What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Deployment Baby
You've overcome the most difficult step of having a baby (getting pregnant), and you're ready to welcome that sweet bundle of joy into your...
8 Ways to Sneak Learning into Your Child’s Summer
When the last dismissal bell rings for the school year, students everywhere will run out of the building with summer learning as the last...
Channeling the Competitive Kid
They have the “eye of the tiger,” as the song lyrics say. Your child was born a competitor who strives to be the best...
How Parents Can Guide Kids to Thrive in Acting Jobs
As a parent, you've likely witnessed your child's natural flair for performance, whether it's captivating an audience with their storytelling or embodying characters during...
Embracing the Future: Modern Parenting in the Age of Technology
Imagine a world where technology seamlessly integrates with the beautiful chaos of parenting. In this digital era, technological advancements are transforming the way we...
De-Stress Your Back to School Morning Routine
Back to school time can be stressful, and the morning routine is the hardest time of the day for many families, including mine. With...
Secure Families Initiative: Using Military Spouses as Voices in Politics
I’ve been a military spouse for fifteen years and despite all the PCSs, changes in leadership, and ups and downs, one thing has remained...
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...
How Can a Key Spouse Help Me?
Deployments can be hard — hard on the deployed service member, sure, but also hard on the family left behind and expected to continue...
Postpartum Issues No one Talks About
It's almost a secret. A secret initiation of motherhood. We don't know if it's because it's too hard to talk about, we forget, or...
Encourage Education: Developing a Growth-Mindset in your child this Summer
Summer is a time for exploration and adventure, but that does not mean education stops. Our children are always learning no matter the time,...
3 Reasons to Keep Your Baby Close
We’ve all been there: you’re at the first big family event since having your baby, and everyone’s eager to meet the newest addition. Well-meaning...
What to Expect from the Upper Elementary Years
Your little kids are growing up before your eyes! Today we discuss what to expect once it's time to move onto the upper elementary...
Teaching Children About World Peace and Why It Is So Important
Living in peace is arguably the most desirable and essential component of human life and society as a whole. Yet, these days the news...
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...
Affordable Fertility Treatments are Finally Here
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a baby carriage.
Or so the saying goes. But sometimes life just isn't that simple....
Where In The World Are We? A World Map Adventure
“Mom, show me where I was born again please?” my middle child asked me while I was cooking dinner. My two oldest children were...
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...
Families Love Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert in Minnesota
Nestled into the woods of Northern Minnesota lies a dreamy and pristine resort. Grand View Lodge was established in 1916 and has become one...
Sun, Sand, and Surf: Safety Tips and Tricks For Your Beach...
Summer is in full swing and beach days are upon us. Whether you live near the beach or plan to have a beach vacation,...
The Coolest New Baby Books
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Baby books are all the rage these days. You can find them in bookstores, grocery stores,...
Why your child needs music education
It’s not just about a recital, an adorable, proud bow to the audience, or roses thrown at his or her feet during an encore....
The Significance of Paternity Leave: Bonding Time for the Entire Family
When a baby is born into the family, parents face a life-changing responsibility, and a huge opportunity. They have the chance to give their...
How to encourage developing fine motor skills
Maybe you’ve heard the term “fine motor skills.” Knee deep in breastfeeding and diapers, you probably didn’t have too much time to think about...
Psychoeducational Testing Explained
Is your child struggling in school? Are they just not making gains, despite the extra help and support they’ve been getting? Or maybe you’re...
33 New Year’s Jokes to Tickle Your Kids’ Funny Bone
Ring in 2022 with laughter as you celebrate with sparkling cider and New Year’s jokes with your family. Humor teaches children to be in...
Embracing the Introverted Military Spouse
The nomadic life of military spouses introduces them to a new community and a sea full of strange faces every few years. For an...
What is 9 Month Sleep Regression?
Many new parents look forward to their little one growing older in hopes that it means better nighttime sleeping habits. Unfortunately, while babies may...
Is Homeschooling Right For Your Military Family?
As more and more people join the homeschooling bandwagon, it’s normal to wonder if it would work for you. Let’s face it, one reason...
5 Easy & Kid-Friendly Vegan Snacks
If you're a busy parent, chances are that you've fallen victim to giving your child those easy go-to snacks that are packed with sugar...
Raise A Rock Star: Nununu 2013
Children usually wear their hearts on their sleeves, literally. So many clothes are adorned with hearts, bows, and sweet sayings. Now, thanks to Nununu,...
5 Solid Reasons To Delay Bathing Newborns
You hear that long-awaited cry and they place your sweet, buttery soft newborn baby into your arms. Nothing else feels this good, and well,...
The Impact of Music in Children’s Lives and Education
“Music is the one art we all have inside. We may not be able to play an instrument, but we can sing along or...
Military Kid Entrepreneurs? Yes, They are That Awesome
April is Month of the Military Child and to say that we, as parents, are impressed by their resiliency and strength is an understatement....
25 Dad And Daughter Activities To Try This Year
Fathers have a different, yet special bond with their daughters. A father's role is of utmost importance when it comes to raising their daughters...
Research Says You Should Stay At Home with Teens, Not Only...
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Monos Luggage Review: The Best Family Travel Suitcase Brand That is...
With so many luggage companies out there, it's hard to separate the so-so pieces from the ones that really shine in the world of...
