Motherhood + Parenting

This post is part of our True Life series where OKC moms are sharing real trials & tribulations they have gone through as mothers, as wives, and as women.  I sat in the back seat of our blue Honda civic with my...

Even though summer seems right around the corner, Spring Break is first to arrive!  And with it, there are a LOT of camp options to keep your kiddos busy during school break.  A huge thanks to our sponsors for helping...

I did not grow up in Oklahoma. But I did grow up knowing the history of my native state. So, now that I am raising two Okie boys, I want to make sure they grow up knowing the rich...

It's fascinating to me to see children grow into their own little people. As they get older, the things they like or dislike tend to get much more specific. To be honest, this is my favorite time. Even though...

  Before my experience with miscarriage, it was difficult for me to understand how to comfort a mother who’s experienced such a loss. I was fearful of reaching out, saying the wrong thing, or bringing up something that she had...

One of our missions here at OKC Mom's Blog is to encourage moms.  And while we all know each and every one of you deserve this recognition, we've decided to take nominations from our contributor team and you, our readers,...

I was totally eavesdropping in the dressing room at Target when I heard a few other moms saying, "My kids are so ungrateful. All they care about is their phones and their friends." "I wish my children understood that there is...

We are so excited to bring to our team two new ladies to give us new perspectives in a new year! Kaley Kaley is a full-time working mother of one with another child on the way. She stands 4'10" married to...

Ya'll, this mama loves a good deal. My daddy raised me right and should have given me "Thrifty" as a middle name. But sometimes it's hard to balance keeping your kids entertained (especially during school breaks!) and not breaking...

I enjoy doing art projects with my kids. Sometimes. It’s not always fun cleaning up afterwards but the “during” part is usually a blast. If I come across a kid friendly art project, I’m usually willing to try it. Bonus...

Adoption has such a special place in my heart and is a huge part of my life. I cheer for families in the process of adoption and love when we have friends who decide to adopt. I have two...

I recently celebrated my 36th birthday. Perhaps in part due to a "1/3-life crisis" (I'm avoiding calling myself "middle-aged"), I have committed myself to completing a sprint triathlon later in the year. Thus, on my birthday my husband and...