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- [Rising Wishes Mobile to Celebrate the Chinese Lantern Festival](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/rising-wishes-mobile-to-celebrate-the-chinese-lantern-festival/) - On the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, many Chinese celebrate with a Lantern Festival. We were inspired to make our own that are safe to hang inside your home.
- [Fortune Cookies for Valentines & Lunar New Year](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/fortune-cookies-for-valentines-chinese-new-year/) - If you are looking for a fun way to celebrate the Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day give these fortune cookies (with a special message inside) a try!
- [Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse Mask!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/chinese-new-year-year-of-the-horse-mask/) - This Lunar New Year, it's Year of the Horse, and we created an exciting paper mache horse mask. Here is how you can make your very own!
- [Lunar New Year Craft: Year of the Horse Printable](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/chinese-new-year-craft-year-of-the-horse-printable/) - It's the Year of the Horse, and this Lunar New Year craft is super easy. Make a paper horse with our free craft printable.
- [When There's a Ferocious Fido in the Family](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-health-safety/when-theres-a-ferocious-fido-in-the-family/) - A mom needs encouragement to confront her family about its aggressive dog being around her young children.
- [DIY Mini Flip Calendar Printable for Kids](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/mini-flip-calendar-printable-for-kids-diy/) - Start the New Year with a printable flip calendar your kids can make with their own hands. It's Easy-to-make little mini calendar with cute drawings by them.
- [Start the New Year with Your Own DIY Calendar!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/picture-calendar-craft-diy/) - Keeping the kids busy during holiday break? A calendar at a glance for this upcoming new year is productive and fun! Just use our free printable and tutorial.
- [Introducing the Bottle: How Early Is Too Early, How Late Is Too Late?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/introducing-a-baby-bottle-how-early-is-too-early-how-late-is-too-late/) - A new mom knows she is unlikely to be able to breastfeed exclusively and will introduce a baby bottle. How soon can you introduce one to a breastfed baby?
- [Dear Teacher: My Disabled Child Is Not Lazy](https://alphamom.com/parenting/my-disabled-child-is-not-lazy/) - Having an invisible disability is hard; having an invisible disability as a high school student, being scoffed at by a teacher is worse. Don't be that teacher.
- [Hitting the Reset Button](https://alphamom.com/uncategorized/hitting-the-reset-button/) - Single parent or not, we all need to allow ourselves a break and a chance to reboot and reset for the sake of our kids. Hold the guilt.
- [Halloween With The Teens](https://alphamom.com/parenting/halloween-with-the-teens/) - Halloween seems to have gotten a lot more complicated over the years and I have mixed feelings about what that means for my teens.
- [The Kindergarten Transition of Doom](https://alphamom.com/parenting/the-kindergarten-transition-of-doom/) - I enrolled my daughter in a kindergarten class that she hates. How can I make the transition easier for both of us?
- [Infant Bedtime: How Early is Too Early?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/baby-bedtime-too-early/) - My infant son goes to bed at 4 p.m. and sleeps through the night. That isn't as awesome as it sounds. How can I get my baby to go to bed later?
- [Lessons You Learn From Motherhood](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/lessons-you-learn-from-motherhood/) - Motherhood is full of opportunities to learn important, and not so important, lessons. You might as well laugh through them all.
- [Easy Mother's Day Pendants DIY](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/mothers-day-pendants-diy/) - This photo pendant craft is so easy and fun and will make a great gift for Mother's Day. Let us show you how easy they are to make!
- [Glitter Stencil Votives for Mom on Mother's Day](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/glitter-stencil-votives-mothers-day-handmade-gift/) - These easy glitter stenciled votives are the perfect handmade gift for mom! With just a few supplies you can create a treasured keepsake.
- [Easy DIY Tray for Mother's Day!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/mothers-day-breakfast-tray-diy/) - A simple easy-to-build tray with for serving breakfast for mom . All you need is somebody handy with a drill and kids who like to paint!
- [Handprinted Head Scarf for Mother's Day!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/diy-head-scarf-mothers-day/) - Mothers love handprints of their growing kids as keepsake gifts. For Mother's Day we teach you how to make a handprinted head scarf DIY gift.
- [Mother's Day Cards Done Right](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/best-mothers-day-cards-printables-free/) - We've created a series of Mother's Day cards that celebrate powerful, strong, fabulous women but they're also so much fun.
- [Flower Petals Cupcake Toppers for any Spring Party!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/flower-petals-cupcake-toppers-for-any-spring-party/) - No need for fresh eggs for this craft! Pretty petal toppers form a flower to decorate cupcakes or tea sandwiches for any Easter, Mother's Day or Spring party!
- [Handmade Jewelry Box for Mother's Day](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/jewelry-box-diy-mothers-day/) - We teach you how to craft a special handmade jewelry box for mom and grandma with velvet lining, a mirror and even a cushioned section for her rings!
- [Back Massage T-Shirt for Mom for Mother's Day](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/back-massage-t-shirt-for-mom-for-mothers-day/) - Mom (or grandma) deserves a massage for Mother's Day. Since a spa day is not always feasible, a t-shirt for a home mini massage from the kids will do!
- [Flower Friendship Bracelets for Mom (or any loved one)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/flower-friendship-bracelets-for-mom/) - Mothers love handmade gifts from their kids and we show you how to make lovely flower friendship bracelets for her.
- [Homemade Notepads made from Children's Art for Mother's Day](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/homemade-notepads-childrens-art-mothers-day/) - We show you how to make handmade notepads from children's artwork for Mother's Day, birthdays, or just everyday gifts. Easy peasy DIY gifts.
- [World's Greatest Mom Temporary Tattoos for Mother's Day](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/mothers-day-temporary-tattoo-handmade-gift/) - We show you how to make temporary tattoos that read "World's Greatest Mom" and "I Love My Mom," which make for great handmade Mother's Day gifts.
- [Snail Mail for Grandma this Mother's Day!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/mothers-day-postcard-grandma-quarantine/) - Kids can print and color this Happy Mother's Day rainbow and snail postcard to send to Grandma during quarantine. A project from the whole family.
- [Crescent Roll Bread Bouquet](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/crescent-roll-bread-bouquet/) - Turn crescent roll dough into a fun bread bouquet to gift or enjoy with your loved ones. We teach you and your kids how to with a few easy steps.
- [Pretty Recycled Cardboard Flowers Pins for Mother's Day](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/pretty-recycled-cardboard-flowers-pins-for-mothers-day/) - Learn how to transform cardboard from everyday household products into a special handmade Mother's Day gift... a pretty flower pin.
- [Mother's Day Truths](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/mothers-day-truths/) - Breakfast in bed apparently does not include your family cleaning it up. Plus, 16 more Mother's Day truths. Share your own Mother's Day truths with us!
- [DIY Kitchen Garden Gift for Mom](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/diy-kitchen-garden-gift-for-mom/) - We love these succulent plants that are planted into recycled food tin cans. They are cute DIY gifts for Mother's Day and super easy to make!
- [DIY Mother's Day Hand Mirror from Polymer Clay](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/diy-mothers-day-hand-mirror-from-polymer-clay/) - As a Mother's Day gift, we teach you how to make a hand-sized mirror from kids' polymer clay. This also makes for great teachers and handmade holiday gifts.
- [Make a Match-Up Game with Easter Eggs](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/make-a-match-up-game-with-easter-eggs/) - We've discovered another fun game to play with all those plastic Easter eggs! Make this match up game and see if the kids can find the matching hidden objects!
- [Easter Bunny Wrappers for Your Cadbury Creme Eggs](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/easter-bunny-egg-wrappers-for-cadbury-creme-eggs/) - These little Easter Bunny egg wrappers are a quick and cute way to dress up a Cadbury Creme Egg for a sweet treat. Just download and print our free template.
- [DIY Mini Easter Trees](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/mini-easter-trees-tutorial/) - For your big Easter Dinner, how about Mini Easter trees set as individual place settings? Here's our tutorial for you and your kids to make your own.
- [10 Frozen Movie-Themed Easter Egg Decorating Ideas](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/frozen-movie-easter-egg-decorating-ideas/) - Has the movie Frozen taken over your family? Here are ten great and simple Easter egg decorating ideas inspired by Frozen.
- [Bunny Name Cards printable for Your Easter Celebration!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/easter-bunny-name-cards-printable/) - Download and cut our printable to make your own Easter bunny name cards for your celebration's table place settings. And, this craft doesn't need fresh eggs!
- [DIY Dragon Eggs for a super cool Easter Egg Hunt!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/dragon-eggs-easter-diy-craft/) - We show you how to turn plastic eggs into magical "dragon eggs" with some crafty supplies. You'll have the coolest Easter egg hunt on the block.
- [10 DIY Beauty and the Beast Inspired Easter Egg](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/beauty-and-the-beast-easter-egg-inspired-diy/) - Be our guest, Be our guest, Be our guest ... make it a "Beauty and the Beast"-inspired Easter with these unique DIY egg ideas.
