Mom Tips

Behold! Five passive-aggressive Father's Day gifts that simultaneously say "we thought of you," and "if we have to think about this again, you might be on your own this time next year." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’ve always wanted a third baby. I always felt like three kids would round out our family. My husband didn’t share this sentiment, though. Here's how to decide together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Losing weight is never easy, but once you've set up your new habits in a way that works for you, the pounds might start to come off — which is motivating, encouraging, and makes it all worth it. As you approach the end, things can often get more difficult, and shedding the last 10 pounds is often the hardest part. Here are 7 reasons why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As I’m planning my daughter’s first birthday party, I’ve gotten a bit of negative feedback. “She’s just a baby, she’s not going to remember this,” is the usual response from anyone who isn’t enthusiastic about watching a baby smash a cake. I’m not stupid — I know that she won’t remember this, but I will — and at this point, to me, that’s what really matters.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

While my youngest is certainly the most spoiled of all my children — mostly because his father and I have lost the will to parent — he definitely misses out on not being one of the first kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently an old friend of mine posed the question on her Facebook page: She is expecting her second child and wondered if she should have a baby shower. She received various responses, but no one was more intense about their opinions than those who insisted she should not. I was astounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Becoming parents is something you're doing together, and there's a lot of joy to be found in that — even if it's just laughing about how tired you both are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer is approaching, and with it comes the time of year when parents make a mad dash to secure their kids’ places in summer camp. But with many children still not able to be vaccinated, some parents might be wary about traditional programs. Or, what if your kid just doesn’t like the structure of a traditional summer camp to begin with? Here are 5 alternatives to check out. Hosted on Acast. See a...

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (or AAPI) Heritage Month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having a baby comes with a lot of unknowns, and especially for a first-time mom, creating a baby registry can be super overwhelming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How come no one ever warns you about the tween/teen years? These adolescent years have presented numerous high-stakes challenges that I need to help my kids navigate, and I’ve been a bit shocked to learn that the older they get, the more they truly need me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been a long year for a lot of us — with a lot of staying put. Maybe I should feel bad about going on vacation without my family, but here’s why I don’t.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With my first baby, I soaked up all the cuddles and affection that she wanted to give me. Most of the time, I was happy to hold her. I was breastfeeding and exhausted, but she was adorable. Then, I had another baby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before you hit the road, here are some tips for a safe, fun trip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here are some tips to help your kid deal with experiencing or seeing racism happening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From getting the most out of a diaper to what to do if a blowout is unavoidable, here are some common diaper dilemmas and a hack for each. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’ve only been pregnant once, but on the whole, it wasn’t my favorite experience. However, there are a few things I miss… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whatever your kids get you will be lovely, of course, but sometimes the person who knows best what you want is you. So here are five ways to treat yourself this Mother’s Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to the pandemic and people moving from ergonomic offices to their sofas, beds, or kitchen tables, chiropractors, physical therapists, and doctors are seeing more and more work-from-home-related injuries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My approach while building my baby registry was a heavily researched one, but even then, you still have no idea what you’ll actually like and what will work for your baby. And by the time you know that, you’ll also know that you’ve just wasted hundreds of dollars on stuff you aren’t even going to use — ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re starting your spring cleaning, don’t forget that often-overlooked spot in your house: the pantry. Throw these 5 things away NOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fortunately, when it comes to Netflix, there are plenty of kids’ shows that our children can get into that we’d actually like watching with them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you been debating whether to get your older kid a smartphone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I suppose the case can be made for changing outfits when you work in an office environment, but if Steve Jobs could wear the same clothes every single day, so can you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are certain stages that, as moms, we worry about arriving when we have children. Of course, people always talk about the various sleep regressions that happen in the first year, how horrible teething can be, and later on, the terrible twos. But the one thing no one warned me about enough was the separation anxiety phase — and how hard it is for both of us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...