Christie Pettus
Who Let Me Parent? Sage Advice from a Seasoned Mom
I was the first of my friends to get pregnant. There was no seasoned veteran around to call upon when my water broke at...
Nailed It: Parenting Advice Gone Wrong
I love my kids. They are the best thing I've ever done, and I wouldn't trade the honor of being their mother for anything....
Moms Doing More In The 904: Donna Orender, Author & Founder of Generation WOW
Donna Orender is a true example of how hard work and determination leads to success. After graduating as a five-sport athlete in high school...
If Our Kids Judged Us By Facebook
Like most days, I find myself aimlessly scrolling through my Facebook feed, catching up on my friends' lives, wishing them a happy birthday, or...
Finding the Perfect Co-Vacation Family
Summer is in full swing, and with time off of school comes prime family vacation time. Whether you have an epic trip overseas or...
If I Could Turn Back Time
I had my first child almost 16 years ago. I was 26 and full of excitement, terror, and toggling between "When will the baby get...
Raising Teenagers: A Day in the Life
If I had a dollar for every time a parent of young kids asked me what it's like to parent teenagers, I'd be rich....
All the Ways I’ve Failed as a Mom
I held on too tight. When my kids needed to fly, I snipped their wings and pulled them back into the nest. Not because...
The Gun Debate: Let The Teens Speak
So many things about the devastating news out of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School upset me: a mass shooting in a school, the senseless...
Teenagers are Basically Oversized Toddlers
I remember it like it was yesterday. We were headed to Disney — no strollers and no diaper bag for the first time ever....
The Other Sex Talk You Should Be Having With Your Teens
My Facebook feed was flooded with shocked posts. Matt Lauer fired for sexual misconduct in the workplace? Surely not the Matt Lauer who's been...
We Can Disagree… Respectfully
There are certain trends I can get behind. Accepting leggings as pants? Yes, please! Binge-watching TV shows? Um, is there a better way to...