Recently, when putting my two oldest daughters to bed, the younger one suddenly, out of the blue, sobbed that, "My legs hit the edge of this bed and it hurts, Mama. Why won’t you get me a big bed?!"...
My only child will soon become a big brother . . .
With the arrival of a child, whether through pregnancy, surrogacy, or adoption, there's always anxiety.
What will this new child be like? How will you adjust to motherhood? Will...
I saw her walking down the sidewalk on my street. She was pushing a double stroller filled with two toddlers. Strapped to her chest in a baby carrier was a sleeping infant, his tiny head propped on her chest,...
It’s International Women’s Day today. And boy (and girl), do we need to think about the role of women in our world. A recent study by the United Nations, The World’s Women 2015, exposed some alarming statistics. The study...
Most area schools seem to be planning to release their plans for the 2020-2021 school year this week, so school choice (virtual, blended, hybrid, traditional, home school, and every other version you can think of) is even more of...
What is "Team Green," anyways?
Team Green means that you forgo finding out the gender of a baby prior to delivery. With our first, we did a gender reveal party and it was amazing. Our family and friends were so...
"Two number ones, both large sized with a Dr. Pepper. A twelve count nugget with extra Polynesian sauce, large sized with a sweet tea. One large macaroni & cheese with a chocolate shake, no whipped topping. A six count...
The day my son was born, the constant screeches, screams, and painful cries began. The image of the sweet, sleepy newborn I had envisioned was not the 6 lb. 15 oz. boy laid in my arms after a long,...
A therapist once told me that I was extremely self-reflective. To this day, I’m unsure whether that was meant as a compliment or a correction, but the statement is true. I love to dig into my “whys”, hold them...
I really love water. I drink it all the time. I have several water cups that I take with me wherever I go. I rarely drink anything else. So, it stands to reason that my kids love water, too....
In + Around Birmingham
The Best Family Events at the BJCC : Summer 2024
Summer is right around the corner, and Birmingham Mom Collective is thrilled to tell local families about all the exciting, family-friendly events coming to...
