Best Tips for Transitioning from a Crib to Toddler Bed

The time has come for your toddler to make that huge leap...right into their “Big Kid” bed. While some toddlers will transition from a...

Becoming The Wild Bradburys: Adventures with Kids Abroad

When I met my Marine in 2009, I had just returned from a year abroad in Greece, Italy, and Turkey. I fell in love...

3 Natural Ways To De-Stink Your Diaper Pail

As parents, we have all been there, thinking, “How can something so small and so cute make something that smells SO bad?” There is nothing...

10 Tips for Starting Preschool or Kindergarten

Beginning preschool or kindergarten is a milestone. Your “baby” is growing up! Naturally, you may be apprehensive for such a change. Take a deep...

Mom’s Genes & Intelligence: More Than Just Your Looks Are Passed...

We can thank our mothers for their nurturing, kindness, wiping away every booboo, and now...for your genius-ness. Your mother’s genes and intelligence are really...

Learn How to Swaddle a Baby: Avoid 10 Common Mistakes

How to swaddle a baby properly can be a beautiful art form, while providing comfort for your little one. As many parents experienced, this...

Overcoming Potty Training Obstacles

It happens to the best of us. You set out on a potty training mission sometime after your child learns to walk and find...

7 Ways to set your kids up for success

All parents want their kids to succeed. When you provide for your children, it is important to not only meet their living needs, but...

10 Great Kids TV Shows to Watch with Your Toddler That...

Let’s be honest, kids tv shows are for them not you, but at the same time, you probably get either sucked in or talked...

4 Ways to Teach Your Military Kid About Memorial Day

When parenting young children, especially toddlers, life is all about answering questions. As children continue to grow, their desire to learn more grows too....

Everything You Need to Know About Baby Eczema and How to...

Baby eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition in infants that causes red, itchy, and dry skin. In most cases,...

How My Baby Helped Me Make Friends

You know the phrase when it rains, it pours? Well, it might not rain in California, but for my husband and I, the move...

A Military Spouse’s Open Letter to Congress about Education

This post originally appeared on dependastrong. Dear Congress: I would like to begin by sincerely thanking you for taking an interest in the quality of life...

Teaching Our Children Bodily Autonomy Must Be A Steady Priority

The media surrounding Roe V Wade has opened the floodgates for worry, including arguments such as religious oppression to medical transparency and even medical...

Safeguarding Your Family & Planning For the Future in 3 Simple...

We can never know precisely what could come to pass. When it comes to our families, we need to make sure that we are...

25 Must-Have Products To Add to Your Baby Shower Registry

Creating a baby shower registry can be a daunting task for an expectant mother. You have the essentials that every registry features such as...

8 things to do before your baby heads off to college

The summer before college is an amazing and beautiful time. While you may be working to cope through that your baby is officially (unless...

5 Ways to Help a Friend Who is PCSing

PCS season is upon us…..but what happens when you are not one of the families to PCS? Perhaps it’s your off year and you’ll be...

18 Fabulous Fall Fashion Trends To Rock This Season

With autumn finally here, it’s time to put away your summer accessories and follow the latest fall fashion trends. With high-quality totes, phone cases,...

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...

21 Of The Best Products For Coffee And Tea To Energize...

For the coffee and tea lover in your life, there are so many amazing options! Whether they prefer a classic cup of tea, a...

The Bleak Reality of Having a Juvenile Record

Juvenile records are extensive and diverse and are routinely shared with a number of different groups such as across law enforcement agencies, with schools,...

The Best Day Planning Strategy to Start the New Year

Day planning is crucial for productivity, and sometimes sanity. It's especially important for military spouses who face extra challenges, such as solo parenting, frequent...

Why Not Donate Some Blood?

If your loved one had an emergency and needed an immediate blood transfusion, but the hospital didn’t have any blood available, what would you...

8 Tips for Avoiding the Summer Learning Slump

Ahh, summertime! Goodbye routines and hello carefree days! While every mom wants her kids to have a fun and relaxing summer break, no one...

Traveling the Road to Becoming a Happy Empty Nester: 3rd Times...

I celebrated as my son left for college to pursue his future. I did not cry. I did not mourn the younger years. It...

Are You Ready To Teach Your Teen To Drive? Probably Not.

We all know the feeling of being a personal chauffeur for our kids. We drive them to practice, to friends' homes, the mall, ball...

5 Amazing and Easy Service Projects for Little Kids

This list of service projects for kids will break down several ideas that you can accomplish with your little ones. They will provide great conversation points to help you talk naturally with your kiddos about giving. Plus, they can be a lot of fun, too!

Pros & Cons of Introvert Characteristics Related to Positive Parenting

As parenting becomes more and more of a challenge for today’s busy families, the importance of understanding our own personalities and how they affect...

Finding the Right Curriculum for Your Family

Choosing the curriculum you will be using for an entire school year can be one of the most daunting tasks for homeschooling parents. Let...

Exploring the World With Science: The Basis of Our Food Chains

Plants are the foundation of our food web. Every living thing depends on them. Plant growth is stimulated by the sun and rainfall. We...

BECOMING INVOLVED IN YOUR CHILD’S LEARNING

When it comes to back to school, parents are probably the most excited: let’s be honest, we’re in dire need of some time to...

A New Kind of Prenatal Vitamin

No matter your age, doctors recommend a good multivitamin to ensure that you are taking in all the nutrients you need to be healthy....

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...