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We want to connect moms who are seeking help to resources within our community that can provide hope. Below are several organizations that can help with issues related to abuse and depression. "So please reach out. Connect with that mom sitting...

I used to be my son’s everything. I was his favorite. The one he came to for it all. I was a pretty big deal in his eyes. Now I'm learning to share that role with someone else. This...

When my pregnancy test showed those two little pink lines, I was far from creating a birth plan. I was blindsided and scared. That’s all there was to it. When you go into survival mode, you aren’t thinking about the future,...

It took about thirty minutes of being a new mom to realize life with a child doesn’t always look like a rising progression of wonderful, rewarding achievements. Sometimes it looks like sweet, peaceful bliss. Yet, other times my spirit...

By nature, I am a worrier. Add nature with motherhood and I am a disaster. When I was pregnant with my son, I remember thinking, “ Once I’m through the first trimester, then I won’t worry so much. Wait, no, once...

Please don’t applaud me for being a single mom. That may seem a bit strident, but really, please don’t. I am a mother just like you. It may seem amazing that someone can parent without a partner, but I don't think it’s...

This Mother's Day, I will reflect on the day I became a birth mother. It's not that I didn't want to remember, but I have tried to block out that time period. I was going in for a routine doctor...

I love learning from others. Especially from those different than me. I seriously don’t think there’s anything more amazing than the opportunity to listen to the stories of those who have experienced some of the darkest and most beautiful parts of our world. With that...

According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of “family” is: 1: a group of individuals living under one roof and usually under one head : household 2a: a group of persons of common ancestry : clan b: a people or group of peoples regarded...

This past week I had a very sick baby with a double ear infection and upper respiratory infection. She needed to be out from daycare for three whole days. Luckily, my husband was able to stay home two days...

The night of January 19th I took a shower that reeked of antiseptic soap. It turned what normally would be a very pleasant and therapeutic coconut and ginger scented shower into the smell of an operating room. It was gross. I'd been wearily anticipating...

On Tuesday, I wore this new sweater to work:   It was my latest and favorite Goodwill find. I instantly fell in love. Why would anyone get rid of this?! The morning I slipped this sweater on and walked out the door...

Welcome to our newest series: I Am a Twin Cities Mom, where we will regularly feature some of our area's inspiring mothers.  Our first featured Mom is Katie Greeman of Spill the Wine. Katie Greeman is the owner of Spill...

Considering going back to school? Not sure if you’d be able to balance relationships, parenting, work and taking care of yourself? Worried you might sacrifice your family for the sake of your studies? It isn't alway easy, but there is...