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Author Heather Hopson

Heather Hopson

Vlog Mom/DFTM Creator

Not long ago, Heather Hopson hosted a television show in the Cayman Islands. Today, she's back home writing a different kind of story as a new mom. In her 15 years working as a professional journalist, this by far is her best assignment! Growing up, she dreamed of becoming Oprah Winfrey. She was the features editor for her school’s newspaper and a teen talk show host for her city’s most popular radio station. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Michigan State University. After graduation, she worked as a television producer and reporter at CBS, NBC and Fox affiliates throughout the U.S. Instead of heading to Chicago to join Ms. Winfrey on her set, she bought a plane ticket to the Cayman Islands instead. She arrived five days before a category five hurricane! She lived in paradise for seven years, hosted an award-winning television show and traveled the globe with a government delegation. She also served on the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters and spearheaded a Send a Kid to Camp campaign. Then, she relocated to Washington, D.C. to obtain a teaching certification and instruct 8th grade reading at a high needs middle school. She later returned to her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA to raise her daughter Caitlynn, now 4-years-old. During her 10-month-stint as a stay-at-home mom, Caitlynn inspired her to create this blog, and Diary of a First Time Mom was born on Mother’s Day 2012. Two years later, she expanded the family to include 20+ writers. Currently, Heather serves as the communications director at Allies for Children. In addition, she is the owner of Motor Mouth Multimedia, which ranked #49 in Startup Nation’s Home-Based 100 Competition sponsored by Discover Card and Sam’s Club. Recently, The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Heinz Endowments selected Heather to receive an Emerging Black Artist award to develop Diary of a First Time Mom.

Video: Breaking Bedtime

Heather Hopson
January 30, 2019
Getting/Being Pregnant, Health, Wellness & Religion, Mom, Mom-to-be
For the first time in my daughter's life, she's spending the summer away from her mommy. Up until now, her dad and I made monthly road trips, ensuring she spent quality time with both sides of her family on...

VIDEO: What is an Episiotomy?

Heather Hopson
January 26, 2019
Giving Birth, Mom-to-be
Dear Diary, What is an  episiotomy? Say it with me—uh-pee-zee-ot-uh-mee. I didn’t know how to pronounce that word—heck I didn’t even know the definition—until I was spread eagle on the...

Best Snow Tubing Spots in Pittsburgh

Heather Hopson
January 25, 2019
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On your marks. Get Set. Glide! Snow tubing season is underway across the Pittsburgh region. You don't need any experience to take the exhilarating tubing trip. Most parks do require riders to be at least 42...

Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Pittsburgh

Heather Hopson
January 23, 2019
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Don't let winter send you into hibernation! You can stay active ice skating. With a short drive, you can enjoy the fresh air and exercise. Ice skating is one of the best winter workouts. It builds leg muscles,...

Seven Dating Resolutions That Lead to Marriage

Heather Hopson
December 19, 2018
Mom, Relationships
This is a flashback from 2012, but it's so fitting for the New Year I had to repost! I've since implemented a lot of the advice below. I even celebrated the holiday this year with the love of my life. I'm...

5 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Infants & Toddlers

Heather Hopson
December 17, 2018
Baby, Raising a Baby, Raising a Toddler, Toddler
Dear Diary, Tonight, I'm searching online for last-minute gift ideas for infants and toddlers. If you are the mother of a little one who has almost everything like my little girl, you're probably in the...
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This site is made possible in part by generous support from the Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh Program, a partnership of The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Heinz Endowments.

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My mother Malvane, sister Farah and daughter Caitlynn.
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