsam.) You may have also […]

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June 2026: Northwest Arkansas Calendar of Events

06/01/2026 nwamamas

Happy June (officially 2026 summer), mamas! We’ve rounded up some of the best family-friendly events in Northwest Arkansas for the month just for you. Click on the name of any of these events for more […]

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Pet Parenting: Why do dogs eat grass?

05/30/2026 nwamamas

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 […]

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Tweens & Teens: How to be a dolphin parent

05/25/2026 nwamamas

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 […]

Artsy Mama

Giveaway: Tickets to Taylorville Tribute Band

05/20/2026 nwamamas

If you and your friends or daughters couldn’t jet off to one of the Taylor Swift concerts that have happened around the world, here’s your chance to experience an unofficial tribute band concert that celebrates […]

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Funny Friday: Husband vs. Dog

05/20/2026 nwamamas

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 […]

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The Rockwood Files: Graduation Days

05/16/2026 nwamamas

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mom of 3 I couldn’t pick him out of the sea of green graduation gowns, but I knew he was down there somewhere. Our son Jack was one of […]

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No if’s, and’s or butts

05/09/2026 nwamamas

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mom of 3 Today I ordered a chicken wrap from a server while sitting poolside at a Las Vegas hotel. She was so polite, so professional. Oh, and I […]

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Hair 101: Where to learn new tricks on IG

05/07/2026 nwamamas

We love scrolling Instagram to find people who know how to teach great hair tips, techniques, and style ideas. You can search for stylists who have hair that’s similar in length or texture to yours. […]

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