PARENTING

If you are raising a family you won’t need to be told how expensive it can be, with seemingly constant demands on your cash...

A 1995 study found that by the age of three, children in low-income homes knew 30 million less words that children raised in upper-class...

As a parent, you want your kids to be successful. One way to help set your kids up for success is to teach them...

Change can be hard for anyone, but especially for kids because they thrive on stability and routine. It can be hard because change is...

From the minute my oldest son was born, the threats began…veiled and in a joking manner mind you, but offensive nonetheless. Friends of ours,...

Moving overseas can be a wild ride! There are some things you don’t even think about until you need them. Sometimes moms may be too busy with the move to think about car seats overseas. This can be a challenge especially if you are not stationed near a military installation with an exchange. Even then the selection of car seats is not anywhere near what is available stateside.

Any working mom knows that it can be difficult to find child care, especially during the summer time when kids are off from school....

Have you ever come across a baby product and thought “that’s genius!”.  As parents in this busy world, we are constantly looking for new...

Bringing your newborn home is one of the most exciting and scary times as a new parent. Will I ever get to sleep...

As we creep further into the fall season, many of us who are newer families are yearning to start fun traditions with our children...

  Believe it or not, it’s almost Christmas. And as parents, we have the tough job of teaching our children about the gift of giving...

teaching the value of money

Are you ready for the days of no diapers and wipes and ready to conquer the transition to the toilet with your little one?...

Did the 'rona crash your Disney vacation? Cancelled plans are one of the most difficult parts of parenting during the coronavirus pandemic. ...

Photos with family are absolutely one of the best ways to document where your family is at in life! Whether you’re having them done...

Yay! You got orders, and you successfully made it to the temporary lodging facility (TLF) at your new home base. You know (with like...

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...

  As school registration begins in the spring, so does the parent responsibilities for next school year.  Being a Super Pre-School Mom is totally attainable...

Best No Wifi Baby Monitor of 2023: Bonoch Baby Monitor Review without Wifi Parenting, especially for first-time parents, can often feel like navigating through a...

When you have an only child, it may be a bit difficult for them to have the attention taken away when a new sibling...

Hannukah jokes add laughter to family get-togethers during the Festival of Lights. Your children will love a couple of Hannukah jokes during the eight-day...

Games for road trips are a time-honored tradition to pass the time and keep the kids entertained while driving across the country. But if...

Screaming tantrums, hitting, biting, and throwing are all of the least desirable behaviors of an emotional child and ones most parents would rather do...

Whether we like it or not, all moms know that at some point during our littles one’s infancy we will likely need to leave...

It’s not just about a recital, an adorable, proud bow to the audience, or roses thrown at his or her feet during an encore....

The number of families in America with only children is steadily growing. While you might have multiple children, you are sure to know some...

Exclusively pumping, pumping and nursing combination, formula feeding, or exclusively breastfeeding. There are several ways to feed your baby, and it depends on the...

Some parents deem baby hammocks as a crib as the most comfortable alternative for their child. While their coziness is undeniable, many safety concerns...

Happy cold and flu season!   Just kidding. Hopefully, you’re able to stay healthy this winter, by diligently washing your hands, eating healthy foods and staying...

Some couples immediately know they want, say, three kids, while other couples know they are done after having just one. Having an only child...

When you’re expecting, you’re working to prepare your family and your home for your new baby, from painting the nursery to diving into parenting...

Finding toddler books that will keep your little one's attention throughout the story enhances their imagination and love for learning. Reading bedtime books is...

We have all been there when we have taken our kids shopping. The kids are beginning to meltdown at the grocery store and we...

Are you wondering if your 4-year-old is developing appropriately? Or maybe you’re just curious about what you’ll see your little one accomplish. How your...

Raising children is challenging, and raising a teenager is tricky for most parents. The many changes that happened worldwide in the last few decades...

Humans are hardwired to care about what other people think about us. It has been shown in study after study. It is deeply human...