Mom Life

In recent years, many couples have started their families later in life.  In the 70s, the average U.S. woman gave birth for the first time at around 21. However, recent data shows the average age of first-time mothers has risen to over 27 in 2022.  Additionally, births to women aged 40 and above have increased, with…

Brimming with an unquenchable curiosity, children exhibit a remarkable ability to explore the world around them with unwavering wonder. This intrinsic quality frequently leads them to pose charming and unexpected questions to the adults in their lives. These questions can catch an adult completely off guard, leaving them struggling to respond with a satisfactory answer…

Stripping screens from children’s daily routines, especially on the weekends, can be a potent parenting strategy, yet it poses a nuanced question: “What should fill the void left by screens?” Weekends are perfect for families to reconnect and enjoy quality time together. Ditching screens can make this time together much more meaningful since conversations and…

As parents, we often strive to do our best in raising our children. We want them to be happy, successful, and well-adjusted individuals. However, sometimes, we may develop bad parenting habits that can negatively impact a child’s development. Before we realize it, these habits can become ingrained in our parenting style and affect our children’s…

Is there one right way to raise a family? Definitely not. There are many opinions and techniques when it comes to parenting. As long as children are thriving and feel loved, there is not one ‘perfect’ way to parent. Yet, more traditional parenting hacks have been seemingly forgotten in the rush of modern parenting practices….

Kids love to snack! Whenever my four-year-old daughter settles into her car seat or ventures outdoors, her first question unfailingly emerges: “What snack did you bring for me?” Considering their petite appetites, it’s entirely natural for children to gravitate towards consuming smaller, more frequent meals or snacks instead of the three hearty meals that adults…