2018 was another great 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 things to do in the Midlands, and encouraged each other in the equally rewarding and challenging life of being a mom. Thanks for being part of this journey!
To cap off 2018 and ring in the new year, we wanted to share our top 10 most-read blog posts from this year. They are stories of motherhood, daily life, real experiences, humor and making the most of this great city we live in. We hope you enjoy revisiting them as much as we did.
10. When It’s Okay to Compare
The book, Girl Wash Your Face, showed me that sometimes comparison IS warranted. Comparing the statements in this book to my belief system was critical for me to discern opinion from fact.
9. It All Matters
Unseen. Unacknowledged. Unnoticed. The day to day tasks of motherhood can leave us undone. But what you’re doing matters. YOU matter. And your impact, no matter how small it may feel, leaves a lasting impact on generations to come.
8. Introverted Mom, Extroverted Life
What happens when you are an intrinsically introverted mom with an extroverted job, extroverted husband, and extroverted kids?
7. 10 Benefits to Having (and Being) an Only Child
I know there are TONS of positives about having more than one kid and about having siblings. And, sure, I have spent time in my life wishing for someone else who would play with me or help take care of aging parents. But, overall – I am very glad that I am an only child and (as long as there are no surprises in our future), I am very glad to have an only child.
6. When Your Teen is Troubled
My son turned 13 a few months ago and his behavior is spiraling out of control. Like a lot of parents of teenagers, I am at my wits end and didn’t know what to do … but a local “scared straight” program has made all the difference in helping my child see the true consequences of his actions and the direction he’s headed if he doesn’t change his ways.
5. Teenage Pregnancy Advice for Girls from a Mom Who’s Been There
I became a teen mom just three days after my sixteenth birthday. And while I love my son, I don’t want anyone to follow in my footsteps. Here’s the hard and honest truth about what it’s like being a teen mom.
4. 10 Things I Learned When I Moved to the South
While I knew to expect hot weather, fried chicken, and that good ‘ol southern hospitality, there were most definitely things I discovered that I had not been expecting. Can you relate?”
3. When Mom’s the Messy One
Messy moms are good moms, too. Just because we happen to leave a little bit of a trail in our wake as we move swiftly, albeit haphazardly, between work, family and fun doesn’t mean we don’t have our stuff together.
2. The XXX-Rated Version of Parenting
Raising a son is all fun and games … until he started puberty.
1. The Day I Said Goodbye to the “Mom” Bathing Suit
I realized I have been hiding behind the “mom” suit for far too long. Do I have the “perfect” body? Absolutely not. I may have recently lost 35 pounds but do I still have hang-ups about my body? Of course. But that doesn’t mean I need to fall into the stigma of only being able to wear the full coverage bathing suit.
Worth a Read :: Other Top Posts From our Team in 2018
Motherhood Support
Let’s Put an End to Mommy Shaming
A Path To Realistic Expectations
Self-Awareness
Safety Tips Every Mom Should Know
The Best Laid Plans :: A Lesson in Self-Care
Parenting Perspectives
It DOES Matter if You’re Black or White
Advice & Insight Into Fatherhood {From Local Dads}
Mom Humor
Four Years, Three Kids :: What Have We Done to Ourselves!?
Health
4 Great Reasons to Start Your Own Home Garden
Mental Health Awareness Can Be Everyday
Safe School Snacks for Kids With Food Allergies
Mom Life
Top 5 Reasons to Get an Undercut
A Love Letter to My First Born
Please Stop Calling the School for your College Students
Pregnancy
Don’t Double the Mortgage :: A Letter to My Former Self During My First Pregnancy
Local Things to Do & Places to See
5 Must-See Padded Outdoor Playgrounds Around Columbia
Fun and Affordable Things to Do with Older Kids in Columbia
8 Favorite Places in Columbia for a Playdate
Favorite Toddler-Friendly Play Areas in Columbia
An Insider’s Guide to Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens
Birthday Parties
15+ Fun Birthday Party Spots in Columbia
Party Ideas for Winter Birthdays
Homeschooling
Your “Options” for Homeschooling in South Carolina
Columbia-Focused
My Hate/Love Relationship with Columbia
6 Great Locations for Family Photos in Columbia
The Ultimate Guide to Columbia’s Theatre Scene
