#MomLife

Every child in a family is different, despite having been raised exactly the same way. Behaviors, likes and dislikes, manners, and personalities are solely unique. And while you may not worry so much about certain things with subsequent babies as you did with your first, there are some things that just never change, regardless of how many children you have.

Road trips can be a great way to see so much of the country. We use it as an adventure and sometimes let the children choose our next stop. We drive from breakfast to dinner and grab hotel rooms along the way. But for a family of 7, how do we survive being on the road for three or four days before getting to our final destination?

At 15 months old, my son was diagnosed with a peanut allergy. It wasn’t long before I realized there was a lot more to this allergy than simply avoiding peanut butter sandwiches. And because he’s too young to understand the importance of this diagnosis, I realized I needed to come up with an action plan to educate myself, my family and friends.

For new moms, adjusting to the new roll (aka motherhood) isn’t always easy. Sometimes it doesn’t happen innately. But it does happen in an instant, and your world changes forever. We spoke with some moms who shared their best pieces of advice for new moms.

Underneath the silly eccentricity of Dr. Seuss’s adorable rhyming children’s stories lies a plethora of invaluable life lessons and takeaways that we learn as children and should be carried with us into adulthood. Here are 9 of our favorites.

When young children feel emotions, it can be strong, and it can feel physically uncomfortable and even scary, further amplifying that emotion and creating a cycle ending in a full-blown tantrum. Labeling their feelings as they happen can help give them the security of knowing what is happening.

As a mother and preschool teacher, I've brought in many ideas to support children’s emotional development and independence in handling these emotions. I found resources that were in line with my teaching and parenting philosophy. And they also all aligned with “gentle parenting.” So what is “gentle parenting” and what does it entail?

You know something is off these days when a parent breathes a sigh of relief and says, “Oh thank goodness, it’s just croup.” But this not-so-old-fashioned viral infection is still around these days. Largely treatable at home, here's what you need to know to get your little ones through it. 

One thing first-time moms don’t often get warned about? Breastfeeding is hard. Very hard. But once you get the hang of it (and you will!), consuming nutrient-rich foods to help replenish your body, satisfy your hunger, and support your body’s milk production is essential. Here are 5 breastfeeding superfoods to stock up on the next time you’re at the grocery store.