When you think of parenting styles, or at least in my house, you realize there are two distinct styles—Dad who is the authoritarian, and Mom who is Imelda Staunton in Harry Potter. Imelda Staunton was the lady that was obsessed with pink and made all those rules that all of the kids broke. This is

“I just can’t get him to latch.” “She isn’t sleeping through the night.” “He is wetting the bed and we have tried everything. Nothing is working.” Parents hear these words frequently, and, more often than not they speak them, too. What if there was a way to help our families achieve better overall health without

Marriage is tough and it is certainly not for the faint of heart. 10 years ago, when we were young and in love, planning a wedding, heading to Vegas for a bachelor party, and even buying our first home, life was grand. While knowing we had work to do, with college and grad school behind

Are you getting ready for a family adventure on a tropical island somewhere and you aren’t sure what travel must haves you will need? Exploring new places, building sandcastles, trying new foods and being in a whole new country is going to be a fun-filled journey for your family. However, getting everyone organized, making sure

If you are a parent, then you have probably heard your kids saying ‘I hate reading’ almost every day. But, if you have tried asking them to explain why they hate reading, they were probably stuck with no answer. The reason behind that is that children don’t really hate reading, rather they really find it

Going to college is hard enough. How about going to college with a baby in tow while being a full-time student? Raising a child while in college can be an incredible motivator for achieving your goals. You want to give the world to them. In this light, multitasking and getting few hours of sleep are

Do you recall learning to carefully link your letters together, forming those odd-looking letters that somewhat resembled the print you were so used to? Cursive handwriting, the graduation from writing print, block letters to fancy curvatures with a smooth finish. Do our children of the 21st century still need to learn this traditional form of

Pregnancy can be such a joy. The anticipation of a new life, a new being, and new aches and pains you never thought existed. Wait, what?!? Yes, we’re talking about the least spoken of ache and pain called Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD). SPD is a condition that causes excessive movement of the pubic symphysis joint, either

Part of being a kid is having someone else make most of your decisions for you. It’s tough. It is certainly frustrating, especially as kids reach the late elementary and middle school years. They have opinions on just about everything. And they feel like those opinions should be validated. They aren’t wrong. A great place

No matter who you are, no matter where you live, and no matter what you do for a living, each and every person is an individual. Single, married, parents, students, there are no two people out there who are exactly the same. For most of you reading this, as you are likely a parent, you

Dining out with kids can be… an experience. We’ve had some doozies over the years, with slow service + starving children, tantrums, massive spills, and picky eaters. But let’s face it, some restaurants just handle kids better than others. And from your child’s perspective, most “typical” restaurants are pretty boring.  So, without further ado, we

When you’re coping with depression as a mother, whether it’s situational depression (meaning a friend or loved one has died, or maybe you’re getting divorced) it can be exhausting. Inevitably your children will notice your mood shift. You’ll be able to articulate your feelings to them in a concrete age-appropriate way if you take the

Many couples that are looking to expand their families are choosing to go with a live egg donation instead using a frozen ovum. In many cases, the expectant parents are looking to have more of a bond and intimate relationship with the egg donor than just a file name on a sheet of medical paperwork.

Managing anxiety as a mom is challenging. From the time that your children are babies to the time they turn 18, you’re continually worried about them. Children cause us as mothers to worry, no matter what. When you first have a baby, as a new mom, you’re concerned about your baby surviving the night. You

Managing anxiety as a mother is challenging. From the time that your children are babies to the time they turn 18, you’re continually worried about them. Children cause us as mothers to worry, no matter what. When you first have a baby, as a new mother, you’re concerned about your baby surviving the night. You

Many parents think that staying home with their babies and then going back to work when their kids are all in school is the way you’re supposed to handle parenting in those early years. However, research conducted by Stanford University on the impact of a Norwegian government subsidy for stay-at-home parents found that there were

Room Mom, classroom coordinator, head mom in charge, room parent or whatever you call it. Maybe you had a grueling battle and came out as the mom on top. Or maybe you were the sole parent volunteer. Whatever the case, here you, so Room Mom, now what? 1Creating a class list Undoubtly one of your

Congratulations! Your bundle of joy is finally here and now it’s onto breastfeeding and bonding. There’s no doubt that breastfeeding is best when possible, however, when reality hits, there are some breastfeeding challenges you may encounter. For example, when those little fingers start exploring more body parts during feeding and discover…the other nipple! Mom’s life-giving

Got parenting woes? Bad ‘adult’ days, crying kids, inconsolable babies, and worst yet, you’re at your wits’ end on how to handle it on a consistent basis? You’re not alone. Many parents have those moments (probably every day) where you just don’t know how to connect with your kids on a consistent basis to have

Can we ditch the terms stay-at-home mom (or SAHM) and working mom? As mothers, we all work. We work to raise our kids and do the best job we possibly can. So why haven’t we come up with a better, more empowering term for referring to the strong mothers that raise their children?  Whether you

There is nothing more real about adulting than when your parent gets sick. As teens and twenty-somethings we not only believe ourselves to be invincible but we also believe that of our parents too. Seemingly they will always be there to catch us when we fall…whether that catch means bailing us out of a financial

Nowadays, many children have easy access to electronics such as computers, tablets and smart phones. This makes it easy for them to browse the internet, go on YouTube, use social media platforms and more. While children use the internet for innocent purposes, they could easily be exposed to content that is not suitable for them

The low-fat, high-fiber craze to lose weight is done and over with…or is it? Fat burning foods, what to eat, when to eat, heck, even how to eat pretty much comes down to the “weight-loss trend of the week”. There’s no ‘trend’ to eating healthy fats. Fats do indeed nourish the body with specific fat-soluble

Can we ditch the terms stay-at-home mom (or SAHM) and working mom? As mothers, we all work. We work to raise our kids and do the best job we possibly can. So why haven’t we come up with a better, more empowering term for referring to the strong mothers that raise their children?  Whether you

While the age old adage may be true that ‘fences make good neighbors’, courteous and conscientious neighbors can become some of your best friends. When it comes to living in a close knit neighborhood there’s nothing better than establishing lifelong friendships and relationships with those around you. Neighbors are not simply the people we wave

Gone are the days when most young men and women graduated college in four years, bought a home by age 25 and started their own financially independent family before age 30. Blame it on the rigged economy, mounting debt, or just plain ignorance, but today’s “grown youth” are not prepared for adulthood. According to a

It is an escape, a vacation, a trip to another place and time; reading is an exploration, an adventure, and a place to go. With no time like the present, teach your children the true value of a good book. Instilling a love of reading from a young age is crucial to a child’s reading

Have you ever come across a baby product and thought “that’s genius!”.  As parents in this busy world, we are constantly looking for new ways to make life easier. This series of articles is dedicated to finding the most innovative products for babies and children for 2019. These items are guaranteed to simplify your daily

No matter your age, doctors recommend a good multivitamin to ensure that you are taking in all the nutrients you need to be healthy. At different stages of life, the various vitamin types and formulas change. While it’s possible to obtain all the vitamins you need from a healthy diet, it’s incredibly hard to keep

Some parents deem baby hammocks as the most comfortable alternative for their child. While their coziness is undeniable, many safety concerns have been raised over the years as to whether or not they are the right option for infants. In this article, we will discuss the suitability of baby hammocks to help you decide if