As a child, I was always dreaming. I had very detailed dreams and exhausted the ears of my family many mornings at breakfast. My Dad always listened, the psychology major, and always offered interpretations. His studies were heavy on...
I like to think of cooking and baking as my superpowers. I don't mean in a "tooting my own horn" sort of way, but in a "I truly love cooking and baking for people." These are my gifts. My...
Therapists & Counselors For Children in the Waco Area
If there is one thing we as moms know, it's that raising kids is messy and our lives are ever-changing. But when things get extra tough, what happens when we find...
Our baby boomer parents might look at the title of this and scoff. Thinking we have no idea how good we have it. We have iPad, cell phones, computers, the internet, social media and so many more advances that...
Most people are familiar with maternity leave, but did you know the United States is one of the few countries where it’s not mandated to be paid? To take it a step farther, paternity leave is still being adapted...
Raise your hand if your little one(s) are experts at manipulation when it comes to bedtime? I'm over here waving my hands while jumping up and down. The struggle is R-E-A-L!
My daughter turns THREE in two weeks and has...
Work + Motherhood | Can We Have It All?
“When did being a mother stop being enough?” Her words weren’t so much an accusation as they were genuine curiosity with an air of concern.
I evaded my mother’s question for a...
To My Son's Future Wife
Lovely,
If you are reading this, then you are holding in your hands my Bible. When I was married to your husband’s father, I was given the gift of this Bible. It had my new...
Waco Moms Blog is Growing | Meet Valerie Kocel
My name is Valerie Kocel, and I can’t wait to share my crazy life stories with you through the Waco Moms Blog!
I was born and raised in Amarillo, TX and...
Once upon a time, there was a perfect mom...
Her house was organized and orderly. Her closets were neatly packed with everything in clear boxes stacked and labeled in creative handwriting fonts. She prepared healthy balanced meals three times a...
Parenting In Waco
2023 Mama Marketplace | Thank You to Our Sponsors & Attendees!
We are so pleased with the results of our Waco Mom's 6th Annual Mama Marketplace! This year our parenting event featured a special program...
