Why we need bugs, bees, and other creepy, crawly critters
If you have kids, especially boys, there will come a time in your life when you may just become accustomed to all things creepy...
How to Teach Social Justice to Our Children
“What’s wrong with that man? What does his sign say?” I hear this at least twice a day from my 3 year old. “Panhandling”...
Raising a Generation of Girl Coders
Whether we realize we are doing it or not as parents, we often propel our children toward activities that are normalized for their genders....
5+ Activities to Inspire Kids to Do with 4H
This post was written by Daily Mom through an activation with HireInfluence on behalf of 4-H. Although Daily Mom received compensation for participating in...
15 Things You Should Give Up to Be a Happy Parent
This is a guest post from parenting expert, mother of 5, and former teacher, Carol Tuttle.
A lot of joy comes from parenting…but a lot of...
5 Baby Safety Tips to Help Parents Sleep More Sound
All parents want to keep their babies as safe as possible, but it's not realistic to keep an eye on them at all hours...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Memorial Holidays
A child's world should be full of imagination and discovery, exploration and wonder. So when they become old enough to wonder about the meaning...
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...
The Real Mom’s School Guide
Have you seen what parents are packing in their kids’ lunch boxes lately? The ratio of time spent preparing versus time spent eating has...
Podcasts for Moms
Podcasts are a fun way to absorb useful information, be inspired, or simply be entertained. But finding the right podcast can be intimidating. With...
Keep Kids Rear-Facing Longer with Chicco
For many of today's moms, they were lucky if they were in a car seat past the age of 4, let alone a rear-facing...
Does Birth Order Matter?
As soon as you are pregnant, you begin picturing the bright future of your child. However, parents learn early on that their sweet little...
From Mainstream Classroom to Worldschooling
When you find out you will be a parent, one of the first things you begin pondering is your child's education. We were just...
5 Tips to Help You Pump on the Go
This is a guest post written by Motif Medical.
Sleep, eat, work, play, repeat. If this sounds like your normal routine then you might be...
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...
Why Your Child Needs Supportive Shoes
As our little ones prepare to head back to school, shopping for the school year will soon be in full swing. From backpacks to...
4 Reasons This Family Needs Summer Camp
Children love summertime. They feel free without the constraints of bedtime, homework, and school. Do you remember the awesome feeling of doing whatever you...
Why Adult Children Need Their Parents More than Ever
Parents. What is the deal about needing our parents? As a young adult, I envisioned that one day I would not need my parents...
Teaching Our Children Healthy Habits
suffer from eating disorders
Approximately 30 million Americans suffer from eating disorders and many more suffer from negative body image issues. This problem is also...
Kids and Gangs: What Parents Should Know
A Criminal Gang is a formal or informal ongoing organization, association, or group consisting of three or more persons that has as one of...
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....
Daily Mom Military Finds: Rosie Project Apparel
Daily Mom Military Finds is your place for the newest and neatest products, companies, or organizations that we think you'll love. Our team is...
The Importance of Physical Play
Our sedentary lifestyle in the United States is literally killing our children. As a society we need to begin focusing on the importance of play....
How to do Infant CPR
A parent’s worst nightmare is if their child stops breathing. Although we hope and pray that we are never faced with this a situation...
5 Ways for Busy Parents to Keep the Spark Alive
It’s so easy for full-time working parents to get caught up in their hectic lifestyles. Creating the balance between the pressure of their jobs,...
Unplan Your Summer Vacation
Summer is quickly approaching and that leads to the question, "So what are your plans for the summer?" Pinterest is filled with summer planning...
Creating Masterful Minds: Using STEAM to Shape our Children
The world is different from when we grew up. Technology abounds us at every turn, and our children are integrated into a world where...
Why You Don’t Need a Smart Phone App for That
In this era of iPads, tablets, iPhones, and androids, we as parents need to think before we download and decide whether we really need...
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,...
Surviving the TLF with Kids
Let’s start by putting the wondering minds to rest, TLF stands for temporary lodging facility in military land, and there are three reasons why...
Springtime activities with your toddler
Now that we are well into spring and summer is approaching, it is time to get outside and take advantage of the beautiful weather...
Managing Maternity Leave: Military Spouse Life as CEO
You're the Financial Director, Event Organizer, Chief Operating Officer, and CEO of your household, not to mention entrepreneur on the side. So how do...
Surviving a Deployment with Kids
Your spouse just left for a six-month deployment. Fear bubbles up inside. You think of all the possible scenarios, and you pray for his...
Dad Is More Fun and It’s OK
It wasn’t so long ago that dads were mostly absent from parenting — working all day, then coming home to dinner on the table...
15 Unique and Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers play a crucial role in shaping our children's lives, and it's important to show our appreciation for all that they do during Teacher...
