Family + Relationships
Holiday Bucket List + Free Printable
by Kelly
Rochester MN Moms Blog loves every season, but we think that the holidays are extra-special. We've created a Holiday Bucket List for you to enjoy!...
Why the Adult Adoptee Voice is So Important
by Shawna
If my Facebook feed is representative of the world at large (and it is, right?), two things seem to happen during National Adoption Month. People wax poetic about the beauty...
Oh, your kids go to THAT school? – Montessori Misperceptions
Neither my husband nor I grew up in Rochester, so without much exposure to any of the local schools, we went into evaluating preschools blindly. Every school we toured had...
7 Thoughtful Ideas for Thankful Kids
by Heather
Before we get into this post, please note that I’m not promising “seven easy ways to mass-produce thankful children.” Teaching children about gratitude is one thing. Actually seeing those character quality...
How Motherhood Taught Me To Embrace My Differences: An Adoptee’s Perspective
by Amy Krause
It was a cold January day 30 years ago when a 23 month old toddler stepped off an airplane after a long journey from Seoul, South Korea into a bizarre,...
An Introvert and an Extrovert
by Amarilys
Oh, we introverts. So misunderstood. Fortunately, we’re actually not a minority! Half of you know what it’s like, and yet the topic of being introverted and—gasp!–functioning in society is intriguing....
6 Embarrassing Parent Confessions
by Katherine
Mom Confessions: I confess that before I had children of my own, I was one of those people who looked at moms with screaming kids at the grocery store and...
2015 Rochester MN Holiday Events Guide
Rochester MN has a multitude of ways to celebrate the upcoming holiday season! Have fun browsing our list of Holiday Events. We will update this list as more events become...
Lean on Me: How to Support Waiting Adoptive Parents
Our family has been in the throes of international adoption for over 2 1/2 years. While our journey has been fairly public, and our lengthy struggle to bring our adopted...
When an Old Friend Becomes a New Friend
by Shawna
Some eight years after first meeting my friend, Sara, I finally met her in person. Here’s the backstory. I began the process to adopt my first child in late 2006,...