Alexis Scott
Tips for Managing a Busy Household from a Working Mom of 4
"How do you do it all with such a busy household?"
This is a question I often hear after I disclose that I'm raising four sons and working full-time.
Truthfully, I don't do it all.
But I...
Raising an Empathetic Child: How to Best Support Them
Do you have an empathetic child who is a friend to everyone?
I do!
Ever since he was a toddler, we could tell that my second son (P) was just wired different than his peers. We...
A Broken Heart: Living with a Congenital Heart Defect
February is Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Month.
According to the CDC, 1 percent of babies (about 40,000 babies in the U.S.) are born every year with a congenital heart defect (CHD).
I was one of those...
Unpopular Parenting: I Let My Tween Have Social Media
Over the last 11 years I have become a mom five times over again. I have navigated the delirium of newborns, the persistence of toddlers, and the excitement and fun of elementary-age kids.
Parenting a...
Living through a Pandemic Changed Me (And I’m Glad for It)
It was a typical week night. After working a long day and running my boys to activities, we were finally at one of my favorite parts of the day — bedtime.
I was tucking...
Your Friend’s Baby Died: What to Do and What Not to Say
Note: This post discusses stillbirth and infant loss, and may be difficult for some to read.
This year on June 6th, my family and I celebrated and remembered our stillborn son, Max, on what would...
Why Can’t I Just Love My Body All the Time?
As a mom, do you ever feel like you have two inner voices when it comes to your body image?
I do.
As I stand in front of the mirror, I imagine my hype girl on...
What’s for Lunch :: Learning More from Local Schools
A few weeks back a teacher at my son's school posted a picture of a typical school lunch in Fargo. This photo began to circulate around some social media groups with similar reactions of...
Taking the Leap: Back to Work after Being a SAHM
On and off for the last 11 years I was largely a stay-at-home mom. I did work a few different jobs after college graduation but found it utterly painful to think about how to...
4 Simple Ways to Nurture Your Marriage
"If you’re not working on your marriage, you’re working on your divorce."
This is a harsh, but honest, statement a friend told me a few years back.
No marriage is like how Hollywood films portray them....