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A family trip to Disney World can be an unforgettable experience. But trips also involve a lot of planning. So one of the most important things you can do to make your trip go smoothly is to pack the right things. And if you’re traveling with a child that needs one, sifting through the best […]

Excitement, anxiety, and hope are all emotions that you may feel throughout your pregnancy. But add a diagnosis of gestational diabetes, and you may feel overwhelmed, confused, and worried about the future health of you and your baby. First, take a deep breath and know you did not “cause” it. Second, know that you are […]

Coming up with the best family vacation idea can be daunting. With so many options available, choosing a destination to please everyone can be difficult. Add the cost of travel and the price ranges to consider, and planning the vacation can make you, well, need a vacation. To make things easier, we’re sharing our 31 […]

An essential nutrient for building strong bones, calcium in pregnancy is vital. Not only does it support the growth and development of your baby’s skeletal structure, but it also ensures adequate bone health in the mom. Moms at risk of inadequate calcium intake throughout pregnancy are also at risk for bone loss and osteoporosis later […]

Dining out can be an enjoyable experience, even when you have kids. With prices rising, buying the entire family dinner at a restaurant may seem almost unaffordable. Believe it or not, many family spots are very understanding about having kids, so they have kids-eat-free promotions. Below are 20 popular restaurants that allow you to save […]

The thought of your child starting preschool can be both exciting and terrifying. While it marks a milestone in your child’s growth and development, it also involves a collision course of questions, worries, and wonders for you regarding your little one. We’re here to help answer some questions like when do kids start preschool and […]

Today’s kids are more exposed to digital devices than previous generations, and screen time is always a concern. But there are countless educational and reading apps to help children learn and develop critical skills in a fun and interactive way. Using the best reading apps for kids is a great way to introduce your child […]

You may have heard the phrase, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” but do you know why? The word breakfast means to break a fast, and choosing foods to refuel the body and get your day off to a great start is essential. For your little one, it is their nutritional foundation […]

She’s Sydney Bristow. She’s Elektra. She’s known to rock a “Yes Day” now and then, and she’ll forever be “13 Going on 30.” And as a mother of three kids, if you ask Jennifer Garner what her most important role is, she’d undoubtedly say, “Mom.” The busy actress and mom is clear about where her […]

The hardest part for many new moms who recently gave birth is behind them. Unfortunately, however, some women experience postpartum hemorrhage after delivery. Some blood loss during and after delivery is expected. Women’s bodies are designed and prepared to lose blood immediately after pregnancy. This is part of why blood volume increases by 45 percent […]

When our children learn to communicate and talk, it’s an incredible transition in their development. They begin to voice their wants, needs, observations, and, most of all, their opinions. They ask questions like, “What is that?”, “Where is mama?”, “Who is that?” And then, one day, you get the question, “Why?” But why do toddlers […]

Breastfeeding is such a beautiful and amazingly beneficial method of feeding. The benefits are numerous for both mother and baby. It’s fantastic when everything goes smoothly and your baby is nursing well and gaining weight. However, it can become overwhelming when breastfeeding is not going well, and you may need to consider triple feeding. Unfortunately, […]

As someone who has been chugging along at this parenting gig for over 14 years, if I could gift one thing to my fellow moms, it would be this: I wish we could all see that we are enough. That we are doing a good job, just as we are, and we don’t fall into […]

One of the most common interventions for labor and delivery is an epidural for pain control. There is a lot of information about epidurals, some are myths, and some are facts. So, what exactly is an epidural? Like an IV, an epidural is a tiny plastic tube that delivers medication directly into your body, but […]

It’s date night! You’ve got a sitter; you’re wearing your cute new pair of boots with your favorite “going out jeans” and maybe even a little mascara and lipstick. Ready for date night and date night sex. Your kids don’t even recognize you when you come down the stairs and look at you wide-eyed, wondering […]

There is nothing like the first time you see your baby smile. Or the first time you catch them taking off crawling and getting into everything. These milestones are exciting – they’re the moments we wait for. But what happens when your baby doesn’t seem to reach these milestones when you expect them to? How […]

Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, a work-from-home parent, one who works outside of the home, or any combination of these, this much is true: being a parent is a job of its own. And our parenting job description is hard work to fulfill and can be mentally and physically exhausting. While much of the parenting […]