Finding Your Zen When Your Spouse Works Late
It's 4 p.m. and the countdown to dinner, bath, and bedtime is on! Knowing your spouse is close to being home to tag-team the...
A World of Babies Imagined Childcare Guides for 8 Societies
From the moment you announce your pregnancy no matter where in the world you are living, as a new mother you will be offered...
Bring Your Van to the Next Level with These Minivan Organization...
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You fought it for so long, but here you are- you own a minivan. It might not be...
Test Drive: 10 Best Family Cars in 2024
Between loadings kids up for school and chauffeuring everyone around to activities, your car is more like a second home than strictly a mode 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...
DIY Mom Survival Kit
Nothing is worse than when you are running errands with your kids and disaster strikes. The baby has a diaper blowout and you don't...
Why Moms Need to get in Front of the Camera
Everyday we see, hear, and discuss the negativity surrounding women’s body image and self-esteem in our modern day society. Constantly we are bombarded with...
50 Summer Bucket List Ideas
It’s summertime: the weather is nice, the kids are out of school, and there is a world of opportunity for fun. It’s the perfect...
A Preschool Reader—Should You Do It? 5 Little-Known Tips.
Moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, friends, neighbors—even strangers—everybody’s got an opinion on whether or not you should teach your preschooler to read. People will (oh-so-kindly) suggest...
Top Baby Products You Need When Welcoming a New Baby
The list of baby products you need when welcoming a new baby is endless. We all know the traditional items that babies and parents...
Is Adderall Dangerous? Understanding Adderall Side Effects
If you're a parent trying to navigate the complexities of medicating your child for behavioral issues, you've likely heard about the drug Adderall, and...
Moral Development And Why “Heartschooling” Is The New And Improved Homeschooling
Dishing out papers, crayons, and a pair of scissors. Grabbing a book and opening to page 11 to start the lesson. Is that everything...
Worldschooling with the WildBradburys: Combat Loneliness on the Road
When I set out on this adventure, I was mostly concerned about the children's ability to make friends and feel included in this process....
Keep Holiday Gifting Simple With 3 Wonderful Gifts
Holiday gifting should be full of joy and excitement as you watch your children open bright-colored packages tied up with bows. It’s a wonderful...
How To Be A Good Mother with 5 Simple Tips
Every mother wonders how to be a good mother even before her child is born. So what is a good mother? It is easy...
Cleaning with Kids: How to Clean With a “Velcro Baby”
Every mother simultaneously looks forward to and dreads the time when her child grows up and leaves the nest. It’s the cycle of life....
What to Do if Your Child Has Pinworms
Warning: The subject of this post will make you feel creepy-crawly all over. It will also generate an intense urge to immediately scrub yourself...
Age Appropriate Chores For Toddlers
The first thing that comes to mind when adults think about chores is ‘work.’ Naturally, many are not so fond of doing chores because...
6 Engaging Book Series for Developing the Mind
“Read me another chapter, Mommy” is the nightly mantra in our house as I turn off lights and tuck in covers… there is no...
Kindergarten Curriculum 101: A Comprehensive and Inclusive Guide
For years now, your child has been insisting that he or she is a “big kid” and no longer needs your help doing just...
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,...
6 Things To Do With Babies on a Day Trip
Being a parent means learning to juggle lots of things. Multi-tasking becomes second nature for parents, especially as they learn to juggle nap times, meal...
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...
Share An Easter Joke Or Two And Be The Funny Bunny
What can be funnier or cuter than a giant Easter Bunny hopping around town leaving a trail of eggs, chocolate, and candy? Share jokes...
Research Says You Should Stay At Home with Teens, Not Only...
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4 Ways to Stage Your Home to Help Raise Independent Kids
As military families, many of us have been in homes that we wouldn't have chosen for ourselves. These homes may be way too small,...
Electronic-free Ideas to Keep Kids Busy at a Restaurant
For adults, restaurants are fun. The ambiance. The food. The conversation. Not having to cook. The drinks. It’s relaxing and enjoyable. For kids though,...
KeaBabies: The Best Diaper Bag with 3 Essential Items You’ll Need
Whether you're a new parent or an experienced parent, your list of baby items has grown more than you thought it would. With so...
New Year’s Intentions For You And Your Kids
After the chaos of the holidays, the new year feels like the perfect time to slow things down and reset. The house and our...
Early Literacy and the importance of Reading to Young Children
“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
A child’s education...
6 Ways to Celebrate Your Baby’s 1st Birthday That Aren’t Cake-Smashing
The adorable props are set, a first birthday candle has been bought, the balloons tied to the mailbox gently sway, and gifts are being...
Everything You Should Know about Foster Care to Adoption
When children enter foster care, the goal is to help families and ultimately reunify children with their biological parents. In many unfortunate instances, children...
5 Creative Dollar Store Preschool Activities
You already love the dollar store for party and cleaning supplies (can we talk about LA's Awesome Cleaner?!), but did you know that you can...
Do’s and Don’ts When Camping with a Toddler
Camping with a toddler can be both fun and challenging. It’s an experience all children should have at some point. Sleeping in the wilderness...
The Mom’s Guide to Kids and Technology
Kids today are surrounded by technology. It's tempting as a parent to say "no" to all the requests for smart phones, tablets, or what-have-you,...
Rock Drainage Landscaping: Redefine Your Landscape for the Better with These...
When it comes to landscaping, one concept has been steadily gaining ground, quite literally: Rock drainage landscaping – the art of using stones and...
