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Co-Parenting Through the Summer

Heather Hopson
June 17, 2015
Baby, Mom, Raising a Baby, Raising a Toddler, Toddler
  Dear Diary, This summer, my daughter will go on vacation--four times. Twice with her father and twice with me. She'll also attend...

Get Behind the Burgh Baby Diaper Drive!

Heather Hopson
February 8, 2015
Baby, Pittsburgh & Philly, Toddler
Dear Diary, This morning, NEXTpittsburgh featured me in an exclusive series that shines the spotlight on prominent Pittsburghers. Less than 50...

Give the Gift of Fashion & Imagination +Zutano Giveaway

Heather Hopson
December 15, 2014
Baby, Raising a Baby
8 Comments
Dear Diary, This year, Caitlynn is getting clothes for Christmas. Of course, Santa will leave toys under the tree, but in addition, Old Saint Nick...

7 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Hate Your Child’s Stepmother

Heather Hopson
September 16, 2014
Baby, Toddler
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Dear Diary, It's Stepfamily Day! So, I decide to write about my personal experience to celebrate. Heck, who am I kidding, it's really just to...

Remembering to Make Mom “Me” a Priority

Heather Hopson
September 12, 2014
Baby, Toddler
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Dear Diary, When I became a mom, I slid several spaces down my priority list. I bypassed my favorite stores and bought kid couture at shopping...

How to Cure the Baby Blues

Heather Hopson
July 24, 2014
Baby, Health, Wellness & Religion, Mom
Dear Diary, Hi my name is Heather, and I suffered from the baby blues. Well, at least that’s the condition I diagnosed.  Oh, you didn’t...
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