50 Tech-Free Rainy Day Activities
Whether the forecast is calling for a solid day of rain, or just those pesky summer afternoon storms, you know you’ll be stuck inside...
Why YOUR Continued Learning is Key to Your Children’s Development
Spring is here! With every spring season comes change; you neednt look any further than your window to realize this. Snow banks melt and...
Top Tips for Planning Vacations with Kids
If you are ready to plan a vacation with kids, you might get a little stressed out. Where should you go? Will your kids...
The Green Scene Mom Awards: Kid Inspired-Mom Approved!
We love innovative and eco-friendly products. Anything that makes life a little easier while raising our little ones is a winner in our book,...
10 Items that Make Life with a Newborn Easier
If you’re expecting, then you are likely overwhelmed with the amount of baby products on the market. Truth be told, babies require very little....
5 WAYS YOURE UNKNOWINGLY CRUSHING YOUR CHILDS SPIRIT
As parents, it is your job to raise your children to be independent, thoughtful, intelligent adults. You are given the gift of these beautiful,...
4 TIPS FOR TALKING TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT EATING MEAT
One evening at the dinner table your child will inevitably ask where food comes from. The mashed potatoes and green beans are easy to...
MOMENTS OF MARRIAGE: A LETTER TO MY GRANDDAUGHTER
Wedding season is upon us. Many young women are proudly showing off their beautiful engagement rings and beginning their wedding preparations. It is a...
Shopping More Naturally
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tom’s of Maine for IZEA. All opinions are 100% of Daily Mom.
If you...
THE REALITIES OF CHILDREN STRETCHING GENDER ROLES
Children take their cues from the adults in their lives. They watch their parents and behave accordingly. These cues turn into what our children learn is...
25+ Ways to Calm Baby When Mom Needs a Break
We’ve all been there; your baby is crying and you’ve tried everything you can think of to soothe her tears. You’d give anything to...
8 Easy Ways to Engage a New Big Sibling
If you’re pregnant with your second child, you may be wondering what life will be like once the new baby arrives. Will you be able...
TOP 15 MUST-HAVE BOOKS FOR YOUR TODDLER LIBRARY
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...
Ten Busy Bag Ideas for Preschoolers
Looking to catch a minute to yourself? With little ones in the home, doing anything by yourself is a daily challenge. Forget cleaning the...
THE IMPORTANCE OF A DEVICE-FREE DINNER TABLE
Its hard enough for Mom to cook dinner, keep the house looking tidy and fold your underwear. Your wife is a Goddess and the...
WHY YOU ONLY COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR SPOUSE 7% OF THE TIME
Thats not what I meant! Ever said that to your wife (or husband) before? Like, have you said that twice today? Even the best...
The Germ-Free Guide to Entertaining Kids at the Doctor’s Office
Happy cold and flu season!
Just kidding. Hopefully, you’re able to stay healthy this winter, by diligently washing your hands, eating healthy foods and staying...
8 REASONS TO TEACH YOUR BABY TO SWIM
You love vacation! The mixture of the pool, the beach and the sunny days brings you and the wife back to the sun kissed...
GETTING YOUR KIDS IN THE GIVING SPIRIT
The holidays are upon us. We are all busy decorating, shopping, baking, celebrating and visiting family. Reminders of Santa and his elves are all...
Thinking Outside the Toy Box: Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Kids
“Oh, yay! A dozen more toys which will be played with for maybe 15 minutes then be scattered, in pieces, all over my house...
6 WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR LIBRARY VISIT
In this digital information age, many people may dismiss the advantage of library attendance. Clearly, hopping on the internet for information while in your...
5 Self-Control Tips and Activities for Kids
In today’s world, with everything available at their fingertips (not to mention sensory overload) and the fact that they are constantly downloading, upgrading, and...
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...
6 Ways to Calmly Respond to Your Toddler
Toddlers regularly experience big emotions. In some cases, it’s the excitement of realizing something for the first time and they want our full attention....
PEN PALS GET YOUR KIDS WRITING
If you ever had a pen pal as a child, you might remember the excitement of seeing a letter with your name written on it....
Overcoming Potty Training Obstacles
It happens to the best of us. You set out on a potty training mission sometime after your child learns to walk and find...
What Your Kids Should Be Wearing: Under Where? Underwear!
This summer, our kids enjoyed endless days of swimsuits and naked booties. Unfortunately, those days are over. The summer heat will soon be a distant...
6 Tips and Tricking for Making Pumping at Work Easier
Lets face itpumping at work can be downright difficult. In between lugging your pump back and forth to work and getting semi-topless in a...
Care-Package Must Haves for The College Girl
Do you have a daughter or granddaughter that just flew the nest away to college? If you don't have kids that age yet, perhaps...
10 Quick and Healthy Snacks for Toddlers
You want to help your kids nourish and energize their little bodies with the best foods that you can get your hands on. Unfortunately,...
7 TIPS FOR WHEN ALL THE KIDS GO BACK TO SCHOOL ...
It’s the first day of school! Your social media feeds are bursting with pictures of cute preschoolers, and sweet elementary students (and perhaps some...
Fun With Fire Truck Games
Is your little one making siren sounds in his sleep? Fire trucks and firefighters are fascinating for so many toddlers and children. It must...
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...
The Comprehensive Guide to Choosing a Car Seat
If you're a parent to younger kids, you know that car seat guidelines have changed dramatically in recent years. So much so, in fact,...
What is Diaper Rash and How can you stop it
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Balmex for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.
Your sweet little baby is plagued...
Why Valuable Lessons Learned May Come To Us Unexpectedly
Lessons learned sometimes come as an epiphany when you least expect it. Sometimes lessons learned come as observations as we go through everyday life....
