Erin Statz
A Chronically Ill Parenting Partner
I knew my husband had an autoimmune disease before we got married. When we said "until death do you part" for our vows, I knew that also meant for his disease. It would be...
Weight Loss By the Numbers: Mom Edition
Weight gain is such a complex and personal thing. There are emotional, economical, and health factors that make it an extremely difficult life event; and that goes for anyone and everyone. Now you become...
5 Things I’ve Learned about Down syndrome in 5 Years
If you remember our story, we are a family who found out their son had Down syndrome AFTER he was born. I didn't even know that could happen as I thought Down syndrome was...
The Last Kindergartener
The time is coming soon when I send you off to your first day of school, The Last Kindergartener.
While I know already you are excited for a new school and a new adventure, I...
Summer Ready: Car Edition
It's summertime! Your kids are out of school and if your mom life is anything like mine it's extremely busy. I have two elementary school aged kiddos and a recent preschool graduate. Entertaining at...
Music Forever and For Everyone
We all have one thing we can agree on: music is awesome! It really is one of the only universal languages on this earth. A melody can be linked to a specific memory from...
Ode to My Middle Child
Let's be real here; because he never gets any attention...
I am actually writing this piece out of a little bit of guilt and feel like I should leave something for my son to read...
The Heart of a Special Needs Mom
Since my son was born four years ago with an unexpected diagnosis, I have had a lot of time to really dig deep into my being. I have felt my heart change. I am...
Self-Care: Don’t Forget the Skin You’re In…
I willingly admit I have spent almost zero time focused on my health since I've become a mom. All three of my children had tonsillectomies last year. I have one child with special needs...
To the Kid Who Told My Son the Truth About Santa
I still remember the early day in December when my 1st grader came home from school and the first thing he said to me before even entering the house was:
"Santa Claus isn't real."
His 5-year-old...
Dare Yourself
"Truth or Dare?"
Do kids these days even play that game anymore or know what it is? Long before internet, tablets, phones or apps that was a game we constantly played as kids; so I...
Timeless Memories Made on Family Movie Night
A night out at the movies has been a well-loved family pastime and tradition I have enjoyed since I was a child. The movie-going experience has come a long way since I was growing...
Life with Down syndrome: What Moms Want You to Know!
My top hashtags for my Instagram page are #lifewithdownsyndrome and #theluckyfew. My 4-year-old son Ronin was born with Down syndrome and it was a whirlwind with his birth diagnosis. I wasn't really sure what...
Spelling Out Self-Care
September is Self-Care Awareness Month and we have a special line up for you! Each Monday, our writers will share what self-care looks like for them. We hope to inspire you to dust off...