10 Books to Prepare Your Child for a Sibling
You’re expecting another child and, understandably, you’re concerned with how your older child will adjust to the new baby. It’s never too early to...
How to Balance Being a Full-Time Mom And Full-Time Student
Going to college is hard enough. How about going to college with a baby in tow while being a full-time student? Raising a child...
The Truth About Shipping to APO/DPO/FPO Addresses
You know what they say about people who assume things: They avoid shipping to APO/DPO/FPO addresses because they assume it’s too hard. OK, so...
Ways to Live in the Moment With Your Baby
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They say time is fleeting and the baby years pass by so quickly. You have probably already experienced this as you...
7 Benefits of Exposing Young Children to Modern Technology
Technology is important to a developing child, and we're not just talking about their periodic use of your tablet to play educational games. Getting...
Tips for Transitioning Your Toddler From Crib to Bed
Maybe your toddler has learned how to crawl out of the crib or they're just so long that their arms and legs are always...
Signs & Symptoms Of 2 Year Molars And 4 Ways To...
Most people will have two sets of teeth in their lives. There are the "baby" teeth, which are the ones they are born with,...
3 Fun Activities For Teens and Tween Grandchildren
It can be difficult for grandparents to come up with an activity to do with tween and teenage grandchildren. Are there actually any fun...
Creative Monthly Baby Pictures Capture Baby’s 1st Year
Monthly baby pictures capture memories for years to come, while you can share them on social media instantly with friends and family. The trend...
Making Crafts While Pregnant: The Hidden Joys And Scary Dangers
The first thing I did when I found out I was pregnant was I consulted with my doctor. I had one million questions to...
The Best 10 Ways to Help Constipated Toddlers
One thing parenting books don't mention is how much a parent will think, talk and laugh about poop when children come on the scene....
Ten At Home Dates for After Bedtime
The kids are finally asleep, the dinner dishes are cleaned up, and the nightly chores are complete. You are exhausted and find yourself slumping...
Suspension of RECP is Happening for Army, Air Force; Navy Follows...
Update as of March 6, 2020: At approximately 1930 EST yesterday, the Department of the Navy confirmed that they will be suspending RECP at...
Making the Transition from Enlisted to Officer Spouse
For years, your spouse heard things like officer material from superiors. Your uniformed spouse jumped through all the hoops — college applications, prerequisites, military paperwork,...
Tips for the Shy Mom: Overcoming the Fear of Breastfeeding in...
For the shy mom, the fear of breastfeeding in public is a huge hurdle to overcome. So much can go wrong! Baby can squirm...
3 Key Tips for Helping Your Daughter Get Ready for Prom
For your teenage daughter, probably one of the most exciting high school experiences for her, and something she’s counting down to already, is prom....
What to Expect at a Dining Out
Whether you are brand new to the military life or grew up in it, you’re familiar with one thing: tradition. A great way to...
What You Should Know About Prenatal Depression
You have just found out that you're pregnant, it's a joyous time, a time to celebrate. However, you're feeling anything but joyous. You're anxious,...
Breastmilk Storage: 6 Helpful Guidelines, Plus Tips & Tricks
Breastmilk is often referred to as "liquid gold" due to its numerous benefits for babies. Whether you're a working mother who wants to build...
5 Books that will have you laughing through pregnancy
Are you currently pregnant, yet find yourself completely turned off from reading informational pregnancy books? Sometimes, you just want to be able to read...
The Symptoms And Solutions Of Mastitis
What Is Mastitis?
Mastitis and clogged milk ducts are an inflammation due to the obstruction of a milk duct. This obstruction can sometimes be caused...
Research Says You Should Stay At Home with Teens, Not Only...
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Everything You Need to Know About National Twins Day
Twins are more common than ever. Women are waiting until later in life to have children which means they are more likely to release...
10 Tips for Maximizing Your Fertility
Growing up, sex education classes lead us to believe that we will get pregnant the first time we have unprotected sex. While this certainly can...
Family Planning: Why my husband will never have a vasectomy
First comes love,
Then comes marriage,
Then comes a baby in a baby carriage…
And then comes a vasectomy.
In this day and age with family planning at...
C-Section: Recovery Essentials
Trying to plan and perfectly prepare for all of the details of our babies birth is a natural part of pregnancy. We don’t often...
10 Saint Patrick’s Day Recipes Even Your Kids Will Love
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, start planning for a hearty, healthy and delicious dinner your whole family is sure to love!...
The Surprising Benefits of Extended Breastfeeding
Nursing beyond your child's first birthday is referred to as Extended Breastfeeding. This is a common, healthy act practiced in many countries. The western...
Just The Facts on Infant Circumcision
There are so many decisions that modern day parents must make immediately before your infant even leaves the hospital. If you are expecting a...
10 Items that Make Life with a Newborn Easier
If you’re expecting, then you are likely overwhelmed with the amount of baby products on the market. Truth be told, babies require very little....
Skip Purees with Baby Led Weaning
Is your baby ready for solid food? If so, did you know that you don’t have to spoon feed your baby jarred food or...
10 Reasons to Consider Having a Doula at Your Next Birth
Many mothers have a tough first labor and birth experience. Sometimes our dreams of a certain birth experience fade as something completely different happens...
Special Gifts To and From Baby
As you prepare for your second child's upcoming arrival, a very popular trend is popping up - sibling gifts! We're here to share with you...
The Incredible Benefits of Breastfeeding Past 6 Months
The benefits of breastfeeding past 6 months improve the health and cognitive abilities of mothers and babies, especially when nursing extends to one year...
Finland Will Become the First Country in the World to Get...
This article originally appeared on Truth Theory.
A revolution is coming for schools in Finland in the form of a destruction of all formal school subjects.
The...
Overcoming Potty Training Obstacles
It happens to the best of us. You set out on a potty training mission sometime after your child learns to walk and find...
Embracing the Future: Modern Parenting in the Age of Technology
Imagine a world where technology seamlessly integrates with the beautiful chaos of parenting. In this digital era, technological advancements are transforming the way we...
