An Inside Look at Arkansas Children’s Northwest
If there is one thing that Moms can agree on, it’s that life happens. Falls lead to broken bones. Sniffles lead to fevers at midnight. Strange symptoms lead to major illnesses. In those times, it can be a struggle figuring out where to turn. Kid’s bodies are unique, and they deserve health care that is child-centric, […]
Beat the Summer Doldrums
All opinions expressed are solely my own and I was not compensated for any statement made here. Summer is in full swing, so much so that we may already be approaching that time of the season where parents begin to steal glances at their calendar and tick off the days until school starts again. The pressure to […]
Diaper Changing: There’s An App For That
This is us. These are our girls. This is a raw picture of our life. We were downstairs playing and had a mini photo shoot together. Once done, Addison had to finish saving Elsa on the Doc McStuffins hospital cart while Olivia took all the DVD’s out of their cases. Growing up, I never had […]
Ask Them
By the time I became a mom, three days after my 32nd birthday, my grandmother was in the advanced stages of dementia. And, like most new moms, it is only after becoming a parent yourself that you begin to understand the love, joy, and sacrifice of being a mother. My grandmother did not have a […]
My Kids Have the Best Ideas for Fun :: Northwest Arkansas Edition
As a full time wife and mom with a full time career, I’ve learned to be super intentional about how I spend my time. Wherever I am, with family or at the office, my daily goal is to be “all in” the moment. Take notes during meetings. Follow-up on actions while it’s on my mind. […]
The Sun Will Shine Again
My heart has been so heavy lately. Over the last few months I have watched those close to me go through the most trying of times. My husband lost a dear friend to illness. A week later a sweet family we grew to know this year lost their precious four-year-old daughter to a rare brain […]
To the Mom Who…I See You and Your Desperation.
To the mom whose child is hungry and has nothing to eat, I see you and your desperation. To the mom who works multiple jobs and feels like she cannot provide enough for her children, I see you and your desperation. To the mom who smuggled her child on a boat or a truck, across […]
Waiting For A Positive Sign : Struggles With Infertility
The range of emotions that women feel while waiting for a positive sign on a pregnancy test can be overwhelming. There is excitement, hope, anxiety, worry, and the list goes on. There are also many questions that come to mind: Am I ready to be a Mom? Will I get the support and help needed […]
I Wish You Teenagers
When my kids were little, we were so busy learning manners and basic life skills. They needed continual guidance, correction, and care. In many ways, despite the constant vigilance I had to keep, those were some of my best days. Nothing beats observing a child explore the world around them. I hoped they’d never grow […]
Sending Dinosaurs to Amazon Unannounced
Today, I was humbled. Being humbled is something that moms are experts in. So, that’s where I found myself. I was standing in front of a full-length mirror trying to find a swim suit that flattered my post-motherhood body. In case you are wondering, that is zero swimming suits. Especially considering I was doing hypothetical […]