Actor James Van Der Beek and his wife, Kimberly, have five kids under the age of 9 (their oldest turns 8 on Tuesday), so you know they have tons of parenting ups and downs to share. Van Der Beek has provided a glimpse of his life as a dad in interviews, as well as in
Month: September 2018
Image: iStock The Sun is the closest star to the earth, and one of the largest space entities that we can see with the naked eye. A source of abundant energy, the Sun is the reason for life on our planet and a source of abundant energy. Interesting, isn’t it? There is so much more
If you have kids, especially boys, there will come a time in your life when you may just become accustomed to all things creepy and crawly. You will now be required to stop and investigate every beetle you meet. Nature walks and bug hunts will become your go-to method of entertainment. Your house will be
‘I Am Sorry Ben’ <strong>Author</strong>: Zachary <strong>Age</strong>: 8 <a href=”http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/15/cute-kid-note-of-the-day-i-am-sorry-ben_n_4604175.html?utm_hp_ref=kid-note-of-the-day” target=”_blank”><em>Click here to read the full note</em></a> Jenny Horton Davidson
“What’s wrong with that man? What does his sign say?” I hear this at least twice a day from my 3 year old. “Panhandling” has become such a reality in our day-to-day that we see at least 15-20 people in need between our home and my daughter’s school. My response is usually “that person is
In addition to her acting career and singing voice, Kristen Bell is known for her relatable stories about being a mom. She gave us more insight into her life on Wednesday, when she answered a series of questions about parenting during an appearance on “Today.” Has the star of “The Good Place,” who has a 3-year-old
We’re officially a few months into the school year and by now you’ve probably found a groove that works for your daily school prep. Wake up at 6 am, take a shower, get the kids up at 7 am, fix breakfast, pack lunches, carpool drop off line, rinse and repeat. Before it starts to feel
Image: Shutterstock Soothing a cranky and fussy baby is hard. Parents may rely on everything they can think of to calm down their child. But not many think of white noise for babies, which can work wonders when you make the right choice. So what is white noise and how does it help a baby
This is a guest post from Neighborwho.com. Are You a good neighbor? September 28th is Good Neighbor Day, which makes it the perfect time to review the do’s and don’ts of being a good neighbor! In the old days, being neighborly was pretty standard behavior. These days, we can all be a little wrapped up in
Newborn babies sometimes get dry skin, and their lips may appear chapped as their skin adjusts to the environment outside the womb. Several home remedies can help moisturize their lips and ease any discomfort. It is common for a newborn’s lips to appear more dry and red than an older baby’s, but this is unlikely
The Texas attorney general has jumped into a Houston area lawsuit to defend a state law that requires schoolchildren to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance unless a parent or guardian opts them out. State Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday that his office has moved to intervene in the suit brought on behalf of former Windfern
This post was written by Daily Mom through an activation with HireInfluence on behalf of 4-H. Although Daily Mom received compensation for participating in the campaign, all thoughts and opinions are Daily Mom. The world is a playground. Or at least we, as parents, can make it one for our kids. The best thing we
This is a guest post with Darling Homes. Packing things up in boxes and bags, cleaning, and getting ready to unpack it all again is stressful and daunting, but it’s a simply inevitable part of the process of switching homes. Sure, it causes a lot of headaches and stress while it’s all happening. But if
In babies, most facial rashes are harmless and tend to clear up without treatment. Causes can include eczema, acne, and infection. Sometimes, however, a rash on a baby’s face can indicate a more serious condition. Being able to distinguish between different rashes can help a parent or caregiver know when to seek professional advice. In
Imaginary friends are a classic part of the childhood experience. They can help foster creativity and other kinds of imaginative play … or act as scapegoats for kids to blame when they get into trouble. And because to the slew of horror movies featuring haunted children, kids’ imaginary friends can also scare the bejeezus out of
Email, text, and more emails! When was the last time you took out a piece of paper, a post-it note, or just a small notepad and wrote someone something special in your own handwriting? We’re talking about those love notes to be more exact. Convenience has inconveniently lead us astray when it’s so instant. Some days,
