Milwaukee Mom

It all started with a crazy thought that we should sell our beloved house, build a brand new one, AND have a second baby. Looking back on it now, it sounds just as overwhelming now as it did back...

Ever since I learned that the novel coronavirus originated in a Chinese food market, I braced myself for the blame that I knew would come. It wasn’t long before I heard about Uber drivers refusing service to people with...

Although it often doesn't seem that way, eventually winter in Wisconsin does come to an end! Once spring officially hits, we at MKE Mom want to help you make the most of it. Here is our list of more...

This spring, we are celebrating HOPE. Though we are certainly not yet back to "normal," whatever that looks like, we have all gone through a collective experience the last year that has us looking ahead with excitement and anticipation...

Dear Daughter, You asked me again why I won’t let you use social media. And, once again, I didn’t do an excellent job of explaining my reasoning. I know it stinks to feel like you’re the only one who can’t do...

Winter in Milwaukee is a magical place, no matter how cold it may be! The holiday lights make the streets come to life and it’s almost like the air smells of hot cocoa. This year’s bucket list of Milwaukee winter activities offers 50...

My mother told me the story over and over again — I was in the second grade and an exceptional reader, but suddenly I started to complain of not being able to see the board from my seat in...

Before I had kids, I gleefully handed out trick-or-treat candy with one caveat: if the person asking for candy was not wearing a costume, they need to do a trick to get their treat. One sullen adolescent climbed my...

Hey Milwaukee! As soon as those first little baby teeth start to sprout, parents start to have questions about their kiddo's teeth! How soon do we take them to the dentist? How often do they need a checkup? What...

Editor's note: A racial slur appears in this post. The author of this post recalls a time when it was thrown at her. We hope that you will understand by the way that this word hurt her that this...