Courtney Roots
I consider Canton, OH to be my hometown, but my family moved a lot around the State when I was a kid. My husband, Simon, our son, Marshall, and I have called the town of Wyoming our home since 2014. Our daughter, Gretchen, was stillborn in September 2019, and we miss her every day. I work full-time as a preschool intervention specialist. Outside of work, my family loves going to parks and playgrounds around the city, as well as the Zoo and Museum Center.
My Family Recipes {Cooking on the Tradition}
Every family has some recipes that have become staples over the years. Things that you enjoyed as a child, and as an adult, you not only enjoy them, but they bring a feeling of...
Nine Songs to Brighten Your Day!
Sometimes, you just have a rough day. Whether it's caused by stress from work, stress from being a mom, stress from your relationship (or usually all of the above) - we all have them....
A Brief How-To for Being Gentle with Loss Moms
Hi, my name is Courtney and I'm a loss mom. My daughter was stillborn at 30 weeks in September of 2019. Statistically (and sadly), you are the friend or family member of a loss...
The Birthday Video {A Timeless Keepsake to Make for Your Child}
I started a tradition when my son turned 2 of making him a birthday video. I go through pictures of the previous twelve months, pick my favorites, find a couple of sappy/sweet songs, play...
To My Fellow “Worst Mom Evers”
Perhaps you have a teenager or younger kiddo who is quick to anger and/or overly dramatic. They try your patience and they stretch your self-control ("I'm not going to yell, I'm not going to...
What to Watch With Your Kindergartener {Eight Shows Our Family Loves}
I feel like the majority of mamas make all kinds of plans while pregnant with their first child that just end up falling through. From how you plan on disciplining your child, to the...
Halloween Costume Round-Up!
Halloween 2020 will be yet another event altered by COVID-19, but I know that all of you mamas will be reaching into your bag of tricks to still make it magical for your kiddos.
And...
Finding Peace for Loss Moms and Those Dealing with Infertility
One in eight couples struggle with infertility, one in four women have experienced a miscarriage, and one in 100 pregnancies end in stillbirth. The odds are that you know someone who falls into one...
Why I Will Never Move My Son from Our Community
When my husband and I found out that I was pregnant with our son, we almost immediately started house hunting. We'd lived in our home together for over 11 years, but it wasn't where...
10 Guaranteed Pick-Me-Up Movies
I don't know about you, fellow mamas, but with everything going on in the world, I am enjoying escaping reality through movies more than ever. When I watch movies with my son, we usually...