Moms & Kids section

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, […]

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Island of Sodor with Thomas and friends at the Scott Family Amazeum through September 7. Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails! will be at the museum until Labor […]

The kids may be back in school, but we’ve still got long days to play at the park. Writer April Wallace has been reviewing parks around Northwest Arkansas all summer with the help of her […]

Northwest Arkansas Summer Snapshot Contest for Summer 2020 Happy Friday, mamas! Today we’re kicking off the 2020 Summer Snapshot Contest! We’d love to see some of your favorite summer pictures — past or present. We […]

Some of you may know Dr. Virginia McCord from the Northwest Arkansas Pediatric Clinic. We do, too! But we also know her from various nwaMotherlode events, like fun evenings out at Walton Arts Center. Remember […]

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks has kicked off Terrific Tuesday Nights again for the summer. From now through August, the botanical garden will be open and free to the public from 5-8 pm on […]

Mamas, this video melted my mama heart into a pool of butter. My own daughter (who is 13 now) LOVED Elmo, too. Her Elmo doll went everywhere she did. Watch this sweet baby’s face as […]

Northwest Arkansas mama Liz Lusk has some important advice for her single friends who are considering marriage. Find out her best advice and about her Andy’s custard addiction in this interview: Daughter’s name and age: […]