8 THINGS MOMS SHOULD NEVER FEEL ASHAMED ABOUT

Being a mom is amazing. You get to give birth to an amazing little person who you get to help raise into an amazing...

Who Runs the World: A Guide to Encouraging Kids to Run

    According to the CDC, the obesity rate has quadrupled in the past 30 years. And, with the obesity epidemic sweeping the nation (especially within...

How to Prepare Your Child for a Sibling

Preparing for the arrival of a new baby can be overwhelming and even more so when it isn't your first child. Instead of just...

Milk Options & Alternatives Beyond Babyhood

  A huge part of transitioning your child from an infant to a toddler diet is changing their source of milk. In our society many...

My Pledge to Peace and Positivity in the New Year

It has been a rough year, folks. Parents out there are likely all feeling the same way – we spend our days sheltering our...

Rape Culture is Real: Talking to our Boys About Consent

In the past few years, the world has confirmed: Women's right are not only unimportant but also laughable.Women Lie.Black lives don't matter.Rape culture is okay.If...

How to Start a Babysitting Co-Op

Do you have a hard time finding room in the budget for a babysitter? We have a go-to guide for you on how to...

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...

Easy, Yet Magical Ideas for Elf on the Shelf This Year

Magical and creative ideas for Elf on the Shelf antics seem to fly off your friends' social media pages throughout the month of December....

How to Survive a Family Photo Shoot Stress Free

It's important to get family photos taken. You want to have your family documented and celebrated and to leave your children with beautiful images...

5 Tips for Teaching Table Manners

We have all seen those children acting crazy, running amok, and not listening to their parents - and we have all been the parent...

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...

7 Ways to Help Grieving Children During the Holidays

Grief during the holidays serves up a perfect storm where joyous memories crash against reality and expectations, something that is especially tough when it...

10 Tips: Bath Time Fun for Everyone

Bath time is an essential part of any child’s routine. While some kids just love splashing away, others are more hesitant. And of course,...

Beyond the bows and bow ties: the baby clothes you actually...

  Baby clothes: it’s easy to be overtaken by the cuteness overload. There are so many accessories for babies – just look at the bows,...

5 Time Saving Tips for Your Morning Routine

Back to school! Whether that phrase inspires cheers or tears in your home, it’s about that time; it’s nearly here. With a new school...

Having More kids? Parent Attitude Makes a Difference

Quick disclaimer: Sometimes, having children is a choice. If you don’t want children, then don’t have them. No judgment here. If you have one...

Give the Gift of Reading: Books for Preschoolers and Young Kids

There is no better gift for a child than the gift of literacy, literature, and a lifelong love of reading. To be read to...

Boost Your Daughter’s Confidence Through Her Incredible Positive Traits

Girls often hear praise like, “You are so pretty,” “Your dress is beautiful,” or “You are so skinny!” While there is nothing wrong with...

Why You Should Bake A Christmas Birthday Cake for Jesus &...

Christmas birthday cake celebrates Jesus with a beautiful tradition that children enjoy from an early age. What better way to teach children about the...

What is Gender Dysphoria and What Parents Need to Know

Imagine feeling like you are a completely different person inside your mind than what you appear to be on the outside. These feelings can...

Why every neighborhood needs a Little Free Library

While the age old adage may be true that 'fences make good neighbors', courteous and conscientious neighbors can become some of your best friends....

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”...

36 Tongue Twisters To Tease Everyone From Toddlers to Teens

Tongue twisters test your talent to talk terrifically through words that twist, turn and tease your tongue. Tongue twisters strengthen mouth muscles and English...

7 Best Goody Bag Gifts for Kids

Children at parties and occasions bring more happiness to any event. You can bring more joy to them by giving them goody bag gifts...

5 Common Car Seat Mistakes

We all know the obvious things about car seats as in, children need to ride in the backseat, and make sure that the harness...

3 Natural Teething Remedies

Photo credit: Cookies For Breakfast Any parent who has ever had a teething child knows that it’s a miserable experience (and it’s no fun for the...

Fun Outdoor Games to Entertain the Neighborhood Kids This Summer

Summer may still be a few months away but now is the time to plan fun outdoor games to help keep the neighborhood kids...

Rainy Day Activity: Playroom Floor Hopscotch

  Are you trapped indoors because of rainy weather, or are your kids simply bored with their vast selection of playroom toys? Luckily, an easy...

How to do the Heimlich Maneuver

One of the scariest things a person can experience is choking on something. The feeling of not being able to breathe no matter how...

5 Ways to Build a Positive Home & How it Will...

Creating a positive home for your children is not only beneficial to their development, but it instills qualities like confidence, compassion, patience, and kindness,...

Hands-Only CPR

  CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation which is a lifesaving emergency procedure that involves the repeated compression of a person’s chest who is suffering from...

Everything You Need To Know About Baby Growth Spurts

Has it ever seemed like your little one grew overnight? That may be because they actually did! Babies experience short periods of growth spurts...

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...