PARENTING

The day your kids become teens can feel a little scary. The little kiddo that used to need you to hold their hand while...

The holidays are upon us. We are all busy decorating, shopping, baking, celebrating and visiting family. Reminders of Santa and his elves are all...

Did the 'rona crash your Disney vacation? Cancelled plans are one of the most difficult parts of parenting during the coronavirus pandemic. ...

It’s 4 a.m. and still dark outside when my mother sneaks into my room and tells me to quickly get dressed…it is the infamous...

Looking to catch a minute to yourself? With little ones in the home, doing anything by yourself is a daily challenge. Forget cleaning the...

Moving overseas can be a wild ride! There are some things you don’t even think about until you need them. Sometimes moms may be too busy with the move to think about car seats overseas. This can be a challenge especially if you are not stationed near a military installation with an exchange. Even then the selection of car seats is not anywhere near what is available stateside.

Are you ready for the days of no diapers and wipes and ready to conquer the transition to the toilet with your little one?...

The best gift you can give to your child is your time, and there is no better one-on-one time than to snuggle up before...

If you're conflicted about summer camping options this summer, this is your read for the day.

I celebrated as my son left for college to pursue his future. I did not cry. I did not mourn the younger years. It...

“Black lives matter.” This topic has been trending since the BLM movement started in 2013 when a 17-year-old boy named Trayvon Martin was shot....

Every child deserves a safe and loving home. The goal of the foster care system is to help children in unsafe environments by placing...

Hanukkah crafts bring a family together to enjoy the little moments. Celebrate the Festival of Lights making beautiful menorahs, homemade dreidels, Hanukkah decorations, and...

It's easy to feel like a failure during the holidays because your kids are bored. With several weeks off from school, the downtime and...

Seems like everyone is starting a side hustle or their own business. And kids aren't exempt. Those 12 and under are cashing in on...

Screaming tantrums, hitting, biting, and throwing are all of the least desirable behaviors of an emotional child and ones most parents would rather do...

It’s high time to retire your Monopoly board. Forget those repetitive old party games. (Everyone’s sick of musical chairs!) Instead, why not race against...

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...

  According to a recent study by the legal website, Avvo, having a partner is more important to men. Specifically, 20% more women than men...

Not everyone talks to their kids about doing chores for money. If there's one good thing that's come from the pandemic and talk of...

Picture this: you’re loading up kids into your awesome minivan, counting heads as they all leave the house and making sure the dog isn’t...

Whether we realize we are doing it or not as parents, we often propel our children toward activities that are normalized for their genders....

Humans are hardwired to care about what other people think about us. It has been shown in study after study. It is deeply human...

Podcasts are a fun way to absorb useful information, be inspired, or simply be entertained. But finding the right podcast can be intimidating. With...

Just in time for September's baby safety month, it's time to pick up the best summer baby gear to keep your little one cool,...

There is not a mom out there who has not felt completely overwhelmed at one point or another. It seems like that is the...

In early February 2021, a congressional study brought to light disturbing facts regarding the contents of commercially-available baby food that affect babies and young...

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

We can never know precisely what could come to pass. When it comes to our families, we need to make sure that we are...

Why does “Stay-at-Home Mom” (SAHM) have such a negative connotation -- especially in a community where many spouses are rocking this title out of...

From the minute my oldest son was born, the threats began…veiled and in a joking manner mind you, but offensive nonetheless. Friends of ours,...

It is that time of year again. Yes, holiday season, but also winter, when getting time outside with your busy toddler may be few...

Drug overdoses have become the leading cause of death of Americans under 50, with 2/3’s of those deaths from opioids. Recently, President Trump declared...

Children are especially resilient. They are adaptable and flexible. They are also remarkably strong and have the ability to come back from the most...

Nowadays our kids can’t imagine life without technologies and the internet. Sometimes parents give tablets and phones to their toddlers to play so that...

Mental health and emotional well-being are tremendously important to pay attention to in children and young adults. Mental health problems affect about 1 in...