News + Current Events

But you sigh and realize that in this day in age, hearing or seeing information about an event in the media is inevitable.

Moms continuously choose between a world of safety vs. risk. How do we keep our children safe while allowing them to fail, get hurt, and learn from experience? Because of our improved perspective on child safety after becoming a...

Juneteenth is June 19, 2023. As the United States continues to strive for equality and justice, it is crucial to recognize and celebrate the rich history and contributions of African Americans. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation...

My husband is the type of guy who’s ready to give you the coat off of his back. As it turns out, he’s also the type of guy who wants to be a living petri dish—yep, he’s a part...

Help Omaha Mom eliminate Daylight Saving Time by signing our petition! Daylight Saving Time is as welcomed in the parenting community as a runny nose at the playground. Parents have been hit especially hard this last year trying to juggle...

Although Dr. Seuss’s birthday was a couple of weeks ago and the media has moved on from the controversy, I haven’t been able to get Dr. Seuss out of my mind. I grew up loving Dr. Seuss books—the catchy...

It seems like we keep learning new vocabulary words. Replacing pandemic and social distancing, we discovered a new one: conservatorship. My social media feed and conversations with friends and co-workers all used this word alongside pop star media sensation Britney...