35 YEARS YOUNG: WHAT MY LIFE HAS TAUGHT ME ABOUT TRUE...

Lately, my children have been telling me that I look beautiful. I have to admit, I take a moment – just a few seconds...

10 Tips on How to Live with your Parents Again

Chances are, you flew the coop a while ago. Whether it’s been 15 years or 15 months, that time of living with your parents...

How I Became a More Confident Mother

As soon as we find out we’re carrying a child, self-doubt begins to creep into our thoughts. We read, observe, question, wonder and worry...

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...

Why I Did Redshirt My Child

Getting ready to send your baby to kindergarten is an emotional process for both the parents and the child. Many parents with summer or...

An Open Letter to My Family about My Post-Partum Depression

Depression has been something that has clung to me like an unwanted acquaintance, and it became more prevalent after my first daughter was born....

30 is the New Flirty: Unleash Your Inner Party Animal with...

A "Death to My 20's" party is the ultimate farewell bash for those brave souls bidding adieu to their wild and carefree twenties. It's...

Experiencing Memory Loss: Grieving Someone Who Is Still Alive

Her memory loss started several years ago. She would lose track of her words mid-sentence. She would forget what we were discussing. She would...

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...

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...

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,...

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.

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...

Welcome to Daily Mom Military!

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...

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...

Dealing With A Child Who Is Exactly Like You (& You...

  Whether you had an “oopsy” or methodically, thought out, well-planned pregnancy, your bundle of joy, snuggled in your womb is just waiting to be...

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...

Should I Text My Ex?

Your ex-partner may be long gone from your life and hundreds of miles away. Or, maybe they're still living on your couch. Either way,...

My Real Life Breastfeeding Problem And How It Could Affect You

From the moment I found out I was pregnant with my first child, I had visions of rocking and nursing that baby for hours...

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,...

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...

Extended Breastfeeding: How to Confidently Wean and Keep the Amazing Bond...

Breastfeeding is an intimate and beautiful relationship between you and your baby. Eventually, all babies wean, and weaning is part of the extended...

Posts We Love – A Letter From A Working Mom To...

Being a mom is hard – no matter if you are a working mom, or a stay-at-home-mom, or something in between.  Today, we are...

Why Mothering Without Your Tribe Is NOT the Way to Go

Not everyone has a built-in tribe when they start a family, but most will quickly realize they need to find their tribe.  In order...

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...

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...

Home From College – Do You Require Your Big Kids to...

So, the big kids are home from college for a three or four-week winter break. It’s part of the ups and downs of your...

National Aunts & Uncles Day: Celebrate Those Awesome Family Members On...

Celebrate the love you hold for your aunts and uncles on July 26 on National Aunt and Uncle Day. Be sure to celebrate the...

Servicewomen & Miscarriage Causes: Toxic Exposure in the Military Can Affect...

Miscarriage causes are wide and varied, but servicewomen who have been exposed to toxins during their military service may have other causes to monitor....

What Every Parent Should Know: 5 Proven Ways Dental Health Affects...

Your child’s dental health isn’t just about shiny, white teeth. You might be surprised to learn the health of your child’s teeth and gums...

WHY WE NEED TO FREE OUR CHILDREN FROM THE WEIGHT OF...

When my son was about 6 months old, I found myself scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed one afternoon as he snoozed on my lap....

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...

The Emotional Weight on a Mother’s Shoulders: What I Wish I...

Everyone has some degree of emotional weight on their shoulders. It is not easy to deal with, but it is unfortunately a very common...

Becoming a Mindful Parent: 5 Essential Post-Pandemic Practices To Adopt

Welp, here we go again! We've embarked on yet another one of the most challenging years in recent memory. The world has transitioned into...

Postponing A Wedding: 5 Manageable Steps

Getting engaged and marrying the love of your life are two of the happiest days in a couple's life. Having to make the decision...

5 Ways to Turn Your Mom Guilt into Something Positive

Every mom has it – that pang of mom guilt that makes you question everything you have ever done as a mother. Do I...