Parenting Perspectives

If you live in the St. Louis area, you are probably familiar with things to do with your family in and around the city.  After all, who doesn’t love the St. Louis Zoo?  Or The Magic House?  But if...

Celeste Golden Boyer is the Second Associate Concertmaster for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and is a wife, mom of two, photographer and much more! We sat down with her recently to get to know her and learn how...

Ahhhh mom guilt. It’s always rearing it’s ugly head, even when we try our best to ignore it. It seems to show up EVERYWHERE. Working moms, stay at home moms, taking time to exercise, going on trips without the...

Miss Fussybutt. That’s the nickname we have been using for the little angel that is our daughter. She has begun walking and babbling which we are over the moon for. But now all of a sudden, she is cranky,...

FYI: This post has nothing to do with politics! As we celebrated International Women’s Day last week, the internet was full of positive quotes, outlook and inspirational perspectives on the power of the women in our lives and the...

This information is sponsored by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.  SLSO Family Concert: Carnival of the Animals Sunday, March 24, 3:00pm  Gemma New, conductor Emily Bowling, narrator Peter Henderson, piano Nina Ferrigno, piano Saint-Saëns' enchanting Carnival of the Animals is a beloved favorite for introducing children to classical...

"Mommy, when are we going to the cabin?" These words are music to my ears as they evoke memories of a slower time in our lives that we carve out each year. No, we do not own a whimsical cabin...

I always felt like I dodged a bullet with my boys' allergies. I found out about each of their allergies when they were nine months old. My older son developed a rash around his mouth after eating yogurt. I...

I was the perfect parent...until I had kids. I'm sure you've heard that phrase or even thought that phrase before. It is such a true statement for me. I used to be somewhat of a perfectionist, still am with...

As maternity leave comes to a close, I am very grateful to have had this time to care for my son. We were able to bond and enjoy one another’s company without the stresses of work. Returning to work,...