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The Rockwood Files: Anticipation and dread

12/17/2022 nwamamas

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 During the weeks before Thanksgiving, I was high on anticipation – counting down the days until our two sons were scheduled to come home from college […]

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Crafty Mama: Cute chore charts made from cookie sheets!

12/09/2022 nwamamas

There are all kinds of chore charts out there, but this one is genius — and super cute! Local mom of four, Jennifer Smith, used basic cookie sheets to make these for her kids and […]

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Birthday party favors that won’t get trashed

12/02/2022 nwamamas

One of the things that used to drive me nuts when my kids were little was the tradition of giving away party favors whenever one of the kids hosted a birthday party. (That was NOT […]

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Tweens & Teens: How we can stay close during the pulling-away years

10/19/2022 nwamamas

Mamas, we are always on the lookout for great articles and posts that help us navigate the teen years. Shannon and I both have teens right now so we need all the tips and insight […]

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Funny Friday: How to entertain cats and kids at the same time

10/14/2022 nwamamas

Not only is the idea behind this viral video hilarious, it also looks like a good way to entertain the cat AND the kids. It might just wear both of them out. Just make the […]

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The manners checklist for your kids

08/08/2022 nwamamas

When I was pregnant with our first child, Tom and I went to the home of one of his co-workers to have dinner. Shortly after we arrived, the couple’s two little kids appeared in the […]

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The Rockwood Files: To all the teachers I’ve loved before

08/06/2022 nwamamas

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 With less than two weeks to go before school starts again, kids have never been more interested in teachers than they are right now. They’re practically […]

Five Minutes with a Mom

5 Minutes with a Northwest Arkansas Mom: Ashley Clontz

08/05/2022 nwamamas

Mamas, meet local Ashley Clontz, who just realized her dream of becoming a published children’s book author. Congratulations, Ashley! Her book, Giraffe, What Do You Like to Eat?  is adorable and educational. It will definitely spark […]

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What We’re Reading to the Kids: Three picture books you will both LOVE

06/22/2022 nwamamas

Mamas, my kids aren’t in the picture book age range anymore, but I’ve certainly read plenty of them over the years. But recently a picture book titled “What Do You Do with an Idea?” was […]

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Picky eater at home? Don’t worry

06/10/2022 nwamamas

Mamas, I spent SO much time worrying about my oldest son, who practically came out of the womb as a picky eater. Particularly when he was a toddler, preschooler and even until junior high school, […]

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