FAMILY

Career Planning! There is so much involved with this that trying to plan a future can be overwhelming and stressful. Finding the perfect career...

For many, knowledge of Memorial Day facts typically end at which month it is in, or at least, which season. Memorial Day falls on...

Grandparents delight in their grandchildren. They love holding, snuggling, kissing, and playing with them. Grandchildren are so precious! But sometimes grandparents’ arms are empty and...

The first trimester of pregnancy is ROUGH. Honestly, all of pregnancy is rough, and it’s not like there are people lined up to warn...

Whether beginning to plan for baby #1 or deciding to add to your growing family, the importance of prenatal vitamins for mama and growing...

Almost half of the households in the United States have a dog. Adding a new baby into the family can change the dynamics and...

Rather than seeing stories about the benefits of playing video games, if you spend any time watching the news or you search online for...

Your baby is suddenly a toddler, you have educated yourself on extended breastfeeding and baby-led weaning and have decided that it's for you. Now...

Students of all ages are faced with tests. Standardized tests, unit tests, and tests called assessments. Many students have testing jitters, but they aren't...

“Boys have penises and girls have vaginas” was one of the most popular and comical movie quotes of the early 1990s. Teaching children about...

Choosing the curriculum you will be using for an entire school year can be one of the most daunting tasks for homeschooling parents. Let...

You move to an OCONUS location and — yeah — you’re flipping tired and a little unsure of what day it is, you’ll admit...

IAmElemental, the toy company that pioneered strong, healthy female action figures, doesn’t sell Superheroes; they sell Superpowers. Called The Elements of Power, each figure...

We’ve all signed up for those mandatory fun events on base and left them five pounds heavier from nervous eating and with memories of awkward...

Across the board, scientists agree that the air quality in most residential homes is worse than in the great outdoors. The EPA actually goes...

When children enter foster care, the goal is to help families and ultimately reunify children with their biological parents. In many unfortunate instances, children...

Girls. They are everything from sweet to sassy, pure princess to rugged explorer. Preschool girls are the first to throw on a beautiful, pink...

If you are ready to plan a vacation with kids, you might get a little stressed out. Where should you go? Will your kids...

You know that feeling when the air gets crisper, and the days seem to shrink? Yeah, that's the unmistakable vibe of fall setting in....

Grandparents are the best, but sometimes their ideals and nostalgia of the past inhibits them from making the “safest” decisions when it comes to...

Photo Credit: The Art of Making a Baby Where To Save Furniture My number one tip would be to buy most of the nursery furniture from somewhere...

The holidays have officially begun, so the family will start trickling in just like our favorite holiday movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. With so...

There is much more to fall than pumpkin spice lattes and leaves changing color on trees. As the season progresses and the cool weather...

You want to be cradling your baby from birth to long beyond but you don't want the hassle of long strands of fabric or...

If you're conflicted about summer camping options this summer, this is your read for the day.

Moving overseas can be a wild ride! There are some things you don’t even think about until you need them. Sometimes moms may be too busy with the move to think about car seats overseas. This can be a challenge especially if you are not stationed near a military installation with an exchange. Even then the selection of car seats is not anywhere near what is available stateside.

Journaling is not just for adults. In fact, journaling is a great way for kids to express themselves and feed their creativity. In an...

We are a sucker for crafts that open up conversations in preschool aged children and lead to discovery. That's why we love this fun...

Managing anxiety as a mom is challenging. From the time that your children are babies to the time they turn 18, you’re continually worried...

As parents, we want to raise good humans. Parents want their kids to grow up to be kind, thoughtful people. For a lot of...

Hearing the word cloth diapers can make a lot of people uneasy. With the majority of parents using disposable diapers, the thought of adding...

Over the last few generations, people are moving more often. Making the times when kids grow up next door to their cousins and down...

  We love capturing every incredible moment of our little ones, but it's not always possible to lug a big camera along.  Luckily, today's phones,...

  1. A Baby Carrier:  Go to a boutique baby store and look at baby carriers outside of their package. Try them on, and see which...

As I sat breastfeeding my infant while entertaining my toddler, half-listening to a doctor (a gastroenterologist to be exact) tell myself and my husband that...

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