Many women experience gas during pregnancy. It usually goes away on its own, but home remedies can help ease discomfort and reduce the quantity of gas. Raised levels of the hormone progesterone relax the intestines during pregnancy. This relaxation slows digestion, making constipation more likely and often leading to bloating, belching, and flatulence. A woman
An Australian artist is illustrating the humorous and emotional sides of parenthood through a series of relatable drawings. Paula Kuka of Perth works as a landscape architect, and in her free time, she uses her digital illustration skills to document life with her 3-year-old son and 10-month-old daughter. “I’m terrible at keeping baby books up
This is a guest post by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). When kids carry more than 10% of their body weight, discomfort can occur. Schools are in session across the U.S. and millions of backpack-carrying students are settling into new routines – some of which include bringing the same items home each afternoon. Do
Bark, a firm that sells parental smartphone-monitoring software, claims to have scanned more than a billion messages from 2 million children since it launched in 2016. The app, which monitors kids’ devices for dangers like cyberbullying or communication with predators, has helped prevent dozens of potential suicides as well as school shootings and bomb threats,
September is child safety passenger month, and Daily Mom is partnering with several brands to ensure that you are keeping you kids as safe as possible while traveling. There are times in which it can be difficult (or even impossible) to drag a big, bulky seat with you but Bubblebum offers a convenient way to
‘I Am Sorry Ben’ <strong>Author</strong>: Zachary <strong>Age</strong>: 8 <a href=”http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/15/cute-kid-note-of-the-day-i-am-sorry-ben_n_4604175.html?utm_hp_ref=kid-note-of-the-day” target=”_blank”><em>Click here to read the full note</em></a> Jenny Horton Davidson
Many of the early signs of pregnancy can be nonspecific and easily mistaken for other causes. For this reason, it may be difficult to know when or whether to take a pregnancy test. In this article, we list 10 early signs that can indicate a person should take a pregnancy test. 1. Missed period A
From the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting to the headline-making effects of school bullying, school safety is a hot-button topic in the U.S. Now that kids across the country have gone back to school, parents may be facing questions from their children or coming up with their own concerns about safety. Although it’s important
Premenstrual syndrome causes several symptoms that closely resemble those of early pregnancy. As a result, some women have difficulty determining if they are pregnant or if their period is about to start. Symptoms of both premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and pregnancy can vary from person to person, but they often include tenderness in the breasts, cramping,
Having artificial intelligence assistants like Amazon’s Alexa and Apple’s Siri in the house can be helpful, frustrating and hilarious all at the same time ― especially when there are children at home. Whether parents are turning to the devices for their kids’ homework or the little ones are using it to drive their families even more nuts,
Women with rheumatoid arthritis often notice changes in their symptoms during pregnancy. Many women with this condition have fewer symptoms when they are pregnant, but some may experience a flare during this period. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term disease that primarily affects the joints, causing them to swell, stiffen, lose function, and ache. People
Lots of prospective parents today are adamant about not picking popular names, quite possibly because they themselves were victims of the I-was-one of-five-Jennifers-in-my-class syndrome and don’t want the same fate to befall their offspring. Many not only avoid the Top 10 names but won’t even consider anything in the Top 1000. We think that by doing
During pregnancy, the developing baby moves into several different positions. As labor approaches, some positions are safer than others. The ideal position for a fetus just before labor is the anterior position. In this position, the fetus’s head points toward the ground and they are facing the woman’s back. Most fetuses settle into this position
As the mother of a 4-year-old girl, Helene Weston is all too familiar with the trials and tribulations of parenting. When she’s not working her part-time marketing job at a children’s clothing company, the British mom enjoys illustrating her everyday parenting experiences. “I’ve always loved drawing and painting, so on my days off work I