When I had my first child, I was surprised what a letdown Christmas was. Granted, at his first Christmas he was only 6 weeks old, so you can't expect much more than him laying there in a holiday-themed outfit posed with gifts or smiling...
The life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated annually during the month of January. Schools usually do special units around him and the entire civil rights movement. Some schools even host special events like parades or...
13 Reasons Why is a hot topic of discussions these days. Although the book was published 10 years ago, there has been a resurgence of its popularity after Netflix recently debuted a 13 episode show based on the book.
My...
2015 was truly an incredible second year for the Columbia SC Moms Blog! We are so thankful to all you, our readers, who were right there with us as we shared stories about our families, highlighted all the fun...
As many of us know, June is Pride Month. Pride month was created to commemorate the Stonewall riots in New York in 1969. During the month of June we celebrate the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to our country....
I have found the perfect diet.
Before I get carried away, let me be very clear.
I am NOT selling any products, books, or supplements. I am not affiliated with this diet or its website in any way at all. I...
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...
Talking to our kids about tragedy is hard. How do we bring it up? Should we bring it up? How do we make sure they know they're safe?
As a former teacher, I have a little bit of experience in...
I admit it. I used to be a yeller. One of those moms who yelled at her kids all the time when they didn't listen or did something wrong.
I'm not proud of it and I hate that it used...
I've been a reader for as long as I can remember. I was sick recently and I hadn't finished a book for a week. A WEEK! I was dying! I felt completely beside myself and outside myself. No escaping...
I am a children's librarian. Ninety percent of the books I read are for little people under the age of 16 (who do not belong to me). Almost four years ago now, life changed and I have a little...
For a new mom, every decision seems like the most important decision - whatever you choose is going to have an effect on your kid for the rest of their lives, right? If you are like me, you try...
New moms get loads of advice, whether they ask for it or not! Personally, I'm not a fan of unsolicited advice, but IF asked, I do like to recommend books.
Many people are split on whether reading books before having...
In June, I wrote about Reading With Your 3 and Under Child. The funny thing about kids is, they tend to grow! As they grow, they start to do really fun things with books and reading ... like have...
In + Around Columbia
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...
