A Southern Christians Mama’s Response to Charlottesville

  As the events in Charlottesville unfolded, I know mothers everywhere wondered how to respond. Do you talk to your kids about what you believe? Do...

Charitable Donations During A Pandemic: Here’s How To Make A Difference

Though shelter-in-place orders are slowly being lifted, non-profit organizations are still in need of charitable donations to help those most vulnerable. While there are nurses,...

Some Obvious And Not-So-Obvious Diet Tips To Keep Your Teeth Healthy

This is a guest post from dentist and author, Dr. Steven Freeman of Elite Smiles. You brush three times a day. You floss each night....

5 Simple Steps To Intentionally Create The Life Worth Living That...

When you’re a type-A, linear thinker who’s grown up in a field like law as I have, thinking about your future life worth living...

WAHM 5 Tips to Surviving Back to School Stress

https://dailymom.com/nurture/wahm-5-tips-to-surviving-back-to-school-stress/ August 18, 2017 Raising children is a full time job. Raising children on top of holding down a part-time job (or jobs!) from home means...

Understanding Drinking and Breastfeeding

Drinking and breastfeeding do not exactly go hand in hand, but as a mom, are you ready for a much-needed date night? Perhaps a...

Photographers Guide On How to Recoup From Busy Season Burn-Out

We know that many of our loyal readers at Daily Mom are mom-turned-photographers, or professional photographers themselves. Every year, we strive to publish relevant...

Kindergarten: The First Steps in Understanding the World is Bigger Than...

  Sending my first baby off to kindergarten is a huge milestone for our family, finally concluding the end of toddlerhood, the first test of...

Knowing When to Walk Away: I Gave Up Cooking in 2022...

When I finally decided to give up, a washing of relief cascaded over me. Find out what I gave up and consider giving something up as well.

Embrace Living The Single Life

If you find yourself fresh out of a relationship or you have been living the single life for a while now, we know...

Definition of Happiness: The Ultimate Birthright

Author: Sonia Seivwright There is an age-old question that always goes along the lines of "What is the definition of happiness?" The key to happiness...

A Day In The Life: One Mom’s Fluid Daily Schedule &...

In the first few months of 2020, I went from working full time with a newborn and a two-year-old to quitting my job and...

I love Fall and there is nothing basic about it

I love fall and there is nothing basic about it. There is so much to love this time of year that has absolutely nothing...

Is it Safe to Use CBD While Breastfeeding?

Now that the hemp plant and its derivatives, like CBD, are legal in the U.S. on a federal level, many people are wondering about...

Breastfeeding: The First Weeks

You have made the decision to breastfeed your baby - great news! While this may not be what you want to hear, it is...

A Letter To My Children About Postpartum Depression

To Benjamin, Julia, and William. My dear, sweet babies. I wish I had a different story to tell about the past few years. I wish...

How to handle fall activities like a boss

It’s the most wonderful time of year, fall. Only a true fall lover’s eyes well up with tears (happy tears of course) knowing what...

Daily Mom Military: Surviving a PCS Roadtrip with Littles

Daily Mom Military is coming to you July 2018! Want more military life? Sign up on our launch page to be the first to know...

20 Things That Are a Mom’s BFF That Aren’t People

  There are things in this world that we moms cling to for our sanity. Each one of us has something different that allows us...

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

Taking the step toward being an entrepreneur isn’t an easy choice. For moms in particular, that choice may be one of necessity. Entrepreneurship empowers...

My Year With Postpartum Depression – How I Got Better

My journey with postpartum depression has been long, surprising, and transforming. You can read more about my story in parts 1, 2, and 3....

Examples of White Privilege from Observation

Human beings are drawn to community in cliques, so examples of white privilege from observation seem hard to find. We like to shop in...

My Surprising Journey To Better Health And Wellness – Part 1

Hi and welcome to Daily Mom’s brand new, first ever personal column – written by yours truly, Heather. I am beyond excited to share...

Mom is Told Her Baby Isn’t Allowed to Cry for More...

United Airlines, after several incidents with passengers in the past two years, is in hot water once again. This time, a couple taking a...

Millennial Pink

Criticized for killing off napkins, casual dining, bars of soap and diamonds, there’s little we can’t blame on Millennials these days. Now lingering between...

WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN BEFORE HAVING A SECOND CHILD

When I learned I was expecting my second child, I took an hour or two to myself before telling my husband. I basked in...

Best Phones For Kids Instead of a Smart Phone

“Where are you, Honey?” Having the best phone for kids is almost a necessity in today’s fast-paced, busy, run-around lifestyle. Knowing almost immediately where...

Important Life Lessons From My Toddler

As parents we think we must teach our children so much about the world. We want to prepare them for success in leading their...

Is it normal to skip a period? 4 Reasons why you...

When I was 25, I skipped my period. The next month I skipped my period again. This happened completely out of the blue. Every...

C-Sections Might Not Be As Bad As You Think

To ward off stigma and balance out the scary stories, let’s dive into different aspects of c-sections so that you can decide what is best for you and your baby! Make your decisions based on information, not fear.

Turning 30: Living Through A Pause

Turning 30 was bittersweet. An age that seemed so far off at one point and yet so young when the time came. Turning 30...

Becoming A Parent & Embracing My New Identity

Becoming a parent has been one of the most amazing things to happen to me. From the minute my baby was born, the love...

5+ Tips On How To Be A Strong Support System For...

As much as anyone wants to be positive and always look at the world through rose-colored glasses, life is full of ups and downs...

Traveling with Children to Portland for the Weekend

  When thinking about getting on a plane with two 4 year olds and flying 5 hours across the country just to spend 2 days...

What I’ve Learned From Watching My Parents Grandparent

I always knew my parents would make amazing grandparents. And they have, the relationship they have with my son has exceeded all my expectations....

The Best Gifts For Infants And New Parents This Christmas {2024}

This holiday season, it's time to elevate your gift-giving game with the best gifts for infants and their mothers. Our expertly curated guide highlights...