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Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture The loss is still very fresh, as I started writing this just two weeks after momma passed away. However, I have been grieving my mother for several years — since the major stroke that probably started her dementia journey. Momma made great progress after her stroke and even learned how […]
Leanna Garcia is a local artist and homeschooling mom of five. You’ll usually find her in the studio with a baby on her hip, running kids to practices or having date nights with her husband on their back porch. MY HEALTH CHALLENGE I was almost 39 weeks pregnant and having a “normal” labor at the […]
By Cheyenne Underwood We’ve all heard the phrase, “It takes a village,” but no one really prepares you for what it feels like when you must build that village yourself. When we moved to the Gulf Coast as a military family, I wasn’t just adjusting to a new house or a new city; I was […]
Moms may think their advice goes unheard and unheeded, and who could blame them? In the chaos of life, they often don’t get the appreciation they deserve for the priceless pearls of wisdom they dispense daily. Nonetheless, their words have far more impact than they realize. In celebration of Mother’s Day, we asked our audience […]
Parenting doesn’t begin and end with bringing a child into the world — it’s a lifelong journey of decisions that shape their future and yours. And one of the most powerful ways to lead well as a parent is to lead wisely with your finances. Here’s some practical financial guidance to help you build stability, […]
By Myia Lane-Anderson Many women have had the quiet, unsettling feeling that something may not be right with a child in their orbit. Perhaps the child suddenly becomes withdrawn, fearful or unusually anxious around a certain adult. Maybe you notice unexplained bruises, frequent absences from school, poor hygiene or a dramatic change in behavior. These […]
By Paula Broome Are you still watching for the white van and regurgitating the “stranger danger” talk with which generations of children were indoctrinated? For many of us, this type of vigilance seemingly worked to keep us safe. But today, the greatest risk to your child is not the “white van” or a “stranger.” The […]