- [8 DIY Moana-Inspired Easter Eggs](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/moana-easter-egg-inspiration-diy/) - Inspired by the beloved Disney movie, Moana, we've created some DIY Easter eggs that are sure to be a hit with the kids, especially Disney lovers!
- [Cute Little Easter Egg Creatures](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/plastic-easter-egg-creatures-diy/) - Transform colorful plastic Easter eggs into little Easter animals with the help of our free printables. You can, too. We show you how.
- [Dragon Easter Egg Creatures!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/dragon-easter-egg-creatures-plastic/) - This craft doesn't need fresh eggs! Transform your colorful plastic Easter eggs into cute little dragon creatures with our free printable. We show you how.
- [DIY Bunny Soaps for Easter (and Every Day)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/diy-bunny-soaps/) - This Easter craft doesn't need eggs! Learn to make your own cute bunny soap for Easter and every day. It's much easier to make than it looks!
- [Tiny Easter Egg Vases](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/tiny-easter-egg-vases/) - Recycle plastic eggs into spring decor or for the holiday. We show you how to make Tiny Easter Egg Vases for mini faux flowers.
- [Easter Bunny Ice Cream Sundaes!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/easter-bunny-ice-cream-sundaes/) - For Easter we show you how to make delicious Easter Bunny Sundaes. So easy to make that the kids can help do it themselves.
- [Bunny Shaped Crayons for Easter](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/bunny-crayons-diy-for-easter/) - No need for eggs for this Easter craft. These DIY bunny crayons are super easy to make and a great Easter craft for the kids.
- [Cotton Ball Bunnies in Terrariums for Easter (and Spring)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/cotton-ball-bunnies-craft-easter-spring/) - No need for eggs for this Easter craft. Check out this easy way to make bunnies for any Easter or Spring decoration or craft.
- [Bunny Nails for Easter!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/bunny-nail-art-easter/) - A fun activity to literally keep little hands busy for Easter is to paint on some bunny nails. We teach you how!
- [April Fools' Ice!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/april-fools-ice/) - We have a great prank for you and the kids to play on someone this April Fools' Day.. fake ice! It's so fun! We show you how to make this craft and pull it off.
- [Easiest April Fools' Prank Ever: Frozen Cereal!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/easiest-april-fools-prank-kids-frozen-cereal/) - Frozen Cereal is the easiest April Fools' Prank ever for kids, parents, and siblings to execute. Plus, there's no mess. We show you how to pull it off.
- [Celebrate the Vernal Equinox with a Spring Herb Garden](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/celebrate-the-vernal-equinox-with-a-spring-herb-garden/) - Why not celebrate the return of Spring by planting your decorative and useful Spring Herb Garden! We help you with free templates for your planters.
- [Changes](https://alphamom.com/parenting/changes/) - Where did I get off, writing about current events? What did I know? I should probably write about something I was more qualified to address, like narcissism, or fine cheeses.
- [Top Baby Names of 2007](https://alphamom.com/parenting/top-baby-names-of-2007/) - A couple of weeks ago while at a friend's birthday party, I found myself making small talk with the screenwriter for the hit 80s movie, Splash. Bruce Jay Friedman had no idea (seriously) that the name Madison had risen to be one of the most popular girl's names of the 90s and this century, having
- [Motherzilla of the Bride](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-relationships/motherzilla-of-the-bride/) - When your mom cares more about your big day than you do.... First, don't despair. Second, listen up. We are chock-full-of-advice for you.
- [Alphabet Art Week: Folk ABC Chart](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/alphabet-art-week-folk-abc-chart/) - We're huge fans of The Small Object and its stamps, crafts and artwork. The limited edition Alphabet Folk ABC Chart is now back in stock.
- [Alphabet Art Week: Animal Poster](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/alphabet-art-week-animal-poster/) - We’re going to continue to highlight Alphabet Art & Decor this week because, well, we feel like it.
- [Sponge Ball Animals DIY as a Water Fun Craft](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/sponge-ball-animals-diy-as-a-water-fun-craft/) - Beat the summertime heat with a good old fashioned kid water fight! As an alternative to water balloons we made cute sponge ball animals to throw.
- [How To Take a Charming Holiday Family Self-Portrait](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/how-to-take-a-beautiful-er-charming-holiday-family-self-portrait/) - We know it's not even Halloween yet. BUT, it's snowing already in some parts of the country and if you want that nice autumn glow you get snappin'.
- [How To Take Group Shots Of Your Kids](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/how-to-take-group-shots-of-your-kids/) - Have you not taken your Holiday photo yet? Well, we're here to make you feel guilty! Nah, just to give you tips.
- [Go Play in the Leaves](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/go-play-in-the-leaves/) - Enjoy the fiery autumnal backdrop.
- [Young at Heart. And Hair Follicles.](https://alphamom.com/your-life/young-at-heart-and-hair-follicles/) - A young mom is afraid she's too old for purple hair. What advice would you give her? What do you think we told her? Thoughts?
- [Lucky Little Leprechaun House](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/diy-leprechaun-house-made-from-cardboard-boxes/) - Here's a fun way to keep those mischievous little leprechauns busy this coming St. Patrick's Day: Build them a leprechaun house from cardboard boxes!
- [Shamrock Shirt DIY for St. Patrick's Day](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/kiss-me-im-irish-today/) - Never seem to have anything green to wear for St. Patrick's Day? Here is a simple craft to dress up a plain white t-shirt for girls or boys. Too cute!
- [Daylight Savings Crafts](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/daylight-savings-crafts/) - Fun handy crafts for your kids that will help them learn how to tell time and help you remember to set all your clocks forward for Daylight Savings!
- [Mardi Gras Beads](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/mardi-gras-beads/) - Learn to make a Mardi Gras necklace with your kids from old magazines. It's eco- and wallet-friendly. And, it's celebratory, too!
- [DIY Mardi Gras Masks for Kids](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/diy-mardi-gras-masks-for-kids/) - It's Mardi Gras which means celebration and a great time to use up all the left over crafting materials to make your own masks and crowns. The more the merrier.
- [Happy Pancakes!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/pancake-art-for-national-pancake-day/) - National Pancake Day and Shrove Tuesday are just around the corner. Enjoy with some easy-to-do pancake art. Every day can feel like a fun holiday.
- [Mardi Gras Mini King Cakes with Tiny Mask Toppers!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/king-cake-for-kids-mardi-gras-craft/) - Learn to make miniature King cake for and with your young ones and then decorate for a little Mardi Gras celebration, perfect for the kids and their tea party.
- [Snow Day Fun!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/snow-paint-how-to-for-snow-day-fun/) - Make your kids' snow days extra memorable with Snow Paint. We'll teach you how to make it in minutes with a couple of items.
- [The Best Free Printable Valentines](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/the-best-free-printable-valentines/) - We scoured the web and found all the greatest free Valentine's Day cards that you and your kids can print out easily to share with friends and family.
- [Introducing Solids Foods (Fruits & Veggies) to Baby](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/introducing-solids-foods-vegetables-and-fruits-to-baby/) - Introducing solid foods to your baby? Here is a simple guide on when, how, and recipes for making fruit and vegetable purees at home.
- [Latte Love for Teachers and Friends for Valentine's Day!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/latte-stickers-valentines-day-gifts-teachers-friends/) - Show teachers and friends you appreciate them with a little latte love on Valentine's Day. We created these free stickers to decorate your V-Day gift.
- [Lunar New Year Craft: Year of the Snake Puppet DIY!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/chinese-new-year-craft-year-of-the-snake-puppet-diy/) - A DIY tutorial for a puppet that moves and wiggles just like a snake to celebrate the Chinese New Year and The Year of the Snake.
- [Lunar New Year Craft: Dragon Mask](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/chinese-new-year-craft-dragon-mask/) - It's the year of the dragon. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a dragon mask. It is super simple with this free printable to download!
- [10 Ways to Stop Eczema Cold This Winter](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-health-safety/prevent-eczema-in-winter/) - Every year winter brings all kinds of skin annoyances, like seasonal eczema. Thankfully, we've figured a few things out to keep comfortable and splotch-free.
- [Snow Day Fun Cupcakes for a Winter-Themed Party (or any day)!](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/snow-day-fun-cupcakes-winter-party/) - This craft will keep you busy on snow days or if you're looking to throw a winter-themed party with these adorable snow day cupcakes and free coloring sheets.
- [How to Make Snow-Globe Soap](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/snow-globe-soap/) - Does your hectic holiday schedule have you looking for a last minute craft to make easily? We show you how to make snow-globe soap. So mini, so cute.
- [All He Wants For Christmas Is A Princess Toy](https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/boy-who-wants-princess-toy/) - What's an aunt do when her nephew wants princess toys for Christmas but the family would not approve or allow him to play with "girl" toys?
- [Holiday Letter Writing Advice (the Not-So-Serious Version)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/holiday-letter-writing-advice/) - Enough with the humblebragging! Make your family's holiday letter a little more realistic this year with these (not very serious) tips!
