Every mom has experienced this guilt that they’re doing something right or not doing enough throughout their journey with motherhood. This feeling is referred to as mom guilt. Mom guilt comes in many forms but the overall feeling is that of anxiety and fear. It’s hard to not question your decisions as a parent as you navigate the difficult season of motherhood. From birth … [Read more...] about How to Free Yourself of Mom Guilt
How to Control Your Emotions as a Parent
The key to positive effective parenting is to learn how to control your emotions. Raising children will bring about a whole new set of emotions that you’ve never dreamed possible. You’ll go from happy as can be to sad to disappointed throughout the lifetime of your children. These emotions can get overwhelming. You may feel like you’ve failed. You may feel like you’re doing … [Read more...] about How to Control Your Emotions as a Parent
Fun Ways to Bond With Your Teen Son
When your children are babies you are their one and only. Their mission is to do everything you do and be around you 24/7. As your children grow and enter the teen years, it’s more difficult to connect or so it seems. Teenagers have that push to be independent while still wanting to be a part of your life. It’s on you to figure out that fine line between allowing them the … [Read more...] about Fun Ways to Bond With Your Teen Son
Outdoor Spring Activities for Kids
With spring arriving in just shy of one month, it’s time to think about outdoor spring activities for kids. There are many ways to get outside and enjoy the warm weather that spring brings. After a long, dreadful winter it’s no wonder more parents are searching for outdoor spring activities for kids. This list of ideas will inspire you to make a plan to get outdoors as soon … [Read more...] about Outdoor Spring Activities for Kids
Top 3 Parenting Tips to Ignore
Top parenting experts will happily lend you some parenting advice that’s not always the best advice. Being a new parent involves a lot of stress and fears about whether you’ll be a good parent or not. These fears can deter you from enjoying pregnancy and the first few years of life, believe us, those first few years fly by! Today we wanted to feature the top 3 parenting tips … [Read more...] about Top 3 Parenting Tips to Ignore
Busy Mom Shortcuts to Eat Healthier
Being busy is simply part of motherhood. Moms everywhere know how difficult it is to eat healthier, focus on self-care, and do anything other than keeping the household running smoothly. While it may be difficult to find time to eat healthier, we’re on a mission to help busy moms everywhere learn some shortcuts and hacks to eat healthier! Eating healthier is more about … [Read more...] about Busy Mom Shortcuts to Eat Healthier
Benefits of Science Projects for Kids
Science is one of those academic topics that most kids express interest in. Not only is science fun but it can be messy and active. Kids enjoy activities that allow them to use their hands and body to experiment with different things. Science projects are often a part of a regular school curriculum but can be a fabulous addition to a homeschool curriculum. Using science … [Read more...] about Benefits of Science Projects for Kids
Best Jobs for Working Parents
There are many jobs available for parents who need to work but want time for family. Today we’re going to dive into the topic of the best jobs for working parents. Each of these jobs are options for a parent who desires the best of both worlds; working and family. When applying for a job, as a parent, you must understand what your schedule will allow, and how the job will … [Read more...] about Best Jobs for Working Parents
Can You Be Both a Parent and a Friend?
Parents are supposed to build close relationships with their children as they’re the child’s first role model. Many parents struggle with the idea of whether or not they can be both a parent and a friend. It’s hard to set boundaries and consequences when you’re a child’s friend. If you become too much of a friend and not enough of the parent, your children could be missing … [Read more...] about Can You Be Both a Parent and a Friend?
