Spooky season is finally here! In my home, we like to embrace the cute, festive decorations and leave the scary, spooky stuff to the professionals. Here is an easy, fun way to DIY some friendly ghost flowerpots or vases using household items and recycled materials. This craft is fun for kids and an inexpensive way […]
Today I watched a video on social media of a friend’s granddaughter baking cupcakes with her dad. Before he could finish demonstrating how to dip and pour the batter into the cupcake tin, the toddler started reaching for the dipper and said, “Let me do it. I want to do it.” Little Karter’s quest for […]
A friend, who is also a caregiver, texted me one evening to share that she felt like she was missing out on many things due to her new caregiving responsibilities. I immediately called to encourage her because the feelings she described were all too familiar. When she answered the phone, her voice started quavering as […]
Breastfeeding can be both challenging and beautiful. Although it seems like the most natural of acts, success can take plenty of patience, research and support from organizations committed to serving all Coast families. Breastfeeding offers valuable benefits for both moms and babies, but making it accessible to everyone means understanding and overcoming challenges. Tiffany Hills, […]
The tragic death of Ocean Springs teen Aubreigh Wyatt devasted the Coast community and left many moms facing the same terrifying thought: What if this were my child? Thirteen-year-old Wyatt allegedly was experiencing bullying before taking her own life last September. Interest in the case has resurfaced amid news reports of a lawsuit filed against […]
Summer’s nearly over, and you’re bracing yourself for the inevitable chaos to come. Soon, you’ll be hustling half-asleep kids out the door and scrambling to juggle your family’s packed schedule. Meanwhile, your little ones will face challenges of their own: new teachers, new classmates, harder homework and all the changes a new school year brings. […]
What is a dad? He’s the man we can always count on for support, guidance and practical advice. He’s the guy who seems to have all the answers and never hesitates to share his wisdom with those he loves most. To many of us, our dad is simply our hero. Dads have a unique bond […]
