Erica Loop is a freelance parenting, education and lifestyle writer with an MS in child development. Over the past 10+ years she's written for sites such as Brit + Co, care.com, Family Education and ...

From the moment a woman realizes she is going to be a mother, her life changes forever. Most women have nine months to plan for their bundle of joy, which is great considering all of the choices and ...

We are all very familiar with the dramatic possibilities that surround going into labor. We have seen women on television, and in films, at the mercy of their waters breaking in the most inconvenient ...

Making sure kids are safe and secure in public places is of the utmost importance. Many parents use safety leashes as the best way to keep their children close by while they are out and about, ...

From a tiny Texas town of 300, I made my way to the University of Texas at Austin to study journalism, which spurred me on to write for publications like New York’s Resident Magazine, Austin Home and ...

With over a decade of experience as a stay-at-home mom to three amazing, independent girls, Deb has navigated the transition into being a divorced, self-employed mom to a teen, a pre-teen, and a ...

Melissa Robertson enjoys sharing her insights on parenting and spending time with her three beautiful daughters. She also enjoys long walks on the beach with her dog and misquoting The Office with her ...

Parenthood is a lot different today than it was in the past. For starters, families are a lot smaller, and many couples carefully limit the number of kids they have. After all, taking care of just two ...

Erica Loop is a freelance parenting, education and lifestyle writer with an MS in child development. Over the past 10+ years she's written for sites such as Brit + Co, care.com, Family Education and ...

Ashley Connell is a seasoned writer skilled in Search Engine Optimization who specializes in parenting, entertainment, lifestyle, and commerce-related content. She's spent over 10 years writing in the ...

Parents are constantly on the hunt for rare baby names that are slightly unusual, without being outright bizarre. Celebrities are definitely setting the standard this generation, finding very unique ...

Heather Matthews' work has appeared in Canadian Living Magazine and West Coast Families Magazine. She's contributed to a variety of popular websites, including ScreenRant, Babbletop and Toptenz.net.