- [Family Photo Ornaments for your Christmas Tree](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/family-photo-ornaments-for-christmas-tree/) - Learn how to turn favorite family photos into clever (and fun) Christmas tree ornaments that you can gift as keepsakes and/or use to decorate your own tree.
- [The Treat Tray Thief (an adorable and heartwarming holiday story)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/holiday-treat-tray-thief-squirrels/) - A heartwarming story of how thanking delivery and service folks during the holidays with treats led the discovery of an unexpected but adorable local thief.
- [Wicked, the Book: is it age-appropriate for tweens/ teens?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/wicked-the-book-is-it-age-appropriate-for-tweens-teens/) - Is this a fairytale or a more complex story for older teens? We give you the lowdown with specific examples so you can make an informed decision.
- [Best Apple Cupcakes (with cinnamon frosting)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/spiced-apple-cupcakes-cinnamon-cream-cheese-frosting-chocolate-leaves/) - Check out this apple muffin treat made special and turned into a dessert with cinnamon frosting and chocolate leaves. Perfect for autumn and Thanksgiving.
- [Fall Harvest Lunch Box for School](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/fall-harvest-lunch-box-for-school/) - Celebrate the end of autumn with a cute school lunch box filled with fall treats for the kids, but also nutritious to boot.
- [Host or Attend a Chili Cook-Off](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/host-or-attend-a-chili-cook-off/) - I just finished a heaping bowl of Three Lentil Chili after seeing everyone write about chili these days. Yes, it's the season and it's great.
- [Autumn Apple Muffins](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/autumn-apple-muffins/) - Fall is here and so it's time for fall baking! These apple muffins are mostly healthy and make a great breakfast to start the day.
- [The Empire State Building Kids' Halloween Costume](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/empire-state-building-costume-halloween/) - For Halloween, we’ve made a walking skyline of cardboard buildings. Here's our tutorial on making your own Empire State Building Halloween costume.
- [The Chrysler Building Kids' Halloween Costume](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/chrysler-building-costume-halloween-famous/) - For Halloween, we've made a great group costume-- a skyline made of cardboard . Here's our tutorial on making your own Chrysler Building Halloween costume.
- [Do-It-Yourself Kids' Bat Costume](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/do-it-yourself-kids-bat-costume/) - Simple is better, so if you're looking for a handmade idea for Halloween, try converting a t-shirt into a cute bat costume in a few quick steps.
- [Last-Minute Kids' Owl Costume](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/last-minute-kids-owl-costume/) - Still looking for a Halloween costume for your kiddo? Here's an easy way to turn a t-shirt into an owl costume in a couple of hours without any sewing involved!
- [Minecraft Creeper Green Jack O' Lanterns!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/minecraft-creeper-green-jack-o-lanterns/) - Marry Green pumpkins with Minecraft Creepers to create cool jack o' lanterns for Halloween or Minecraft parties. We've got a pumpkin carving template for you!
- [You've Been Boo'd! A How-To for Halloween Booing](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/celebrating-halloween-traditions-boo/) - Surprise friends and neighbors with a Halloween boo — a small treat or gift left anonymously at their door. Start a fun new tradition with our easy how-to.
- [Freaky Family Vampire Portraits for a Spooky Halloween](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/vampire-portraits-halloween-decorations/) - Add red rhinestones and white fangs to family portraits and they're transformed into spooky vampire Halloween decorations. Super easy.
- [Painted Emoji Pumpkins for Halloween](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/emoji-halloween-pumpkins/) - Time to decorate for Halloween. Bring a smile to trick-or-treaters' faces with these Emoji pumpkins. Super easy to make with kids.
- [Ahoy, Make Crafts for Talk Like a Pirate Day!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/ahoy-make-crafts-for-talk-like-a-pirate-day/) - Talk Like a Pirate Day is one of our favorite holidays! Don't forget to enjoy it with your family. Here's an easy-to-do upcycled craft.
- [DIY Pirate Costumes for Kids](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/talk-like-a-pirate-day-crafts/) - For Halloween, Talk Like A Pirate Day or any dress-up day, here's how to make your little mateys their own pirate costumes and paper swords.
- [Make an Explorer's Kit from Paper Coffee Cups](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/make-an-explorers-kit-from-paper-coffee-cups/) - Recycle your morning paper coffee cups into a cute and fun activity for your little ones with a few easy steps. Also great as a Talk Like a Pirate Day craft!
- [DIY Pirate Maps for Talk Like A Pirate Day](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/diy-pirate-maps-for-talk-like-a-pirate-day/) - Enjoy the unusual holiday, Talk Like A Pirate Day, with your kids with this fun craft. Make your own pirate map as we show you how.
- [Talk Like A Pirate Day: Printable Costumes for Your Stuffed Toys](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/talk-like-a-pirate-day-printable-costumes-for-your-stuffed-toys/) - Dress your stuffed toys up in costumes for Talk Like A Pirate Day with this free printable you can cut and then color. It's a fun and silly holiday to observe.
- [Talk Like A Pirate Day School Lunch Stickers!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/talk-like-a-pirate-day-lunch-stickers/) - These pirate stickers help transform packed school lunch into a festive affair, great for celebrating Talk Like A Pirate Day and or any school day.
- [Make a Shofar to Celebrate the Jewish New Year](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/make-a-shofar-to-celebrate-the-jewish-new-year/) - Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish holiday celebrating the new year, is approaching and the shofar horn delights kids. Help your child make one easily.
- [Sweet Little DIY Honey Bee Cards for Rosh Hashanah!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/rosh-hashanah-craft-sweet-little-diy-honey-bee-cards/) - A tutorial for kids to make Rosh Hashanah new year cards. They're little bee cards since apples and honey are customary to eat to symbolize a sweet new year.
- [DIY Happy Rosh Hashanah Cards for Kids](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/diy-happy-rosh-hashanah-cards/) - An easy tutorial for making handmade Rosh Hashanah Cards using potato stamps. It's a great craft to do with kids. L’shanah tovah or Happy New Year!
- [Back-to-School Labels and Stickers for Organization](https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/school-paper-organization-labels-and-stickers-for-back-to-school/) - Make back-to-school season a little easier this year! Help your child keep school papers organized with these free school papers organization labels.
- [DIY Stress Ball for Fidgety Students](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/diy-stress-ball-for-fidgety-students/) - Some children find stress balls and fidget toys extremely therapeutic. With some play dough a couple of balloons you can make stress balls for back-to-school.
- [Nerves, Fears, Tears: a High School Orientation Story](https://alphamom.com/parenting/high-school-orientation-nerves-fears-tears/) - "I feel like I don't belong here." She said. Her words hit me like a punch to the gut. How could I just get up and leave her in a place where she felt so alone?
- [Customize Your Cloth Lunch Bags for Back-to-School](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/cloth-lunch-bag-customization/) - Getting excited for back-to-school? We teach you how to decorate and personalize your own cloth lunch bags with fabric paint
- [Recycle What’s In Your Lunchbox!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/recycle-whats-in-your-lunchbox/) - You could recycle the items in your child's lunch box at the curb OR you could save yourself a money at the craft store and make fun crafts with them!
- [Easy School Locker Decor DIY](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/school-locker-decor-diy-easy/) - School lockers aren't very big spaces but kids can do a few things to make them their own. Here are some easy and functional decor kids can incorporate.
- [First Day of School Photos](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/first-day-of-school-photos/) - Here's a fun way to commemorate the first day of school with photos and a mini interview. Use our free printable to capture this special day forever.
- [The Lament Of The "Perfect Dinner"](https://alphamom.com/parenting/the-lament-of-the-perfect-dinner/) - I like to cook and I work from home, so in theory family dinner should be my forte. Real life doesn't always work out the way I plan, unfortunately.
- [Along For the Ride](https://alphamom.com/parenting/along-for-the-ride/) - When we can't slow things down, when things speed by us too quickly, that's not necessarily bad. Maybe we just need to hang on and enjoy the ride.
- [How To Make New Mom Friends](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-relationships/how-to-make-new-mom-friends/) - A FTM needs help learning how to talk to other moms in her Baby & Me Class. She wants to make friends with other moms she sees, she just doesn't know how.
- [How to Make Mom Friends](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/how-to-make-mom-friends/) - Parenting is tough, especially if you're a stay-at-home mom. Having a mom friend can make all the difference. Advice for friendships, playdates and outings.
- ["There's Still Time" Holiday Gifts](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/theres-still-time-holiday-gifts/) - Is the talk of "Last Minute" holiday shopping making you twitchy? I understand. Let's reframe it as "there's still time," because, why yes, there still is!
- [Bouncing Back After Breastfeeding](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/bouncing-back-after-breastfeeding/) - Finding the right bra after breastfeeding can be tricky — your breasts can take up to six months to return to their previous size. Time to go bra shopping!
- [A Survivor's Guide to Air Travel With Multiple Young Children](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/a-survivors-guide-to-air-travel-with-multiple-young-children/) - Some traveling with kids advice you didn't ask for but you should definitely read.
