Omaha Mom

One of my favorite quotes says, “Compassion is the radicalism of our time.” by the Dalai Lama.  As a teacher, I do believe traditional education is essential. Our students need reading and writing skills. They need to be problem...

"Believe Me." I never would have thought these two words could possibly make me cringe. In all fairness to those two words, they are usually accompanied by one particular phrase that I would be happy to never hear again.  "Oh, don’t look forward...

We had a fantastic kickoff to our 2017 Summer Playdate Series at Well Mama! It was a beautiful day for everyone to get moving and have fun socializing in the Rockbrook Village Pavilion. First up was Preschool Yoga. Are...

“Geez O Pete!” My foot slammed on the break as vehemently as the words flew out of my mouth. “What is going on? Are all the stupid people in the city out driving today?” This particular four-way stop has...

My five-year-old son likes to ask questions. Sometimes they drive me absolutely bonkers. But there are other times where I truly enjoy them. My favorites always relate to music whether it’s my favorite song, who the artist is, or...

There are lots of great nicknames for trios (the Three Musketeers; Alvin and the Chipmunks; TLC; or Harry, Ron, and Hermione).  The summer we moved to Omaha was the summer I found my independence as a mom and I...

I look forward to summer vacation with anticipation and adolescent patience. We enjoy sleeping late and random unhealthy meals. I work less so travel can integrate into our routine without many obstacles. Lately, baby showers, graduations, and weddings seem to...

I have been a part of higher education in some capacity (student, grad student, instructor, professor) for almost 11 years now.  It’s safe to say that college has been a big part of my life.  While thinking about my...

I've noticed over the last couple of years a lot of parents make a "Summer Bucket List." They post check-off lists of vacations or things to do during a "staycation." While both of those things are very fun, they...

Hello Omaha! It is official, Omaha Moms Blog has launched! We had quite the week! Highlights included amazing giveaways, introducing our writers, and we rolled out a Summer Playdate Series! If you haven't figured it out already, we are excited...