Mom Tips

When children are growing up and hear comments about skin color and the differences in people with different skin colors, good and bad, many things begin to happen, and one unfortunate outcome is not loving the skin they're in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One group in particular that I constantly see being shamed is moms. We’re put down for the way we choose to parent: how we feed our kids, how we discipline, how much we share of our children online, what schools we send them to, if we breastfed or bottle-fed, and the list goes on. Clearly, what we really need to normalize is letting mothers be human Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

With so many daily interactions, it's inevitable that one or another mom in the conversation will say something silly, put her foot in her mouth, or be downright insensitive and wrong. If you’re on the giving end of the insensitive comment, then you’re starting in the right place by figuring out what to do next to repair the relationship and move forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

While some of us are welcoming the change of scenery that winter brings, it can be hard on your skin. Cold, dry conditions cause moisture to evaporate from your skin at a higher rate than other times of the year. Simply put: you’ll get dry skin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an ode to my last baby, to the one with the very last set of firsts. How did I know? This one is the hardest to explain for me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No matter how much we love our kids, their energy can be hard to handle. Here are ideas for channeling your child’s energy into productive activities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you have little ones crawling, toddling, or running around, carving out time for healthy habits is challenging, to say the least. If you’re willing to try it a different way, maybe you can create a whole new self-care routine and start your kiddos on some healthy habits early, too. Here are some ideas to get you started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By definition, “cultural appropriation” is the use of objects or elements of a minority culture that doesn’t respect their original meaning or give credit to their source, thereby reinforcing stereotypes or contributing to oppression. But how do we explain it to our kids? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My daughter has a chat she uses to converse with friends, and when she recently discovered some of her friends created a separate group chat without her, my heart shattered. Dr. Bethany Cook, a licensed clinical psychologist and relationship expert, shared what to say to my daughter about processing her friendship emotions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are few sounds in the world that are as heartbreaking to a new mother as her baby crying — even more so if it’s in the car when you can’t do much about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here are a few non-romantic ideas for your kid’s upcoming Valentine’s Day party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Though I will say that becoming parents definitely showed us the flaws in our partnership, it also shined a light on our strengths. Here are the biggest ways having a baby changed my marriage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Black History Month upon us, many parents — after a tumultuous past couple of years — find themselves looking for better ways to recognize the month. In years past, it may have been enough to teach our kids about Martin Luther King, Jr. or explain how Harriet Tubman helped lead enslaved Africans to freedom. In 2022, Black History Month means so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Chocolates and flowers are nice gifts, but they’re also pretty boring. To inspire you to find that unique gift for your special person, we’ve made a list of ideas to spark your creativity while shopping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

I may have discovered the best trick at our disposal as toddler parents! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giving our tweens and teens their independence is important for their self-development, but there are a few things we should stay actively involved in — like their health care! Here are some ways parents of adolescents can help kids keep up with their preventive health care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Believe it or not, my divorce honestly made me a better mom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ah, tantrums. Almost every child has them and every parent dreads them. One minute you're going about your day, shopping for groceries or getting your kid ready for bed, and the next, your otherwise sweet-tempered toddler is screaming and crying and making a fuss over something. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Insomnia — the inability to fall asleep or remain asleep long enough for a restful night — affects about 70 million Americans annually; that’s about 33–55% of the adult population. Potential causes include stress, depression, anxiety, medications, or a poor sleep environment.
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Ready to get active again? Here's what you need to know to start getting fit again and how to exercise to lose weight, if that's your goal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Influential Black leaders are making history everyday. We owe it to our children to introduce them to the changemakers doing the work right now, even when it doesn’t happen to be Black History Month. Here are a few modern Black leaders your kids should know about — even beyond February — as we move forward during these times of striving for equal justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

For some parents, breaking a schedule is catastrophic, which is why we never put our kids on a strict schedule. Here are some reasons you might want to consider not doing it, either. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It doesn’t always have to be painful to connect with your tween. Here are five ways to start a conversation with them – no teeth pulling involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Potty training can seem like a mystery. If you’re simply trying to figure out when to start down the path of this tricky process though, there are a few signs to help. Here are a few things to look for before you get to work on being diaper-free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.