I've given birth to three beautiful children - a boy and two girls. My first two definitely fit the "wild child" description - full of life, energy, and love (especially the energy). They have very colorful personalities that I love...
My son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) when he was in kindergarten. Looking back, I wish I would have explored other holistic routes first rather than choosing medication. As a young, 20-year-old parent, I did exactly what...
Eden Olivia Coker was born on June 26, 2015. She lived for 40 glorious minutes and took at least six miraculous breaths. She impacted thousands of lives during her time here on Earth with us. I met Eden’s mom,...

Strong As Hell

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I am strong as hell. Yeah, I said it. Yep, it’s the title of this this article and it’s on a website for moms. You're probably thinking "wow that's brazen." You're right, it absolutely is. Maybe you're thinking it's...
"I've heard it happened but never imagined the possibility that it could've been me until today." Today was a very exciting day. Our oldest daughter, Corinne, participated in her 1st Breast Cancer Awareness Fashion Show in honor and support of...
Choosing your child's dentist or orthodontist is a big decision. At Columbia SC Moms Blog, we want to make that task easier for you by bringing you our Guide to Columbia Area Dentists and Orthodontists! We hope this guide...
If your child is anything like mine, you struggle to get him to drink enough water throughout the day. I have tried giving my daughter H2O in cups with fancy Disney characters, tumblers just like Daddy, and even a...
#1. “It’s a lifestyle.” Granted a particular diet might be a lifestyle choice. Some people choose to be vegetarians or vegans. I choose, as much as possible, not to buy or eat factory farmed meat. These are lifestyle choices. However,...
"Because I have a sister I have a forever friend." My little sister, Brittany and I are only 20 months apart in age. When we were little we fought like cats and dogs, but as we grew into teenagers we...
This is how I remember being sick as a kid: Curled up in front of the television. Warm blanket. One of my parents taking the day off work to take care of me. All responsibilities put on hold for the...
Finally, it is cold enough for a fire in the hearth, a pot of soup on the stove and long winter naps. Fall through the winter holidays is my favorite time of year for coming inside as a family,...
I never imagined I would be caring for an elderly parent and three small children at the same time. And I certainly never anticipated how much stress, anxiety, and guilt it would cause me. My children need me, my...
A friend gave us a pack of unopened Strawberry Yogurt melts. My daughter is 9 months old and hasn't had strawberries yet. I know some sites say not to give them strawberries until they're a year old since strawberries could...
It's been one year. A year since taking away almost all foods from my son. The journey has been a long one and it isn't over yet. Meet Bradley: He's a typical third grader who enjoys hanging out with friends,...
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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...