Mom Life

You must have heard the term “default parent” a lot lately, but it’s actually not a new phenomenon. The default parent is the one who’s always the preselected doer of the daily parenting roles. Are you not the primary caregiver at home? Do the kids always turn to your partner for their needs and requests,…

For many single moms, one of the biggest questions is when to reveal that they’re single mothers when dating. Will it drive away a potential partner before they even get a chance to know them? According to a survey, around half of their suitors won’t stay after they reveal they have kids. Ouch. And the…

Many big decisions need to be made when becoming a parent. One of the primary ones is whether both parents will continue working outside the home. Due to budgeting, career goals, and concerns about quality time with little ones, this can be a tough balancing act for many families. The number of stay-at-home moms (and…

Parenting is one of life’s greatest joys, but it’s often associated with significant financial strain. Many people, especially millennials, are choosing not to have kids. Seventeen percent of adults who choose not to have children cite financial reasons as their primary concern. The Institute for Family Studies puts the cost of raising kids in the…

Flying is a great adventure, but flying with kids is a whole new level of adventure with unforeseen hoops and a few curveballs. On one hand, you’re excited about the upcoming trip. On the other, the thought of managing little ones through crowded airports and long flights might be giving you palpitations. You don’t have…

All parents aspire to see their children succeed, with academic achievement often overshadowing other life accomplishments. Parents may pressure their kids to get good grades because that’s what they experience from their own expectations. Others may want to push their kids to have a better life than they did (via better education opportunities as they…