Baby Gear & Gadgets

By April Wallace, Northwest Arkansas mama and nwaMotherlode contributing writer Mamas, we all know how important (and fun) it is to read to our little ones. So if you’re looking for some go-to children’s book […]

By April Wallace, Northwest Arkansas mama and nwaMotherlode contributing writer  My stepson crossed over into true teenage life as quickly as an eyeroll. One minute my husband and I were tolerable presences in his life, […]

By April Wallace, nwaMotherlode contributing writer and local mama Two weeks into life as a brand new mom, my husband took our new baby out of my arms and gently placed him in his crib. […]

By April Wallace, nwaMotherlode contributing writer My baby Elliott is beginning to lose many of his baby qualities. It’s hard for me to admit, but he’s not technically a baby-baby anymore. Next week he’ll be […]

Editors’ note: Northwest Arkansas mom and writer April Wallace recently interviewed a fellow mom of 3 named Michelle McKinley who lives in our area and who experienced a remarkable journey as a surrogate. (Click HERE to […]

Editors’ note: Northwest Arkansas mom and writer April Wallace recently interviewed a fellow mom of 3 named Michelle McKinley who lives in our area and who experienced a remarkable journey as a surrogate. Not only was […]

By April Wallace, nwaMotherlode contributing writer Disclaimer: This is not a how-to article because I frankly don’t know what I’m doing. What I’m trying is mostly best guesses guided by gut feelings. For normal people, […]

By April Wallace, nwaMotherlode contributing writer It was this time last year that I began to suspect that I was pregnant again. Once the doctor confirmed what I already knew, I was elated not just […]