- [Amber Teething Necklaces: Helpful or Hype?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/amber-teething-necklaces-helpful-or-hype/) - Amber teething necklaces are the latest fad in miracle jewelry and here it meets some healthy skepticism.
- [Postpartum Belly Binders: Help or Hype?](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/postpartum-belly-binders-help-or-hype/) - Can a postpartum belly binder help you heal after a c-section? We tested two popular postpartum girdles and have some thoughts to share.
- [The 10 Commandments of Drama-Free School Night Dinners](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/school-night-family-dinner-10-commandments-for-no-drama/) - Feeding your family shouldn't be a slog. Here are my 10 commandments for getting dinner on the table with a minimum of drama on busy school nights.
- [Doable Money-Saving Tips for Back-To-School from a BTDT Mom](https://alphamom.com/your-life/money-work/money-tips-back-to-school-for-real-moms/) - A been-there-done-that-mom shares her practical tips to help reduce back-to-school spending and get the most out of your back-to-school budgets.
- [Teens, Politics, Kindness: Being Compassionate, Even When It's Hard](https://alphamom.com/parenting/teens-politics-kindness-being-compassionate-even-when-its-hard/) - There's nothing quite like a contentious election cycle to make you realize your kids are hearing and watching everything.
- [Bathroom Remodel: Neurotic Parent of Teens Edition](https://alphamom.com/parenting/bathroom-remodel-neurotic-parent-of-teens-edition/) - A remodeling project is always fraught, but throw soon-to-fly-the-coop teens into the mix, and I'm even more neurotic than usual. Surprise!
- [Grandparenting From Around The Globe](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-relationships/grandparents-staying-connected-when-long-distance/) - Help! I need advice on how to make my very young child feel more connected to one set of grandparents who live on the other side of the world.
- [Lonely Teen After a Move: Time to Intervene?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/lonely-teen-time-to-intervene/) - A mom wants to know how to help her young teen make connections in their new community without overstepping. Can it be done? Maybe.
- [Should You Allow Your Tween or Teen to Use Snapchat?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/kids-using-snapchat/) - Should you let your kids get Snapchat? This popular app is creative, real and fun but also comes with some big drawbacks.
- [How to Stop Your Kids From Having Sex Too Early*](https://alphamom.com/parenting/sex-talk-kids-different-ages/) - Want your child to grow up with a healthy, realistic view of sexuality, and to wait until they're really ready for intimacy? Read on.
- [How to Prep for College Without Losing Your Mind](https://alphamom.com/parenting/college-preparatory-realistic-guide-year-by-year/) - Tired of "expert" advice on readying your high schooler to get into a top college? Me, too. I like realism, and a non-stressed kid. Here's my take.
- [The Tao Of Strawberries (and our favorite recipes)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/best-strawberry-recipes/) - It's strawberry-picking season, and that means bonus time with my teens and all my favorite, yummy recipes. Viva la strawberries!
- [Why You Should Grow Food With Your Kids](https://alphamom.com/parenting/kids-and-edible-gardening/) - Gardening can be a great family activity, and it's an awesome way to expand your child's food horizons, especially if you have a picky eater in the family.
- [Rediscover Some Awesome Classic Toys](https://alphamom.com/parenting/fantastic-classic-toys/) - Encourage your kids to take a break from technology and rediscover these classic, old school and retro toys. We list out our favorites.
- [Favorite Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/best-thanksgiving-leftover-recipes/) - Drowning in Thanksgiving leftovers, and tired of your standard recipes? Here's my go-to trio of post-Thanksgiving foods for your family for the days following.
- [Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Lice* (*But Were Too Grossed Out to Ask)](https://alphamom.com/parenting/getting-rid-of-lice/) - LICE, is a four-letter word for a reason. We wade through all the myths surrounding lice leaving you with the truth and how to get rid of the buggers.
- [Difficult Parenting Situations Turned... Cooperative?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/difficult-parenting-situations-turned-creating-cooperative-kids/) - Can a "cooperative kid" be made of a troubled teen? With a lot of parental changes (and tongue-biting), signs point to yes.
- [When The Mommy Wars Attack](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/when-the-mommy-wars-attack/) - My close stay-at-home-mom friend won't stop disparaging my choice to go back to work after having a baby! Can this friendship be saved?
- [Crying Over Spilled (Breast)Milk](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/crying-over-spilled-breastmilk/) - Commiserating over lost breastmilk, also known as liquid gold. We have some thoughts and many others chime in the comments section, too. You are not alone.
- [Meals So Tasty Your Family Will Have No Idea They Took No Time To Prepare](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/meals-so-tasty-your-family-will-have-no-idea-they-took-no-time-to-prepare/) - If you're looking for a few easy to prepare meals to make for your family, check out a few of our Alpha Mom bloggers' favorites here!
- [Teenagers and Curfews](https://alphamom.com/parenting/teenagers-and-curfews/) - What do you think is an appropriate curfew for teenagers? Would be okay if I just locked my teenagers in a plastic bubble until they turn thirty?
- [Pregnancy Diet Hot Buttons: Mercury & Soy](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-diet-hot-buttons-mercury-soy/) - A woman who is trying to conceive wants to start eating more fish and tofu, but has concerns about mercury in fish and hormones in tofu. What's the real deal?
- [Becoming a Gluten-Free Family](https://alphamom.com/parenting/becoming-a-gluten-free-family/) - It was three years ago when I realized my daughter needed to go on a gluten-free diet. Pretty much everything my child loved to eat, she couldn't have anymore.
- [Do I Moisturize Before My Primer?  Does It Matter?](https://alphamom.com/your-life/beauty-style/do-i-moisturize-before-my-primer-does-it-matter/) - Help! I have a question.... I purchased Dr. Brandt Pores No More as a primer, but which comes first, the moisturizer or the primer, or the chicken or the egg?
- [DIY Olympics & Team USA Swim Caps](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/olympics-swimcaps-team-usa-craft-diy/) - It's Summer Olympics time. Show your solidarity with Team USA and the other Olympians with your own Olympics-inspired swim cap. Easy peasy to make.
- [Olympic Medal Cookies!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/olympic-medal-cookies/) - First, bake your favorite cookies, then gather the supplies we've listed. Finally, follow our easy instructions to make these super fun Olympic medal cookies!
- [DIY Olympic Gold Medals](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/diy-olympic-gold-medals-craft/) - Make your own homemade gold medals to celebrate the upcoming Summer Olympics and your own special gold medalists with this fun craft for kids!
- [Olympic Medal Cupcakes!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/olympic-medal-cupcakes/) - The Olympics are always exciting and we've been inspired to make Olympic "medal" cupcakes for any Olympics viewing party or just for a fun snack.
- [Fourth of July Craft: Sidewalk Chalk Stars](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/fourth-of-july-craft-sidewalk-chalk-stars/) - Fourth of July & summer mean outdoor fun. These sidewalk chalk stars are not only cuter than anything you'll find in a store, but economical and easy to make.
- [Fourth of July Bunting](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/fourth-of-july-bunting/) - Celebrate the 4th of July with this simple bunting made with starfruit prints. This sweet tropical fruit can be used for printing, making an easy kids' project.
- [Fourth of July Citronella Candles](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/fourth-of-july-citronella-candles/) - Don't let the pesty bugs ruin your 4th of July barbecue. Here is a quick & easy recipe for homemade citronella candles that actually work and look pretty too!
- [DIY Holiday Hats For Every Occasion](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/diy-holiday-hats-for-every-occasion/) - All you need to make a party hat for any occasion is a paper plate and a pair of scissors! This craft is easy-to-make and adaptable for holidays all year round.
- [Easy DIY Geometric Art for Patriotic Holidays!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/geometric-art-diy-july-4th/) - Celebrate the Fourth of July and other patriotic holidays by crafting up some Red, White and Blue geometric art for the house. So easy to make!
- [50 Things To Do in Orlando With Kids Before They Grow Up](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/orlando-activities-with-kids/) - Orlando is known as a vacation destination and is home to amazing kid-friendly activities. We've listed our favorite 50 things to do with kids in Orlando.
- [On the Road to Athens for The Special Olympics](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/on-the-road-to-athens-for-the-special-olympics/) - I just arrived in Athens today to attend the Special Olympics World Games. I'm extremely excited to meet the young athlete Christopher McMullen. Learn why.
- [Dad Rocks Father's Day Gift!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/dad-painted-rocks-fathers-day-gift/) - Dads love handmade gifts. For Father's Day, we show you how to personalize some river rocks into a great keepsake for the dad who rocks!
- ["Things I Love About You, Dad" Father's Day Worksheet](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/things-i-love-about-you-dad-fathers-day-worksheet/) - Who doesn't love to hear all the things kids love about you? We created a worksheet that can be turned into a keepsake gift for dad for Father's Day.
- [Last Minute Father's Day Gift: Printable Coupons!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/dad-coupons-last-minute-fathers-day-gift/) - Looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift? Here are some fun printable coupons that you can print out at home and assemble into a thoughtful DIY gift.
