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 and Dr. Shaywitz touch on...

In the spring of 2020 when the world shut down, my youngest was in Pre-k. I started casually working with him at home on pre-reading skills, mostly letter and sound identification. Having watched his sister learn her letters and...

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 health struggles. Your Mental Health Matters...

Our collective mental health seems to be on everyone's mind right now. The stresses of life make anyone and everyone susceptible to depression, anxiety, and other problems. City Mom Collective recognizes the importance of talking about mental health, especially as it...

I may have survived the last few years without you, but it wouldn't have been nearly as much fun. Thank you for being my mom friend.

We're getting back-to-school ready and are sharing some of our favorite kid-friendly tools that make getting into the swing of a new school year fun! Building Routines After a summer of looser schedules, sometimes it can be hard getting back...

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 they want parents to know...

Then something happened that dragged me right back out onto the battlefield; only this time I wasn't in the fight. I was merely a spectator, but the pain cut just as deep.

You felt like the day would never come, and as cliche as it is, you blinked and it was here. Your child just started kindergarten. Hello milestone moment! While you knew the beginning of elementary school would bring a plethora of learning moments for your children, you find yourself surprised at the lessons you, as a parent, are learning these first few weeks.

"Are you counting down the days until summer is over? We may be ready for our kids to get back to school and a regular routine to begin again, but before the days get shorter, take some time to slow down, celebrate summer and make memories."