How to Use an AED

  “CLEAR!” “SHOCKING!” If you watch any of those hospital drama television shows, you’ve heard these words yelled many times. These words are associated with...

Everything You Need to Know About Swaddling a Baby

Every new parent is familiar with the fear of doing something wrong and questioning every choice you make. For instance, just because you think...

The Importance of Pretend Play

In this day of technology where young children are continually spending more and more hours each week in front of the TV, smart phone,...

10 Ways for Moms to Turn a Bad Day Around

Being a mama is hard, no matter what. Whether you are a working mom and it's the weekend or a stay at home mom,...

Skip Purees with Baby Led Weaning

Is your baby ready for solid food? If so, did you know that you don’t have to spoon feed your baby jarred food or...

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...

Back to School: Fall Fashions for the Stylish Mom

While most of us moms have likely embraced the internet shopping revolution whole-heartedly, back to school shopping for our kids might just make us...

6 Kid-Friendly Craft Ideas for Beginners That Won’t Break the Bank

Have you ever found yourself wondering about craft ideas for beginners? You know, things you can do without extra training or skill that won't...

11 UNIQUE BOOKS TO ADD TO YOUR CHILD’S LIBRARY

Are you tired of reading the same classic books to your children every night? Whether you simply cannot sit through another reading of Goodnight...

10 Ways to Master the Carpool Line

When your child heads to elementary school, you have two choices when it comes to transportation: the big yellow school bus OR the family...

MAKE BABY BUGS WITH GRANDSONS

  Many grandparents are on the lookout for activities that they can do with their grandchildren. Baking cookies and reading to them are fine. But...

The Preparing for Baby To Do List: 10 Ways to Decrease...

Preparing for baby in the month before the little bundle of joy arrives can be hectic whether it's your first baby or your fourth....

Back to School: Fashion and Beauty Guide

The new school year is right around the corner (in some areas, it has already begun!). Back to school clothes shopping can be stressful...

15 Essential and Unique New Photographer Gifts

Every new photographer has been dreaming of a million things that they can purchase to start their journey. Most of us even have a...

23 College Must Haves For A Successful Year

It’s back to school time and for many parents this year means COLLEGE! When it comes to staying organized on days you are running...

Effective Study Techniques and Time Management Strategies For Back To School...

Oh, mama, can you feel it? The summer days are slipping away, and a whole new school year is knocking at our door. Our...

Raising a Family with a Spouse suffering from a Chronic Disease

As I sat breastfeeding my infant while entertaining my toddler, half-listening to a doctor (a gastroenterologist to be exact) tell myself and my husband that...

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...

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...

Jumpstart Your Young Entrepreneur With 13 Business Ideas

Seems like everyone is starting a side hustle or their own business. And kids aren't exempt. Those 12 and under are cashing in on...

Finding Your Tribe When It’s Not Handed To You

There is a perception that military spouses are automatically placed in a supportive circle as soon as their ID card is laminated. In some...

Ten At Home Dates for After Bedtime

The kids are finally asleep, the dinner dishes are cleaned up, and the nightly chores are complete.  You are exhausted and find yourself slumping...

To All Mothers on the First Day of School

We need to do better and this is our proof - As a mother I should not be sitting here on the first day...

The Best Hotels at Liberty Station for a Staycation while Stationed...

When you think of San Diego, what comes to mind? Palm trees, sandy beaches, and quite possibly Ron Burgundy? (Question mark intended). A lesser-known...

Tips On Maintaining House Rules With Guests

  It takes time to establish house rules with your family. Old habits are hard to break. It might have been difficult to get your...

The Gift Of Life From Womb To Womb

This may not be a story you’re accustomed to hearing, but it’s a story many mothers who struggle to have their own children may...

10 Tips for Photographing Landscapes

If you’ve been following our photography series, chances are that you have a new DSLR and young children that you want to photograph. Landscape...

How A Broken Ankle Actually Brought Us Closer Together

I heard it. I thought it was my skate slamming on the floor but the first sound was actually the crack of my ankle bones....

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...

Battling My Fears: Daily Grandparent

My grandchildren and I visited the zoo. There was so much to see, explore and experience. My grandson is three years old and his...

School Supplies You Didn’t Know You Needed

Welcome to the new school year! You're going strong thus far in the first month, but wait...there may be some school supplies yet that...

Teens Sexting: The Alarming Reality Of This Dangerous Practice

It's no secret that teenagers are the most tech-savvy and connected generation in history. This has led to a surge in their participation in...

My Only Isn’t Lonely

The number of families in America with only children is steadily growing. While you might have multiple children, you are sure to know some...

Who Runs the World: A Guide to Encouraging Kids to Run

    According to the CDC, the obesity rate has quadrupled in the past 30 years. And, with the obesity epidemic sweeping the nation (especially within...

How Heavy Is Your Child’s Backpack?

This is a guest post by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). When kids carry more than 10% of their body weight, discomfort can occur....

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...