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Young Mom Diagnosed with Brain Tumor – Video of How Supermom Amy Gordon Thrived

by April | Jun 28, 2017

Amy (a mom diagnosed with brain tumor) was nominated as one of our supermoms by her friend and coworker, Ericka. In Ericka's email, she had some incredible words to say about Amy. The last of what she wrote us read as follows - "If you're looking for an extraordinary...

The Truth About Being a Stepmom and The Second Wife

by Veronica Cowen | Oct 2, 2017

As a little girl, I had the fairytale fantasy that I would grow up, meet my Prince Charming, get married and live happily ever after. We’d then have six kids (weird, I know. But I’ve always wanted a big family). And be the wonderful family that everyone wanted to be...

7 Tips for Moms Going Back to Work After Maternity Leave

by Melissa | Sep 22, 2017

“Time flies when you are having fun.” Well, I wouldn’t exactly say maternity leave is all fun and games. But time does fly. And before you know it, maternity leave is ending. And you are then faced with one of the hardest things you will ever experience - the reality...

In Her Shoes Super Mom Video Interview: Baby In NICU – Jennifer Smith

by April | Sep 13, 2017

You always hope that everything will be smooth sailing during your pregnancy and birth. You never expect, and you hope, that a baby in NICU is a scenario that will ever happen. But sometimes complications arise, and above all, all you can do is hope and pray that...

In Her Shoes Super Mom Video Interview: The Loss Of A Child

by Melissa | Aug 30, 2017

When I was first presented this story for our In Her Shoes Video Interview Series, my heart completely broke. I cannot imagine experiencing the loss of a child. However, I couldn’t help but think how heartbreaking this must have been for Sonya! And I knew then that I...

Flying With A Baby: Is It Possible?

by Abbey Dodart | Aug 18, 2017

Airports and flying with a baby can be a daunting idea. Between holidays, work and family, flying might be the only option. Rest assured though, it can be one of the best ways to travel with your young ones. As a first time mom, I was very apprehensive before taking...

Baby Care Tips For New Moms

by Kady Lieber | Aug 11, 2017

My original idea for this post was going to be full of useful, time saving baby care tips for new moms to get through the first months of motherhood. I’m writing this post as I sit in a children’s hospital waiting for my daughter’s test results. Consequently, there is...

Buying A Minivan … Is It For You?

by Veronica Cowen | Jul 31, 2017

I am here to help you with one of the most stressful and contentious debates that moms and non-moms have of all time…..to minivan or not to minivan?!? Buying a minivan is on every new moms mind. I do not know how many times I’ve seen a string of about 1,000,000...

How To Survive Life As A New Mom

by Melissa | Jul 28, 2017

Once upon a time I was a new mom. And my new life as a new mom started out not as I had expected or planned it would. Eleven years ago in the middle of hurricane Rita, I became a mom for the first time. My daughter was born at the military hospital on Fort Polk, LA....

Help For Moms – Michelle Brown – Super Mom Video Interview

by April | Jul 14, 2017

In this interview April talks to Michelle Brown on how she provides help for moms. Michelle is the mother of 3 beautiful girls - a 4 year old, a 2 year old and her newest baby being only 2 months old! She feels lucky to be happily married to a chiropractor who is an...

Life After Divorce: In Her Shoes Interview with Sherri-Lee Woycik, the Social Media Minder

by Melissa | Jul 12, 2017

Hello! Welcome back to the ‘In-Her-Shoes’ video interview series! Today I am here with Sherri-Lee Woycik from Social Media Minder. Sherri-Lee tells us about life after divorce and what it is like to have to start over as a single mom, with (other than her kids)...