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    Baby love: New mom Ieshia McArthur

    Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Hair and makeup by Alicia Wortel, Electric Lady Hair Studio | Location: Mississippi Aquarium Like many pregnant women, Ieshia McArthur worried whether she was ready for a child and would make a good mom. But once her “rainbow baby,” Jaycee, arrived last November, self-doubt soon gave way to overwhelming gratitude. […]

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    Summer fun guide

    Summer’s here, school’s out, and your little ones are now home … counting on you to occupy and entertain them. Never fear — the experts at The Gulf Coast Mom have some great ideas for keeping boredom at bay: 1. TINKER TUESDAY AT LYNN MEADOWS DISCOVERY CENTER Head over to LMDC for their Tinker Tuesdays […]

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    Legacy of love

    Often without her realizing it, Judy Alliston is being watched with a mixture of admiration and awe. As a source of unconditional love and support for her family, the woman affectionately called “Mimi” by her grandchildren is reaping what she has sown. The mother of four, grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of two serves as […]

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    To the parent at the award ceremony

    By Jenni Murray Spring is a-springing — bringing with it all the joys of beautiful weather and blooming flowers that beckon you outside (unless you have a pollen allergy, and then maybe don’t). It’s a time of rebirth, a truly magical season. But for moms, spring also brings chaos: spring sports, end-of-the-year parties to plan, […]

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    Feeling burnt out, caregivers? It’s time to get outside

    By Katherine Sutton In their noble pursuit of serving others, caregivers often find themselves neglecting their own needs and wellbeing. The demands of their role can be all-consuming, leaving little time or energy for self-care. But to be at their best, caregivers must carve out moments for themselves, particularly spending time in nature. Outdoor activities […]

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