Mom Tips

At the beginning of every school year, parents across the country search for ways to stop the "back-to-school-ick" or the illnesses which seem to follow kids home during the first few months in the classroom. While you cannot stop every illness at the threshold of your home, there is a lot you can do to minimize the number of sick days for your family and increase the overall health and wellbeing of loved ones.

Whether this is your first baby or your fourth, having a new baby always demands a little extra from parents. When it comes to laying out the baby room, putting a little extra thought into practical details will go a long way to making life easier for new parents. Find more enjoyment and less stress in baby's first few months with these simple furniture and accessory ideas you can include in your baby's room.

Keep It Within Reach

When you are deciding how to lay out the baby room, room size will often determine how many options you have. In a small space you may not have very many options, and in a large space you may have so many options it can be overwhelming.

If you are dealing with a large room, think about creating zones in the room for specific functions. Create a cozy reading area by adding a soft rug, book rack, some floor cushions, a soft fleece

As a parent, you're familiar with being busy. Whether it's meeting your children's basic needs, problem-solving or adapting to new routines, there is always something important going on. However, it's just as necessary to take a step back amid this busyness to prioritize playing with your kids.

As a parent, there is nothing more important than seeing your child succeed in life. Setting them up for that success is the ultimate goal — it is the reason you do so many of the things that you do. From the day they are born, they are learning new things at an astounding rate and you’re working to nurture them so they can make the most of these new learning opportunities.

Whether you're breastfeeding your new baby or not, getting the right nutrients to keep up your energy and recover after giving birth is vital for new moms. You are probably sleeping less at night and may be finding less time to prepare and eat nutritious meals. Give your energy a needed boost by making one of these five powerhouse mom breakfasts part of your new baby routine.

A lot goes into preparing for the arrival of a new baby, including your visit to the delivery room the day he or she finally arrives. Because you never know exactly when your little one may arrive, it’s a good idea to pack your hospital bag several weeks ahead of time. This list will help you to make sure you have everything you need when the big day comes. 

Having a baby is a wonderful moment in the life of all parents, no matter if it is the first or second baby. However, if you already have older children, then you must be sure of the attitude of your kids to the younger baby that you are planning to have or expecting at the moment. Your older children should be 100% ready for the coming of the baby and there are numerous practices of how to do it correctly avoiding harm to the mental health of older kids.

Raising children is one of, if not the most fulfilling job in the world. It’s also one of the most challenging, and often frustrating, activities you will ever undertake—all the more so because you're learning as you go. Nobody enters parenting knowing exactly how to deal with everything that comes their way. However, the best parents are constantly looking for ways to improve.

All parents understand how difficult and annoying it is to have a child who just won't sit still during mealtime. It interferes with everything - your kid's eating habits, your time, and your nerves. But it's not a problem you can't fix

If your home is cluttered, you may feel overwhelmed at the thought of finally getting organized. Keeping in mind that you can move at your own pace and focusing on the goal of a more user-friendly home can help keep you motivated during the process. The following are three steps to getting and staying organized at home.