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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.

Top Autumn Activities for Kids

Heather Hopson
October 23, 2017
Fashion, Food & Fitness, Mom
Dear Diary, Just because the summer season is behind us doesn't mean we can't go outside to play. We just need to bundle up a bit. This weekend, the air was cool, but the sun shined, making it the perfect...

How to Raise a Cultured Kid

Heather Hopson
October 16, 2017
Baby, Educating a Toddler, Raising a Baby, Toddler
Dear Diary, Once upon a time, before I became a mom, I lived on a beautiful island with even more beautiful people. The natives and ex-pats, as the foreigners were called, represented more than 135...

Placenta Pills Anyone?

Heather Hopson
October 13, 2017
Giving Birth, Mom-to-be
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Dear Diary, Imagine holding this conversation in your house the weeks following your child’s birth. "Hey honey! What are you cooking?" "Placenta. Oh, I think it’s pronounced polenta. The potato...

How to Organize Toys

Heather Hopson
October 9, 2017
Baby, Raising a Baby, Raising a Toddler, Toddler
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  Dear Alpha Mom, I am raising four kids, from 6 months to 4 years, boys and girls. Despite the age and gender differences, they pretty much play with the same toys. When I was working full-time, I...

Pittsburgh Kids Summer Bucket List: Baseball & Breakfast

Heather Hopson
July 5, 2017
Mom, Pittsburgh & Philly
Diary of a First Time Mom teamed up with Denny's to share how you can score a free breakfast at a Pittsburgh Pirates game. Dear Diary, Last school year, my daughter participated in her first (of what will...

Online Activities on Hot, Summer Days

Heather Hopson
July 1, 2017
Baby, Educating a Toddler, Raising a Baby, Toddler
Dear Diary, I enjoy outdoor activities. I rarely break a sweat and soak up the sun. However my little girl is easily overheated. So when the temperatures soar, we seek shelter from the hot,  humid weather...
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Contact: Heather Hopson
Email: dearmomdiary@gmail.com

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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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