Michelle Haddock
Top Family-Friendly Pizza Restaurants in Chattanooga
In our house, Wednesday night is Pizza Night. With a family consisting almost exclusively of hungry — and notoriously picky — boys, Pizza Night is practically a sacred event. What is it about that...
Home Sweet Home
I am not a homebody. My perfect day would never be at home. I get bored and restless easily. I am almost always eager to get out, to do something. I want to be...
Breast is Best? One Mother’s Story
I was 22-years-old when I found out I was going to be a mother for the first time. I had no idea what sort of parent I would be, but I do remember one...
Unique Things to do in Downtown Chattanooga with Kids
When I first visited Chattanooga in 2005, it was love at first sight. I was living in metro-Atlanta at the time, and I spent my short visit wandering around downtown, marveling at how quaint...
Savoring My Life, Not My Children
With the new year upon us, and a new baby in our family, it seems that the universe is out to remind me of one particular commandment of parenthood. And by “remind me,” I...
Holiday Gift-Giving Guide for Children with Special Needs
As anyone who knows me can attest to, I live for celebrating the holidays. Every year, we throw holiday parties and attend holiday festivals and bake a lot of holiday cookies. My house is...
Living in the Special Needs Spotlight
When our son Rory came into the world, I knew right away he was different. By the time he was one-year-old, doctors agreed with me. By two-years-old, most family and close friends were aware...
Saying Good-bye to the Daughter I’ll Never Have
For as long as I can remember, I knew I would have a daughter.
It is funny really, because I did not have a lot of female influences in my life growing up. I did...
Why I Love Living in Highland Park
At a birthday party not too long ago, I overheard a conversation about historic Chattanooga houses. It was not long before someone brought up Highland Park. “Oh, yes,” I heard someone say, “Highland Park...
Lost in Motherhood?
A couple of years ago, I had an interesting interaction with a first-time mother-to-be. Before you think I have achieved a miracle in remembering an interaction I had years ago, let me assure you:...