How to Practice Gratitude as a Family
Gratitude is a life skill that every kid should learn. Whether you practice gratitude during the holiday season or all year round, we wanted to help you with some ideas to make sure that gratitude becomes a vital part of your family unit. Below we’re showing some unique ways that you can easily include gratitude with your kids regularly. Whether it’s having a journal for … [Read more...] about How to Practice Gratitude as a Family
How to Get Your Kids to be Organized
Whether it’s laundry, the bedroom, or the family room getting your kids to be organized is one of those things that every parent struggles with. One of the most popular mom hacks that parents everywhere want to know is how to get your kids to be organized. Today we’re diving into this topic and sharing some tips to help you get your kids to be more organized in their life … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Kids to be Organized
Healthy Fall Activities for Outdoor Families
When the weather takes a turn for cooler temperatures, it’s time to evaluate how you spend quality time outdoors. If you’re an outdoor type of family but unsure what to do with the kids once the cold temperatures of fall arrive, then you’re in for a treat. We’re featuring our favorite healthy fall activities for outdoor families. These are just a few creative ways to get … [Read more...] about Healthy Fall Activities for Outdoor Families
Sensory Play Ideas for Toddlers
There are many ways to enjoy sensory play with toddlers. You can find many sensory bins and toys online these days, but what if we told you that you can enjoy sensory play at home with little to no investment? That’s right! Today we’re featuring some sensory play ideas for toddlers that won’t break the bank and will provide your family with hours of fun using your five … [Read more...] about Sensory Play Ideas for Toddlers
How to Balance Work at Home and Kids
The struggle to juggle kids and work is so hard! When you bring that work into your home, it’s even more difficult. Many work at home parents struggle with finding the perfect balance to get work done so they can pay the bills but also pay attention to their kids so they don’t miss out on their kids’ experiences. Today we’re going to dive into the topic of balance with work … [Read more...] about How to Balance Work at Home and Kids
Parenting Techniques That Stand the Test of Time
Have you ever wondered what parenting techniques have remained regardless of how society changes? Today we’re going to share some of those techniques that have stood the test of time. Each of these parenting techniques is something that perhaps your grandparents abided by and you abided by, and your children may abide by. We don’t know what the future may hold for parenting, … [Read more...] about Parenting Techniques That Stand the Test of Time
What Time Should Kids go to Bed?
It’s difficult to determine the best bedtime for your kids sometimes. Just like adults, kids need varying bedtimes based on age or ability to fall asleep. Every human being has their personal internal clock that tells them when to be sleepy and when to be awake. This doesn’t work out very well for kids, because it’s their parents who must determine the best time for kids to go … [Read more...] about What Time Should Kids go to Bed?
The Best Jobs for Working Moms
There are more working moms now than ever before. Working moms are women who have children but opt to continue with their career goals by putting their children in daycare or some sort of family care while they venture out into the world to work at their job. Having a job is a way for working moms to provide for their families, and many households require a two-income … [Read more...] about The Best Jobs for Working Moms
Mindfulness Practice for Stressed-Out Parents
Being stressed out as a parent can happen to the best of us. Being a parent requires a lot of patience and is one of the hardest jobs in the world. While many parents will argue that a parent should be paid far more than most high-end occupations, it’s not a job that one will be compensated in money for. Today we wanted to help all stressed-out parents with some tips to … [Read more...] about Mindfulness Practice for Stressed-Out Parents
Tips to Create a Homeschooling Space for Kids
With so many students learning from home this year, it’s important to know how to create a homeschooling space for kids. Whether you’re remote learning, distance learning, or homeschooling full time, these tips we’re sharing will help you create a homeschool environment that encourages your kids to learn to their abilities. You’ll want to have a designated space that helps … [Read more...] about Tips to Create a Homeschooling Space for Kids
Tips to Support New Parents During the Pandemic
Parents must work together to provide support for each other during these current times. With many schools returning to in-person learning part-time and remote learning part-time or a full-time remote learning environment, it’s hard for parents to handle the stress. These changes with back to school season have created a new lifestyle that parents must adapt to and some … [Read more...] about Tips to Support New Parents During the Pandemic
