Talitha Seibel – Marginal Moms

Birth Announcement Etiquette- BAN the Birth “Firsts”

I have been a birth doula for almost 7 years now and have attended around  250 births.  I signed up to support women and their families through one of the most amazing experiences of a lifetime and to hold them up with my own body and soul through their first

Poetic Empathy for Moms of Autism

I had to come up with something, even if i was just going to share it with myself. Something poetic if only to justify my day to myself.  It’s not you, it’s me. Ruckus destroyed a project. Again. The Brainiac and Big Sister had been working on for hours. Again.

Which Came First, The Chicken or The Dumplings (GLUTEN FREE RECIPE)

I didn’t expect to need this, I was just making soup because it sounded delicious.  Maybe this was a prophetic pot of Chicken and Dumplings.  Was it “If you build it the headache will come?” Or could it be more along the lines of the old “Which came first, the

Putting School In A Box- A Confession

All their supplies are gathered.  The pencils sharpened and extra erasers ready at their side.  Each one has a glass of water in case they get thirsty, so there is no reason to be distracted from their post.  Eyes twinkle and grins are immeasurable, as incapable of suppressing them as

The 25% Rule of Educating My Kids

Education.  It is one of the top responsibilities of a parent.  Along with feeding, clothing and caring for your children, educating them is YOUR job. News flash people. It is not the government’s job. It is not your church’s job.  The responsibility of education your child, first and foremost, falls