Steph Flies
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pencil Brownie Recipe | A Back to School Treat
Every year, my sister-in-law and I gather our kids to celebrate the beginning of another school year. We have dinner and end the evening with Pencil Shaped Brownie. It's a simple tradition that has...
Arizona Boardwalk: A Must-Do For Phoenix Family Vacations
Our family loves traveling to the Phoenix area. The sunshine, desert landscape, abundance of pools, hiking trails, activities, and restaurants combine to make a wonderful vacation spot for families with kids of all ages.
Of...