Shaina Uehlin
2020: The Year of Lifelong Change?
In January of 2020, the theme for the New Year became “the roaring 20’s”. Social media feeds were filled with 1920’s styled New Year’s...
Thank You For Your Service On Veterans Day and Every Day
Growing up, I did not know many veterans or active military members. My grandfather served in WWII; however, we rarely spoke of or recognized...
The Trauma of Miscarriage
I have experienced two miscarriages within the past year. Each miscarriage was different yet similar enough to result in what many other women see...
Celebrating National Cookie Month with Ice Cream
My family celebrates with ice cream on a regular basis. We practically look for an excuse to enjoy a scoop of our favorite frozen...
The Truth About Weaning
I am proud of my body for producing milk to nourish both of my babies. After the initial latching challenges and bloody nipples, my...
Racism: What Do You Know?
I am not a professor of history or Black culture. I am not an expert on racism in America. I am a suburban mother...
Places to Visit Near Columbus While Social Distancing
When the stay at home order began, my husband and I were fearful of what was going to come. Like other families, we were...
The Stay at Home Solo Parent
I’m a stay at home solo parent. My husband works as a commercial airline pilot. He loves his job. I love my job as...
International World Health Day: The Year of the Nurse and Midwife
Every year on April 7, the World Health Organization chooses a theme to bring awareness and recognition to a specific area in the health...
A Journey of Postpartum Anxiety
When our first child, a daughter, was born, she was perfectly healthy and beautiful. My husband and I were in total awe of her....