- [DIY Father's Day Gift for Your Superhero](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/diy-fathers-day-gift-superhero-craft/) - For Father's Day, show appreciation for your real-life hero by putting together a box of his favorite treats and using our Hero Supply Company Printables.
- [Pediatric Dentist Visit Disasters](https://alphamom.com/parenting/pediatric-dentist-visit-preparation/) - My three year old refused to cooperate at the pediatric dentist and we ended up bailing on the visit. What can I do differently next time we visit the dentist?
- [Potty-Training Reset](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/potty-training-reset/) - Help! I need toilet training advice. When potty-training isn't going well, is there ever a point where you should just pack it in and go back to diapers?
- [In Search Of: Adjustable Waist Pants](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/in-search-of-adjustable-waist-pants/) - Help! My toddler son's pants are all too short, but still too big around the waist. Here are your best shopping bets for long-legged kids with skinny hips.
- [Lesson Learned: Kids and Instagram](https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/kids-using-instagram/) - When my 11-year-old asked if he could sign up for Instagram it was an eye-opening experience and taught us an important lesson about having our kids online.
- [Wedding Rehearsal As...Costume Party?](https://alphamom.com/your-life/wedding-rehearsal-as-costume-party/) - My friend's wedding rehearsal dinner is a costume party. Fun idea or seventh circle of social awkwardness hell? Wedding Etiquette advice needed.
- [Toddlers Who Throw Toys, Food & Other Hard Unyielding Objects](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddlers-who-throw-toys-food-other-hard-unyielding-objects/) - My toddler son is great at hurling toys. Is my son going to grow up to be an MLB pitcher...or just a big behavior problem?
- [Breaking Up With Your Pediatrician](https://alphamom.com/parenting/breaking-up-with-your-pediatrician/) - How do you know when it's time to dump your doctor? And short of begging for a spot in Dr. Sears' practice, how do you make sure you "mesh" with the new doctor?
- [Easy Father's Day Photo and Memories Card](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/easy-fathers-day-photo-and-memories-card/) - Dads love handmade gifts and for Father's Day here's a printable to download for a simple photo card with a few handwritten memories from your kids.
- [Creepy Cousins](https://alphamom.com/parenting/creepy-cousins/) - Her husband's family thinks ol' Cousin Carl is perfectly harmless. Her mother's instinct says otherwise. What to do?
- [Ugg Envy: When Your Child Wants a Name Brand and It's Just Not in the Budget](https://alphamom.com/parenting/when-your-child-wants-a-name-brand-item-and-its-just-not-in-the-budget/) - Solutions for when your child wants a name brand item that is simply out of your family's budget.
- [You're a Tea-Riffic Teacher! Appreciation Cards](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/youre-a-tea-riffic-teacher-appreciation-cards/) - Do you know a teacher who loves tea? Us, too! Here's a punny appreciation card to accompany a tea gift for a fave educator.
- [Special Dinner for Dad on Father's Day](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/fun-fathers-day-dinner/) - Even the littlest ones can help make or assemble this special dinner for Father's Day. Just download, print, and assemble our free festive mini food banners.
- [Father's Day Hand-painted Tie T-shirt DIY](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/fathers-day-gift-tie-tshirt/) - We show you how to hand-paint a tie onto t-shirt for a fun and cool handmade Father's Day gift that will be a keepsake for years to come.
- [Graduation Flower Bouquet DIY (updated for 2024)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/graduation-flower-bouquet-diy/) - Show the graduate how much you care by gifting them with this fab graduation flower bouquet DIY with congratulatory notes with some rolled-up cash, too!
- [36 Graduation Party Jams for the Ultimate Celebration Playlist](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/party-play/best-graduation-party-songs-ultimate-playlist/) - It's graduation season and if you're planning a celebration we've compiled our favorite party jams picked especially for the graduate and friends.
- [Tampa Bay: 50 Things to Do with Your Kids Before They Grow Up](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/tampa-bay-50-things-to-do-with-your-kids-before-they-grow-up/) - Discover the unexpected activities for kids to enjoy in the beautiful Tampa Bay Area.
- [50 Things to do with Kids in Chicago Before They Grow Up](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/50-things-to-do-with-kids-in-chicago-before-they-grow-up/) - Fifty activities to do and places to visit with kids in Chicago, Illinois. Recommendations from a Chicago-born and bred mom.
- [Rainbow Quickle: the Quick Spring Pickle!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/rainbow-quickle-the-quick-spring-pickle/) - Teach your kids to "Eat the Rainbow" by getting them involved in this food craft for Spring. Learn to easily make a pretty and delicious vegetable pickle.
- [Our Annual Family Photos](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/family-products-services/our-annual-family-photos/) - Making our annual photo album is a favorite tradition. Key is making sure we schedule a photo shoot so we capture we are all in the pictures, especially Mom.
- [How to Roast a Chicken (Recipes Kids Should Know Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/secrets-to-perfect-roast-chicken-recipes-kids-should-know/) - Roasting a chicken is a skill that will serve you well! We share our secrets or simple tricks so you will be able to roast the best chicken around.
- [St. Patrick's Day Craft: Big Chunky Clover Rings](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/st-patricks-day-craft-big-chunky-clover-rings/) - For St. Patrick's Day we make chunky four-leaf clover and rainbow rings from clay. It's fun and easy craft you can make with your kids. We show you how.
- [Co-Sleeping Eviction](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/co-sleeping-eviction/) - A mom needs advice on how to smoothly transition her 5 month old baby from co-sleeping to the crib and to do so with a toddler in the house.
- [How Important is the Bedtime Routine, Really?](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/how-important-is-the-bedtime-routine-really/) - New parents get lots of pressure to establish an early, set bedtime just WEEKS after birth. Is this realistic or are we driving ourselves bonkers for no reason?
- [The Sleep Survival Zone](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/baby-sleep-survival-zone/) - A first-time mom is really concerned about her four-month old's poor falling asleep sleep habits. But is it the right time to tackle sleep training?
- [Diapers & Development](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/diapers-development/) - Can your choice of diaper affect your baby's motor skill development? Wait, what?
- [Swaddles: The Yay to the Nay](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/swaddles-reviews-miracle-blanket-vs-woombie-vs-swaddleme-vs-zen-swaddle/) - We review the most popular baby swaddles on sale and put them to the test with one fussy newborn. Find out the best swaddle for newborns.
- [Second Baby Shower Blues](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/second-baby-shower-blues/) - More dilemmas from the "how to get gifts without looking like I'm out to get gifts" trenches.
- [Night Training vs. Nap Training: Which Comes First?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/night-sleep-training-vs-nap-training-which-comes-first/) - Parents have the go-ahead from their pediatrician to help their baby learn to fall asleep on his own. Where should they start? With nighttime or naps?
- [On a Highway to Screaming Hell](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/on-a-highway-to-screaming-hell/) - How to help soothe your crying and screaming baby in the car seat. Advice and tips to help calm your upset baby.
- [How Much Does it Really Cost to Have a Baby?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/how-much-does-it-really-cost-to-have-a-baby/) - Amalah is on maternity leave and Amanda from Mandajuice and the Naked Ledger joins the Alphamom Virtual Village and steps in with her expertise.
- [Necessities for Baby's First Year: The Baby-Gift-a-Month Club](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/necessities-for-babys-first-year-the-baby-gift-a-month-club/) - Skip the tired baby gift ideas — opt for a really creative baby shower gift instead: an entire year of creative gifts, delivered monthly.
- [The Neverending Scream](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/the-neverending-scream/) - A mom-to-mom chat about colic, reflux and other things that turn your perfect newborn into a terrifying hellbeast.
- [Week 23](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/baby-products/week-twenty-three/) - You're 23 weeks pregnant and we're discussing pregnancy anxiety. Also, continuing our baby registry checklist. Consider us your Internet BFF pregnancy guide.
- [Week 24](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-twenty-four/) - You're 24 weeks pregnant and planning for your glucose screening test and making your baby registry. We're your Internet BFF pregnancy resource guide.
- [Week 26](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-twenty-six/) - You're at Week 26 of your pregnancy. This week's focus is on Nursery Gear. What you need to buy before the baby arrives and what can wait for later.
- [Week 28](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-twenty-eight/) - You're at Week 28 of your pregnancy. This week we're focused on how to interview a pediatrician and lactation consultant.
- [Week 27](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-twenty-seven/) - You're at Week 27 of your pregnancy and officially in the third trimester. This week we're focusing on the Glucose Screen Test and Traveling while Pregnant.
- [Week 29](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-twenty-nine/) - You're at Week 29 of your pregnancy. This week's focus is on Sex During Pregnancy... the good and the bad. Consider us your Internet BFF pregnancy guide.
- [Week 30](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-thirty/) - You're at Week 30 of your pregnancy. Discussing Cord Blood Storage for your newborn and family and whether it's worth paying for it.
