Car Seat Guidelines: Recommendations by Age and Weight
Infant seats. Convertible seats. Front-facing. Rear-facing. With so many options, choosing a car seat can be a daunting experience. What...
Child care
Car seats: How long your child needs one, and more car safety guidelines
Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of death among kids in the U.S., according to the CDC. While this...
What Is a Convertible Car Seat?
If you’re an expectant or new parent, you’re probably being bombarded by impassioned, well-meaning advice from your mom, your neighbor...
10 Benefits of Being a Live-In Nanny
Have you ever thought about finding a job as a live-in nanny? It’s a great opportunity to work closely with...
7 Tips for Hiring a Live-in Special Needs Nurse
Sometimes you need help caring for a child or adult with special needs. Hiring a live-in caregiver can be a...
5 “I Love My Nanny” Stories
It’s a question every mom has asked at least once: “Is my nanny right for my family?” The woman (or...
12 Secrets Your Nanny Won’t Tell You
Ever hide little things from your boss? Well, your nanny is no different. As her employer, you can be sure that...
8 Ways to Have a Great Relationship with Your Nanny
I have two loves of my life: My husband and my nanny. She’s been with us since my son was...
Nanny Boundaries: How Close Is Too Close for a Nanny and a Family?
Employers may one day find themselves being asked a favor they feel they can’t refuse, or a nanny may have...
Here 4 Sample Schedules for Your Vacation Babysitter or Nanny
Hiring a travel nanny or babysitter during your family vacation can be the perfect way to balance time spent with...
9 Social Media Rules Your Nanny Should Follow
In the age of Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and countless other social media outlets, sharing information has become practically instantaneous,...
5 Signs Your Child Hates the Nanny
For many families, a nanny can provide nurturing and support for children. But what do you do if your child announces...
What to Do If Your Child Hates the Nanny
If you’ve determined your child has a chemistry problem with their nanny, what should you do? Here are tips for...
How to Write a Letter of Recommendation
When you’ve found an excellent caregiver, it can be hard to let them go. But like people in any other...
Oh No, My Nanny Is Leaving
It’s a day most mothers and fathers would rather not think about: The day when you have to say goodbye to...
10 Things to Do Before Deployment
As part of the mandated Family Care Plan, military parents must have a document in place stating caregiving policies while...
6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Move
This content is provided courtesy of USAA. Thinking about moving to a new home or a new part of the...
Military Families, Moving, and Stress
Military families move an average of once every three years. Next to divorce and death of a relative, experts say...
Could War Video Games be Good for Your Teen?
The summer that Nate Corizzo turned 13, he became old enough to play teen-rated video games like “Call of Duty.”...
Fertility Struggles in the Military
Lauren Westgate, 28, threw away her birth control pills the day she got married 2006, but she couldn’t start trying...
It Takes a Village: Caring for Military Families
Lila Vizzard knew precisely what to expect when her husband, Lt. Col. James Vizzard, was deployed to Afghanistan in December,...
Moving Schools Again? Get Help Transitioning Military Kids to a New School
The only constant for a military family is constant change, and school is no exception. According to the Military Child...
The Military Family Care Plan: What You Need To Know
Naval Lt. JG Rachel Thomas, 25, didn’t take her mother seriously when she warned against attending the US Naval Academy. ...
12 Things You Didn’t Know About Military Families
My husband is a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army and, in the 10 years we’ve been together, we’ve had...
What experts think of breastfeeding supplements — and which ones to use if you need them
For some lucky women, breastfeeding is a walk in the park. For others, it’s an uphill battle. From plugged milk...
10 Tips for Breastfeeding Newborn Babies
Breastfeeding newborn babies doesn’t always come naturally. Sometimes it takes an adjustment period for you and your little one. You’ll...
11 Recipes for Lactation Cookies to Try
Here’s good news for moms having trouble with their breast milk supply — eating more cookies can help! Whether you...
6 signs your breastfeeding baby is getting enough milk
Unlike formula feeding or pumping, it’s nearly impossible to tell how much milk your baby is getting when you’re breastfeeding...
How to store breast milk safely: Your questions answered
If you are a breastfeeding mom returning to work, or just pumping your milk for the occasional outing, you probably...
9 Breastfeeding Tips for Working Moms
As the end of your maternity leave is in sight, you’re facing the reality of having to pump at the...
A Guide to Mother’s Milk Tea
Mother’s milk tea is made up of a blend of herbs that can increase milk production in nursing moms. There...
Is drinking while breastfeeding always a bad idea?
After growing a human inside your body for nine months and then providing her with food (on little sleep and...
Breast Leaking — A Normal But Annoying Factor in the Life of a Breastfeeding Mom
Many nursing moms experience breast leaking as a normal, but often annoying, part of the nursing process. Though it’s almost...
Breastfeeding 101: What Moms Need to Know
Do you need a breastfeeding 101 course? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Nursing will be less overwhelming when you have...
Breastfeeding After C-Section: 9 Things You Should Know
You decided long ago to breastfeed your little one, but ended up having a cesarean section. Does that change things?...
Breastfeeding While Sick: Is it Safe?
When you’re a mom with a cold, you worry about getting your kids sick, and this is especially true if...
Can You Get a Tattoo While Breastfeeding?
Your baby is finally here, and you want to do something to commemorate your little one’s arrival. Whether it’s your...
Foods to Avoid While Breastfeeding: Myth Busting
When you’re pregnant, certain foods are off limits and unsafe for your baby, so it’s makes sense to assume there...
How to store, freeze and thaw breast milk safely
Whether you’re trying to build up a supply of stored breast milk for your return to work or stockpiling for...
How to Cope With Cluster Feeding
Remember those blissful breastfeeding sessions when your baby drifted off into a dreamy, milk-filled sleep? Those peaceful moments get thrown...