Image: iStock Do you know what keeps diseases and infections away from your child? The immune system, of course! The stronger your child’s immunity, the healthier he or she will be. And for that, you need to give the kid the right kind of foods, those that support and improve immunity levels in the body.
Image: Shutterstock Breastfeeding is the ideal way to provide nourishment to your baby. But there are times when you are unable to breastfeed and have to rely on the bottle. Unlike breastfeeding, which depends on the baby’s sucking reflex, bottle feeding relies on gravity to get the milk flowing through the nipple. Gravity makes bottle
Being a mom is exhausting. From changing dirty diapers to making sure your teenager is well fed and gets to school on time, it can be hard to find a break until your kids are out of the house. Good sleep, for new parents especially, can be something thats incredibly difficult to come by. The
I can’t lie to you. The thought of healthy eating – well – it used to make me want to gouge my eyes out with celery sticks. I mean, why bother? I just want to live my best life. I didn’t need that constant “negativity” of the little voice in my head telling me I
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, start planning for a hearty, healthy and delicious dinner your whole family is sure to love! Give the kids a lesson in Irish culture and feed them something more than Lucky Charms to get them in the spirit this year. St. Paddy’s Day is not all about
Spring is still a few weeks away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start dreaming of warmer weather, flowers blooming, and iced anything instead of foods meant to keep us warm. One of the most unlikely places to get your boost of flavor and color when it comes to springtime meals is flowers. That’s right,
Moms are busy. Most of our days are filled with taking care of everyone else in the family. And much of that time is spent in the kitchen making breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks (do they ever stop eating?!). Having the right tools in the kitchen is important to moms. Good dishes, pans, and cookware
For many families, Girl Scout cookie season is a time to break your New Year’s resolution, enjoy the snacks you grew up on, and share a family tradition. If you are like most Girl Scout cookie fans, the odds that you have any cookies left in the house after the sale is over is incredibly
Indulging in a bit of wine now and again can be a lot of fun. Not only can this delicious drink warm your spirits and make you feel content, selecting the right type of wine can transport your taste buds to a new world of flavor. Of course, you need to know how to pick
Have you ever looked around at your drab and boring home decor, and wondered what the quickest and easiest way would be to add some amazing character? Whether or not you’re the do-it-yourselfer, adding some warmth and texture into your space can be done in a day, thanks to amazing peel and stick wood planks
The ketogenic diet is a rising trend among the fitness and weight loss community. It promises to deliver a fast drop in weight by making a few changes to your diet, namely lowering the amount of carbohydrates you consume and increasing the amount of healthy fats in your diet. The process of decreasing carbs to
Any moms out there need ways to make your week run more smoothly? Don’t worry, Daily Mom has you covered! Today we are bringing you FIVE things to do on a Sunday to help your week be more organized and stress free. As moms, doesn’t it sound great to start the week free of stress
In this era of iPads, tablets, iPhones, and androids, we as parents need to think before we download and decide whether we really need a smart phone app for that. Technology has taken over our schools, our offices, and our lives. No longer do we communicate with one another in person or by phone, but
If you had told me 7 years ago that I would be a full-time stay-at-home mom, I would have definitively said, “Hard pass. Nope, not me.” I had dreams of working throughout my kids’ lives. I am a teacher by trade, and so was my mom. I thought my children would live a childhood much
The world is different from when we grew up. Technology abounds us at every turn, and our children are integrated into a world where technology is used in almost every capacity of our lives. We see more kids playing video games, on iPads or other devices, and watching television than who are outside playing. When
Finished all of your favorite shows and not sure what to watch now? The time for mindless scrolling has come to an end, why? Because we’ve taken out the legwork out of the equation, we’ve researched, watched, and compiled the Very Best of Netflix TV Shows for you, your man, or your date. Grab your popcorn
Summer is quickly approaching and that leads to the question, “So what are your plans for the summer?” Pinterest is filled with summer planning tools from daily schedules to recommended weekly activities for you to do with the kids. You research family vacations, buy season passes to various parks, and set up play dates and
The summer before college is an amazing and beautiful time. While you may be working to cope through that your baby is officially (unless they are actually still 17) an adult, that young adult feels ready to take on the world. The three months between graduation and the start of college may be the last
Teenage pregnancy is a widespread problem that affects each and every one of us across the nation. While some may still believe this is a family matter, that is simply untrue. The negative effects of teenage pregnancy to society, the teenage mothers themselves, and their children, needs to be acknowledged and remedied in order to
Pooping on the delivery table is good for your baby, so bear down and push… actually squeeze! Literally the biggest fear of new moms everywhere seems to be the concern of pooping during delivery. Although this is a natural part of the process, and happens to just about everyone, young women everywhere spend an inordinate
Orlando is a popular family destination and when the time comes to plan your next family vacation in the sunshine state, where will you stay? You need to choose the right resort that can meet all the desires and needs of everyone in your party during your Orlando family vacation. Many extended families travel to
It’s so easy for full-time working parents to get caught up in their hectic lifestyles. Creating the balance between the pressure of their jobs, their kids’ activities and other daily life responsibilities. Often times parents get so overwhelmed, they forget to make time for romance with their partner. As your schedule gets more and more
There’s not a lot that can prepare you for baby. But as you’re riding out the late night feedings and sleep deprivation, it helps if you can cross one (kinda major) worry off your to-do list: your finances. No, you can’t account for every single cost that’s going to come up, but you can plan
Inevitably, our relationships with our parents change as we get older. From birth to age 20-something, in most cases (certainly, there are exceptions), it’s been all about us, our needs, our problems and our desires. Then, as we mature, we have the opportunity to flip the script and get to know our parents as well-rounded individuals,
Originally published on Motherly. By Neha Mandhani “Mama, are you okay? Are you happy now?” This is what my 2.5-year-old son asked me the other day as he saw me wipe tears from my cheeks. I was having an intense discussion with my husband and for someone sensitive like me, tears trickle down my cheeks
I’ve known my best friend Tia for 10 years. We’ve seen each other through marriages, career changes and the journey into motherhood. This year was a year of relationship changes for both of us. Her marriage was coming to an end, and my live-in boyfriend and I decided to take a significant step backward so
Nothing makes you feel old quite like starting a sentence with “Back in my day …” But if you’re an adult observing what childhood looks like today, you can’t help but reflect on how different things were when you were growing up sans YouTube, iPhones and other pillars of modern technology. The funny grown-ups of
Cute Kid Notes ‘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
Pregnant women have enough to deal with without being stressed about finding clothes to fit their growing bodies. It’s a problem curvy gals are used to — scoping out stores that carry cute clothes with inclusive sizing. Many clothing stores are letting down their curvy mamas-to-be by not carrying inclusive maternity clothing. Those that do
Jim Gaffigan knows the highs and lows of parenting. The comedian and author has five children with his wife, Jeannie Gaffigan. Gaffigan often shares LOL-worthy anecdotes and musings about fatherhood on Twitter, in his stand-up routines and in the pages of his books. In honor of his birthday on Saturday, we’ve rounded up 35 of