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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.

Traveling with Family Pets

Heather Hopson
December 1, 2017
Pittsburgh & Philly
Pets are just not animals, they are considered members of the family. A lot of dog owners treat their dogs just as good as they treat their children or their friends. They eat, sleep and travel with their...

How to Get Your Car Ready for a Teenage Driver

Heather Hopson
November 29, 2017
Pittsburgh & Philly
Most teenagers dream of hitting the road as soon as they are old enough to drive. This dream is often a nightmare for parents. But it doesn't have to be scary. New technology helps teens stay safe and allows...

Tailgating Tips for Families

Heather Hopson
November 29, 2017
Pittsburgh & Philly
Summer may be over but the sports season is just heating up! Whether you support your little ones from the sidelines at a little league game, cheer for the local college football team or wave your terrible...

Take a Trip to a Thanksgiving Day Parade

Heather Hopson
November 21, 2017
Mom, Pittsburgh & Philly
The smell of fresh, hot apple cider is in the air. The ground is covered with colorful leaves. The morning air is crisp and cold. These are all signs that autumn has arrived. And that means, fall festivities...

Kennywood and Sandcastle Black Friday Discounts

Heather Hopson
November 20, 2017
Mom, Pittsburgh & Philly
Dear Diary, This Christmas, I plan to purchase a gift my daughter can use throughout the year--Kennywood and Sandcastle season passes! I know, the temperature is falling and going to an amusement or water...

How Busy Moms Can Knock Out the Flu

Heather Hopson
October 28, 2017
Health, Wellness & Religion, Mom
Diary of a First Time Mom is teaming up with Kmart to knock out the flu and knock out your to-do list.cAlthough we received some form of compensation, all opinions remain our own. Every New Year’s, I make a...
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Contact: Heather Hopson
Phone: 412-655-1908
Email: dearmomdiary@gmail.com
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Special Thanks

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.

This Site is Dedicated To

My mother Malvane, sister Farah and daughter Caitlynn.
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