A Letter to my (older) Adopted Child

It is not your fault. It is not always your fault that you are all alone. It is the nature of the beast. It...

Raising Kids With an Attitude of Gratitude

Most people associate gratitude with holidays such as Thanksgiving or Christmas. And those are both excellent times to reflect on everything we're grateful for....

Everything You Need to Know About Swaddling a Baby

Every new parent is familiar with the fear of doing something wrong and questioning every choice you make. For instance, just because you think...

Should You Freeze Your Eggs?

Egg freezing is rapidly growing in popularity thanks to advances in technology and a greater awareness of the procedure. For many women, egg freezing...

Is A Woman Considered More Of A Bad Driver Vs. A...

Okay, we’ve all “heard” the stories and perhaps even seen those women - doing their hair, putting on lipstick, and blatantly unaware of their...

5 Ways to “Go Green” Without Changing Your Lifestyle: Baby Edition

Babies can have a big impact on the environment for such little people! Help lessen your babies ecological footprint by making these 5 simple...

The Role Of Genetics In Academic Success

Parents will always worry about how their child will do academically. Academic success is found to be linked to DNA genetics and some parents...

Couponing 101

Let's face it, times are rough. Saving some extra money here or there is a great way to be able to provide for your...

The Family That Plays Together Stays Together

Life gets busy. Calendars get over scheduled. Don’t let active lives be the reason you don’t make lasting memories as a family. Now, more...

School Supplies You Didn’t Know You Needed

Welcome to the new school year! You're going strong thus far in the first month, but wait...there may be some school supplies yet that...

Lubricants and Conception

Should you toss the lube while trying to conceive? It may be a lingering question for many couples on the road to creating life. While some...

Gestational Carriers: Your Baby, Her Body

When a couple is infertile they must choose from a variety of options on how to achieve their dream of having a child.There are...

The Best Christmas Gifts For Adults

Christmas is approaching fast! We all get swept up in the joy of the holidays, but trying to pick the best Christmas gifts for...

Be the Welcome Wagon: Useful Ideas to Welcome Your Neighbors

Ever moved to a new duty station, unpacked your household goods, and wondered what in the world you’re going to do next? Felt like...

Firefighters Are Your Friends

    Through the thick smoke and flames, they may look like a scary creature and sound like Darth Vader, but have no fear! It is...

31 St. Patrick’s Day Jokes to Make You Laugh Like a...

St. Patrick's Day jokes let you bring out the silly shenanigans. Your little leprechauns will enjoy laughing, giggling, and smiling with puns, jokes, and...

Embrace Your Belly with Maternity Swimwear from Ingrid & Isabel

Pregnancy is a time to celebrate your growing belly rather than trying to hide it. If you'll be pregnant during the summer months, a...

15 New Shoes for Back to School & Work the Family...

Shoes for back to school are always a necessity. Whether you are in search of the perfect pair of athletic shoes, soft soles for...

Benefits of Babywearing For Young New Moms

The most significant benefits of babywearing include keeping your baby within your presence during those early days (and months) and helping your baby relax...

Our Breastfeeding Journeys

  August is National Breastfeeding Awareness month. If you've been reading Daily Mom for any length of time you know that we encourage new moms...

Family Dinner Traditions to Get Your Kids Talking

Over the years, the tradition of sitting down to eat dinner as a family has slowly eroded away as American societal norms become more...

What Parents of Autistic Children Wish You Knew

  Parents of children with autism deal with so much on a daily basis from fighting with school systems for their child's rights to judgments...

Easy DIY Baby Photo Setup

  Photo Credit: Lilac Saloon Professional photos of your little ones are wonderful and beautiful. They are also expensive depending on your budget, and not something...

Educational Gifts By Klutz

Gifts, toys, stocking stuffers, and all the excitement of the holiday season is in full swing. The last thing you need to stress about...

5 Ways to Better Bond with Your Kids

Any empty nester will tell you: They grow up fast. They might be semi-annoying infants right now, but in a year or two, you’ll...

Talking to your Teen about Drunk Driving

Talking to your kids about drunk driving can be quite difficult.  This is not a simple conversation with your kids about living a better,...

4 Month Sleep Regression and How to Survive It

The first time your baby sleeps through the night, you may wake in a sheer panic thinking something is wrong because the silence is...

The Many Benefits of Kids Yoga

Yoga is a popular exercise for plenty of adults, but did you know it could be beneficial for your children as well? The advantages...

7 Cyberbullying Tips Every Child Should Know

The use of tech to harass a person, or what’s commonly known as cyberbullying, is on the rise. Fifteen percent of students admit to...

8 Tips for Avoiding the Summer Learning Slump

Ahh, summertime! Goodbye routines and hello carefree days! While every mom wants her kids to have a fun and relaxing summer break, no one...

Homemade Diaper Wipe Solution

Even the most natural-minded, earth-loving, cloth-diaper-obsessed mamas can be a bit nervous about adding cloth diaper wipes to their diapering regimen.  We'll admit, there is...

20 Tips for Surviving a Whole 30

So, you’re thinking about doing a Whole 30, huh? You know the one: the diet where you eliminate all sugar, dairy, legumes, grains, and...

8 WAYS TO INSPIRE A LOVE FOR READING

Children naturally love to read. Unfortunately, with so much media available, kids are much more apt to watch television (or an iPad) than they are to...

5 Misconceptions about Type I Diabetes

Most people have heard of diabetes and understand that it has something to do with how the body metabolizes sugar, but unless you are...

The 411 on Maternity & Nursing Bras

When it comes to bras you've got it down pat! After all, you've been wearing one for practically most of your life. But what...

MIKU Baby Monitor: Letting You Rest Easy

A beautiful growing baby, in the perfect nursery, dreaming sweetly. That is what every parent wants. However, despite these things, parents worry about their...

The Magic Behind Period Exercise: How to Work With the 4...

There’s a strong misconception in modern women that the word “cycle” refers to your period, and that your period is something of a curse,...