Previously on Motherlode…

Denise, Can dogs get depressed? My dog seems really lethargic and sad lately. Thanks. Dear Mama: Some people don’t believe dogs have feelings, but I’m not one of them. So, to answer your question, yes, […]

By Shannon Magsam My husband put together the perfect road trip playlist for our drive to New Orleans. I had completely forgotten about the song, New Orleans Ladies by Louisiana’s LeRoux, but suddenly my husband […]

As a mom, it’s pretty easy to know my child’s physical needs — good food, safe housing, plenty of sleep and exercise. But children’s mental and emotional needs aren’t as obvious. Good mental health allows […]

By Jade Stone I hope this finds you thoroughly enjoying your summer! I personally think Satan should take his weather back. If ever there was a doubt in my mind, after enduring this crazy heat, […]

Note from the mamas: Congratulations to Bethany Stephens, Flip winner! So here’s what happened. Back when we joined the rest of civilization and set up our very first Facebook page for nwaMotherlode, it was set […]

Welcome back to another installment of Doc Talk, a virtual trip to the doctor’s office. No waiting rooms required! Today’s video will bring you into the exam room with Dr. James Scherer, a pediatrician at […]

“For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in.” Matthew 25:35  (NKJV) By Bro. John L. Cash, “Country […]

Dear Mother Nature, Clearly, something is bothering you. Why don’t we just talk about it? Keeping your feelings bottled up like this isn’t healthy, you know, and when you get steamed, the rest of us […]