To the Baby of the Family: You’re Welcome
Teagan, today you turn three. You are the youngest in a combined family of five kids and, per conventional wisdom,…
Author Archives: Katie
What is a Social Influencer?
In the past two or three years you may have noticed something new happening on your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat…
Freelance Friday: Hidden Costs of Self-Employment
I’ve been a freelance writer/editor for six years full-time. It’s a great career path, especially for parents with little ones.…
It Takes a Decade
“Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things, I am tempted to think there are no little…
My Family Ran from Hurricane Irma (and Here’s Why)
When I was 11 years old, a record-breaking ice storm swept through the Chicagoland area, including our Indiana city situated…
Marathon Training: A Thank-You Note to My Husband
The role of the significant other in long-distance training is vital but under-recognized Dear Husband – Last weekend you woke…
Cord Blood Banking: Information and Resources
By the time you reach pregnancy week 11, your baby has developed his or her own heart – and it’s…
I Took a 32-Day Road Trip with 5 Kids (in a Minivan)
Last summer my husband and I planned the trip of a lifetime for our family of 7 — 32 days,…
5 of the Best Hobbies You Can Do At Home
Having a hobby can be a therapeutic or even productive way to spend any evening. The great thing about most…
Common Postpartum Body Complaints – And How to Address Them
If you are a new mom struggling to fit into your pre-pregnancy clothes a few months after giving birth, you are…
