Losing a loved one is never easy. Losing a sibling, especially at a young age, is even harder.
My sister, Brittany, passed away January 30, 2006 at the age of 15 from Epilepsy. I had just turned 17 two weeks before her...
When sitting around with other mothers, regardless of age and experience, a common complaint is how exhausting it is to constantly feed our families. Three meals a day, plus snacks, multiplied by the number of people in your home.
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Christmas is right around the corner, and I can’t help but think about my 3-year-old’s growing awareness of the world around her. What piqued my interest was my husband’s recent trip to the store to pick up some groceries...
Dear Parent,
The candles, chocolate, and coffee mugs for Christmas are all wonderful, but let me be real for the three minutes it will take you to read this letter. They are not what I want as a teacher. I...
Some days I did not think I would survive my child maturing.
Now, though, looking back on it, my teenager who will soon be heading off to college has not turned out so bad. Even though our Caroline does well in...
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Thinking ahead? Planning your summer? No more school!!
Moms… don't panic just...
I love a house that looks and smells clean. When I only had one child I couldn't rest at night in my apartment if I had a dirty dish in my sink. You see, I am the oldest of four...
Although he's almost 10, I sat in the bathroom as my son showered so I could make sure to apply all his topical medications for his eczema. Through the years I've learned a lot and had some really insightful...
I never questioned my intuition.
Whether it be womanly or motherly, I figured that when I had kids, some kind of invisible switch would be flipped and I would magically posses those instincts people are always mentioning. You know the...
We are THRILLED to partner with the Columbia Children's Theatre again to bring you a very special, family-friendly, holiday-themed opening night event for the production of Jingle Arrgh the Way!
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While I was pregnant, I dreamed of my son being one of the greatest minds in history. I wanted him to have every opportunity to cultivate any potential genius. I was a full-blown tiger mom.
A few days after he...
One of the hardest things for me when it comes to being a mom is realizing that my baby is no longer a baby. I was so overjoyed Sarah turned one in September, but at the same time, that...
For the last week and a half, my newsfeed on Facebook has been inundated with flood news. First it was where the waters were rising, then it was which roads were breaking up, and now it is where the...
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New to South Carolina, Athena In-Home Tutoring of Columbia, is part of...
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Let’s Hit the Trails :: Top 10 Kid-Friendly Hiking Spots Around...
The Midlands is home to a surprising number of family-friendly hiking trails. This fun, inexpensive, and educational hobby is a great way to wear...
