Elizabeth O'Conor
Unnecessary Apologies
I've become one of those moms makes unnecessary apologies for everything, and not even realizing I do it most of the time. I apologize for my child acting like a child and getting excited...
Your Local Guide to Berry Picking
Who doesn't love fresh berries in the summer, especially kids?! Not only is it the perfect snack, berries also super healthy and a great way for our little ones to keep hydrated during those...
Pregnancy After Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression has become almost as taboo as talking about miscarriage. Why? I have no clue as these issues need more relevance and more publicity into our mainstream lives so that women (and men)...
The Winter Solstice is Coming!
Winter is coming! And no, I'm not referring to Game of Thrones (sorry fans) I'm referring to the Winter Solstice. Even the words sound gloomy and dark (much like GoT) and with good reason because...
Bonded by Babywearing
You've just had your precious baby and guess what? That baby doesn't want to be put down. Whether the baby has a cold, is teething, or simply wants to feel close to you, that...
Why We Should Play More and Adult Less
My daughters and I were recently on a trip to Puerto Rico for a week, and during this visit, I had some very "come-to" moments about being a mom and how I'm raising my...
The Dreaded Mom Shame
I'll be the first to admit it, I've been mom-shamed. What's worse is that I've also been the one shaming others. Mom shaming is worse than high school drama, in my opinion. And sadly,...
Tips For Distraction-Free Driving This Summer
My daughter and I were recently in a car accident and while we are both okay, it made me realize what a distraction children can be while you are driving. Honestly, how many times...
Technology Today, The New Addiction
When I was growing up, my parents had two TV's in our home and my mom had a cell phone in her car (it was literally built into the car). Neither TV had cable...
Handling Grief After a Loss
There are many of us on the Charleston Moms team who have experienced some type of loss, whether it be from a miscarriage, stillborn, or infant or child loss. And we have been vocal...