Mom Tips

There’s a first time for everything — and maybe, like the first word, or first walk, it's time we start celebrating them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of us moms of shy kids have to deal with this on the regular. Here are three things only we know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From glow-in-the-dark decals to "monster spray," these hacks and tricks will get your kids all but begging to turn off the lights come bedtime. Try one or a few to ease your kids' (and your own!) transition to bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to know the secret habits of happy big kids? Whether it’s adopting healthy screen-time boundaries or embracing family chores (yes, really), there are several daily habits that can help you help your kids be their best selves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do a search for "teen girl costumes" these days and you’ll find a lineup that makes the costumes you wore as a kid look like church attire. Here are some of the worst costumes for teen girls we found — and their ridiculous descriptions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready to try some new traditions this year? Here are some fun ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you need something new to help keep your kiddos busy, maybe one of these will work for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It appears I’m not alone in my birthday party craziness. Besides wanting to make the day extra special for our kids, it’s a chance for parents to let their creativity — and carpentry skills — shine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just because you’ve traded in couple time for family time doesn’t mean you can’t hold onto the things that made your marriage great. Here are a few ways to kid-proof your bond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes, having a new baby is beautiful, but it also creates a domino effect that impacts every other area of your life, most notably the relationship with your significant other. No one ever really tells you that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

sometimes on vacation, I admit to feeling a little jealous when I think of families who are skiing off cliffs together or scuba-diving with sharks. Do I regret not being a more outdoorsy family? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The internet has pretty much done away with the awkward sex talk — as long as our kids aren’t getting all their education from Twitter and memes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here are some chores that can reinforce the skills your kindergartner is learning in school: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To me, there’s nothing better than a clean house. But was it worth my only free 20 minutes of the day to put my daughter’s toys back on the shelf when she was just going to pull them all down tomorrow? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The biggest secret about parenting is that none of us knows what we're doing. We have instincts to feed, clothe, shelter, and love our kids. But beyond that? We're all just winging it. Here are some mistakes all new moms make. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even if you have a toddler who seemingly loves car rides, the first time you attempt a road trip, it can be terrifying. You can do it, though, and so can your toddler, and through experience, I’ve figured out that these tips help the most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're having a trouble breastfeeding, it can be difficult to know what to do. If you know a mama that's drowning in breastfeeding woes, here's what to say instead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kids these days really needed more free time to be kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Step aside, helicopter parents: There’s a new, undesirable parenting model in town. Meet the snowplow parent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes, every parent is different, but there are certain experiences that are pretty much universal to all of us. Here are just a few things we can all relate to each other on — whether we want to or not. Sponsored by OxiClean™. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once you become a mother, life gets a lot harder and you get a heck of a lot more tired. Your priorities shift — and that’s OK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before you have a baby, you overhear moms talking about how much teething sucks, but you really don’t get it until you experience it for yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No one ever becomes accustomed to losing a loved one, but we do feel like the sage advice we got years ago helped us to not shield them from the concept of death and dying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You're not the only one with a cringe-inducing playdate tale. Here are a couple that others shared. Cue the ominous organ music... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here are a few easy tricks to turn your home from kid central to an adult haven. Sponsored by OxiClean™. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.