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Hi Mamas, In our last blog, we chatted about some important yet many times overlooked aspects of pregnancy and motherhood. One of those aspects is prenatal screenings for various chromosomal disorders, including common conditions beyond Down Syndrome. We discussed how one condition in particular, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, is often overlooked for how common it is

Hey Mamas, Becoming a mom is without question one of the most important and extraordinary journeys we will ever experience. And although the depth of joy and love we feel after becoming a mom is unmatched, the nervousness and worry are too.  From the moment we discover we’re expecting, our thoughts are consumed by our

If the thought of Christmas coming in 4 days sends you into a merry meltdown, we’re guessing it’s probably because your holiday list is missing more than a few check marks. And between mom life, work life and all the Omicron craziness, we can’t blame you. (I’m in the same boat!) So if you’re still

We know the scene all too well. Christmas Eve is in the seven-day forecast, and as the last of the mad-dash gifts trickle in, you realize you’re fresh out of wrapping paper. Not to worry mamas: we’ve got you covered (pun intended)! At JOM, we believe that a well-packaged present can spark as much joy

Dear Joyful Moms, It was beyond exciting to feel your support during our water safety themed coffee chat.  Don’t you agree that Vicki is the kindest, most inspiring and fun soul?  I can see why she has so many supportive, real, honest, giving, go getter moms in her tribe. Courageous conversations are just so important

I remember the early days when my son was a baby and taking a shower was an actual event. Could I leave the baby for a few minutes even though he was sleeping? Was my husband watching? Should I pop out of the shower in my terry cloth towel and check one more time? Do

Self-love: Read all about it. While it’s wonderful to find new ways to love your partner, your children and your friends and family, we thought it might be nice to share a bit about self-love. As a mother, it can be tricky to find the time to love yourself, especially when you’re poring every ounce

Excerpt From Gather As You Go: Sharing Lessons Learned Along The Way My family has always been huge a supporter of education. When my dad was in his nineties, we wanted to put his name on a charter high school in Chicago and to fund its opening. We also wanted to have a “hands-on” connection