FAMILY

Technology has made life extremely convenient in so many ways, yet, there may be a hefty price to pay for it. Cell phones, computers,...

Becoming a mom is a wonderful thing. But with motherhood comes new pressures, habits, and stress. How those stressors are managed can often define...

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...

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

“Seriously, what are you looking at? Who are you talking to?” “No one. I’m just on Facebook.” “Facebook, Instagram. You’re always on there. I don’t see...

  There’s certainly no shortage of “special moments” when you are raising a family with nine children. Those moments have brought laughter, tears, hugs, kisses,...

As parents, we all want our children to be safe, happy, and healthy. We hope that as they start school, the first big step...

If you are raising a family you won’t need to be told how expensive it can be, with seemingly constant demands on your cash...

This is a sponsored post. However, all thoughts and opinions are our own. One common worry that haunts mothers throughout pregnancy is what will happen...

It is not your fault. It is not always your fault that you are all alone. It is the nature of the beast. It...

If you haven’t personally experienced fraternity and sorority life, chances are everything you know about “being Greek” comes from a combination of Animal House,...

With 13,000 public campgrounds in the US and Canada (and that doesn’t even count private ones or go-pitch-a-tent-in-an-abandoned-field ones), we have good reason to...

Most people have heard of diabetes and understand that it has something to do with how the body metabolizes sugar, but unless you are...

Balancing work and family is nearly impossible. Like juggling, only so many balls can be up in the air at one time. When another...

“Read me another chapter, Mommy” is the nightly mantra in our house as I turn off lights and tuck in covers… there is no...

Do you have a dirty little secret? One that you’ve been hiding for years underneath long sleeves and turtle necks? Or do you just...

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

It’s time; your biological clock is ticking, you are single and you want a baby, now! However, there’s one thing missing… the father. Meet...

Whether beginning to plan for baby #1 or deciding to add to your growing family, the importance of prenatal vitamins for mama and growing...

“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss A child’s education...

“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss A child’s education...

‪If your child was recently diagnosed with a rare disease, it may feel like you are alone, but there is a community of parents...

  Remember those red dotted lines on the top of your favorite cereal box? The Box Tops; and now Box Tops is celebrating a major milestone by...

There is nothing sweeter than seeing a sweet smile across your child’s face. The American Dental Association has deemed February “National Children’s Dental Health Month”....

Arguments, misunderstandings, the kids, and overall busyness of life are the makings for a strained marriage if left unchecked. So what do you do if...

Parenting is one of the noblest privileges known to mankind, and like anything worthwhile, it comes with particular challenges and lessons to be learned...

From the moment you announce your pregnancy no matter where in the world you are living, as a new mother you will be offered...

  Stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, and drained… when life happens, this is just a snippet of emotions and feelings that can wash over you like a...

The New Year is in full swing as people across the globe make resolutions to living a happier, healthier lifestyle in 2017. The most...

  This past year our nation experienced an unprecedented turn of events as we elected our 45th president. Not only was this election season a...

My Darling Children, I do not consider myself a political scholar, or even possessing extensive political knowledge. I cannot relate to all the woes of...

The benefits of breastfeeding past 6 months improve the health and cognitive abilities of mothers and babies, especially when nursing extends to one year...

  Cybercrime is at an all-time high. The Department of Homeland Security explains that as Americans become more reliant on modern technology, they become more...

November is National Adoption Awareness Month and it is an important resource for couples going through infertility, as it can provide them with the...

  You don’t necessarily have to be in the throes of the “cold and flu” season to effectively spread germs. So in order to minimize your exposure...