Chattanooga Moms

I sat in the car line this morning and I watched a sea of children march into the school from their parents’ cars. Truly, there was only one kid I was watching, and that was mine. With his ready-for-summer...

I never thought I’d be a very young mother, but I certainly didn’t imagine I’d be classified as a geriatric one either. Yet here I sit, several years into my 40s, with a toddler in tow. And sit I do,...

Chattanooga Daddies, breathe easy. I've got you covered this Mother's Day. For that matter, anyone with a mother/mother-in-law/maternal figure who lives in or near Chattanooga can breathe a sigh of relief. I know of a few women who don't enjoy...

By the time most kids turn one, they should be using simple gestures (waving "bye bye"), saying a few words ("mama" or "dada"), playing basic games ("peek-a-boo"), following simple directions ("bring me the toy"), and cruising or standing alone....

Dear Mom, Remember when you told me growing up, “If I only knew then what I know now?" Man, if I really did only know then what I know now, then I would have been a much better kid. I was...

It's that time again! Vacation Bible School was a major part of my childhood and I certainly love it just as much now as a mom! The days are coming when I can send all three of my kids...

I refer to myself as a quasi-vegetarian. I eat meat, but I believe a plant-based diet is healthiest and try to limit any animal products, though cheese is my weakness. When I cook, I pretty much cook vegetarian or...

I've had two experiences moving to new cities as an adult. Nashville Fresh out of college and newly married, my husband and I got back from our honeymoon, spent one day in my hometown of Richmond, Virginia, and then drove out...

I've been pretty confident in my parenting choices and style, but every now and then I feel guilty for not keeping up with "Mrs. Jones." You know her: Her children are dressed in matching monogrammed clothing with perfect hair...

The life of a mom can be hectic and sometimes too busy for things like fitness. In fact, fitness and self-care are probably the last things on many moms’ to do lists. However, it is possible to pencil in...