Articles by Gwen

  By Gwen Rockwood Most mothers and expectant mothers know the intense mix of emotions you feel while lying on the exam table, waiting for your ultrasound to begin. Part of you is so excited […]

ENTER TO WIN: Take your little one to watch the award-winning picture book, The Gruffalo, come to life on stage at the Walton Arts Center on Monday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m. We’ve got four […]

By Gwen Rockwood, Motherlode mama of 3 There’s one big reason why there are so many old sofas and chairs in American homes. It’s not because consumers don’t like major changes, and it’s not because […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Little kids aren’t big on sharing. As the mother of three, I have seen many a fight over things that hardly seem worth it – a […]

The Oprah show might not be considered a “drama,” but apparently one of her recent episodes stirred up quite a bit of it. Author and marriage counselor Gary Neuman was recently on the show to […]

By Gwen Rockwood, Motherlode mama of 3 Most of us have experienced “bump in the night syndrome.” You’re home alone with your kids, it gets dark outside, and suddenly you hear a noise. Not a […]

If you’re looking for a couple no-frills, easy recipes that kids and adults are sure to love, check out these two classics from my mom’s cookbook. (Note: This first one lists Spam as an ingredient. […]

By Gwen Rockwood, columnist and mama bear I watched my tow-headed 6-year-old bound down the sidewalk this morning, red lunchbox dangling from his hand. With a smile and a quick wave, he climbed into the […]