- [Week 32](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-thirty-two/) - You're at Week 32 of your pregnancy. We're discussing possible false labor and how you shouldn't ever feel silly or foolish for calling your doctor after hours.
- [Week 34](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-thirty-four/) - So. Does everyone have their Birth Plan written up yet? Have you typed it? Double-spaced it? Printed up back-up copies? Let's discuss it now.
- [Week 35](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-thirty-five/) - You're at Week 35 in your pregnancy. We've reached that point in the pregnancy where prenatal care is increased. Yep, more visits to your OB or midwife.
- [Week 36](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-thirty-six/) - You're at Week 36 of your pregnancy. Time is flying by. This week's focus is on False Labor. How can you tell if it is the "real thing?"
- [Week 37](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-thirty-seven/) - You're at Week 37 of your pregnancy and fast approaching your due date; have you been bitten by the nesting bug? Some dos and don'ts.
- [Week 38](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-thirty-eight/) - You're officially "full-term" at Week 38 of your pregnancy and this week's calendar entry focuses on memorializing your pregnancy with keepsakes.
- [Week 39](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-thirty-nine/) - You're at full-term and at Week 39 in your pregnancy, and we help you on how to introduce siblings and pets to the new baby.
- [Week 40](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-forty/) - You're 40 weeks pregnant and here's a list of ideas for how to spend that final(s) week(s) with ideas from other women who have been there and done that.
- [Week 14](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-fourteen/) - Inevitably, you'll be traveling during your pregnancy. So, let's talk about plane travel when you're expecting. Consider this your internet BFF pregnancy guide.
- [Week 25](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-twenty-five/) - You're at Week 25 of your pregnancy. This week's focus is preparing for baby and what baby clothing you'll need now and what can wait.
- [Week 12](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-calendar/week-twelve/) - Now that it's the last week of the first trimester, are you planning to announce your pregnancy? Consider this your internet BFF pregnancy guide.
- [Week 33](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-thirty-three/) - You're at Week 33 of your pregnancy. Our focus is what to pack in your hospital bag and what you can leave at home. We've got your hospital bag checklist.
- [Teaching Your Kids How To Care for Pets](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/teaching-kids-how-to-care-for-pets/) - Are the kids begging you to adopt a pet? Been there, done that. Here are our tips on how to include your children in adopting and caring for the household pet.
- [Newborn Sleep: Noisy Sleepers & Not-Wakings](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/newborn-sleep-noisy-sleepers-not-wakings/) - Some newborns are noisy sleepers, and their grunts and groans can disrupt your sleep. A few simple strategies can help you both rest quietly.
- [Gift Registry for a Toddler](https://alphamom.com/parenting/gift-registry-for-a-toddler/) - Adopting an older baby? Here are some registry ideas beyond bottles and swaddling blankets for a toddler or older infant.
- [Best Board Games For Winter Fun](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/party-play/best-board-games-for-school-aged-children/) - Keep kids busy indoors when it's cold. We've put some award-winning board games for school-aged children through their paces to see which ones we like best.
- [Diaper Stink Wars](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/diaper-stink-wars/) - Help! My baby's cloth diapers suddenly smell very very bad. Here's some been-there-done-that things to think about on how to remove that potent stench.
- [Long Car Travel With Babies](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/holiday-car-travel-with-babies/) - Help! I am dreading an upcoming road trip with my infant. Here's some practical advice on how to prepare for long car trips with babies and toddlers.
- [Big Kid Bedwetting (and How to Help)](https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/big-kid-bedwetting/) - Help! How do I help my older child stay dry at night... and feel good about themselves on the nights when they wet the bed? Here's our practical advice.
- [Postpartum Excursions & Outings: How Much Is Too Much?](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/postpartum-outings-and-how-much-is-too-much/) - I just had a baby and a c-section. But my husband and mother-in-law are dragging me and my baby on excursions! I need help explaining this is too much activity.
- [Hair Washing Wars](https://alphamom.com/parenting/hair-washing-wars/) - Help! My toddler is petrified when I try to wash her hair. Here's no-nonsense tips on how to wash kids' hair without crying or tears when they are afraid.
- [How Prepared is Too Prepared to Have a Baby?](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/how-prepared-is-too-prepared-to-have-a-baby/) - My husband wants us to jump through more and more hoops before we even try to get pregnant. When can I say enough is enough?
- [Alcohol and Breastfeeding](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/alcohol-and-breastfeeding/) - Is it safe to drink alcohol and breastfeed? And how can you possibly know for sure? What type of alcohol is safe to drink when breastfeeding? What's not?
- [Getting Out of a Musical Rut](https://alphamom.com/your-life/home-your-life/getting-out-of-a-musical-rut/) - Okay, fine: I don't really know what a Justin Beiber is either. So here are my favorite musical artists and bands right now.
- [Potty Training In the Real World](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/potty-training-in-the-real-world/) - Most of the time potty training takes longer than expected and here are some practical tips on what to do during the toilet training process.
- [Potty Training Limbo](https://alphamom.com/parenting/potty-training-and-is-my-toddler-ready/) - My toddler is showing all the signs that he's "ready" for potty training, without any of the actual "using the potty" part. What's the next step?
- [That Way Madness Lies: Introducing Legos To Your Child](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/that-way-madness-lies-introducing-legos-to-your-child/) - How do I introduce Lego sets to my 5 -year-old? The choices are overwhelming. Which set should I buy first? How do I store the Legos safely from my toddler?
- [Gift Ideas for the New Sibling](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/gift-ideas-for-the-new-sibling/) - Congratulations! You're no longer the center of our universe! Here's a t-shirt (and more gift ideas for the older siblings of new babies).
- [Best Children's Board Games](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/party-play/best-childrens-board-games-please-save-yourself-from-trouble/) - We've compiled a list of board games to play as a family. All these games sound like winners given my fast, easy and engaging for adults and children criteria.
- [Worst Kids Toys of 2006](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/melissas-anti-gift-guide-worst-childrens-toys/) - These toys looked great in commercials, but turned out to be a bust. On our Don't Buy list: Moon Sand, Go Go My Walkin' Pup and more.
- [Beautifully-Designed Children's Books](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/beautifully-designed-childrens-books/) - The illustrations and designs of these books take our breath away. Tell us your favorites.
- [The 10 Hottest Back-To-School Items for 2014](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-products-services/hottest-back-to-school-items-2014/) - Every school year, there are certain items that kids are just DYING for - the must-haves of the back-to-school season. Here's what's hot right now.
- [The Alpha Mom Parenting Book Club](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/the-alpha-mom-parenting-book-club/) - Want to read some new books about parenting and then discuss them with other parents? We are do just that every month.
- [Vote for our March Parenting Book Club Pick](https://alphamom.com/parenting/vote-for-our-march-parenting-book-club-pick/) - Vote between "Sticks and Stones," "Fed Up With Frenzy," and "Peaceful Parent, Happy Kid," and "Kids Are Worth It!" for the Alpha Mom Parenting Book Club Pick in March.
- [Happy Birthday Dr. Suess!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/family-products-services/happy-birthday-dr-suess/) - Honor Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss) on his birthday by reading your fave book by him or adorning your little one in his art.
- [Must Read: Naptime with Theo & Beau](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-products-services/naptime-theo-beau-book/) - The cutest napping duo of all time, Thoe & Beau, are now the stars of their own bedtime story. Released just in time for Valentine's Day, it makes a perfect gift for young ones or the parents-to-be in your lives.
- [Last Minute Gifts: Books!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/family-products-services/favorite-books-for-holiday-gifting/) - Our favorite books for holiday gifting. Books for kids, adults, and cooks!
- [Greatest Hits Toy List (aka Toys with Staying Power)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/hit-toys-with-staying-power/) - We recommend 50 Toys and Games that we feel you can trust. The selections range from infant to tween with varying price points.
- [Alpha Mom Must List: Read "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio](https://alphamom.com/parenting/wonder-by-rj-palacio-book-review/) - Wonder, the novel about a boy with severe craniofacial deformities who starts middle school, by R.J. Palacio is a must-read for children and their parents.
- [Gummy Bear Valentines Treat Bag Topper](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/gummy-bear-class-valentines-candy-treat-bag-topper/) - An easy valentine for your kids' classmates. Just print out the gummy bear Valentine's Day card and affix the candy treat bag topper to a bag of gummy bears.
- [Alpha Mom Holiday Gift Guide 2012](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/holiday-gift-recommendations-for-kids/) - We've been testing out toys and games for several months and together with other recommendations for gifts have compiled a list for inspiration this season.
- [Alpha Mom Must List: Sh*tty Mom Book](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/shtty-mom-book-reviewed/) - Chelsea Handler of the future is pissed. When she sits down to write her parenting book, she'll realize the book she wants to write has already been written.
- [Alpha Mom Must List: Read "Happier at Home"](https://alphamom.com/parenting/happier-at-home-by-gretchen-rubin/) - In Happier at Home, Gretchen Rubin's follow-up to the best-selling The Happiness Project, I find more inspiration for projects that put a smile on my face.
