What I Learned About the Importance of Family Vacations

Family vacations are really important, but when your kids are young, let’s call them what they are: Business trips. Same work, different location. Despite...

Working Mom vs. SAHM: Mapping Out The Best Decision For You

Yes, there thousands of articles out there about the benefits of children having a mom who works outside of the home. And yes, there...

I Tried It-The 48 Hour Potty Training Method

My daughter, Mary, will be 3 at the end of November. She’s a strong-willed, stubborn-as-her-mama kind of gal who likes to do things on...

IF TOMORROW NEVER CAME: PARENTING WITH NO REGRETS

Shortly after my first child was born, an online friend of mine lost her baby. She was 7 months old. There are no words...

WHY WE NEED TO FREE OUR CHILDREN FROM THE WEIGHT OF...

When my son was about 6 months old, I found myself scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed one afternoon as he snoozed on my lap....

THE ONLY ADVICE NEW PARENTS NEED

I have one piece of advice for expectant parents about to embark on the journey of brand new parenthood. Just one thing, and I...

The Benefits of Building Toys

  Kids are curious little creatures, they love to explore the world around them. They are constantly touching, evaluating, guessing what is this, why does...

4 Best Kept Secrets to Parenting a Strong-Willed Child

I am in the unique position of having been a strong-willed child who then also had a strong-willed child. You see, my oldest is...

Moms Supporting Moms: Tips for Mental and Physical Wellness

Motherhood is a journey that can be challenging, yet rewarding at the same time. Mothers are the backbone of every family and their role...

A Southern Christians Mama’s Response to Charlottesville

  As the events in Charlottesville unfolded, I know mothers everywhere wondered how to respond. Do you talk to your kids about what you believe? Do...

RSV 101: What Every Parents Needs to Know

As summer winds down, we begin bracing ourselves for the cold: thick coats, gloves, winter boots are all moved to the forefront of our...

Why A Convenience Store Should Be Your Stop for Your Cross...

It's PCS season, which means there is chaos reigning in many military households this summer. But, as always, it's controlled chaos because if we...

How We Get Back to School As A Homeschooling Family

  Getting “back” into our homeschool routine is pretty much the same as saying, “After school, we’ll go to the pool!” It’s pretty much the...

Our Thouhts on the NFL Protest and Why You Should Be...

Last week, The NFL spoke to Americans and the world with a silent action that has rung loudly throughout stadiums, homes, dinner tables, and...

Meet Ian – Daily Mom Kid

“I want a little girl”, is all I could say the morning after my son was born. Here I was holding this perfect little...

Traveling with Children to Portland for the Weekend

  When thinking about getting on a plane with two 4 year olds and flying 5 hours across the country just to spend 2 days...

Mentor: Make a Difference in the Life of a Child

As parents, we so often take for granted the difference that an adult role model or mentor really makes in the life of a...

Why I Didn’t Redshirt My Child

Academically redshirting your child is a topic often discussed by parents as their children get ready to enter kindergarten. In short, redshirting your child...

My Co Sleeping Journey

  Today I would like to share my personal story about how bed-sharing and co-sleeping has worked and continues to work for me and my...

We Dug These Trenches with Love

Travis and I have a tendency of describing the stage of life we’re in just like this, “Oh, we’re in the TRENCHES.” I’m pretty...

Mom is Told Her Baby Isn’t Allowed to Cry for More...

United Airlines, after several incidents with passengers in the past two years, is in hot water once again. This time, a couple taking a...

Why I Did Redshirt My Child

Getting ready to send your baby to kindergarten is an emotional process for both the parents and the child. Many parents with summer or...

Superbowl Halftime Shows: One Modern Mother’s Opinion

History seems to love putting bookmarks into the pages of society during Halftime Shows. Once again, memories were made for people from all walks...