So moms out there, don’t be surprised when your adult child returns home and seems to be dancing between being a child and trying to be an adult. ow.ly/fiLl50uavOl

I find myself bringing up topics from the podcasts in many conversations with friends and colleagues. I’ve asked many people for their favorites to listen to, and I’ve compiled those recommendations to share with you here. Happy listening! ow.ly/fKJD50qfMoh

I want to be clear here – birth trauma isn’t “just part of the experience.” Yes, childbirth is painful, but it’s not meant to be traumatizing. Trauma is a thief, and birth is precisely meant to be life-giving. ow.ly/j9Sz50qfOwc

If your family is grappling with a suffocating loss, you have my utmost sympathy. It’s definitely not easy to explain to children the finality of death. But, there are ways to remember as a family. ow.ly/GPQ950qfPro

Enter to WIN the entire registry, a value of over $2000 from @CityMomsBlog citymomsblog.com/blog/city-moms…

How to Dress Like a Mom (Not a Regular Mom, a Cool Mom) @RochMNMomsBlog ow.ly/ldVS50url3l

From small-town-home cooked meals, baked goods and funky pizza to surf ‘n turf, local greens and fresh burgers, here are my recommendations if you find yourself vacationing on the chain near Alexandria, Minnesota. ow.ly/wOYI50teDyn

Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo are such treasures for our region. Nestled in a valley just northwest of Rochester on the Zumbro River, the scenery is peaceful and therapeutic. ow.ly/u7yI50teEqb

Have you ever been in a season of life that, for whatever reason, your heart just isn’t in it? I’m sure you have. You might be there now. ow.ly/Wxtq50teExD

Festivals & concerts, swimming, indoor fun, day trips and much much more - your ultimate guide to summer guide is here: bit.ly/RochMNSummerTh… @RochMNMomsBlog #ExperienceRochesterMN #rochmn

What are you doing with your kiddos this summer? Danica has ideas for families with kids under 5! ow.ly/DRRc50uavB3

Check out our breakdown below of the cool spaces and businesses that make up The Castle! ow.ly/cTN850uavFz

"I was laughed at and told “A lot of women have morning sickness and it is not an emergency.” I ended up in the hospital by the end of that week." ow.ly/kZ3b50uavHT

"But in my experience, I’ve learned that the grieving family doesn’t need us to provide answers. They just need us to be there." ow.ly/BJHu50uavMX

Fall arrived and college started. We were so excited for his first visit home. We were elated to have him with us! But shortly after we got home and had just a few minutes together reconnecting, he wanted to dash off to see his pals. ow.ly/CCS850uavOT

Cocktails, small plates (both herbivores and omnivorous) & craft beers - Bar Buffalo invites you to experience unique combinations in an intimate ambiance. Check out the Guide to Downtown Happy Hours --> bit.ly/RochMNHappyHou… @RochMNMomsBlog #ExperienceRochesterMN #rochmn

Thursdays Downtown are back this week for all to enjoy! Some helpful tips for those who are visiting Rochester this summer: bit.ly/ThursdaysDownt… • @RochMNMomsBlog Downtown Rochester #ExperienceRochesterMN #rochmn

We are so excited that our friends @citymomcollective just launched #cmcultimatebabyregistry! Visit momcollective.com to enter to WIN the ENTIRE registry valued at over $1,500!

Construction workers at the Heart of the City project in downtown #RochMN recently answered questions submitted by kids to @rochester_mom. Check out their answers-- you may learn a thing or two yourself! vimeo.com/456269842

Loved having Catharine Richert as our first podcast guest!