5 Tips For Encouraging Healthy Eating Habits Early

  Most parents have one common question and a common goal when it comes to feeding their children, "How can I raise my child to...

The Mom’s Guide to Kids and Technology

  Kids today are surrounded by technology. It's tempting as a parent to say "no" to all the requests for smart phones, tablets, or what-have-you,...

How To: Introduce Your Child To A Swimming Pool

As the snow melts, and the leaves turn green, now is a good time to think about introducing your child to a swimming pool....

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,...

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,...

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...

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....

Why the Medical Community is Failing Us with Their “Standard of...

No matter who you are, no matter where you live, and no matter what you do for a living, each and every person is...

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...

16 Of The Best Podcasts for Christian Moms

Are you looking for a list of the best podcasts for Christian moms? Are you wondering why you should look for Christian podcasts? F...

Thankful for Helmet Therapy: 3 Reasons Your Child May Need It

Have you ever seen a baby wearing a funny-looking helmet and wondered what it was for? Or maybe you’ve noticed a substantial flat spot...

4 Things Kids Don’t Need and What to Give Them Instead

Parenthood is full of so many questions. There’s no manual on how to be a good parent, and the whole experience can often seem...

Outdoor Concerts: 4 Surefire Ways To Simplify And Enjoy Them With...

With warmer weather on the horizon and mass vaccinations underway, it seems the season of outdoor concerts may be back in full force this...

How To Light A Menorah

The Hannukah Menorah which is also known as a "Hannukiah" is lit around nightfall on each night of Hannukah. Each night, the previous nights'...

The 30 Million Word Gap

A 1995 study found that by the age of three, children in low-income homes knew 30 million less words that children raised in upper-class...

Early Literacy and the importance of Reading to Young Children

“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss A child’s education...

Toddler Tasks: Chores that Teach Responsibility

  “Me help?  Me help?” If you’re a mother to a toddler, you are all-too-familiar with this question and your child’s desire to help you...

5 Things to Know about Middle School Challenges

Middle school is the start of a new era for kids. It’s all about transition. The little munchkin you used to walk to class...

The Benefit of Karate For Kids

If you have watched any of the old karate movies, you may think that karate for kids is a terrible idea, fearing it will...

8 Mom-Hacks Using the Amazon Echo with Alexa

Since its debut in 2015, the Amazon Echo has quickly become a household name. The Amazon Echo with Alexa wears many hats including meteorologist,...

6 TIPS FOR RAISING BOYS IN TODAY’S WORLD

All parents of boys want them to grow up to be good men. In today’s ever-changing world, it’s easy to think that goal is harder and...

New Age Parenting Books to Inspire You

There are so many parenting books out there that it's hard to know which ones are worth spending your valuable time to read. We've...

12 Tips For Positive And Peaceful Parenting

Peaceful parenting takes time and practice. In general, parenting is not an easy task, yet it's a full time job. No parent is perfect...

How to Deal with a Stranger’s Mean Kid

They say it takes a village to raise a child. Or at least that’s what they used to say. Nowadays the mentality is that...

5 Useful Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in Children

Anxiety does not discriminate based on gender, wealth, or even age. Children are just as susceptible to anxiety as adults, with lots of possible...

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...

Why Raising A Beach Baby Is A Must

Most moms dream of being able to have a beach baby. Nothing sounds more relaxing than a day in the sun with your family....

8 Great Games for Family Reunions

Over the last few generations, people are moving more often. Making the times when kids grow up next door to their cousins and down...

7 Ways to Celebrate World Gratitude Day

Did you know that September 21st is World Gratitude Day? In today’s fast paced world, sometimes people forget to stop and say thank you to...

Teaching Your Child about Stranger Danger

  As a parent, the number one thing  you want to do is protect your child. The world can be an uncertain place and you...

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...

5 Tips for Attending a Wedding with Your Kids: A Survival...

While many weddings are not child-friendly, some welcome even the youngest members of the family. Unfortunately, the concepts of family-fun and weddings don’t always...

3 WAYS TO AVOID BEING LATE…WITH KIDS!

We all know how difficult it can be to balance all of the demands of raising a family. From waking the kids up to...

GRANDPARENT CAR SEAT MYTHS DEBUNKED WITH DIONO RAINIER

Grandparents are the best, but sometimes their ideals and nostalgia of the past inhibits them from making the “safest” decisions when it comes to...

Blast Out-Of-This-World With Amazing Two the Moon Birthday Extravaganza

Two the Moon birthday parties launch your toddler into his next journey around the sun. Bring your out-of-this-world Two the Moon Birthday Party to...

8 Tricks for Developing Positive Relationships with Children

A parents worst nightmare is not developing positive relationships with their children. These relationships are very important, and being able to have this bond...