- [Sunscreen, Acne & Toddlers](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/sunscreen-acne-toddlers/) - Can you keep the sun's rays AND the grease clogs out of your child's pores?
- [Preventing & Removing Sunblock Stains](https://alphamom.com/your-life/beauty-style/preventing-removing-sunblock-stains/) - Summertime laundry drama! Help from laundry ninjas needed.
- [Baby & The Beach](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/baby-the-beach/) - Diapers and sunscreen and gimmicks and gear for baby at the beach. We have some advice on what works and what doesn't, down by the shore.
- [Sunscreen For Scalps](https://alphamom.com/your-life/sunscreen-for-scalps/) - How to keep everyone's scalp safe and sunburn free this summer and every day. We share our favorite product recommendations for you.
- [Our 30 Favorite Christmas Tunes](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/our-30-favorite-christmas-tunes/) - For me, the holiday music starts earlier and earlier each year. I've culled through my collection for you now and picked out the best.
- [Sea Shell Coloring Printable for Kids](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/sea-shell-printable-for-kids/) - A fun printable coloring sheet for your kids. We've decided to bring beach sea shells to you with this coloring printable! Great activity for the summer.
- [The Best Outdoor Games For Kids (especially summer)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/the-best-outdoor-games-for-kids/) - My goal for the summer is a lot of old fashioned fun. I've come up with a list of 10 of my family's favorite neighborhood outdoor games.
- [Celebrating Diwali: Shine On and Prosper](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/celebrating-diwali-shine-on-and-prosper/) - Celebrate Diwali by making your own lantern of prosperity! It's a great craft to make with kids if you are observing most important holiday in India.
- [Dia de los Muertos Masks!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/dia-de-los-muertos-masks/) - Here's a fun and simple craft to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday for honoring the dead. Upcycle a used plastic milk carton into fun masks.
- [Kindness Rocks for Your Garden (and Neighborhood, too!)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/kindness-rocks-garden-essential-workers/) - Decorate some rocks and leave inspiring messages for essential workers (strangers, too) in your garden for them to find. We could all benefit from it right now.
- [Wind Chime Chili: a recipe AND a craft!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/diy-wind-chime-using-food-cans/) - Upcycle the "tin cans" you use to make your homemade chili into a handmade wind chime. Chile recipe and wind chime craft directions included!
- [Kids, support the USPS with printable postcards to your friends!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/postcard-kids-support-usps/) - The U.S. Postal Service needs funding and support. Here's a free postcard to send to show friends some love. By buying stamps you're supporting the USPS.
- [Spooky Halloween Shadow Puppets](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/halloween-shadow-puppets/) - We teach you how to make your own spooky shadow puppets for Halloween. Use our printables as a template and all you need are a few supplies and a flashlight.
- [Cat Face Mask & Costume for Halloween](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/cat-face-mask-costume-halloween/) - We're incorporating this Cat Face Mask into our Halloween costume just like the CDC recommends for Halloween this year. Learn how to make this costume for the kids.
- [Boo! Face Mask for a Safer Halloween](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/boo-face-mask-halloween/) - This "Boo" face mask is great to wear on Halloween just like the CDC recommends for Halloween activities and trick or treating this year.
- [Baked Citrus Suncatchers](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/baked-citrus-suncatchers-garland/) - How to upcycle the excess citrus growing in our backyard into beautiful holiday suncatchers. This is a great kids craft for year-round.
- [Inauguration Day Celebration Cupcake Toppers!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/party-play/inauguration-day-celebration-cupcake-toppers/) - Excited for Inauguration Day? Us, too. We made some free cupcake toppers for you to print out. Just add to your treats and happy safe viewing.
- [Valentine Rocks (for your Neighbors)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/valentine-rocks-for-your-neighbors/) - Leave surprise Valentine messages for friends and neighbors with these handpainted rocks. We share our tricks for making these rocks weatherproof and adorable.
- [How to Make a Suncatcher with Fall Leaves {Craft with Kids}](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/suncatcher-craft-made-with-fall-leaves/) - Upcycle fallen tree leaves into a glittering suncatcher. We show you and the kids how to make this craft and keep busy this autumn.
- [Thanksgiving Gratitude Chart](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/thanksgiving-gratitude-chart/) - Learn how to make this decorative Thanksgiving Gratitude Chart with the kids using clothespins and cardboard. Easy peasy.
- [Turkey Feather-Shaped Cookies](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/feather-shaped-cookies-thanksgiving/) - Teach your kids to make these fun feather-shaped striped cookies for Thanksgiving or any day. Recipe and directions are included.
- [Spooky Blackberry Chocolate Crackle Cookie Recipe (for Halloween)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/blackberry-chocolate-crackle-cookie-recipe-halloween/) - Learn to make these delicious chocolate cookies, with a gooey blackberry center, for Halloween or any time of the year. Recipe for kids with adult assistance.
- [Skeleton Costume with Face Mask DIY](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/skeleton-costume-face-mask-covid/) - This Halloween skeleton costume includes a cloth face mask for safer COVID protocols for trick-or-treating. Stay extra safe and follow current guidelines.
- [Milk Carton Haunted House (Halloween Craft)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/milk-carton-haunted-house-halloween-craft/) - Learn to upcycle your milk cartons into fun Haunted Houses for your Halloween decorations. Easy crafts for kids (with the help of adults) to make.
- [How To Make Pretty Tissue Paper Flower Pencil Toppers!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/tissue-paper-flower-pencil-toppers/) - If your kids are at home with distance learning, add some extra to the day with these paper flowers pencil toppers. We teach you how to make them.
- [Paint Your Own Bucket Hat](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/paint-your-bucket-hat/) - Bucket hats are very popular right now. Spend time outdoors in the fresh air and help your kids decorate theirs with some fabric paint.
- [Mermaid Icebox Cookies!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/mermaid-icebox-cookies/) - Do your kids love mermaids? You can make striped mermaid icebox cookies with any colors (not just the ones we chose, obviously) with these easy steps!
- [DIY Star Garland](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/star-garland-diy-memorial-day/) - Follow our tutorial to make your own patriotic star garland for Memorial Day or other Patriotic holidays! It's an easy peasy craft for kids.
- [Words of Inspiration for Graduates!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/words-of-inspiration-paintings-graduation-gift/) - A personalized DIY graduation gift that is easy peasy to make. The graduate will cherish it for years to come... a real keepsake.
- [Homemade Granola Bars and Wrappers](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/homemade-granola-bars-wrappers/) - We love to make homemade granola bars and to make it "extra" we've created special wrappers for every day or special gifting.
- [Angry Birds Pumpkin Carving for Halloween](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/angry-birds-pumpkin-carving/) - Are your kids crazy about Angry Birds too? We have free templates and instructions to help you carve Angry Birds pumpkins for Halloween.
- [Make Your Own Camp Banner!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/make-your-own-summercamp-banner/) - Hosting summer camp at home? Here's a fun banner for the kids to make that evokes summer camp. Follow our tutorial to make your very own.
- [Homemade Show-and-Tell Theater for Summer Photos](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/homemade-show-and-tell-theater-for-summer-photos/) - Here's a new way to showcase your summer vacation photos: A mini theater made from cardboard with real sliding photos! An easy-to-make craft with your kids.
- [Dragonfly Hairpins DIY](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/dragonfly-hairpins-diy/) - We show you how to use fake feathers and fake crystals to make your on homemade dragonfly hairpins... a great summer craft to keep the kids busy.
- [Mix Up Some Tunes for Dad This Father's Day](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/cd-covers-for-fathers-day/) - Need ideas for what to get Dad for Father's Day? How about an old school mix CD of his favorite songs? We have some great free printable CD covers just for dad.
- [Repurposing Your Leftover Halloween Candy](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/repurposing-your-leftover-halloween-candy/) - Instead of eating all of your leftover Halloween Candy, why not use it to make some useful fall holiday crafts? Let us show you how!
- [Inauguration Day Bingo for Kids!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/inauguration-day-bingo-card-for-kids-printables/) - There's nothing like learning about history than being right in the middle of it. For kids, turn watching the Inauguration festivities into a fun game.
- [Surprise Dad with the Smallest Toolbox Ever!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/surprise-dad-with-the-smallest-toolbox-ever/) - Just because it's little doesn't mean it isn't manly. This tiny toolbox made from recycled Altoid tins is sure to win Dad's heart this Father's Day.
- [Bubble Fish Art!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/bubble-fish-art/) - What's more summery than a bunch of fish swimming in some frothy waves? With some soap and paint and a lot of hot air you can make these really cute cards too.
- [Matcha Fresh Fig Tart Recipe](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/matcha-fig-tart-recipe/) - A fruit tart is surprisingly easy to make and impressive. We think fresh figs- in season from June thru Oct- and a matcha crust make the best combo.
- [Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Your Own Lantern Creation](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/celebrate-chinese-new-year-with-your-own-lantern-creation/) - Children plus glass plus twinkling lights equals a super fun craft to help the entire family celebrate the Lunar New Year!
