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Foster Care Questions and Answers
My name is Katie Evans. I was a past writer for DMM, so this blog is near and dear to my heart. At the time I was a young mom trying to survive/thrive during...
Deployment: A Year Without Our Soldier
My husband, Andre, deployed for a year at the beginning of July, and we just passed the 4-month mark. It’s funny how time has a way of standing still and racing by all at...
Honoring Hudson- A Story of Love, Loss, and Hope
“Not fit for life,” the doctor said.
“You won’t make it past three months.”
Hearing these words come out of the specialist’s mouth was the last thing we expected to hear. We were 14 and half...
Life after Loss
Having our first son was just as I imagined it would be. I had a healthy pregnancy and after 38 weeks our perfect baby boy was born.
It really was a dream. We came home,...
Unravel Pediatric Cancer
Our little five-year-old Elayna was the happiest, healthiest child we knew. She had long blonde ringlets and a smile that lit up the room. We spent our time running and giggling at the park,...
5 Benefits of a Side Hustle I Didn’t Expect
Like many of you, I’m a busy mom with a to-do list a mile long. I’m a wife and a full-time, work-from-home mom with a middle schooler. A typical day for me includes waking...
The Sisterhood of Infertility
Did you grow up dreaming of what your family would look like? How many kids? How many boys and how many girls? Did you have names picked out? Did you always know you were...
6 Tips for Capsule Home Decorating
I used to spend way too much money on home decor. I loved the changing seasons and checking out the latest seasonal décor.
Fresh, vibrant pillows for spring? Yes, please!
All colorful summer patio must haves?...
How to Introduce Kids to Culture
How do you introduce culture to a kid that can barely spell his or her name?
The same way you teach them everything: by doing it. Be it the art center or out to eat,...
Tips for Creating Storytime at Home
Does your kid love storytime at the library or at school? Here are some librarian secrets on how to create that sense of engagement and interaction in your read-aloud time at home.
5 Ways to...