Surviving the 2018 Japan Floods: Part 5

I turned right out of the gas station parking lot with a determination I have never experienced before. This absolutely had to work. We...

Surviving the 2018 Japan Floods: The Conclusion

We made it across the bridge and kept going until I saw a sign for Route 2. This, when we weren’t in a hurry...

Surviving the 2018 Japan Floods: Part 2

We landed and sprinkles — nothing more, no ferocious pelting rain — dotted the window on the row-20 window of our Japan Airlines flight. Carry-ons...

Surviving the 2018 Japan Floods: Part 4

Never having pumped my own gas in Japan before, that could have easily have been the most eventful part of my day on any...

We Sent Our Daughter to Kindergarten Early. And Now We’re Holding...

Let me start off by saying that sending my daughter to kindergarten early was something I contemplated from the day I found out I...

The Scariest Part of PCSing: Friend Dating

Congratulations — you did it! You successfully moved your family to a new duty station, unpacked and organized all of your belongings in your...

7 Tips for Flying With Kids

“Snakes on a Plane” may have been terrifying for action star Samuel L. Jackson.  Multiple venomous snakes that are loose on a plane while...

Why we need bugs, bees, and other creepy, crawly critters

If you have kids, especially boys, there will come a time in your life when you may just become accustomed to all things creepy...

How to Teach Social Justice to Our Children

“What’s wrong with that man? What does his sign say?” I hear this at least twice a day from my 3 year old. “Panhandling”...

Raising a Generation of Girl Coders

Whether we realize we are doing it or not as parents, we often propel our children toward activities that are normalized for their genders....

Eco-Friendly Essentials to Pack a Plastic-Free School Lunch

We're officially a few months into the school year and by now you've probably found a groove that works for your daily school prep....

September 26th: “Love Note Day” Got Love Notes To Give?

Email, text, and more emails! When was the last time you took out a piece of paper, a post-it note, or just a small...

How Heavy Is Your Child’s Backpack?

This is a guest post by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). When kids carry more than 10% of their body weight, discomfort can occur....

5+ Activities to Inspire Kids to Do with 4H

This post was written by Daily Mom through an activation with HireInfluence on behalf of 4-H. Although Daily Mom received compensation for participating in...

PCS Stories: The Good and the Bad from One Seasoned MilSpouse

If there is one thing that brand new military moms have in common with those who have lived this life for over 20 years,...

15 Things You Should Give Up to Be a Happy Parent

This is a guest post from parenting expert, mother of 5, and former teacher, Carol Tuttle. A lot of joy comes from parenting…but a lot of...

Schooling on the Road: What I Packed and What I Should...

As you all have learned by now, we are an avid homeschooling family who has taken to the open globe for a worldschooling experience....

5 Baby Safety Tips to Help Parents Sleep More Sound

All parents want to keep their babies as safe as possible, but it's not realistic to keep an eye on them at all hours...

Best Phones For Kids Instead of a Smart Phone

“Where are you, Honey?” Having the best phone for kids is almost a necessity in today’s fast-paced, busy, run-around lifestyle. Knowing almost immediately where...

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...

Decision Not to Evacuate Marines Ahead of Hurricane Florence Sparks Backlash

September 14, 2018 II Marine Expeditionary Force (IIMEF) has more than 47,000 Marines and sailors, with the highest concentration working and living aboard Marine Corps Base...

The United States Space Force: A Real Deal?

Remember all those memes not so long ago about a new branch of the armed forces that was to be called Space Balls —er — The United...

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with CNCF

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Daily Mom Military has partnered with Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation to help ensure that one day no...

5 Things to Do to Help Your Family Member Battling Addiction

This post is sponsored by Seasons in Malibu and contains sponsored content When someone in your family is battling addiction, helping them fight it can...

How A Broken Ankle Actually Brought Us Closer Together

I heard it. I thought it was my skate slamming on the floor but the first sound was actually the crack of my ankle bones....

How to Talk to Your Kids About Memorial Holidays

A child's world should be full of imagination and discovery, exploration and wonder. So when they become old enough to wonder about the meaning...

The Importance of Building Credit Before Your Child Moves Out

This post was sponsored by Lexington Law. All opinions and writing is that of Daily Mom. It may be something far from the reaches of...

The Real Mom’s School Guide

Have you seen what parents are packing in their kids’ lunch boxes lately? The ratio of time spent preparing versus time spent eating has...

What I’ve Learned From Watching My Parents Grandparent

I always knew my parents would make amazing grandparents. And they have, the relationship they have with my son has exceeded all my expectations....

“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...

DIY Placenta Encapsulation

Hi, my name is Heather, and I ate my placenta. Wait, let's try that again. Hi, my name is Heather, and I did a DIY placenta...

September is Baby Safety Month: What You Should Know

September is recognized as baby safety month. There is nothing parents, relatives, friends, and guardians want more than for the baby in their life...

Podcasts for Moms

Podcasts are a fun way to absorb useful information, be inspired, or simply be entertained. But finding the right podcast can be intimidating. With...

Keep Kids Rear-Facing Longer with Chicco

For many of today's moms, they were lucky if they were in a car seat past the age of 4, let alone a rear-facing...

Most Popular Travel Insurance Options for Families With Kids

For many families, travel insurance policies are not just painful to sort through but are also mind-numbingly boring. This is the reason, however, why...

Back-to-School Tips with Meg from MilKids Ed

If you don’t know Meg of MilKids Ed or missed this awesome video interview with her best tips for starting back to school, we...