#HomeschoolLife
by Meghan Yancy
I was homeschooled during those dreaded middle school years. I heard they were rough. I got to completely bypass them as I was homeschooled for three years during that whole...
When Mom Goes Back to School: Lessons I’ve Learned
Do you know who hangs out at your local Starbucks at 5am on Saturday and Sunday mornings? Friendly retirees reading their papers, an overworked professional catching up on emails, a...
You are Amazing, Mama
We can be our toughest critic. I know I am. What I do for my kids doesn’t seem to be good enough. I overthink things. “Why do they want to...
It’s Your Summer Too
Remember what summers were like pre-children? Yeah, I know, it’s a little foggy for me too. What I do remember is that they seemed to last forever. We weren’t bound...
Where to Really Find the Time to Work Out
by Kate Awsumb
I was a religious morning worker-outer B.C. (before child). But A.C., the logistics of getting a tiny human and myself out the door, an unfortunately loud shower pipe that shares...
Who Can I Be Today?
I am a mother and have been since January 2015. I am also a career woman who spends her weekdays creating architecture. Then the are other days. Days in which...
Staying Connected to Your Partner
Father’s Day is Sunday, and if you have a partner and forgot about them, you’re not alone. Between work, side hustles, kids’ activities, and friends and family events, we’re sometimes...
Helpful Ways to Take the Chaos Out of Weekday Mornings
You know calm and organized are not in your wheelhouse for your morning routine, but what just happened, will never happen again, you tell yourself. You had to tell your kids...
Provider Appreciation Day: A Special Note of Thanks to All the Daycare Providers
by Jen
It takes a very special person with a big heart to be a daycare provider. Daycare providers work long hours and switch between multiple jobs throughout the day such as...
Finding CommonGround: Let’s Talk Food Together
An ordinary 6th grade sleepover turned into a defining moment in my life. I grew up in southwestern Minnesota on a crop farm about 13 miles from the nearest town. On...
That Time I Tried a Tri(athlon)
by Kate Awsumb
Once upon a time, I signed up for an indoor triathlon – a swim in the pool, ride on a stationary bike and run around a track (times a million)....
Resources and Tips for Healthy Weeknight Meals
by Monica Hoss
I am going to guess that you know exactly what you should be feeding your family. You know what the experts recommend: more veggies and home cooked meals; less sugar and convenience foods....
Help Wanted: I’m Solo Parenting for Six Weeks!
by Annie
I’m somewhere in the midst of six-ish weeks of parenting while my partner is out of the country for work. My kids are young, one is in child care and...
The Battle For Margin Is Worth It
by Tammie
I never set out to be a teacher. I earned a biology degree for the sole purpose of looking good on a medical school application. But as graduation loomed, I...