Author Archives: Heather C

Heather C is a married, mom of three: big sis Lily and identical twins Natalie and Sophia. She has been guest blogging for Mumbling Mommy since February of 2012 and began working as a Social Media Editor in 2014. After nearly a decade in banking, she now works part time at a doctor's office specializing in breastfeeding medicine and spends the rest of her days in her Midwest home as zookeeper/stay-at-home-mom. Heather C is also a runner, hiker, yogi, bike rider and more. She reads when she finds more than a few minutes to herself and she hosts a lot of pajama dance parties in her kitchen. In her spare time, she's the co-leader for her daughter's Girl Scout troop and an active member of the school's Parent-Teacher Committee as well as a certified postpartum doula.

Screen-Free Summer: How We Had More Fun with the TV Off

A look at our screen-free summer  Our last day of school was May 19th. I had high hopes for all…

Who Asked You? Thoughts on Unsolicited Parenting Advice

How much unsolicited parenting advice can we take? In the age of mom shaming, when parents are forever doing everything…

Why We Changed Our Minds About Going to Disney World

Disney World is touted as the most magical place in the world. I’ve been there. And honestly, it really, truly…

A Debate About “Good Moms”

Good moms vs. Bad moms. It’s all the rage these days. My question, though, is: When did being a good mom become…

Why Finisher’s Medals Matter

There is an ongoing debate on whether participation or finisher’s prizes should be awarded in sports, especially for kids. Many…

Are Children Too Young to Have a Best Friend?

Is picking a childhood best friend a form of bullying? I have 4-year-old identical twin daughters. If I ask them…

Why I’m the Black Sheep Who Dislikes ALDI

Basically everyone who lives near an ALDI store loves it. I can actually name about six locations close enough to…

Family Trip Tuesday: Tellus Science Museum

Recently, our family of five traveled south from our home in Missouri for a spring break trip to Georgia. I…

I’m Not Afraid to Post Pictures of My Kids in Their Car Seats

Car seat safety. Oh boy, now there is a topic for mommy wars. Or is it? In early January, one of…

Should Moms be Excused from Jury Duty?

Last month I was summoned for jury duty. I am a stay-at-home mom. I have two 4-year-olds and a 6-year-old.…