Mom Tips

With the holiday music turned up to 11, I’m creating family timetables and schedules so we can get in as much uninterrupted quality time as possible. Then I remember the one thing that will interrupt us: the cooking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toxic shock syndrome is a rare but serious condition that occurs when staph or strep bacteria enter a person’s body through an opening in their skin.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was a very average student in school. My parents weren’t super strict about my grades, but every time I saw my report card, I’d feel a little ashamed about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are an estimated 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States, and many of them are young enough that they hope to become mothers someday and wonder if they’ll still be able to breastfeed after cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teens need your support now more than ever. They may even be the most vulnerable they've ever been as they attempt to take the leap from child to adult. Here are five things you can say to them to help make the most of your time together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you have other children, you may be wondering when and how to tell your kids they’re going to have a new sibling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s only room for so much. I wish I had different compartments where everything stayed separate, but that’s not how a mom’s brain works, much less a single mom’s brain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The news has been consumed with the devastation from the Israel-Hamas War that broke out earlier this month. It can feel overwhelming as a parent to know how to navigate our own feelings around the war, let alone know how to shield or inform our own children about what is happening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2023, sesame was designated as a major food allergen, which means that food labels are now required to list sesame as an ingredient. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here are five every-day ways to get that conversation going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether it’s because of food allergies, veganism, or environmental concerns, non-dairy milk is increasingly becoming a part of our daily dietary needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to the study, researchers followed the health and well-being of 145,702 women and their children for more than 14 years. In all cases, the mothers lived in the United States and had taken some form of prescribed antidepressant before, during, and after their pregnancies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of us consider morning sickness  "just one of those pregnancy things" we have to deal with. But it's also possible to ease symptoms through diet, and choosing high-protein snack foods can help — especially since the nausea can last all day long. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My ex-boyfriend was the first man I introduced to my kids, two years after my divorce. I was in love and thought there was a real chance we’d be together for a long time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Try a few of these, and you’re bound to have as many coffee meet-ups on the calendar as your child has playdates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's a list of 5 essential items that every family should pack in their carry-on before leaving for the airport this winter.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November is Native American Heritage Month and Native American history, despite being stained with pain, is full of triumphs, and resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s no question that the pandemic changed every aspect of our daily lives, including the level of support new moms had with their children.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've seen the advice to skip reading those pregnancy books and read baby books instead, but did I heed that advice? No. If you’re in the same place, just read these tips I've haphazardly compiled and understand that having a baby is the craziest time in your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If your kids love Halloween, and all the sugar that comes with it, here are some festive snacks to help usher in the holiday in a slightly less sweet way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The following guidelines will help you figure out how old your child should be before they can sit in the front seat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grandparents serve an important role in modern parenting, helping to balance tradition and familiarity with new insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many parents balk at the notion that they could ever forget their child in the backseat of a car, but research indicates that Forgotten Baby Syndrome (FBS) can happen to anyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kids are back in school, and it’s time to think about what they will do in the hours in between school and dinner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’ve always been a sentimental person, but I never expected to feel overly upset about my daughter getting older. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.