Catherine Jackson
Cathy left the world of nonprofits for life as a SAHM right before the pandemic. She loves the Indy food scene, sustainability, learning life and mom hacks. She is married to Joshua and together they have a two-year-old toddler, Blake.
Allergy Mom: Changing My World for Baby
I didn't think I would be an allergy mom. We made the switch to solids pretty painlessly with our first child, Blake. To my surprise, everything would change with Titus, our second. What we...
Car Picnic: Including a New Sibling
“Blake, we’re going to have a car picnic.” “Car picnic?” Blake (four years old)asks, confused. “Yes, a car picnic is where we order food, find a comfy spot, and eat and drink it in...
Homestyled: Skills from Big Family Life
We prepped and prepped for this haircut. Our preschooler, Blake, hates two sounds above all others, the first is sirens, and the second is dryers- be they hair dryers, hand dryers, or any other...
6 Overlooked Signs of ADHD in Girls and Women
As a child of the nineties, I remember how Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was often talked about. Professionals assumed, based on behavior, that boys were more likely to have it. Now, 20-plus years later,...
Something about the Second Child: A Letter to my Husband
Dear Husband,
With our first child, some things were easy. Two to one, the ratio was in our favor. When debating having another child, we could only picture that changing.
Now, four and a half years...
Babymoon or Bust: Unexpected Lessons from Injury
This labor and recovery were going to be different and well-planned. The second baby, we got this!
I found a doula. We signed up for summer camps. I found a wonderful summer nanny/daughter of long-time...
1370 Days: Our Natural Term Breastfeeding Journey
Disclaimer: I wrote this post for anyone curious about natural term weaning or what is often in the Western world called extended breastfeeding. Writing this post was something I’ve been debating for months, as...
No Mommy Allowed: Our Toddler’s Growing Bond With His Daddy
Little Blake smiles and hands me his backpack as he steps off the bus. Then, he marches up the driveway as fast as his toddler legs will carry him, pushes open the front door,...
The Nudge I Needed: Getting Help for Postpartum Anxiety
"I started Zoloft about two months ago," she shared.
"How has it been," I asked.
A loved one and I were talking about mental health and our families. I was still wrestling with racing thoughts, bouts...
I Never Rode the Bus: Why My Toddler Does
There are so many "I never" moments with me and the public education system. I did not attend a K-12 school growing up. Instead, most of my siblings and I attended co-op programs taught...
To The Sisters I Didn’t Know I Needed
It's two a.m., and none of us should be awake. We are four girls, giggling like junior high tweens at a slumber party. We just put on chilled, glittering face masks. Our faces glisten....
Our Introduction to Lyme Season: Five Things to Know
The word summer usually evokes memories of bonfires, days spent splashing through the pool, lake, or ocean in the bright sun, savoring s'mores, playing sports, and feeling carefree.
Two words unlikely to be on everyone's...
Tommy Has An Owwie: My Son And His Compassionate Response
My son has always been an emotionally sensitive child. Even before he could express himself verbally, his expressions conveyed a world full of compassion and feelings. When other children cry, he cries aloud too. He...
The Milestones No One Can Prepare You For: Accidents and Anxiety
Every parent documents their baby’s first word, first smile, first steps, the first day of school, and all the firsts after that. Smiling and glowing with pride, we can’t capture enough pictures or videos...