Steph Flies

Steph Flies
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Steph is the Founder & Director of City Mom Collective; growing the network after founding its original site, Scottsdale Moms Blog, in 2009. Now living in the greater Minneapolis area, she oversees the national network by spearheading growth strategies, sales initiatives and shepherding and encouraging an ever-increasing number of moms managing individual local parenting websites. She is married to Alan and is mom to three little girls, Nora, Elsie and Audrey. She loves throwing a great party, connecting people and cooking with a glass of red wine in hand.

Kid’s Cell Phone Agreement

In my parenting journey, I've discovered that there are things I call parenting rites of passage. Rite of Passage - any important act or event that serves to mark a passage from one stage of life...

4 Powerful Professional Development Resources

After 10+ years of business ownership, I’ve come to discover that one of the very best things I can do to grow as a leader is to continually invest in understanding myself and the...
Exhausted Woman Leader

5 Simple Tips to Get Out of a Funk {for Leaders}

Hey, fellow leaders, do you ever find yourself in a funk? *Slowly raises hand* Guilty! Most of the time I can’t even put my finger on why I’m in a funk but I’m there and there...

Easy “Gingerbread” House Recipe

I have a confession - I don’t do gingerbread houses.  I’ve done them in the past, but I've found an easy and cheap way to do "Gingerbread" houses for our kids (and their friends)...

Overcoming Dyslexia | An Interview with Dr. Sally Shaywitz

Did you know that October is Dyslexia Awareness Month? Stephanie Flies, President + Founder of City Mom Collective, sat down with Dr. Sally Shaywitz to discuss her book, Overcoming Dyslexia. In this video interview, Stephanie...

4 Expert Tips for Mom’s Mental Health

At City Mom Collective, we are passionate about supporting women in all stages of motherhood. And in doing so, we know that the reality is, that challenges arise in motherhood that contribute to mental...
Back to School Bus

Going Back To School (What Teachers Want Parents to Know)

Kids are heading back to school across the country, so I polled a few teachers, asking them to answer the question "What would YOU want parents to know before school starts?" Read what teachers say...

Stetson Salad

In the summer, I love a good salad, and when thinking of salads, I can't help but think of my very favorite salad - the Stetson Salad (inspired by a menu item at Cowboy Ciao)There...
Non-Candy Valentines for Kids to Pass Out in their Classroom

Top 5 Non-Candy Classroom Valentines For Kids

As much as we love sharing sweet treats to celebrate Valentine's Day, many moms (and schools) are opting for non-candy Valentines in the classroom. Here are 5 Fun Non-Candy Classroom Valentines for Kids 1. Foam Airplanes At...

A 13th Birthday Celebration You Have To Do!

You know the saying.  “Oh just wait until she’s a teenager!”  Ever since having our first daughter, this is something that has been said to us on countless occasions (and in saying it they never meant...