One of the many jobs we take on as parents is teaching our kids how to become adults. In some respects, kids today are light years ahead of previous generations. They are tech-savvy and can find the answer to just about anything by reaching into their back…
Our children might not always understand it, but most parents are aware of just how important education is. It’s the thing that will allow our kids have the kind of life they deserve, and even though the benefits of it might not be obvious right away, we know…
How do you make sure an adult has a good oral care regime? You teach him or her when they’re still little. Healthy teeth are important to the child’s overall health, and good oral care in kids will help set good dental habits as they grow. If a…
Unleash Your Side Hustle: Dog Walking Fetches Profits The best job is one that doesn’t feel like work, pays well and provides the flexibility your lifestyle demands. If you’re a mom looking to re-enter the working world, you’re probably rolling your eyes right now, thinking that’s way too…
As a single mother, it might not always be easy to prepare full meals with healthy options for your family. With a little planning, you can prepare meals ahead of time that are nutritious and that your children will likely enjoy. When you make meals, try to get…
by Freelance writer Jennifer Landis photo by Mommies In Orbit You know the prehistoric squirrel in shorts before the “Ice Age” movies? Yeah, that’s me — Scrat, the saber-tooth squirrel, is my spirit animal as a mama when life gets the best of me. I’m constantly scrambling to…
Guest post by Hilary Smith If you’re environmentally friendly and want to go beyond merely recycling plastic bottles and cardboard boxes, all you have to do is look within. Not within yourself, mind you, but within your own home. Yes, you can practice what you preach by updating…
To my readers: This is a heartbreaking story about a friend and neighbor of mine who I have known for over twenty years. His insurance company denied him a specific cancer treatment recommended by his doctors. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is the insurance company. Perhaps…
Even the busiest of stay-at-home moms need something for themselves. A little hobby that entertains you, educates you, helps you grow, or connects you to the world beyond your family gives you your own identity and something you can be proud of besides being an awesome mom. But…