When someone close to you suffers a loss, you may want to do something to comfort your friend, but you are afraid of doing the “wrong” thing. You may be even so…
We all agree that motherhood brings with it the most soul satisfying experiences we have as women. But many times we find ourselves alone without friends, let alone mom friends, because the…
As our little ones prepare to head back to school, shopping for the school year will soon be in full swing. From backpacks to footwear, parents love to use those tax-free weekends,…
There comes a point in every weight loss journey that we all dread. A weight plateau. No matter how dedicated you have been to your nutrition plan and workout schedule, it’s almost…
A Criminal Gang is a formal or informal ongoing organization, association, or group consisting of three or more persons that has as one of it’s primary activities the commission of criminal or…
The months between high school graduation and the start of college whiz by. You’ve spent 18 years raising your baby and these last few months are a time to celebrate the accomplishments…
Parents. What is the deal about needing our parents? As a young adult, I envisioned that one day I would not need my parents anymore. But actually it is the opposite –…
Approximately 30 million Americans suffer from eating disorders and many more suffer from negative body image issues. This problem is also impacting our children. More children are suffering from eating disorders than…
There is no doubt that pajamas are a children’s wardrobe essential. Kids love pajamas. Is there really anything better after a long day than a cozy pair of pajamas? Pajamas are obviously great…
When your spouse or significant other leaves the home for any amount of time, responsibilities shift and change and you are left to adapt. Whether this is a weekly occurrence, a monthly…
During my 34th week of pregnancy I thought nothing of it as my obstetrician took a swab for Group B Strep. This was after all my 4th pregnancy and the test had…
Our sedentary lifestyle in the United States is literally killing our children. As a society we need to begin focusing on the importance of play. With autoimmune diseases, obesity, heart disease, and many…
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a baby carriage. Or so the saying goes. But sometimes life just isn’t that simple. For the more than 6.1 million women…
A parent’s worst nightmare is if their child stops breathing. Although we hope and pray that we are never faced with this a situation like this, if we gain the knowledge of…
In this era of iPads, tablets, iPhones, and androids, we as parents need to think before we download and decide whether we really need a smart phone app for that. Technology has…
If you had told me 7 years ago that I would be a full-time stay-at-home mom, I would have definitively said, “Hard pass. Nope, not me.” I had dreams of working throughout…
The world is different from when we grew up. Technology abounds us at every turn, and our children are integrated into a world where technology is used in almost every capacity of…
Finished all of your favorite shows and not sure what to watch now? The time for mindless scrolling has come to an end, why? Because we’ve taken out the legwork out of…
Summer is quickly approaching and that leads to the question, “So what are your plans for the summer?” Pinterest is filled with summer planning tools from daily schedules to recommended weekly activities…
The summer before college is an amazing and beautiful time. While you may be working to cope through that your baby is officially (unless they are actually still 17) an adult, that…
Teenage pregnancy is a widespread problem that affects each and every one of us across the nation. While some may still believe this is a family matter, that is simply untrue. The…
Pooping on the delivery table is good for your baby, so bear down and push… actually squeeze! Literally the biggest fear of new moms everywhere seems to be the concern of pooping…
Orlando is a popular family destination and when the time comes to plan your next family vacation in the sunshine state, where will you stay? You need to choose the right resort…
It’s so easy for full-time working parents to get caught up in their hectic lifestyles. Creating the balance between the pressure of their jobs, their kids’ activities and other daily life responsibilities….