Tips for Moms

By Guest Author Hilary Smith From the time that they are babies, children are attracted to jewelry, tugging and grabbing dangly earrings or long necklaces that moms wear. As they grow older and start to wear jewelry themselves, it’s important for parents to know the basic safety guidelines that are in place to protect kids …

When my daughter started preschool, I was both intimidated by my first school shopping experience and very excited because I love office supplies the way some people love shoes. I totally marked myself as a first-time parent when, during the classroom orientation, I asked the teacher where I could find the supply list so I …

Refusing a bottle… it’s a common problem to have. Most of my friends’ babies who are breastfed have at one point or another refused to take a bottle. Both of my kids have gone through this phase – in fact, my daughter is still not taking a bottle consistently. Here are a few strategies that have been …

I came of age in the 1990s, during an explosion in pop culture’s focus on Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling. Since then, the idea of throwing away a soda can or a piece of paper is appalling. I mean, who doesn’t provide a mixed-stream recycling bin anymore?! (Of course, this explosion coincided with the rise of …

Since 1970, people have celebrated Earth Day each year on April 22. While many of us pay attention to our impact on our planet all year round, Earth Day is a special day to take a moment to recognize the impact humans have had—and continue to have—on the world around us, and to think about …

When it comes to being a new parent, we need to ask a LOT of new questions. Sometimes, we feel like we should already know the answers, so we feel dumb for asking. Well, there really aren’t any dumb questions for new moms. None of us are expected to perform perfectly, or even semi-well, at …

ALL women are susceptible to Postpartum Depression, regardless of the outcome (miscarriage, live birth, still born, etc). Fluctuating hormones, an actual imbalance of chemicals in the brain, and lack of sleep all contribute to this disease. It’s estimated that 10 to 20 percent of new mothers will suffer from PPD (source here), though I speculate …

By Guest Author Hilary Smith There is a saying in in the Midwest that if you don’t like the weather all you need to do is wait five minutes. Similar to the weather, our teens’ social media use can change daily or even within minutes.  All we need to do is think back a few …

This morning I was a guest on WBTV Charlotte (CBS) for a segment on “mom hacks”. I featured 10 great mom hacks with TV anchor Kristen Miranda that everyone should know about. You can see the entire segment here: Below are the tips featured in this morning’s segment. Add a Trash Can to your Vehicle Ever …

Guest Post by: Jen Altrogge Tips to Creating a Lifelong Relationship The grandparent and grandchild bond is extremely special. It is unlike any other. Chances are you have heard the old saying, “Parents have to say no, grandparents get to say yes,” and this could not be more accurate. At times, it can be difficult for …

Perhaps you’re a parent to a baby, or are expecting a baby soon. Perhaps baby sleep is a major priority to you. Perhaps you’ve heard of the Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit. In short, the Magic Merlin Suit is to be used as a transition out of the swaddle. It is essentially a padded suit that …

I’m currently pregnant with my 3rd child. My friends who are also pregnant right now have been asking me what vitamins, supplements, and stretch mark prevention products I use. Being a first time mom is overwhelming with the hundreds of prenatal products to choose from and its hard to narrow down which is best for …