Chattanooga Moms

My very first post when I started writing for Chattanooga Moms five years ago was about my life as a student mom. I wrote that post as I was about to start working on my bachelor's degree, which I graduated...

Are you afraid of what the teenage years hold with the impending attitude, hormone changes, and giving up of control? Don't be! If you're a mom of young kids, start talking with them now. Make the little things of...

The other Sunday after church, my husband, Neil (a realtor), went to go show houses, and I was home with our crew. The afternoon was filled with all the practical, domestic kinds of things going on: a toddler napping...

With fall and cooler weather lurking right around the corner, there's no better time to explore Chattanooga's sweet selection of rooftop restaurants and bars. Whether you're going for date night, girls' night, or with your family, there's a wide...

In a life where we are always looking to slow down, cultures like the Amish are inspiring to many who are looking for the simple life. With no cell phones constantly buzzing, no technology, growing their own food, and...

Over the last few years, I've realized just how important pets have been in my children's emotional and social well-being. We currently have two fully grown cats and two adorable kittens, and I've seen how the addition of our...

Despite the warm temperatures, fall is just around the corner. With fall comes changing leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, sweaters and hoodies, and my personal favorite, pumpkin patches! My family makes it a point every year to visit one of...

If you have followed my blogs for some time, you will know that I recently graduated with a Doctorate in Education, and what a journey it was! While my coursework was challenging and the dissertation process was extremely intense,...

The longer my husband and I have been married, the more we’ve realized how important it is to take some time for ourselves, away from our kids. We try to make a quick weekend trip two to three times...

As the mom of a rambunctious seven-year-old boy and a previously homeschooled 10-year-old ADHD girl, who was recently diagnosed on the spectrum, I've become something of an expert in creating effective study spaces that work well for neurotypical and...