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School has been back in session for a few weeks now. That means the calendar is packed with meetings, practices, and deadlines and an overwhelming influx of homework, permission slips, and event reminders. Is it […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode.com beauty editor and mama of 3 Sadly, I had to explain to my 6-year-old that we do not celebrate his birthday on the 25th of every month, but only once a […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 I’m keeping a dirty little secret from the kids. Sometimes when I’m checking over their homework, I pretend to go to the bathroom or go check […]

By Sarah Martin Hood I heard about it for months, and I resisted. I’d heard it was all about crafts and cooking – which aren’t at the top of my personal list of hobbies – […]

Note from the mamas: We’re re-posting this Tweens & Teens because it’s such an important topic that parents often dread and avoid, for obvious reasons. It originally posted in November of last year, and it […]

Maybe there’s something in the water around here. Because you’ve gotta admit… the kids in our neck of the woods are just cuter than average. We’re just sayin’. If you’re skeptical, just take a look […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 I fight this fight over and over again. In one corner sits my constant companion – worry. In the other corner, there is faith. When the […]

Don’t say you’re too busy to read, mamas. We know you’re busy. Crazy busy. So busy you barely have time to shower. We get it. We’re right there with you. But we double-dog dare you […]