How Divorced Family Can Maintain Family Bond
With many families practicing co-parenting, also known as shared custody, many parents are wondering how they can maintain a family bond when parents live in separate households. Divorced families are plentiful these days. Most children in elementary school are in some sort of shared custody parental situation, while some don’t have two involved parents. This is just the … [Read more...] about How Divorced Family Can Maintain Family Bond
Household Tasks Teenagers Can Do
Raising teenagers can be a mess and a struggle in many ways. The biggest struggle for most teen parents tends to be getting them to continue to help around the house or do some tasks to help make a parent’s life easier. However, there are a multitude of chores teenagers can do at home. Of course, after you set some tasks to do the issue becomes getting them to do those chores. … [Read more...] about Household Tasks Teenagers Can Do
How to Juggle Remote Work and Family
Many parents still have to work remotely due to the pandemic. With back to school season arriving, many children are forced to partake in remote education. This means more and more families are spending hours at home both working and learning. With this new environment in the family home, you must learn new ways to juggle remote work and family. You may need to create a … [Read more...] about How to Juggle Remote Work and Family
Hobbies to Keep Kids Occupied While Stuck at Home
Pandemic parenting is starting to get tiresome for kids and parents. It’s not easy to keep these kids entertained while you’re stuck at home for months on end! Today we’re featuring some unique hobbies that kids of all ages will enjoy while you’re stuck at home. Whether you’re looking to keep the teenagers out of your hair about visiting their friends or toddlers busy so … [Read more...] about Hobbies to Keep Kids Occupied While Stuck at Home
Family Matters: The Genetic Traits People Can Only Inherit from Immediate Family
Our family tree serves as a roadmap to our physical and mental traits. While we often look to our ancestors for the origins of our unique characteristics, there are certain genetic traits that we can only inherit from our immediate family members. If you want to know who's responsible for your sweaty palms or your navigation skills (or lack thereof), we're here to unveil the … [Read more...] about Family Matters: The Genetic Traits People Can Only Inherit from Immediate Family
Incredible Carved Pumpkins That Deserve an Award
Some people call it Halloween, other people call it Pumpkin Carving Season! Come Fall, some people start planning their Halloween costumes, and others start planning their carved pumpkin... Jack-O-Lanterns are so 2019. It seems like every year people up their game when it comes to holiday decorations, costumes, haunted houses, ugly sweaters, and even carved pumpkins. Carved … [Read more...] about Incredible Carved Pumpkins That Deserve an Award
Twitter Users Delivered After Jimmy Fallon Requested Funny Wedding Stories
Everyone wants their wedding day to be one of the happiest days of their lives. We take months to plan the perfect event, pick out the right outfit, the guest list, the ideal venue, the cake, and every small detail of the magical evening. So, what happens when life throws you a curveball and tries to sabotage what's supposed to be the best day of your life? With the help of … [Read more...] about Twitter Users Delivered After Jimmy Fallon Requested Funny Wedding Stories
Adorable Pets Rocking Their Halloween Costumes
People get so excited about Halloween (some people say it's the best holiday), that they want to share this excitement with their four-legged friends and include them in the festivities.You'd be surprised to see how many pet costumes ideas are out there, and how creative people get when it comes to Halloween. In our days, the options are endless, and there's no reason why we … [Read more...] about Adorable Pets Rocking Their Halloween Costumes
This Artist Reimagines Celebrities as Disney Characters, and It’s Spot-On
Chances are that you’ve seen at least one Disney movie throughout your life (and we bet you've seen more!), probably as a child, when all you wanted was to be a dashing hero or a graceful princess. Well, get ready to relive those dreams thanks to these amazing works by artist Helen Morgun. From the oldest classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to some of Disney’s most … [Read more...] about This Artist Reimagines Celebrities as Disney Characters, and It’s Spot-On
Rick and Morty Easter Eggs and Unnoticed Details
Wubba-lubba-dub-dub! If you’re a Rick and Morty fan, chances are you’ve combed every episode multiple times for the meticulously planted Easter eggs courtesy of co-creators Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon. If you;ve watched Community, you must be familiar with Harmon's unique style of writing, which require the viewers to hit the pause button multiple times on each episode, and … [Read more...] about Rick and Morty Easter Eggs and Unnoticed Details
