120 days ago my 7th grade daughter told me that she’s had fairy regular thoughts about killing herself.
One month ago, she took her first Prozac.
The days in between were hell. And so scary. And so, so sad.
She’s always been...
It's that time of year again.
The big yellow buses return to our neighborhoods, the closed sign goes up on the pools, and the dozens of Pinterest posts get shared with bento box lunch ideas. And if you're a mom...
I am a mom and physical therapist. There are some things I learned in physical therapy school that helped prepare me for being a new mom. These things, I believe, should be public knowledge for new moms, not specific...
When I was pregnant, lots of well-meaning people told me how great babies were. They remembered with fondness on the days of rocking a baby to sleep, tiny fingers and toes, and the first smile.
When my daughter was an...
It happens so fast. I know you've heard it a million times; kids grow up in the blink of an eye. However, as cliche as that sounds, it really is the perfect way to describe it.
When our children are...
I was walking through Target with my son and we saw the school supplies all being set out. The summer items were already dwindling and being replaced by crayons, markers, and notebooks.
It’s July. Summers seem to be shorter and...
I feel like loose change. Middle-aged loose change. It’s not great. It’s a really weird time in my life right now. I’m kind of in a holding pattern and I need to stay here for a minute, and it’s...
There’s no denying my love for babies; their sweet smell, chubby cheeks, chunky thighs, and adorable babbling. The way their face lights up when they see a parent. The way they snuggle on your chest and fall asleep instantly....
I know the title of this post sounds crazy, but it is true!
Let me explain...
On a couple of occasions, I have allowed my toddler, who is almost three years old, to have temporary bright colors put into her hair...
We all have those mornings when the kids wake up on the wrong side of the bed. For whatever reason, they’re cranky, and trying to accomplish anything in a timely manner is suddenly out of the question. Regardless of...
Do you remember your first cell phone? I do. The first one I had, which was only mine, was a pink Razor flip phone I bought when I was 22. I often forgot to bring it with me, forgot...
My daughter came into this world a little dramatically. Her birth wasn't quite like I expected it to be and left me questioning lots of things. She was also a terrible sleeper until about 18 months. Add in working...
My daughter just turned seven. As she gets older each year, I enjoy looking back on who she used to be and watching who she is becoming. Like how when I found out I was having a girl I...
Amanda Mustin is so proud of her daughter Adaline! Adaline is three years old and was crowned Wee Miss Tiny Tot South Carolina 2022. When Amanda reached out to Columbia Mom to share the news, we had to know...
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