A few years ago, I lost my full-time job. Due to the declining economy, the organization I worked at closed its doors for good. I found myself in a position I’d never been in – at home, every day, with one small child and another on the way. Read More
Best Award-Winning Teething Products
Yes, every child has to go through it, but it doesn’t have to be terrible for you and you little one with the help of these award-winning teething products. Read More
Mom Puts Department Store on Blast for Children’s “Cheat Day” Lunchbox
Why in the world would a girl young enough to want to carry a lunchbox covered in sequins worry about a “cheat day”?In my home, we are in the thick of teaching our children about nutrition right now. My daughter is six. Food is a necessary tool that helps her body to grow stronger. It’s not the enemy, it’s not scary, and it’s not the key to beauty and acceptance. Read More
Proud Gorilla Mother Can’t Stop Kissing Her Newborn Baby
Although Calaya is 15-years-old, Moke is her first baby, born at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C.. Inexperienced as she was, she knew just what to do when she met her baby for the first time, gently cradling Moke and laying kisses all over his face. Read More
Teaching a Child to be a Responsible, Happy Dog Owner
Around 68% of all households in America own pets and that means that many of our four-pawed friends are living in close contact with children, so take stock of the following tips. Read More
It Turns out Sometimes Money CAN Buy Happiness (If It’s Used to Buy Time)
For the survey, over 6,000 people residing in the United States, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Canada were asked if they used money to buy themselves free time, and if so, how much they spent. The researchers then asked them about their stress levels and overall life satisfaction. Their findings concluded that those who reported buying time also had higher levels of life satisfaction and lower stress. Read More
Traveling With Your Children Will Make Them More Successful, Study Suggests
According to Travel + Leisure, students whose travels took them to cultures other than their own- whether domestically or internationally- displayed a greater level of tolerance, respectfulness, and a willingness to learn and try new things as well. Read More
My Secret to Happy Parenting? Mediocrity
It’s a struggle to push those standards aside. But I do. And you should, too. Trade it in, instead, for your own, functioning, unique brand of mediocrity. That’s right: Mediocrity! My secret to being a content, happy parent. I’m completely mediocre, and I’m not shy about it. Read More
Dad Joins Flight Attendant Daughter For All of Her Flights On Christmas Day
Hal Vaughan’s daughter, Pierce, is a flight attendant with Delta airlines. In order to spend some quality time with his daughter for the holidays, Hal booked seats on all six of her flights. What a dad! Read More
Top 5 New Year Parenting Goals for a Happy Life
As singles make vows of getting fit and staying healthy this New Year, couples around the world are wondering what they can do to be better parents in 2019.
When it comes to parenthood, there is a whole world of options and plenty of New Year’s resolutions for becoming better moms and dads. Are you thinking about what goals you can make this year to be the best parents possible? Here are 5 pieces of parenting advice you can’t afford to miss. Read More