Oklahoma City Mom
Oklahoma City Mom is the go-to parenting resource for parents navigating life in the Metro. We love to explore OKC with kids and provide practical information and helpful resources as well as connecting moms to our local community and each other.
A Parent’s Guide to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in OKC
Over the last days and weeks, we have been inundated with the news about COVID-19 (Coronavirus). After the events of the Thunder-Jazz game on March 11th, the reaction in the Oklahoma City area intensified.
As...
An Open Letter to the Other Woman
To the other woman,
When I first saw your name pop up on my then-husbands phone, I didn't think anything about it. We were in, what I thought, was a good place. I knew he...
An Open Letter to Juvenile Deprived Judges
Dear Juvenile Deprived Judge,
You see hundreds, if not thousands, of kids come through your courtroom each year, all with their own stories to tell. You see their tears, their fears, their smiles, and their...
My Husband’s Depression and Me
My husband has struggled with depression for most of his life. It’s not unique to our marriage or even his adulthood. Early childhood trauma followed by emotional abuse during adolescence and too many moves...
Husband, You’re Not Helping
It was one of those days.
My son was tired and cranky (as was I), and by the time my husband got home from work, we were well into the bedtime routine.
Of course, having been...
Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Oklahoma This Summer
With summer underway, it’s never too late to plan a family vacation. Whether you’re looking for plenty of opportunities to get in touch with nature or want to take the kids to some fun...
The 5 Dumbest Things My Husband Has Done
Husbands. You love 'em and sometimes you want to hate 'em.
They do so many awesome and wonderful things for us so it's hard not to love them, but sometimes, there's no amount of wonderfulness...
What I Won’t Do When I’m a Mother-In-Law (Well, Probably)
Do you remember when you were child-free and blissfully ignorant, but full of ideas about what you would never do as a mom? Then you became a mom and realized how ridiculous you sounded....
2018 Reader Survey {Share Your Feedback & Win!}
We love our community, and your feedback is so very important to us! We strive to be THE go-to resource for all things parenthood in and around Oklahoma City. To make sure we are...
They’ll Never Even Know: Dealing With The Drug Addicted Relative
Growing up, no one said that life would be perfect. Especially not with siblings or everyone in your family. In fact, perfection is probably far from the truth and most of us deal with...
Pearls & Plaid {A Mom’s Night Out Event!}
It's back! The much anticipated Mom's Night Out is scheduled for November 2, 2018. Our popular spring event has moved to the fall this year for some much needed autumn-inspired fun! We can't wait to dance...
Answering Phone Calls From Jail
Twice a week, I receive a phone call from jail.
There is a sentence that I never thought I would write. Twice a week, when an 866 number pops up on my phone, I do...