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Piercing a baby’s ears has long been a tradition in many cultures. However, many believe it’s not a decision to be taken lightly. With the rise of discussions around infant ear piercings, it’s essential to understand more about this practice. There’s more to it than what meets the eye considering both its cultural significance and… Continue reading Should You Pierce Your Baby’s Ears?

In this digital age it’s rare to find someone who doesn’t have a cell phone. It’s even common to find children in elementary school with the latest mobile devices. Between 2015-2021, there was a 20 percent increase in kids having a smartphone, according to Statista. Those kids are as young as 8-years-old. The phones are… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Check Your Child’s Phone

It’s the era of minimalism! Gone are the days of access and collecting more stuff, especially when it comes to parenting. Minimalist moms seek lifestyle routines and habits that cut the clutter and chaos that are costing them time and energy. Simplifying your parenting habits can not only streamline your life, but it can also… Continue reading 5 Tips From Minimalist Moms on How to Live a Simpler Life

When it comes to sleep training for your little one, there is no one-size-fits-all rule to follow. Sleep training is a consistent bedtime routine parents use in aiding their babies to rest comfortably throughout the night. Sleep training consists of various options ranging from little parental involvement to mild. The sleep training method chosen during… Continue reading Sleep Training Methods For Babies Who Have Trouble Falling Asleep

It is common for parents to brag about their children on social media sites, like Facebook or Instagram. Although this may seem harmless, parents should think about whether every picture or video is worth sharing to the public. Angie Boy, the program manager at the Stephanie V. Blank Center for Safe and Healthy Children, cautions… Continue reading Here’s Why You Should Think Before Posting Your Child on Social Media

A child entering a new stage in life can be bittersweet for parents. You may be excited to watch them grow up, but it can be emotional when you realize just how fast the years are flying by. Reaching the teenage years, though, is not for the weak. According to the Cleveland Clinic, adolescence marks… Continue reading Advice for Moms Raising Teenagers

Deciding to stay home and raise your children instead of going to work every day is not a decision that is made lightly. But it’s a choice that many mothers make for their families. A survey from Motherly found that in 2023, 25 percent of mothers reported being stay-at-home moms. That’s compared to 15 percent… Continue reading Can Stay-at-Home Moms Still Have Independence?

There is no “one size fits all” approach to parenthood; it’s a journey that changes over time. However, the parenting style chosen does affect a child’s developmental process. Although there isn’t one way to raise a kid, parenting should support healthy growth and set an example for the person they will be as they age.… Continue reading Four Parenting Styles to Know for First-time Moms

Free-range parenting is a philosophy that gives children greater independence and autonomy in their everyday lives.

Once your child becomes of age to begin their education journey, the default is to put them in a school system whether it’s public or private. However, more and more Black families are taking an alternative approach: homeschooling. According to 2020 U.S. Census Data, Black homeschooled children grew from 3.3% to 16.1% in just that… Continue reading Black Mother Shares Challenges in Homeschooling Journey