Ashley
I am the mom to three amazing kiddos. Isaac (2012). Eli is (2013). Anna (2017). I have been married to my husband Jonathan since 2009. I was born and raised in Nebraska and am a cornhusker through and through. I am also a local speech-language pathologist. I specialize in working with kiddos ages birth to seven, specifically children with autism spectrum disorder, apraxia of speech, articulation/phonological disorders, and developmental delay. You can also follow me at https://morethanmama.weebly.com/
The Seven Stages of Spring Cleaning with Children
The weather is getting warmer. The birds are chirping. Spirits are brightening. Spring is in the air. Spring doesn't only bring cheery faces, flowers, and baby bunnies. It also brings spring cleaning. Everyone is...
Picky, Picky, Eater:: 10 Ways To Get Kids to Eat A Variety
I have a picky eater. He will eat hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, fruit, milk, and anything sweet. I have struggled to get him to eat more variety since he was a toddler.
He's still...
You Have Your Hands Full, Mama:: What You Didn’t See
I took my horse and pony show to Walmart today. It was the end of Christmas break. Everyone was exhausted from traveling, experiencing a severe sugar crash, and no one really wanted to spend...
Postpartum Preeclampsia:: My Story and What I Learned
My Postpartum Preeclampsia Story
I always assumed preeclampsia was concerning only while you were pregnant. I had no idea that a mama could become preeclamptic up to SIX WEEKS after giving birth. I also had...
Fish Fry:: The Ultimate Guide to Lenten Season in Omaha
We are pleased to present our 2020 Fish Fry Guide around the Omaha area sponsored by the Archdiocese of Omaha Catholic Schools.
Archdiocese of Omaha Catholic Schools: Educating the mind and the heart
In our Catholic...
Stress Relief 101: Tips to Making Life Less Irritating
Christmas Eve 2019. A stressful day that will live in infamy forever in the Hein household. We had finished our first annual family dessert cook-off. Christmas Eve dinner had been devoured. Tim Allen as...
Out of The Box Gift Ideas for Mama After The 2nd, 3rd, 4th+ Baby
Your friend is having a baby. You want to shower mama with gifts, but this isn't her first rodeo.
Whether she has 2 or 12 kids at home, there are options for the mama...
Thankfulness Week :: How It Transformed Our Family
The store was filled wall to wall with LEGOs. Bins full of new pieces to choose from. A special treat for my kids. I was excited to share in their excitement as they picked...
Marriage After 10 Years:: Top Ten Things Couples Fight About
Today is my ten year wedding anniversary.
I am thinking back on our marriage prep, wondering if I was prepared at all for the past decade of matrimony. In our marriage prep, we discussed the...
High Quality Daycare: A Speech-Language Pathologist’s Point of View
Throughout my years as a speech-language pathologist working in a large public school system, I observed dozens of daycares around the Omaha metro. Every daycare was different, yet it was the same: the biggest...
