Brieanne Hilton
Brie Hilton lives in the Northland is a stay-at-home mom with multiple side hustles in the Northland. Her oldest son, Charlie, is 7 and has his own pet-sitting business and outsmarts his parents at least three times a week. Her youngest, Patrick, is 5 and has cerebral palsy and autism, so she considers herself an expert on navigating the special needs life on way too little sleep. In her spare time (ha), Brie teaches group fitness classes, has a boutique in her basement, naps too much, and actively ignores the piles of laundry on the floor.
Father’s Day for the Fatherless
It can be a little bleak not having a living or present father on Father's Day. Or, let's face it, for the whole month...
Kansas City Spotlight: Ronald McDonald House Charities
Kansas City Mom Collective is highlighting select local non-profit organizations that serve Kansas City's moms and children.
This installment features the Ronald McDonald House Charities...
Why I’ll Never Be Quiet About Miscarriage
The first time I found out I was pregnant was September 10, 2011. I was on a business trip to Toronto for work and...
The Task of Finding Myself Again
Summer is waning, the masks are off, and Target is filling up with pencils and crayons and backpacks. As I think about my kids...
Embracing Autism and Listening to Autistic Voices
When my son was diagnosed as being autistic two years ago, I thought I understood what that meant. I thought it meant communication delays,...
One Year of Virtual Learning
Back when my oldest son was starting kindergarten, I'm pretty sure I said at LEAST once, "I literally cannot imagine any scenario in which...
How to Write a Fabulous (and Eye Roll Free) Holiday Card
When I was a little kid, I was big into having pen pals and making and sending cards. As an adult, this has translated...
Tubie Life: What it’s Like to have a Kid with a Feeding Tube
We recently joined the ranks of families who have children with a feeding tube. We've been very open about this on social media and...
Everything I Know about Pandemic Parenting I Learned from the Kansas City Chiefs
Doesn't it seem like a million years ago that the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl? Talk about a whole different world. People...
I Hate Summer: How We Deal
As we slide into the summer months, I'm overwhelmed by social media declarations of how excited people are to be outside swimming, playing, and...
Stuck in the Middle with You
When my son, Patrick, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a baby, his doctor lifted his forearm and pointed to a spot exactly between...
I’m Leaning Out
For the last four-and-change years, I've never seen myself as anything but a working mom. I never had any real desire to stay at...
Everything I Need to Know about Parenting a Preschooler I Learned From Hamilton
Unless you live in a cave somewhere, you've likely heard of the Broadway sensation, Hamilton. (If not, go listen to the soundtrack, like, now.)...
A Mom’s REAL Guide to Cold and Flu Season
Winter is here, which means snotty noses, puke bugs, mysterious rashes and everything in between.
I'm not a doctor, or a nurse, so don't confuse...
Baby Naming: Strategies, Bargaining, and What to Do When You Don’t Agree
Naming a baby is kind of a big deal.
In grade school, I remember paging through the ancient baby name book my mom had purchased...
