Teacher’s Appreciation Week is upon us and with it comes well-meaning gestures and gifts from family, friends and administrators about how teachers have very difficult jobs. But, today, I want to call attention to the other jobs that teachers have....
I haven’t experienced such a raw, authentic account of new motherhood since reading Sylvia Plath’s “Berck-Plage”: “I am not a smile. / These children are after something, with hooks and cries, / And my heart too small to bandage...
Welcome to Bump Diaries – a new series on Columbia SC Moms Blog! One of our contributors is expecting, and here she will share her journey – the good AND the ugly – with all of you. It is sort of...
Yep, that's right. I'm going to tell you how to win the Mommy Wars. I'm going to help you find out if babywearing, or breastfeeding, or strollers, or white noise machines, or co-sleeping, or disposable diapers, or homemade organic baby...
La Leche League of the South Carolina Midlands is hosting the 2nd Annual Nationwide Miracle Milk™ Stroll on May 2 at 11 a.m. at Cayce Amphitheater. The event is a partnership between La Leche League USA, Best for Babes Foundation, and...
"Hurt me with the truth but never comfort me with a lie." The truth can hurt, but lies are devastating. Who likes to be lied to? No one that I know. No one likes a liar. Today is National Honesty...
On April 16, Columbia SC Moms Blog joined Waxing the City Columbia for a special Moms Night Out! Women from Columbia, Lexington and the surrounding areas came together to welcome this new, locally owned and mom-operated business to the...
"Did you get his cooler? Do you have his cup? Where's his spoon? Make sure you grab a bib! Is this going to be enough for him to eat?!" This is the conversation my husband and I have almost every...
"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."-Dalai Lama Being happy is priceless. When you are happy your day goes better, and when your stress levels are low, you have a better outlook on life...

What’s That Rash?

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Disclaimer: This article contains general information about common childhood rashes. It is meant to provide talking points for you to bring up with your medical provider. You should always consult your doctor or professional healthcare provider with any medical...
This post is dedicated to all the mamas who know the depths of postpartum depression. There is hope, there is help, keep fighting! Dear Happy Mama, I cannot tell you how incredibly hard it is to express what I am going through. Depression...
I'm in the middle of my second pregnancy and so far it's has been pretty easy compared to the first one, which is a pleasant surprise for me. We are so excited to add another member to our family,...
"Don’t freak out!" This is the same advice that I get from my students every year about standardized testing. It is my custom to ask my more successful students what advice they would give to help students get through all...
Since my husband and I decided we are ready to start a family, we have been trying our best to save money (especially since we hear children can be expensive!). After sitting down and going over our finances, we...
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Weekend Events for Kids

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** Events are subject to change. Be sure to click on the event link to verify date and time ** Please Note :: While we...