September 26th: “Love Note Day” Got Love Notes To Give?

Email, text, and more emails! When was the last time you took out a piece of paper, a post-it note, or just a small...

POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE: THE POSTPARTUM EXPERIENCE I WASN’T PREPARED FOR

Being pregnant for me was like being a kid in a candy store. Literally. I ate whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted, because I...

Welcome Quinton James!

  Our very first Daily Mom baby has arrived! In case you didn't know, many of us here at Daily Mom are pregnant. We have...

A Complete Family? Not Yet, Says Big Sister, Chloe

She’s one of the “bigs” but more importantly, my right-hand, underpaid high executive, number 1 daughter. Meet Chloe, she’s the first daughter of our...

32 Life Lessons I’ve Learned In 32 Incredible Years

A Birthday Girl's Reflections of Life Lessons on Motherhood, People, and Health If someone were to hand me a list of outrageous events that...

Hot Sex Even After Having 9 Children!

The water is purified in the house, so there’s nothing in the water that is magically producing all these pregnancies. It’s simply straight up,...

Are There Safe Medications While Breastfeeding?

Who does not love the pretty flowers and the warm sun that comes along with this new season? It is officially spring and lovely...

Mentor: Make a Difference in the Life of a Child

As parents, we so often take for granted the difference that an adult role model or mentor really makes in the life of a...

The Death Penalty: 10 Things You Need To Know

On April 24, Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida signed a death warrant for Bobby Joe Long, one of the most notorious serial killers in...

Can You Afford A Large Family?

  … of course that depends. How many times have you heard, “If we were in a better financial place, we’d have more”? What exactly...

30 Mid-Life Crisis Moments to Make You Realize You’ve Hit 30

Growing up we would hear that someone was thirty years old and we would think, "Geez, they are OLD!" There is something that happens...

Astrological Signs of the Zodiac & What They “Meme”

There are twelve Astrological Signs of the Zodiac, each sharing a name with one of the many constellations in our galaxy. These signs are...

8 Commonly Missed Signs of Diabetes in Children

Let's be honest. Kids are kids. They get into things, get sick, and then they get better. After going through this routine over and...

Facts About Your Period While Breastfeeding

One of the silver linings of being pregnant is a lack of your menstrual cycle.  A lot of women are lucky to not have...

8 Ways to Cope with Sore Nipples While Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a wonderful thing, but sometimes women run into complications making it not so enjoyable. It is normal at the beginning of breastfeeding...

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...

Moving Internationally: A fresh start with a brand new perspective

Wednesday morning has arrived and you’re staring out of the window of your 9-5 job. It can feel like you’ve been doing the same...

Please Stop Telling Me I Need a Boy

“Oh, are you going to try for one more to get your boy?” “I bet Daddy would like a little boy, right?” “Your poor husband!”   “Your high...

My Secrets to Breastfeeding Success

The night my husband and I were supposed to take the hospital’s breastfeeding class, I wasn’t feeling well. I was exhausted, uncomfortable and felt...

Community Engagement During the COVID-19 Pandemic

It's during times like this - when people are frightened and anxiety-ridden - that positive community engagement is more important than ever. There are...

33 New Year’s Jokes to Tickle Your Kids’ Funny Bone

Ring in 2022 with laughter as you celebrate with sparkling cider and New Year’s jokes with your family. Humor teaches children to be in...

RSV 101: What Every Parents Needs to Know

As summer winds down, we begin bracing ourselves for the cold: thick coats, gloves, winter boots are all moved to the forefront of our...

Why I Stopped Being The “Perfect” Mom

  Should I breastfeed or bottle feed? Swaddle or co-sleep? Read to them every night or just hold them close? Never yell or keep my...

#IMOMSOHARD Judge Me Not

#IMOMSOHARD – we mean, what mom doesn’t?? Well, a couple of moms decided to grab a camera, set the stage in the playroom, and...

Stretch Marks: Normalizing And Embracing Your Beautiful Body This Year

As a young girl, I grew up watching women quickly rearranging their swim skirts or pulling down their shirts so that their stretch marks...

8 Tips For Planning An Eco-friendly Wedding

Engagement season has passed us and now couples are sitting together to plan one of the most incredible days in their relationship. With so...

We Dug These Trenches with Love

Travis and I have a tendency of describing the stage of life we’re in just like this, “Oh, we’re in the TRENCHES.” I’m pretty...

Daily Mom Military: Married to the Military

I don’t know any military spouse that went looking to become a military spouse. Every spouse I know, it just kind of…happened. We met...

Daily Mom Military: Deployment? What’s That?

Deployments are part of military life. It’s kind of our signature “thing.” It’s one thing that our spouses and families have to deal with...

25 Unique Proposal Ideas

Every girl dreams of the day she gets engaged.  Some girls want the proposal in front of all their friends and family and others...

My #MeToo Story

A lot has been said in the media about the #MeToo movement. I have been a big supporter of it, because being a female...

Don’t Judge Your Motherhood

It seems like more and more moms are bombarded with perfection. The need to portray this picture perfect life – partly it’s our own...

8 Benefits of Breastfeeding You Need to Know

Breast is Best is a catchphrase commonly seen on buttons, badges, and stickers on the labor and delivery floors of hospitals. The benefits of...

Pistachio Is the Star of 2025: Family-Friendly Pistachio Recipes to Roast,...

Pistachios aren’t just a garnish anymore—they’ve officially taken center stage. In 2025, this unassuming green nut is everywhere, from upscale patisseries piping pistachio cream...