3 Conflict-Free Ways to Discuss Infant Feeding
As a new mom, we’ve all had that awkward moment where we are not sure if we can ask another mom for advice about feeding because we are afraid to start a breast vs. bottle debate. If you feed your...
View Article10 Habits of Fit and Healthy Moms
They are everywhere: moms that run, moms that strength train, moms that say no to artificial ingredients, and moms that say yes to health. It’s a trend that seems to be gaining national attention, with...
View ArticleFlipping the Script: Devastating Divorce to Peaceful Partnering
Devastation. Wreckage. Anger. Strife. Resentment. Battle. This is the standard course for lots of divorces. Worse, when children are stuck in it, they get war torn, emotionally batted around, and...
View Article6 Tips and Tricks to Make Pumping at Work Easier
Let’s face it—pumping at work can be downright difficult. In between lugging your pump back and forth to work and getting semi-topless in a room next door to your boss, it’s no wonder that for many...
View Article8 Ways to Take Time For Yourself When You Exclusively Breastfeed
When you’re a breastfeeding mother, it’s difficult to take time for yourself. Some breastfed babies don’t take bottles or pacifiers well, so you take the role of both for them. This means that as long...
View Article15 Things to Never Say or Ask a Pregnant Woman
Being pregnant can stir-up a wide range of emotions. Oftentimes during pregnancy, those who are expecting are exposed to ignorant comments and questions that make them question society. It’s as though...
View ArticleIntroducing your Kids to Politics
Whether you like it or not, it’s that time again. Election season is upon us and we are about to be bombarded by political campaigns and an abundant amount of those oh-so-fun commercials and phone...
View ArticleClothing Organizer for the Win
Mornings can be a rough time for anyone. Adding children to the mix can make it downright crazy, especially when one of them is six years old, going on sixteen! Do you find that one of the biggest...
View ArticleSafe and Eco-Friendly Diapers: Bambo Nature
SPOTLIGHT ON “GREEN” AND ECO-FRIENDLY DIAPERS: If you have a baby or young child, there’s no avoiding diapers. While cloth diapering your child is the ultimate eco-friendly choice, it simply isn’t for...
View ArticleMake Your Own Mayo
Mayonnaise is a staple in most every American household. From a simple turkey sandwich, to pasta and tuna salads, to snack foods and dinner entrees, mayo is a crowd pleaser and a palate pleaser....
View ArticleTurning Your Day Around When Chaos Strikes
“Tweet, tweet, tweet!” chirp the birds outside your window. You smile and stretch, give your husband a smooch and get up slowly to start your day. The coffee is already brewed, and you sit down to...
View ArticleThe Terrific Two’s: Understanding Your Child
Anyone who is a parent or works with children has heard of the “terrible two’s”. We all dread it and pray/bargain with any entity that will listen that the time between when our child turns two and...
View ArticleThe Terrific Two’s: Tips to Make the Two’s Easier
When dealing with your two year-old you need to remember the three C’s: communication, choice, and consistency. If you can remember these three things you will be able to deal with your two year-old a...
View ArticleDaily Mom Spotlight: Healthy Snacks by goodnessknows
SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTHY SNACK OPTIONS FOR KIDS AND ADULTS: Sometimes, as parents, wandering up and down the cereal and snack bar aisle at the grocery store can leave you feeling underwhelmed and...
View ArticleQuick & Easy: Copy-cat “Larabar”
Whether you’ve been on the healthy path for a long time, or you’re just starting to eat healthier, you’re sure to love this recipe, because, who doesn’t love a good, healthy snack? Here’s a yummy...
View ArticleLetters to Your Child: A Parent’s Guide to Journaling
It’s pretty cliche, but as every mother knows, our children grow up way too fast! Before we know it, they have surpassed crawling to running, cooing to non-stop talking (no, really…what’s silence?),...
View Article4 Ways to Make Long-Distance Love Last
Making a marriage (or any relationship) last can be difficult, especially when you throw kids, schedules and work in the mix. Now take that mix and separate it by hundreds of miles. Long-distance...
View ArticleAN EXHAUSTED PARENT’S SURVIVAL GUIDE
Parenting is tough. Feeding, clothing, nurturing, and providing shelter for the tiny life (or lives) in your care is a daunting task, and today’s expectations seem to be piling on so much more. Is your...
View Article5 Ideas for Mom’s Day Off
This discussion is sponsored by Crocs. When you’re a mom, time away from your daily routine is unusual. What happens when you run into a rare day of unexpected down time? Maybe all of your kids were...
View ArticleBattling My Fears: Daily Grandparent
My grandchildren and I visited the zoo. There was so much to see, explore and experience. My grandson is three years old and his curiosity is in full swing. My granddaughter is two and she is fearless,...
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