Movin’ & Groovin’ – Creative Games to play with your Child!

It is raining, your kids are bouncing off the walls and you are running out of ideas. In this series, we will bring you...

5 Tips For Encouraging Healthy Eating Habits Early

  Most parents have one common question and a common goal when it comes to feeding their children, "How can I raise my child to...

18 Toddler Books Your Preschoolers Will Love

Finding toddler books that will keep your little one's attention throughout the story enhances their imagination and love for learning. Reading bedtime books is...

10 Tips for Maximizing Your Fertility

  Growing up, sex education classes lead us to believe that we will get pregnant the first time we have unprotected sex. While this certainly can...

Natural Childbirth: Your In-Hospital Options

  Finding out you are expecting that new addition to your family can be an amazing surprise. You will probably feel extreme excitement and joy....

5 Tips for Teaching Table Manners

We have all seen those children acting crazy, running amok, and not listening to their parents - and we have all been the parent...

Electronic-free Ideas to Keep Kids Busy at a Restaurant

  For adults, restaurants are fun. The ambiance. The food. The conversation. Not having to cook. The drinks. It’s relaxing and enjoyable. For kids though,...

Boost Your Supply At Breakfast: Breastfeeding Granola Bars

It's no secret that babies and toddlers go through a zillion growth spurts. For breastfeeding mothers, this can be extremely tiring as your body...

Boo-boos to Belly Aches: A Parent’s Guide to the ER

  Having a sick child can be a frightening thing for parents. Your child's pediatrician can handle most minor illnesses and injuries. We all know that...

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...

Unconventional Supplements for Nursing Moms

  Everyone knows you need to eat well and stay properly hydrated when you are breastfeeding your child. However, what most women don't know is that your...

The 411 on Maternity & Nursing Bras

When it comes to bras you've got it down pat! After all, you've been wearing one for practically most of your life. But what...

Oh No, Mom is Sick! 10 Ideas for Helping the Whole...

Part of parenting is taking care of a sick child and this is normally no big deal- but what about when MOM gets sick?...

7 Time Out Alternatives

“Time out” is the discipline method of choice for thousands of parents. For many, sending their child to time out when they act out...

5 Ways to Make Your Child a Testing Rockstar

  Spring time means many school districts are participating in a variety of state-mandated tests, which can be pretty stressful on kids. These tests play...

Oh No! The Kids Are Sick! 10 Ways to Keep Your...

We've all been there--home all day with a child who is not feeling well. You can't get anything accomplished around the house because they...

Simple Ways to Make Your Child’s First Communion Special

  There are many special events in your child's life and a First Holy Communion may be one of them! This is a time in a...

5 Effective Reading Strategies for Kindergartners

  Kindergarten is an incredible time in a child's life! Not only is it a growing time for your child socially (sometimes it's even the...

5 Effective Reading Strategies for Preschoolers

Preschoolers are like little sponges, ready to soak up the world around them. They are busy transitioning from "babies" into "big kids" and are...

Pet Allergens: Facts and Tips

If you have pets, you probably consider them part of the family. Your beautiful feline is your late night companion as you work behind...

Essentials for a Beautiful Bump & Giveaway

You're pregnant, excited and in love with your little baby bump, but alas, your growing bump, plus the bloat and excess weight gain, has...

15 Fun & Free Out of the House Activities With Kids

There's nothing quite like spending too much time cooped up inside the house with your children to push all of you to the edge...

Five Books to Foster Healthy Eating Habits in Children

Every mama wants the same thing when it comes to mealtime: for her child to joyfully eat a variety of healthy foods. Though the...

Know Your Breastfeeding Rights

Breastfeeding can be hard enough without the external pressures that can sometimes creep up on a new mother.  The news is too full of...

How to Reach a Reluctant Reader

Arguably, one of the best milestones of childhood is learning to read. It's quite remarkable (and a bit emotional!) to watch your child blossom...

Baby’s Oral Health: From The First Tooth To The First Trip...

  It’s a big milestone when your little one gets his or her first tooth. It means that adorable little toothless smile you’re so used...

Coping With A Pregnancy After Miscarriage

  Studies reveal that anywhere from 10-25% of all clinically recognized pregnancies will end in miscarriage. Odds are you have experienced pregnancy loss or know...

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...

Nitrates In Homemade Baby Food

There is a growing trend to avoid foods like hot dogs, bacon, and other cured items because, although they may be delicious, the nitrates...

5 Pregnancy Safe Tea Types for the Tea Lover

Pregnancy safe tea lets you relax and unwind as you sip your favorite warm drink. Pregnant tea lovers will be glad to know there...

10 Books to Prepare Your Child for a Sibling

You’re expecting another child and, understandably, you’re concerned with how your older child will adjust to the new baby. It’s never too early to...

7 Ways To Get A Restful Night During Pregnancy

  It’s 3am and you're wide awake! Pregnancy insomnia has hit and you're haunted by the words of every parent out there that wants to...

Formula Feeding Basics

Making formula for your baby seems easy, right? Mix a little powder with some water, shake and pop the bottle into the baby's mouth....

Myths About Birth Photography

Just when you thought you’d heard enough about crazy pregnancy and birthing trends (live tweeting your labor, anyone?), someone mentions that they’ve hired a...

Packing a Diaper Bag for 2

Packing a diaper bag full of necessary gear for one child can be a daunting task. Adding in all the must-have items for a...

Creative Reading Nook Ideas: Set Up a Cozy Reading Area for...

A reading area for preschool is more than just a corner with books—it’s a cozy reading nook where imagination and curiosity flourish. Creating a...