Nurture

For many of today’s moms, they were lucky if they were in a car seat past the age of 4, let alone a rear-facing car seat past the age of two. Longer stays in car seats are one of the many improvements in safety that have happened over the last 30 years but parents still

For many families, travel insurance policies are not just painful to sort through but are also mind-numbingly boring. This is the reason, however, why most of them have been caught out on the fine print. Travel insurance offers families, especially those with kids, an affordable way to protect themselves and their travel expenses. Plus, it

We had an unplugged summer and this is what happened. Earlier this summer, I wrote a post about my family’s “Summer Rules” for electronics. Basically, my older two have to complete a list of daily tasks before they get to use any electronics for the day, and electronics are limited to one hour. Now, previously,

Getting your child his first big kid bike is a rite of passage. Children feel so free as they zoom along on their own two wheels. A bicycle is a fun way to get your child exercising but it is so much more than that. A bicycle can give a child courage and strength. A

Teaching kids about money is not rocket science. As a parent, if you inculcate them about it at a young age, they tend to be responsible money managers in their later years. But the question is how to teach them the value of money in such a way that they realize its importance soon. This

Throughout the past 40 years, parents have looked to and trusted in MAM to provide them with high-quality, reliable baby products. MAM’s mission is to guarantee the safety and good health of MAM babies and ensure their customers are fully satisfied. With a huge variety of baby essentials, MAM offers items from bottles and feeding

We all struggle with our kids. Some days (or months. Or years.) seem like a constant battle of back and forth. We ask them to clean up, and they ignore us. They try to negotiate with us about later bedtimes or just “one more show.” We end up yelling a lot more than we would

Back to school means a lot of things for moms of older children – like a little more quiet around the house – but for moms of preschoolers and those just starting school, it can also mean a bit of apprehension – have we provided them with the solid foundation that they need to be

The first day of school is a joyous, stressful, and tear filled experience. Watching your Kindergartener tentatively head up the steps following their teacher, a backpack too large for their little back, hoping at lunch that they’ll be able to open their juice box without any issue. The following year, watching your First Grader is

We can thank our mothers for their nurturing, kindness, wiping away every booboo, and now…for your genius-ness. Your mother’s genes and intelligence are really all you need, but don’t ditch the dad just yet, he’s great for other stuff, too. However, being smart in the 21st century when many women are standing up and boldly

As soon as you are pregnant, you begin picturing the bright future of your child. However, parents learn early on that their sweet little bundles of joy are anything but blank slates. To the contrary, so many factors impact personality development and ultimately, who the child becomes. Birth order is traditionally one of the significant

Okay, we’ve all “heard” the stories and perhaps even seen those women – doing their hair, putting on lipstick, and blatantly unaware of their surroundings while driving. So…being a woman must automatically put you in the guilty seat as a bad driver? We see female celebrities get pulled over repeatedly for DUI’s and driving with

No one ever said that the kids should have all the fun during back-to-school season. In fact, if anything, moms could really use an extra boost after a long summer of hot days with whiny kids demanding a fresh snack every hour, on the hour. With the start of school, it’s back to a much-needed

Tula offers a pint-sized backpack for your preschool pupil. Back to School can mean big changes for families across the country. Whether your little one is just starting pre-school or your soon-to-be first-grader is joining the ranks of his older sibling on the way to elementary school, watching our children embark on their next big

We need to do better and this is our proof – As a mother I should not be sitting here on the first day of school receiving message after message from frantic mom friends panicking as we send our children back to school. First days used to be fraught with anticipation and excitement, not fear and

Spanish Immersion programs have risen in commonality in the U.S. According to The Center for Applied Linguistics, there are over 1,000 language immersion schools in the U.S.- with Spanish being the most common. By integrating language immersion at young age, children not only pick up on Spanish better but also gain a lifelong appreciation for learning

Kids and parents around the globe are counting down the days until school is officially back in session. Supply lists have been posted and back-to-school shopping is in full swing. If you’re like us, that list includes a healthy does of classroom supplies as well as some items that need to be labeled with your

Mama’s know that life is all about the catch 22…we look forward to the lazy season of summer, but dread listening to our kiddos proclaim their boredom. We are excited about the start of the new school year, but know that just around the time all things pumpkin spice hit the shelves we will once

A new school year, a new pair of shoes! We love starting the year off on the right foot in a fresh new pair of shoes. And since children need shoes that will keep their feet comfortable all day long, whether they are sitting at their desk or playing on the playground, we want to

Carhartt is a favorite brand of ours, and is a staple in many of our husband’s closets, however, their children and women’s clothing line is also impressive. The same durability and practicality carries over into all of their clothing, and comfort is the #1 factor when Carhartt creates all their clothing. As parents, we know

Self expression is one of the first steps a child takes towards developing their own sense of identity. Often, that form of self expression first comes through in their clothing choices. And, what’s better than children’s wear that both parent and child absolutely love? With Chasing Fireflies, your child will find fashions that speak to

Since the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants and toddlers ride rear-facing until they are at least 2 years of age, many parents think they should flip their seats on their second birthday. Many parents don’t realize the risk involved in flipping the child forward-facing prematurely. Read on to find out why children

This is a guest post written by Motif Medical. Sleep, eat, work, play, repeat. If this sounds like your normal routine then you might be a new mom getting into the groove of things. However, now you need be prepared to return to your job after your maternity leave! We understand that you have a

When someone close to you suffers a loss, you may want to do something to comfort your friend, but you are afraid of doing the “wrong” thing. You may be even so scared of doing the “wrong thing” that you do not do anything for the person. There is no one size fits all approach

We all agree that motherhood brings with it the most soul satisfying experiences we have as women. But many times we find ourselves alone without friends, let alone mom friends, because the art of mothering takes so much of our time. That is why it can be hard to make friends, let alone an entire

As our little ones prepare to head back to school, shopping for the school year will soon be in full swing. From backpacks to footwear, parents love to use those tax-free weekends, end-of-summer sales, and back-to-school coupon codes to stock up on all the gear our kids need for the upcoming fall/winter season. One important

There comes a point in every weight loss journey that we all dread. A weight plateau. No matter how dedicated you have been to your nutrition plan and workout schedule, it’s almost inevitable. And guess what? A weight plateau is totally normal, and temporary. It’s actually a sign that what you’re doing is working. There’s actually

A Criminal Gang is a formal or informal ongoing organization, association, or group consisting of three or more persons that has as one of it’s primary activities the commission of criminal or delinquent acts, and have a common name, identifying signs, colors, and symbols. There is gang presence in all 500 states in not only

The months between high school graduation and the start of college whiz by. You’ve spent 18 years raising your baby and these last few months are a time to celebrate the accomplishments you share and help prepare them to take flight in college. As hard as it may be to watch your little girl or

Parents. What is the deal about needing our parents? As a young adult, I envisioned that one day I would not need my parents anymore. But actually it is the opposite – as we age, we need our parents more than ever. The evolution of how much we need our parents changes with every age.