Pregnancy and Babies

By April Wallace, nwaMotherlode contributor and local mama Self-awareness, self-care and self-love are so trendy right now but, as a relatively new mom, I feel completely disconnected from it all. As soon as my first […]

By April Wallace, Northwest Arkansas mama and nwaMotherlode contributor On his very first day of preschool, I walked Henry to the front door in his sweet little striped polo shirt and nicely combed hair. I […]

By April Wallace So much changes after you see that little plus sign on a pregnancy test, and it goes far beyond all the doctor’s visits, the rearrangement of your home and life. For about […]

If you’re a new (or new-to-NWA) mama on the hunt for things to do with your baby or toddler in Northwest Arkansas, here’s a big list to help you find some fun together. Click on […]

By April Wallace, nwaMotherlode Early Childhood Editor Every time I’ve begun potty training one of my boys, I’ve stood at my front door staring at a newly arrived box of diapers and thought, “Ahhhh. This […]

By April Wallace, nwaMotherlode contributor and Northwest Arkansas mama  This time last year we were potty training our older son and now here we are again, potty training our youngest! Winter has been great for […]

By April Wallace, nwaMotherlode contributor and local mama Five years ago this month, I returned from a whirlwind trip to New York City with a big, shiny rock on my finger. It was time to […]

By April Wallace, Northwest Arkansas mama and nwaMotherlode contributor It’s time to pull out those Christmas books once again! There’s something especially cozy about Christmas stories. This time of year, I love cuddling up with […]