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Every Mom Needs One Friend Like This

May 4, 2015momstownParentingNo commentsadvice, inspiration, Kristi York, Mother's Day, teachers

How a wise friend (who is not a mom) showed me the way to being a kinder, better parent. Yes, even during meltdowns

By Kristi York

Captain Underpants And The Troublemaker’s Triumph: Dav Pilkey’s Inspiring Message

January 29, 2015momstownParenting, School LifeNo commentsbooks, inspiration, Literacy, mental health, reading, Tara Wilson

School was ‘torture’ for Dav Pilkey, creator of the wildly popular Captain Underpants books. But the very things that once made him feel like a failure—dyslexia, hyperactivity, a silly streak—have brought him unimaginable success. So don’t let learning differences hold you back, he tells kids—and parents

By Tara Wilson

Best Pregnancy Parody Videos

June 20, 2014momstownParentingNo commentsadvice for expectant moms, hot topics, inspiration, moms-to-be, motherhood, pregnancy, prenatal health, technology

Need a laugh from other women who can relate to you? We loved watching our favourite pregnancy parodies on YouTube. Here are the momstown top picks for funny pregnancy music videos!

Down Syndrome Awareness Day- Advice for #FutureMoms

March 20, 2014momstownParentingNo commentsawareness, inspiration, moms-to-be, motherhood, pregnancy, special needs

I just watched the most inspiring video for World Down Syndrome Day. This incredible video has grown children with Down’s Syndrome helping a pregnant mom-to-be answer the question of “will my baby be okay” after she learned of his diagnosis in utero.