MomSpeak The Voices of Local Moms

My Kids Bring Laughter to Our Home

Do your kids make you laugh? Mom blogger Shivaun Williams's kids have her rolling with uncontrollable laughter!

"When I Grow Up, I Want to Be a Mommy"

Writer Avril Somerville hears her youngest daughter say that she wants to be a mommy and wonders how her role as a SAHM may play into her daughter's wish.

I'm A Dad and I Parent, Too

Dad blogger Chris Bernholdt reflects on how some dads struggle to be regarded as an equal partner in the raising of their children.

Rules For Kids

Mom blogger Lindsey Schuster sets the household rules for her children that will never, ever, ever be broken. Except sometimes.

Join the Award-winning MomSpeak Blog Roll

MetroKids seeks mom & dad bloggers to share their insights on our MomSpeak page and in excerpts in our print magazines.

Treat Your Family to Gingerbread Pancakes

Enjoy a healthier version of a restaurant-style breakfast with mom blogger Trina O'Boyle's recipe for gingerbread pancakes.

Mornings with a Teenage Daughter

Mom blogger Lisa Weinstein reflects on how mornings differ from when her 18-year-old daughter was a newborn and then a young child.

Follow Santa on Christmas Eve with NORAD

Count down to Christmas while playing games at Santa's North Pole Village, and follow Santa's path on Christmas Eve, all with the NORAD Tracks Santa site.

Quality Time for Mother and Daughter

Author Avril Somerville captures a moment of quality time between her and her daughter and muses on how often parents feel too rushed to say yes to a child's request for our full attention.

Children's Books About Adoption

Mom blogger Kelly Raudenbush reviews books on adoption for varying ages.

Budget-friendly Ideas for Children's Birthday Party Presents

Find yourself spending too much on gifts and wrapping for kids' birthday parties? Read mom blogger Paige Wolf's thrifty, crafty and eco-friendly tips for giving great gifts without breaking the bank.