Encouraging Cognitive Development Through Crafts

Does the though of setting your little darling loose with a bottle of glue and a handful of glitter make the hairs on the...

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 To Make School mornings easy

  Getting back into the swing of school mornings can be rough. The mornings are rushed, the tempers are short, and the coffee may not...

The Importance of Creating a Homework Space with Joss and Main

It’s just around that time of year again. School buses will soon be showing up to cart your precious cargo away for yet another...

3 Old-School Hobbies Today’s Kids Should Revive

In this world of instant gratification and constant entertainment, so many old-school hobbies have fallen by the wayside.  Remember the good old days when...

6 TIPS FOR RAISING BOYS IN TODAY’S WORLD

All parents of boys want them to grow up to be good men. In today’s ever-changing world, it’s easy to think that goal is harder and...

The #1 Disaster In The Home

  Despite the most common preventive measures, house fires are still the #1 disaster in the family home out of the 66,000 disasters that occur each...

Helping Kids Understand the Death of a Pet

If you are a pet owner, you will have to deal with the inevitable pain of losing your pet someday. 60 percent of Americans...

20 Ways to Pass the Time Before Your Due Date

We’ve all read those posts that give you solid information on things you should be doing in the weeks leading up to your baby’s...

Maternity Leave vs ME-Ternity Leave: Its No Vacation

It’s no secret that the United States’ maternity leave laws are some of the worst in the world. New mothers barely have time to...

Smokin’ The New Season of Grilling

  If you think grilling is the “thing” to do this summer, think again! John McLemore, a southerner through-and-through, was born an entrepreneur and accidentally...

3 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE FROM ONLINE PREDATORS

In today’s digital age, kids are more technologically savvy than ever. Your kids probably play with apps on your smartphone and know how to watch...

Junior Explorers: Teaching Kids Conservation One Classroom at a Time

In this day and age of environmental awareness and conservation, you often hear adults talking about leaving a better planet for the children who...

BUILD A SUMMER ADVENTURE WITH THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

With warmer weather upon us and summer break here, it’s time for moms to pull out their lists of fun outdoor activities, because all moms...

14 Essentials for a Positive Labor & Delivery Experience

If you’re in your third trimester, the inevitable is near. Ready or not, the baby (or babies) who have been camping out in your...

To Nanny or Manny? That Is The Question

  If you ever thought about hiring a nanny… think again. There are “Manny’s” out there too! Meet Florence Ann Romano, author of Nanny and Me,...

50 Tech-Free Rainy Day Activities

Whether the forecast is calling for a solid day of rain, or just those pesky summer afternoon storms, you know you’ll be stuck inside...

SF Diet – Clean Eating On The Go

What does a SF diet entail? Unfortunately, soy can be very difficult to fully avoid as it is widely used in many foods. Up...

Why YOUR Continued Learning is Key to Your Children’s Development

Spring is here! With every spring season comes change; you needn’t look any further than your window to realize this. Snow banks melt and...

Top Tips for Planning Vacations with Kids

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

How to Choose the Right & Comfortable Maternity Bra

One of the things that will change tremendously during pregnancy is your breast size. Pregnancy hormones trigger glandular development and increased blood supply in...

Save Big $$$$ On Your Family Summer Getaway

She’s part foodie, part tech geek, part mom, and part traveler. When she’s not strolling through the shops of Manhattan or sitting poolside in...

Zika Virus What You Need to Know

By now, the Zika virus’ threat to pregnant women is no secret. It’s been blasted across our news media outlets, discussed in depth on...

How Many Foster Kids Can You Help?

  When your work is about motivating and maximizing a child’s potential, you just may be on to something greater outside of the typical family unit....

The Green Scene Mom Awards: Kid Inspired-Mom Approved!

We love innovative and eco-friendly products. Anything that makes life a little easier while raising our little ones is a winner in our book,...

Celebrity Fitness Expert Brings You Yogalosophy

  Meet the creator of the yoga-hybrid DVD Yogalosophy, Mandy Ingber. As popular as yoga is around the world, Yogalosophy is in a world of...

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR HOME ENERGY

This post brought to you by IGS Energy. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Daily Mom. Energy bills can really be a...

Battling My Fears: Daily Grandparent

My grandchildren and I visited the zoo. There was so much to see, explore and experience. My grandson is three years old and his...

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....

How Clean is the Air in Your Home?

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

5 WAYS YOU’RE UNKNOWINGLY CRUSHING YOUR CHILD’S SPIRIT

As parents, it is your job to raise your children to be independent, thoughtful, intelligent adults. You are given the gift of these beautiful,...

4 TIPS FOR TALKING TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT EATING MEAT

One evening at the dinner table your child will inevitably ask where food comes from. The mashed potatoes and green beans are easy to...

Loving the Skin You’re In: Body Love for Moms

Motherhood comes with a million challenges. We learn a new way of living, reprioritize pretty much everything and accept that our lives are forever...

MOMENTS OF MARRIAGE: A LETTER TO MY GRANDDAUGHTER

Wedding season is upon us. Many young women are proudly showing off their beautiful engagement rings and beginning their wedding preparations. It is a...

Shopping More Naturally

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tom’s of Maine for IZEA. All opinions are 100% of Daily Mom. If you...