Parenting can be challenging. With over 22 years of parenting experience, we share a wide variety of useful topics and parenting tips.
A majority of single parents never imagined being forced to raise their children on their own. Many of them were forced to step up to the plate and raise their children as a result of their circumstances, such as abandonment, divorce, or even the death of their significant other. How can you help a single … Read more
Are you stuck wondering how you are going to pay for your child’s college expenses? Going to college is expensive but for some occupations, it is a requirement to have a degree in order to get a job. Each year college rates are steadily increasing at least 6 or 7%, which is twice the rate … Read more
Losing teeth is a normal part of childhood and it usually is an exciting milestone for them, especially if a classmate has told them about the tooth fairy. Most kids begin losing their baby teeth around the age of 6. Remember that every child is different and they may not lose their baby teeth on … Read more
How can you help a new mom who has a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), especially around the holidays? Nothing has prepared her to leave the maternity ward empty-handed. She is likely feeling pretty crummy as she watches other new moms being rolled out of the hospital with a brand new baby while … Read more
It may seem silly to read a book to a baby, but it might not be as silly of an idea as it seems. In fact, it might be something you will want to start doing with your baby right now. When your child is first born there are so many things you want to … Read more
There is nothing harder and sadder for both parent and baby than the teething stage, so here are a couple of things to help ease some of the pain. Teething pain doesn’t last forever but as parents we want our babies to be comfortable. Keep reading to see how your can help your teething baby … Read more
Growing up Christmas was always my favorite time of year as a child. Now that I have children of my own, seeing Christmas through their eyes is even better and I wanted to continue the magical experience. Over the last decade, things have changed and some of the Christmas traditions that were popular are no … Read more
Are you worried that your decisions about how you handle Christmas gifts are feeding your child’s sense of entitlement? For families with young children, Santa often brings the more expensive items that your child has been eyeing all year long. However, just because your child wants something doesn’t mean that they are entitled to get … Read more
Growing up my mom always did most of the chores in the house and as an adult, she did me and my siblings a major disservice. After moving out and having kids of my own, I quickly learned that it only took 5 minutes for my house to go from clean to a path of destruction … Read more
Do you have a tween or a teenager that is begging you for a smartphone? We came up with a list of 8 smart reasons to give your teenager a smart phone. Smartphones have their advantages but your tween doesn’t have to have one until you are ready to make the commitment. A basic cell … Read more