Mom Tips

Water safety is so important, and this is just one small step you can take to keep your child safer this summer.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's inevitable: No matter how carefully you choose your words, at some point you're going to say something that will make your teen wish she was from another family. Here are a few things you should never say if you want to avoid ruining your kid's life forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing up, many of us are taught to believe that getting pregnant happens in a snap — you have sex, you get pregnant, right? Obviously, though, that’s not always the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The calendar has just turned over to spring, but it's summer that's on many parents' minds. Specifically: should you send your child to summer camp? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I didn’t know what was wrong with me, but I knew it was something. I know now that I had postpartum anxiety — a condition that causes you to worry, fidget, have racing thoughts, and can disrupt your sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s all part of the fantasy of being a mom: We can do it all, and do it on our own. But it’s important — for you and your kids — to know when to say, “Enough!” and ask for help. Here are a few telltale signs you might be approaching mom burn-out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While it could be that you just don’t like baby showers, sometimes people have other valid reasons for opting out of a baby shower. You might have time constraints, health reasons, or baby showers aren’t part of your culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For over a year now, I have celebrated his Autistic-ness because it is an integral part of who he is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maternal mortality is already too high in the United States, but that’s even more true for Black mothers. According to the CDC, Black women are three times more likely to die from complications in pregnancy than white women. While these statistics may be scary, let them fuel you towards becoming your own best advocate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the reason your kids say "mom" all day long – and 4 expert tips on how to stop it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you have a baby on the way, you’re probably thinking of all the things you want to do before getting lost in the throes of new parenthood. Here are five ways to pamper yourself before bringing home baby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Us parents aren’t the only ones worried about our kids (literally) doing the heavy lifting. Experts are concerned with what those backpacks are doing to our children’s bodies in the long term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April is Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month, and what better time to get involved in the community and learn more about autism?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who asks for a smaller house when their fifth baby is coming? Usually a family of seven would need a bigger house, but I was convinced the opposite was true. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You don't need to wait until your child is in school to begin their art education. The earlier you start, the better. Here are some tips to instill a love of art and creativity in your toddler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some bad habits are extra hard to break, and for kids under 5 that can often involve giving up their beloved pacifier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As parents, we’re always trying to do it all, but here are some ways to know you’re probably doing way too much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 It's that time of year again — time to stock up on cleaning supplies, rally the troops, and get to work spring cleaning your home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kids are mysterious. When they're little, there's so much about them we can't figure out, so we look forward to the day when they grow up and all of the secrets will be revealed. Then again, that day may never come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Although both men and women are living longer than ever, heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of women worldwide. Here are 8 things you might not know about women and heart disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here are the symptoms you can expect as allergy season begins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since babies can’t talk, the only real barometer you have to figure out if they’re happy is if your baby is crying or not. But what happens when your newborn wont stop crying and you can’t do anything to soothe them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time, it's not the weight that prompted me to seek out a dietitian; this time, it’s more about my mood and how I feel — which is a huge mental shift for me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a work-from-home mom, I let my daughter watch way too much TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here’s some advice to help young girls figure out “what they want to be” by supporting their aspirations and encouraging them to seek out a career that will be meaningful to them. Â Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.