Adorable Pets That Were Caught Making a Mess
Ah, household pets. They’re the sometimes furry, sometimes four-legged members of the family. They burrow themselves into our hearts and they never leave. They also burrow their faces in our couches. Pets do the darnedest things – almost always funny, and never from a place of malice. They can't help it - they are mischievous as they are adorable. It's in their nature. And no … [Read more...] about Adorable Pets That Were Caught Making a Mess
People Share the Reasons Why They’re Single on a Viral Tweet
Jimmy Fallon recently took to Twitter to ask social media users why they’re single. In typical Jimmy fashion, he shared the funniest, most peculiar, and incredibly honest responses on his show - from finding strange food in your hair to refusing to chase waterfalls because TLC said so (that's what people said, we're not making this up). Whether you’re in the dating pool looking … [Read more...] about People Share the Reasons Why They’re Single on a Viral Tweet
Funny Tweets That Provide an Inside Look Into the Lives of Millennial Parents
Boomers, step aside. Millennial parents are doing their best to keep their game face on while dealing with everything that has happened in the world in the last 30 years. From funny quips to excellent advice, this Twitter feed is here to help. One significant difference between Boomers and Millennials? Dads are just as much in the thick of things and willing to share what … [Read more...] about Funny Tweets That Provide an Inside Look Into the Lives of Millennial Parents
Common Baking Mistakes That Can Be Easily Avoided
Baking is one of the most relaxing activities you can perform in the kitchen. It is a great way to reduce stress and create appetizing creations for the whole family to enjoy. While just about anyone can become a (mediocre) home baker, mastering the field of baking takes several years. Thankfully, unless you are looking to start a professional venture, tips from a few … [Read more...] about Common Baking Mistakes That Can Be Easily Avoided
People Open Up About Their First Time Living in NYC
If you’ve ever lived in an apartment before, you’ll know that the level of quality is almost like a roulette wheel in terms of how dicey it can be. Some people get luckier than others and find an incredible place for a better value. Others have the misfortune of landing on a sketchy landlord, a sketchy apartment, or both. If quality wasn’t a bad factor, a roommate has the … [Read more...] about People Open Up About Their First Time Living in NYC
People Online-Shame Their Pets for Being Silly
If you’ve ever owned a pet, you know that they quickly become an integral part of the family and that often they are a lot like children. And if you had always thought about getting one, but never did, 2022 is the year to take the plunge. As adorable and loving as they are, our pets sometimes misbehave - whether it's a dog who's eaten a family-sized pizza, a lizard with an … [Read more...] about People Online-Shame Their Pets for Being Silly
Amusing Overheard Conversations in NYC That Made Us Raise an Eyebrow
The City that Never Sleeps. The Big Apple. Gotham. New York City goes by many names and is one of the most unique places in the world. It’s a bustling metropolis full of over 8 million people and an in-your-face attitude. With that many people living their best lives out in the city, eavesdropping is bound to happen. How can you NOT overhear someone talking about their … [Read more...] about Amusing Overheard Conversations in NYC That Made Us Raise an Eyebrow
People Who Just Don’t Understand Technology
Over the past several decades, technology has completely transformed, and it continues to change with each passing year. So it shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise that some people have had a bit of trouble adjusting to new developments in the field--even things that seem simple to many of us, like cell phones or social media. We try to be patient and understanding, but … [Read more...] about People Who Just Don’t Understand Technology
“I Had Pneumonia and Couldn’t Even Talk”: Crazy Reasons People Were Let Go From Their Jobs
This article was originally published on myhealthgazette.com When it comes to being an employee for someone, you always run the risk of termination at any moment. Sure, you might think you work in a nice workplace with a great boss, but what's stopping them from pulling a fast one on you and suddenly turning your world upside down? It sounds like a crazy thing to just be … [Read more...] about “I Had Pneumonia and Couldn’t Even Talk”: Crazy Reasons People Were Let Go From Their Jobs
Creative Examples of Gifted Graffiti Artists
We’re all pretty familiar with the concept of graffiti, and let’s be honest, it often comes with a negative connotation. But sometimes you come across a piece of graffiti that’s just pure artistic genius. Here we’ve rounded up examples of some truly entertaining and clever graffiti, the kind that makes us take a second look. Read on to see just how creative these artists had to … [Read more...] about Creative Examples of Gifted Graffiti Artists