Nurture

So, the big kids are home from college for a three or four-week winter break. It’s part of the ups and downs of your kiddos leaving the nest. About the time you get comfortable with your son or daughter not being home, they are home again for the holidays, then spring break, and then summer

Magical and creative ideas for Elf on the Shelf antics seem to fly off your friends’ social media pages throughout the month of December. The question is how to get your family’s red-felt stuffed grinning Elf to appear magical at your house. The trick is making magic in your home that is simple, fun, and

A Christmas Bucket List can help you capture the Christmas spirit and remember the reason for the season no matter what the age of your children. Picture what a stereotypical Old-Fashioned Christmas includes – tree decorating, cookie baking, gingerbread making, and Christmas caroling. Imagine if you had time what would you do this December –

As a parent, it can feel overwhelming to talk about politics with your kids. That is because when it comes to politics for kids it is hard to decide where to start. What do you say (or not say)? How do you approach sensitive topics? The fact of the matter is that kids see and

Holiday gifting should be full of joy and excitement as you watch your children open bright-colored packages tied up with bows. It’s a wonderful feeling as their faces light up with surprise and pure happiness as they open each new toy, game, bicycle, or electronic device. But sometimes, holiday gifting can be stressful, expensive, and

Ideas for college care packages should come from your students’ favorite foods, activities, or even movies. Care packages let you surprise your students and show that you are thinking about them and loving them across the miles. Not everyone’s college students call or text every day or even every other day even though they have

This school year many college students across the country will return to in-person classes for the first time in nearly a year and a half. The 2019-2020 school year started like any other. Across the country, parents dropped their freshman students off with dreams of a four-year college experience filled with learning, friends, and fun.

What is motherhood? It is the hardest job on God’s green earth. That is exactly what it is. It is a job that will shake mountains and ignite fires. It is true that there is nothing bigger or stronger than a mother’s love for her children. She builds this strength and love, brick by brick

White Cane Awareness Day is the perfect time to teach your children how a white cane helps people who are blind be independent and safe. “The white cane is a tool for the blind and visually impaired so they can safely and independently get around in their surroundings and explore what is around them,” says

It’s here! School’s back in session. Are you ready? Let’s face it, the past year and a half have been extra tough for kids, teachers, and parents. For many, last school year was riddled with a lack of routine and much angst. And there may be another tough year ahead. However, you are now better

Most parents want to make sure that their child is ready for Kindergarten before the time comes. But figuring out how exactly to make this happen can be a challenge. Here are some tips for developing Kindergarten readiness at home, brought to you by a former Kindergarten teacher with young kids. The best part –

Dishing out papers, crayons, and a pair of scissors. Grabbing a book and opening to page 11 to start the lesson. Is that everything we need to cover when we choose to homeschool our children? Homeschooling is an old concept and still millions of parents choose this way of teaching children.  Another old concept that is

Let’s face it- being smart with money is a skill that can take a lifetime to build. That’s why banking for kids is so important. Managing finances and banking is hard, so it’s no wonder that only 29% of American adults consider themselves financially sound. Perhaps, if kids started learning about the real value of

Baby Safety Month is celebrated every September but we know the best items for baby registry selections need to be updated all year round. From tech to safety, travel systems to breastfeeding support, here at Daily Mom we are committed to bringing you the best brands and favorite baby items new and veteran parents love!

If you’re like us, being “cheugy” is hardly one of your top concerns. In fact, if you’re a mom, skinny jeans and leggings are life, and staying comfortable is of highest priority. We’ve lived through most of this season’s trends long before they were cool and still managed to stay fashionable through it all, even

Channeling our inner calm can be challenging when our children have been on an all-day marathon of crying, hitting, and screaming. If you’re wondering how to be a calm mom during those temper tantrums, it’s hard. However, there are a few tricks up our sleeve that help us tap into our inner calm mom and