7 Things to Look for During Your Ultrasound
An ultrasound is sometimes called a sonogram because it is a piece of machinery that develops images using sound waves. In essence, the machine...
Halloween Costume Ideas and Pro-Tips that Can Help Even the Busiest...
Here we are. October is in full swing and your kids still don't have their Halloween costumes picked out. The kids have a million...
Coping With Postpartum Pain Without Pain Medication
Recovering from childbirth and postpartum can be more overwhelming than you initially anticipated. Depending on the situation, experiencing severe pain episodes can happen, and...
The Incredible Benefits of Playing Video Games
Rather than seeing stories about the benefits of playing video games, if you spend any time watching the news or you search online for...
15 Fun Indoor Activities For Toddlers
The big kids are back in school and fall is in the air, for some parents and their little ones, the indoor activities for...
The Fastest Way to Induce Labor at Home Naturally
Any pregnant mom or mom to be is always anxiously awaiting the birth of their child as they are nearing their due date, or...
How to Care for the Caregiver: Tips from a Coastguardsman
Cancer. One word from a doctor is all it took to thrust a hardworking Coast Guard pilot trying to finish flight school into the...
Pregnancy Dream Meaning
Like with any other crazy or wild dream, one may dream of being pregnant whether they are or not. When it comes to pregnancy...
What is Gender Dysphoria and What Parents Need to Know
Imagine feeling like you are a completely different person inside your mind than what you appear to be on the outside. These feelings can...
24 Fall Family Camping Essentials
Cool breezes, falling leaves, and pumpkin spice a-plenty—autumn is in the air! What better way to usher in the season than with an adventurous...
8 Simple Meals Kids Can Make Independently
What mom wouldn't love for someone to help with the cooking? But, when given the option of having their own children be the ones...
Where In The World Are We? A World Map Adventure
“Mom, show me where I was born again please?” my middle child asked me while I was cooking dinner. My two oldest children were...
4 Ways to Help Your Kids Deal With Sibling Jealousy
It is inevitable that in a household with multiple children, there will be fighting. Some of that fighting will be because of sibling jealousy....
Spicy Reminders for the Seasoned Spouse
It happens rather subtly. One day you're rolling along, feeling fantastic about the fact that you're starting to understand this whole military spouse thing....
5 Ways to Ease the Emotional Burden of Motherhood
Motherhood is a glorious, exhilarating, and fulfilling journey. It’s also exhausting. When a mother says she’s tired, she’s not really telling the whole story....
7 Ways to Celebrate World Gratitude Day
Did you know that September 21st is World Gratitude Day? In today’s fast paced world, sometimes people forget to stop and say thank you to...
Donating through the Combined Federal Campaign: Your Questions Answered
Since 1961, over $8 billion has been raised for charities by military service members and federal employees through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Last...
5 Family Friendly Fall Break Ideas on the East Coast
Fall is a beautiful time to be living on the East Coast. When the weather turns cooler, the leaves begin to change color and...
Acupuncture and Fertility: What You Need to Know
Do acupuncture and fertility really go hand in hand? Unfortunately, many women deal with fertility issues when deciding they are ready to get pregnant....
The Importance of Kissing Your Baby
Love is a language that most people experience in their life; either with a partner, parent, sibling or child, most people know that a...
8 Ridiculously Easy Birthday Party Hacks
Whether you're a seasoned party planner or a party planning newb, it's always nice to have a couple tricks up your sleeve to help...
Your Child’s Friend’s Parents: Your Guide to Navigating These Tricky Waters
Hearing that your child has made a new friend is always exciting news. That is, of course, until you realize that there is a...
18 Years of War: Military Service after September 11
If you ask anyone, they can tell you where they were and what they were doing on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. For me, it...
Everything You Need To Know About Postpartum Bleeding
As a new mom, or even as a seasoned mom who is on her second or more child, postpartum bleeding can be real concern...
5 Life-Saving Meal Planning Tips
Do you find yourself rushing around a few times a week, scrambling to get dinners together for the family? And more often than not...
What is Sensory Processing Disorder?
Healthy and happy…That’s what every good parent wishes for their child. But what happens when your child is struggling? What if they are displaying...
8 Best Baby Heartbeat Monitors For New Parents
Baby Heartbeat Monitors are handheld devices that allow parents to listen to their unborn baby's heartbeat from the comfort of their own home. Using...
Why I Will Aways Live Near My Parents
Have you ever needed your mom’s advice and wished you could run down the road to ask her in person? Does your child ask...
My First PCS as a Military Spouse
When I was in the military, I made two Permanent Change of Stations (PCS), but each time I moved I followed my husband –...
6 Ways to Celebrate Your Baby’s 1st Birthday That Aren’t Cake-Smashing
The adorable props are set, a first birthday candle has been bought, the balloons tied to the mailbox gently sway, and gifts are being...
ABC’s of Safe Sleep for Infants
Recently newborn loungers have come in to play to help aid parents in lulling their newborn to sleep. Are these sleeping tools safe? Here...
The Exploration of Play Therapy for Children
Many children need therapy whether it be for behavioral issues, social issues, anxiety, trauma, etc. Many parents feel when they hear their child needs...
5 tips for teaching politeness to children
Politeness is a positive and endearing social skill at any age. It enhances your personality and is a mark of good upbringing. Beyond showing...
Fun And Safe Game Websites for Kids
With nearly five billion pages on the internet, searching for fun and safe game websites for kids might seem like searching for a needle...
7 Ways to Teach Your Child How to Study
Teaching your child how to study is the most important skill you can give them to carry on throughout their school years. Introducing study...
How You Can Help Your Child Discover Their Best Self
One of the primary responsibilities you have as a parent and one of the greatest gifts you can give your child, is to help...
Essential Baby Must-Haves: A Complete Newborn Ultimate Checklist
Are you an expectant parent looking for the essential items to add to your baby registry? Or perhaps a friend or family member in...
