Mom Life

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…

While the ’60s was a time of revolution and unforgettable music, naming a baby was still an easy feat Back in the ’60s. It was pretty much like choosing from a menu with just three options: traditional, religious, or what was hit on television at that time. Parents would stick to a simpler list of…

Our communication with children has the power to create enduring imprints on their self-esteem, confidence, and overall mental well-being—for better or worse. Harsh words can leave emotional wounds as profound as physical injuries. The phrases used in childhood significantly influence one’s life journey. Thus, parents should be mindful and considerate of the words they choose…