Too much screen time is detrimental to kids in a number of ways: negative impacts on sleep, increased risk of obesity, and decreased concentration. This is why it is important to set healthy boundaries with your kids. Make sure your child knows the boundaries, enforce them, and don’t confuse them with punishments. When limits are part of the routine, they

One concerned mom recently wrote to Alpha Mom for advice on how to handle a situation involving a daycare provider and processed food. Concerned Mom doesn’t want her youngest child’s tastes to be dictated by the chocolate milk and sugary cereal served at daycare. Alpha Mom recommends that she takes advantage of the option to send her kids to school

Target has announced plans to get rid of gender designation signs in sections of the store including kids’ toys and bedding as a response to consumer requests. This started after a tweet from a mother who encountered signs for ‘Building Sets’ and ‘Girls Building Sets’ in the toy aisle. Target management hopes that doing away with gendered signage will help

You took the test, you’ve had doctor’s appointments, and your belly is growing. You KNOW you’re going to have a baby, but when did things actually start feeling real? Was it when you decorated the nursery? One mom-to-be describes her “aha” moment as when she was touring the infant room of a daycare. Between that, the nursery items being delivered,

It can be tough to consistently pack healthy and tasty school lunches. The following tips were designed to help make packing lunches easier. One of the most important things to do is plan ahead. If you get groceries over the weekend and get prep out of the way, your mornings should be smoother. Create a formula for lunch such as

Pregnancy and parenting are incredible experiences. With that being said, it’s nice to be able to poke fun at the less glamorous aspects, like going on day three without a shower or getting up to pee every 10 minutes. Meghna Shah has created Mommie Poppins, a funny series of illustrations that any mom can relate to. Read the full article

Is your family getting ready to make a move? The moving process is hectic under any circumstances, but add in kids and things can get crazy. Mrs. Confetti from HelloBee shared her advice for making your move as smooth as possible. She breaks her advice down into packing, moving day, and specifically for the kids. She advises leaving kids with

The transition from summer to back-to-school can be stressful for everyone. A recent blog posts on SheKnows lists five ways to make getting ready to go back less stressful. One of the most important things to remember when making this transition is to stay organized. Start by making lists of what needs to be done, such as shopping for school

A doula is a great resource for information and support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Women who have the support of a doula have reported experiencing less pain, increased chance of a positive birth experience, and increased maternal self esteem. Referrals are the best way to find the doula for you—ask your friends or check out a referral website. Check

If you have kids, you know how important it is to be prepared for any situation. What you keep in the bag depends on anything from your child’s age to his or her personality. A recent post on BabyCenter allowed us to peek into the go-bag of a 3 year old boy. What are the most important things for him?