15 Fun Indoor Activities For Toddlers

The big kids are back in school and fall is in the air, for some parents and their little ones, the indoor activities for...

Kids Fishing: 5 Good Reasons To Take Them Today

The quarantine of 2020 has been long. Really long. It has been full of arts and crafts, sprinklers in the yard, chalk on the...

How To Simplify Your Life With Kids

Life with kids will always come with some complications, but it doesn’t need to be as rushed and chaotic as you’ve been living it....

4 Ways A Butterfly Growing Kit Can Promote Your Kids To...

Looking for a fun activity to do with the kids? Tired of the same old crafts and trips to the park? Spend some time...

7 Tips for Setting Boundaries with Grandparents

As a new mother, you're overwhelmed with excitement. Similarly you're parents-now grandparents- also experience such excitement. Sometimes, however; their excitement can come in the...

How to Choose a Homeschool Curriculum

One of the perks of homeschooling is that you have the freedom to choose your own curriculum and homeschooling style. There are a variety...

Tips for making the ultimate mom squad

We all agree that motherhood brings with it the most soul satisfying experiences we have as women. But many times we find ourselves alone...

What is GOTS-Certified and Why You Should Insist on GOTS-Certified Kids...

It may not come as any surprise that there are harmful substances used in the textile industry and the most publicized example of these...

Helping Children Feel Safe After Tragedy

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers....

How School Shootings are Victimizing Our Kids in More Ways Than...

As the new school year begins parents everywhere are fraught with concerns over the epidemic of school violence that has overtaken our nation. Shadowed...
19 Of The Best Father's Day Gifts For The Dad Who Has Everything

To the Bonus Dads on Father’s Day

To many, the term bonus dad means step-father. This is not always the case for military kids. For military kids, bonus dads come in many...

My 4 Month Old Cheated Death Three Times and Here’s Why...

This article was originally featured on San Diego City Moms Blog Our daughter came unexpectedly at 35 weeks. My pregnancy wasn’t the easiest of the...

Dropping the Bottle and Transitioning to a Sippy Cup

Just when you and your little one were starting to get accustomed to bottles, it is time to start transitioning to a sippy cup....

Top Baby Products You Need When Welcoming a New Baby

The list of baby products you need when welcoming a new baby is endless. We all know the traditional items that babies and parents...

What is Sensory Processing Disorder?

Healthy and happy…That’s what every good parent wishes for their child. But what happens when your child is struggling? What if they are displaying...

How to Include Your Kids in Your Wedding

It’s no surprise that men and women both are waiting until later in life to tie the knot. With childhoods full of the negative...

5 Important Things I Learned Growing Up Military

The dandelion is the official flower of the military child because it can sprout anywhere, goes where the wind takes it, and adapts to...

Why You Still Matter to Your Teenage Children

As they get older, it is easy to think that your teenage children would choose their friends over you in a heartbeat. And why...

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...

Celebrate White Cane Awareness Day October 15

White Cane Awareness Day is the perfect time to teach your children how a white cane helps people who are blind be independent and...

Unique Newborn Mementos

Your nursery is complete, and your new little bundle is finally here! The joy of becoming a parent for the first, second or fifth...

Cloth Diapers: 7 things you absolutely must know!

Hearing the word cloth diapers can make a lot of people uneasy. With the majority of parents using disposable diapers, the thought of adding...

Parents as the Problem – Why We Need to Stop Overscheduling...

Children learn through play. We see it, we hear it, we know it, yet as parents many of us seem to, at some point...

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence and How to Foster it in...

Emotional intelligence sounds like one of those buzz words used in the corporate world, but it is actually an important part of the way...

6 Ways To Teach Your Kids About Finance

Back-to-school time means plenty of lessons to learn in the classroom. But parents usually have to be the teachers when it comes to a...

The Importance of Building Credit Before Your Child Moves Out

This post was sponsored by Lexington Law. All opinions and writing is that of Daily Mom. It may be something far from the reaches of...

6 Simple Ways to Help Kids Cope with Changes

Change can be hard for anyone, but especially for kids because they thrive on stability and routine. It can be hard because change is...

New Kickstarter: Diaper Changing Pad by Sweet Baby Pad

In this day and age, so many families find themselves constantly on the go. Unfortunately, the places our busy lifestyles take us don't always...

3 Important Reasons Why Children Should Take A Personality Quiz

Ever curious why some children are natural extroverts and ready to jump on the stage, and some are introverts and prefer to watch or...

Helping Your Child With Cerebral Palsy

Every parent who has a child with cerebral palsy understands that the little one has specific special needs. The good news is that most...

Run to the chopper a look at helicopter parenting

People love to hate helicopter parents. Google search helicopter parent and you will find article after article describing and disparaging helicopter parents. The widespread...

What is Operation Christmas Child?

If you are part of a church organization, chances are you have heard of Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan's Purse is based upon the story...

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...

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...

Temper Tantrums: How To Be a Calm & Positive Mom in...

Channeling our inner calm can be challenging when our children have been on an all-day marathon of crying, hitting, and screaming. If you're wondering...

Tips For Surviving (and Thriving) While Your Spouse Travels

When your spouse or significant other leaves the home for any amount of time, responsibilities shift and change and you are left to adapt....