Pregnancy and Babies

Attention, mamas of toddlers! We just found out about three upcoming events that will be perfect for toddlers with lots of energy and the need to explore. Aspire Gymnastics in Bentonville will be hosting a […]

Dear New Stepmom, Congratulations! You just got married to the man of your dreams and in an instant, you became a mom. Of course it wasn’t really an instant. You probably started to get into […]

Juana Martinez is passionate about helping young parents between the ages of 12-24 who have babies. She’s a Family Support Specialist at Healthy Families of Benton County, a free home-based program that promotes child development and […]

By April Wallace, Northwest Arkansas 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 baby arrived, […]

Best breastfeeding tips for the first year By April Wallace, Northwest Arkansas mama When I learned I was pregnant with my baby boy, Henry, I knew I would want to at least try to breastfeed. […]

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 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 […]