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...

Starting Daycare: The Most Important Items You Need

Back to school season can be a little overwhelming when your little one is starting daycare. There are so many things that you need...

Moments we love regret with 9 kids

  There’s certainly no shortage of “special moments” when you are raising a family with nine children. Those moments have brought laughter, tears, hugs, kisses,...

16 Stylish School Clothes & Shoes To Keep Toddlers Through Teens...

It can be hard to choose school clothes when there are so many brands available. That’s why Daily Mom has compiled this guide with...

The Online Village: Why Moms Are Always on Their Phones

“Seriously, what are you looking at? Who are you talking to?” “No one. I’m just on Facebook.” “Facebook, Instagram. You’re always on there. I don’t see...

Our Healthiest Toddler Snacks

Finding healthy snacks for your toddler – and ones he or she will actually eat – can be a challenge.  We are bombarded with...

The Story Of Hanukkah

Hanukkah is a celebration that takes place over the course of 8 days commemorating the re-dedication of the Jewish Second Temple in Jerusalem in...

8 Commonly Missed Signs of Diabetes in Children

Let's be honest. Kids are kids. They get into things, get sick, and then they get better. After going through this routine over and...

Five Military Bases are Being Used for Coronavirus Evacuees- But It’s...

Five US military bases are currently being used or are on deck to house those who may have come in contact with the coronavirus,...

26 Best New Baby Gifts That Every Parent Will Love

New baby gifts are meant to help those brand new parents welcome their newest bundle of joy into the world! It is wonderful to...

DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint

{Photo credit: Cookies For Breakfast} Is there anything better than sitting out on a gorgeous spring day, with a bucket of sidewalk chalk, and the...

Returning to Work After Maternity Leave

Returning to work after taking maternity leave is a mixture of emotions for many women. Knowing how to prepare for them is key, as...

Back to School: Fall Fashions for the Stylish Mom

While most of us moms have likely embraced the internet shopping revolution whole-heartedly, back to school shopping for our kids might just make us...

The Perfect Toys for 2 Year Olds to Inspire Wonder and...

There's nothing more fun than seeing Christmas through the eyes of a child. You have colorful twinkling lights, all the pretty wrapping, ribbons and...

“Hey Brady Bunch” A Grandpa’s Take on Baby #4

Looks like we’re pregnant again. We must be pushing our luck because having baby number 4 apparently is a big deal! After all, the...

Myths About Birth Photography

Just when you thought you’d heard enough about crazy pregnancy and birthing trends (live tweeting your labor, anyone?), someone mentions that they’ve hired a...

Active Moms Recovering After Baby: Cinch It

  Congratulations! Whether this is your first baby or 5th, as an active mom, you surely deserve and need your down time with your new...

Travel Gear: 19 Of The Best Summer Travel Finds For Families

Travel gear is a must for families once school is out for summer! Whether you and the family are flying to a tropical destination...

Toddler Travel Essentials

Whether you're flying cross-country or embarking on that dreaded 8 hour drive to grandma's house, one thing is certain: traveling with a toddler is...

5 Steps to Help You Plan for a Baby Between Deployment...

“Planning” and “military” are two words that do not coincide well together, much to the dismay of military spouses everywhere. Expanding our families often...

Starting An Oral Hygiene Routine With Your Baby

Your baby's first tooth has finally popped through. Now what do you do? Start a good oral hygiene routine! That's right, once that first...

12 Rain Boots for Kids Who Love Muddy Puddles

Rain, rain go away? Not this time Mother Nature! We're ready for you! This year, let kids run, jump, kick, and splash through any...

How to Throw an Incredible Virtual Baby Shower

Every new mom (or expecting mom for that matter!) deserves to be showered with love and gifts to celebrate the coming baby.  Often, gathering everyone...

Inspiring Dreams with Fearless Dreamer Pajamas

There is no doubt that pajamas are a children's wardrobe essential.  Kids love pajamas. Is there really anything better after a long day than a...

Happy National Play-Doh Day!

What comes in several colors, is fun for all ages, and inspires parents to steal from their toddlers? You guessed it: Play-Doh. Play-Doh is...

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...

Feeding Baby on the Go: Six Healthy Snack Options

Every parent wants to make the best choice when it comes to providing their children with a healthy and wholesome diet. But busy lifestyles...

How our unplugged summer worked out

We had an unplugged summer and this is what happened. Earlier this summer, I wrote a post about my family's "Summer Rules" for electronics. Basically,...

A Parent’s Guide to Starting the School Year off Right

Starting back to school under normal circumstances has so many feelings. Some parents might be elated their youngest is starting kindergarten or their oldest...

Sex After Babies Takes Time and Practice

Time and effort are two things that do not exist after having a baby. However, time and effort are needed to start having sex...

Springtime activities with your toddler

Now that we are well into spring and summer is approaching, it is time to get outside and take advantage of the beautiful weather...

Postpartum Issues No one Talks About

It's almost a secret. A secret initiation of motherhood. We don't know if it's because it's too hard to talk about, we forget, or...

Must-Haves For A Comfortable Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a magical time. Your body goes through a great number of amazing changes to grow a new human being. But many of...

Making The Most Of Your Pregnancy

{Photo credit: With A Red Bird On My Shoulder} You see those two pink lines and you instantly fall into a euphoric state of pregnancy...

The Bleak Reality of Having a Juvenile Record

Juvenile records are extensive and diverse and are routinely shared with a number of different groups such as across law enforcement agencies, with schools,...

A Unique New Year’s Eve for Kids: Celebrating at Noon

Coming up with ideas for New Year's Eve for kids can be overwhelming. Let’s face it, as parents we are so exhausted from the...