6 Simple Tips to Prepare for Postpartum Care
It is inevitable, your baby is on the way and you have been given so much advice on pregnancy, labor and delivery and all...
Estranged with Family: Parentless Parenting
Growing up is not the same for every person. While we like to hope that everyone on this planet grows up in a healthy...
The Best 10 Ways to Help Constipated Toddlers
One thing parenting books don't mention is how much a parent will think, talk and laugh about poop when children come on the scene....
Toddler Constipation Remedies
There’s a meme on the internet that reads: If you’ve never scooped poop out of a bathtub, are you even a parent?
If you are...
Out of State Voter Registration Made Easy
The year 2020 is already proving to be an interesting one. To top it all off, it's a presidential election year. And we haven't...
10 Profitable Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree
Growing up you were likely told that you have to graduate high school, go to college, get married, and then settle down to have...
Drowning in Debt? See If You Qualify For Student Loan Forgiveness.
Attending college can come with a hefty price tag. Tuition varies widely based on a number of factors, including public or private, in-state or...
Reducing Waste: Simple Practices to Teach Kids Today
Trash talk is trending—in a good way! People are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of reducing waste, purchasing reusable products, recycling, composting and...
Navigating The Effects Of Divorce On Children: Guiding Your Child Through...
When you say, “I do.” the last thought that crosses your mind is getting a divorce. Whether your marriage recently began and has always...
Moo-ving Onto Cows Milk For Babies, Let’s Get Started!
Happy first year parents! On to the next round of fun adventures, transitions and milestones to conquer. Transitioning from breast milk or formula to...
20 Trendy Gender Neutral Names
It’s so secret that gender neutral names are rising in popularity. Parents are no longer staying within the traditional “lanes” of boys or girls...
5 Fun and Easy Constellation Crafts for Kids
There is something almost magical about the night sky. The moon, the planets, and the millions of stars are amazing sites to see. The...
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...
Kids Fishing: 5 Good Reasons To Take Them Today
The quarantine of 2020 has been long. Really long. It has been full of arts and crafts, sprinklers in the yard, chalk on the...
Helping Your Child With Cerebral Palsy
Every parent who has a child with cerebral palsy understands that the little one has specific special needs. The good news is that most...
Broken Bones: A Comprehensive List of What You Need to Know...
Never has a parent told a child “Go ahead. Please break your bone so we can spend the next 12+ hours in the emergency room.” While...
Ways to Love and Support the Black Community
“Black lives matter.” This topic has been trending since the BLM movement started in 2013 when a 17-year-old boy named Trayvon Martin was shot....
5 Unexpected Pregnancy Emotions After Infertility
You did it! You have made it through the infertility challenge. You have crossed the finish line and you have your long-awaited positive pregnancy...
Getting Through Days When Parenting Is Hard
Parenting is hard. Today was an especially hard day. During this pandemic, our jobs are changing from moment-to-moment and stress levels are higher than...
Helping Your Tween or Teen Set Academic Goals
Mid-school-year can be a challenging time for students and families. Often, academics begin to feel like a drag as the long countdown to summer...
Why Raising A Beach Baby Is A Must
Most moms dream of being able to have a beach baby. Nothing sounds more relaxing than a day in the sun with your family....
Why Vacations are Important to a Military Family
Suitcases are packed in tight, distractible iPad games are loaded, and snacks are stowed away within reach. The littles are bouncing in their car...
Best Father and Son Activities: From LEGO Building to Indoor Go-Carts
There's something extremely special about the relationship between a father and son. The bonds created when a child and his dad spend time together...
To the Bonus Dads on Father’s Day
To many, the term bonus dad means step-father. This is not always the case for military kids. For military kids, bonus dads come in many...
10 Hobbies to Help Military Spouses Enjoy Transition after PCSing
Dear fellow military spouse- it’s completely normal to feel lonely and aimless in the first few months of a new duty station. The transition...
The Top 5 Apps For Video Conferencing in the New Norm
We are all social beings - whether you are introverted, extroverted, or somewhere in between, at some point in our day we interact with...
Aircraft Transition: What Families Can Expect
The military is full of traditions, and each branch does things a little differently. We cling to that which is familiar for us, and...
5 Memorial Day Facts You Need To Know
For many, knowledge of Memorial Day facts typically end at which month it is in, or at least, which season. Memorial Day falls on...
4 Things to Know About Having a Baby in Germany
I remember the day we got orders to Germany like it was yesterday. We were so excited, ready to continue our married adventure in...
10+ Fun Ideas for Memorable Birthday Party Alternatives
Every parent wants to make their child's birthday special. In the past, this has included celebrating with family and friends. The coronavirus has put...
5 Important Things I Learned Growing Up Military
The dandelion is the official flower of the military child because it can sprout anywhere, goes where the wind takes it, and adapts to...
4 Ways to Stage Your Home to Help Raise Independent Kids
As military families, many of us have been in homes that we wouldn't have chosen for ourselves. These homes may be way too small,...
Career Planning: Everything You Need to Know
Career Planning! There is so much involved with this that trying to plan a future can be overwhelming and stressful. Finding the perfect career...
5 Steps to Help You Plan for a Baby Between Deployment...
“Planning” and “military” are two words that do not coincide well together, much to the dismay of military spouses everywhere. Expanding our families often...
Charming Garden Decor Ideas
This spring, give your yard more than curb appeal! Give it some character and boost its positive energy with a little feng shui. Attract...
Image Awareness in Two Year Old Development
Humans are hardwired to care about what other people think about us. It has been shown in study after study. It is deeply human...
The Best Inexpensive & Affordable Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For Every...
On Mother's Day, we know how important it is to show our love and gratitude for the most important woman in our lives, but...
