Freelance writer & homeschool mom with a passion for writing lifestyle and entertainment, parenting, educational, and career articles in a variety of online spaces.
J.K. Rowling is a hero to fans across the globe, and her work has inspired not only an entire movie franchise, but also theme parks, set recreations, and an ever-growing online fan club. While most fa...
Though Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen enjoyed their time in the spotlight from the time they were nine months old, fame came later for their younger sister, Elizabeth. While fans of the then-popular Full ...
There’s no shortage of baby products on the market that promise to fulfill new parents’ every need. The problem is weeding out what works against what doesn’t, and that often depends on babies’ person...
Not every woman who’s entering her forties or beyond wants another baby. Although celebrities seem to be able to birth and raise children starting at the “ripe” age of 42 or older, most average women ...
For first time moms, it’s easy to spend hours upon hours online, reading about everything from one mom’s lightning fast delivery to another’s that took a week. Between learning about the birth process...
The birth of a baby is the best reason for a hospital visit, especially considering all the other reasons a mom may end up there. And while the first few hours and days following a baby’s birth are a ...
There is plenty to love about motherhood. Sweet newborn baby snuggles, the endless depth of a mother’s love for her child, and the knowledge that she’ll always have her not-so-little bundle as a compa...
Although most American families lack the means to live in a mansion or drive a fancy car, there are plenty of ways to be frugal when it comes to taking care of kids. And whether parents subscribe to t...
When a woman is expecting a baby, everything is about the new bundle that’s about to arrive. From a 100-piece layette to every piece of baby gear imaginable, there’s a lot to consider. But something m...
When mom is at her wit's end trying to get baby to latch on, she's often willing to try anything to get her baby fed. But there are many tricks that new moms might want to try that doctors do not necessarily recommend.
Technology has come a long way in recent years, especially with helping women get pregnant. Couples who used to have no choice but to adopt to expand their families can now undergo treatments, or find...
Most of the time, babies don't mean to be cruel. But unfortunately, babies are demanding little beings that need a lot of care. But as they grow, their personalities start to show. For some moms, this isn't necessarily a good thing.
While so many surrogate moms have nothing but positive things to say about their experiences, others wind up in the news. Some surrogates try to keep their surro-babes. Others end up giving away their...
To most parents, the idea that mom is typically the primary caregiver isn’t a big deal. After all, the baby probably just came out of mom’s body and will want to stay near her for at least a couple mo...
Pregnancy isn't as easy as in the movies. Not every couple can pregnant and give birth to healthy baby boy or girl. For those who can't, there are alternative methods to get a bun in the oven. For mom...
It’s a biological fact that babies need their sleep (and in fact, so do parents!), so there’s usually no argument about putting the baby to bed. That said, naps aren’t guaranteed, especially when life...
Losing a child is the most devastating thing any parent can imagine. From the moment a baby enters the world, there’s someone waiting to cherish that little one and love them forever. But for many mom...
No reasonable person expects to be able to casually handle an infant or not support a baby’s head as they cradle it. Although most new parents are understandably paranoid about their new babies’ safet...
It’s easy to judge when walking past a homeless person. Why can’t they get a job? How hard is it to find a place to stay to get back on their feet? But what if that homeless person is a mother, even a pregnant one?
With all the celeb drama that swirls, average folks are often surprised to find out that superstar moms have the same concerns and challenges as everyone else. From trouble breastfeeding to trying to ...