- [Printable Purim Masks!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/purim-mask-printables/) - Celebrate Purim with kids' face masks to download, print and easily assemble at home. Masks for King Xerxes, Queen Vashti, Haman, Mordecai, and Queen Esther.
- [Hanukkah Craft: Tiny Little Neighborhood](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/hanukkah-craft-tiny-little-neighborhood/) - Here's something new and fun to do with your children during Hanukkah. Make a happy little Hanukkah Village out of raisin boxes!
- [Mother's Day Gift: Handprint Lavender Sachets](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/handmade-mothers-day-gift-handprint-lavender-sachets/) - It's known that our sense of smell is tied to our strongest memories. Here you can give mom both. A beautiful handmade keepsake for Mother's Day.
- [A Haunted House for Pint-Sized Witches and Ghosts](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/diy-cardboard-haunted-house/) - Who says haunted houses aren't for little kids? We show you how to create their own adorable one for this upcoming Halloween and they'll be screaming for more!
- [¡Yo Quiero Spaghetti Tacos!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/spaghetti-tacos-recipe/) - Anyone who has tweenage children is not surprised by the mention of Spaghetti Tacos, made famous by iCarly. Read on for the recipe.
- ["Sleeping Beauty" and Other Games That Let Mommy Snooze](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/sleeping-beauty-and-other-games-that-let-mommy-snooze/) - Hide 'n Seek too intense? Try one of these easy games instead that allows you to rest and parent at the same time. WIN-WIN.
- [Rainbow Valentines for Kids](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/rainbow-valentines-for-kids/) - These Rainbow Valentines for kids are great for the young ones to handout in the classroom and friends. Free printable. Just download, print, cut, and share.
- [Ukrainian Easter Egg Wall Decorations](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/ukrainian-easter-egg-wall-decorations/) - Ukrainian dyed eggs are amazingly beautiful. I decided to make Ukrainian Easter Egg Wall Decorations -- a simple craft for kids that mimicked the technique.
- [Lunar New Year: Year of the Tiger Printable](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/lunar-new-year-tiger-craft/) - The Year of the Tiger is upon us. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the fun and easy craft. Just download, print, and cut.
- [Pinecone Sugar Cookie Recipe](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/pinecone-sugar-cookie-recipe/) - Learn to transform a regular sugar cookie recipe into cookies that look like pinecones by adding cocoa powder and slivered almonds.
- [Spooky Halloween Village Decorations](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/spooky-halloween-village-decorations/) - Halloween decorations come indoors with this handmade spooky Halloween Village for your mantle. We show you how to make your own.
- [Bite Me: Insect Repellents That Really Work](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-health-safety/bite-me-insect-repellents-that-really-work/) - What bug repellents and sprays for kids and families should I buy because they really work?
- [Because Every Woman Deserves to Look Like Audrey Hepburn](https://alphamom.com/your-life/beauty-style/because-every-woman-deserves-to-look-like-audrey-hepburn/) - DISCLAIMER: This week's column was written while your intrepid bossy-type advice person was at the beach, where she (like always) wore no makeup, spent days in the same tank top and didn't deep condition. Because she likes to believe that she magically transforms into a tanned natural beauty with wild sun-kissed hair at the beach,
- [Unmasked](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/unmasked/) - Pregnancy mask, or melasma, is a form of hyperpigmentation that appears on the face. The best way to prevent it is with sunscreen.
- [Letter To My Son On His High School Graduation Day](https://alphamom.com/parenting/letter-to-my-son-on-his-high-school-graduation-day/) - A mother's letter to her son on his high school graduation day.
- [The Internet Made Me Do It: DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie Secret Recipe](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/doubletree-chocolate-chip-cookie-secret-recipe-roadtested/) - DoubleTree released the secret scratch recipe for their famous chocolate chip cookies and we got to work seeing whether it was deserving of its hype. And, yes. Yes, it is.
- [Trash Muffins (aka How to Use-Up Your Leftover Produce)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/trash-muffins-use-up-leftover-produce/) - Something sitting in your produce drawer that you need to use up ASAP? There's a Trash Muffin for that! Let's whip up delicious muffins for the whole family.
- [Great Graduation Speeches: Because We All Need A Little Inspiration](https://alphamom.com/parenting/education-parenting/great-graduation-speeches-commencement/) - There are some graduation speeches that seem to resonate with a lot of us. They make us think, laugh, and hopefully embolden us to be better people.
- [Alpha Mom Must List: Shop at ALDI](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/must-list-shop-at-aldi/) - Have you heard of ALDI? They sell the most popular private-label grocery items at insanely good prices. And, you don't need to buy in bulk to enjoy the savings.
- [#GivingTuesday: Soledad O'Brien & Brad Raymond Foundation](https://alphamom.com/your-life/givingtuesday-soledad-obrien-brad-raymond-foundation/) - Learn about the Soledad O'Brien & Brad Raymond Foundation which helps young women overcome barriers and reach their highest educational potential.
- [#GivingTuesday: Share Our Strength](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-health-safety/givingtuesday-share-our-strength/) - As #GivingTuesday approaches, learn about Share Our Strength which is working to end childhood hunger in America.
- [#GivingTuesday: Healthy Child Healthy World](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/givingtuesday-healthy-child-healthy-world/) - Learn more about Healthy Child Healthy World, a leading environmental non-profit organization, and how to support them during #GivingTuesday.
- [#GivingTuesday: Hurricane Sandy Aid Edition](https://alphamom.com/your-life/givingtuesday-hurricane-sandy-aid-edition/) - This #GivingTuesday focuses on how to help citizens and businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy.
- [Sandy Was Here](https://alphamom.com/your-life/sandy-was-here/) - The recovery and rebuild post-Sandy will be a long one. Please don't forget NYC.
- [#GivingTuesday: The New Victory Theater](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/givingtuesday-support-the-new-victory-theater/) - For #GivingTuesday, think about supporting The New Victory Theater, New York's first theater totally devoted to children and families.
- [#GivingTuesday is Less Than a Week Away](https://alphamom.com/your-life/givingtuesday-is-less-than-a-week-away/) - Help launch #GivingTuesday on November 27. We're less than a week away. We can do this.
- [#GivingTuesday: Dance Theatre of Harlem](https://alphamom.com/your-life/giving-tuesday-dance-theatre-of-harlem/) - Learn more about Dance Theatre of Harlem and how you can support its programs and arts education on #GivingTuesday and beyond.
- [Thinking of Newtown](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-health-safety/thinking-of-newtown/) - We mourn the innocent lives lost in the Sandy Hook Elementary School Tragedy. When you become a parent, the children of the world become your children.
- [What I've Learned About Wearing Glasses Every Day for 20 Years](https://alphamom.com/your-life/what-ive-learned-about-wearing-glasses-every-day-for-20-years-for-lookmatic/) - My glasses have become an integral part of "my look." Here's what I have learned over the past 20 years of wearing prescription glasses.
- [Thinking Of Boston](https://alphamom.com/parenting/thinking-of-boston/) - Here we are again mourning as a nation. Thinking about how to explain and talk about this Boston tragedy with our children.
- [Teacher Appreciation Gift: iTunes Gift Cards](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/teacher-appreciation-gift-itunes-gift-cards/) - As Teacher Appreciation Week and the school year-end approaches, here is a fun and free printable card to present an iTunes gift card as a thank you.
- [Rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy is NYC's Real Marathon This Year](https://alphamom.com/your-life/rebuilding-after-hurricane-sandy-is-nycs-real-marathon-this-year/) - Many volunteers and I lent a hand to help to restore some homes in Gerritsen Beach, a Brooklyn neighborhood hit hard by Hurricane Sandy.
- [What Should My Kids and I Watch on Netflix?](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/what-should-my-kids-and-i-watch-on-netflix/) - Looking for TV and movie recommendations on Netflix for both yourself and your kids. I've got you covered.
- [Netflix Streaming, my New Internet Best Friend](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/netflix-streaming-my-new-internet-best-friend-and-she-can-be-yours-too/) - Netflix Streaming launches Netflix Families with TV and movie recommendations for kids and parents. Get a sneak peek.
- [Dear Kate Leak-Free & Stylish Undies](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/leak-free-stylish-undies-by-dear-kate/) - Dear Kate underwear are not only leak-free and stain-proof, but also modern and sexy in design. Perfect for women who suffer from mild urinary incontinence.
- [Thinking About Hurricane Season and Rebuilding Together](https://alphamom.com/your-life/thinking-about-hurricane-season-and-rebuilding-together/) - The beginning of September means it's Hurricane Season again. But, I am comforted by organizations like Rebuilding Together.
- [Alpha Mom Must List: Watch "The Short Game" Documentary](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/the-short-game-documentary-review/) - The Short Game, a documentary about competitive child golfers, is a must-see. It's inspiring, funny and entertaining even if you find golf boring.
- [Teddy Bridgewater Gifts His Mom Her Dream Cadillac](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/teddy-bridgewater-gifts-mom-pink-cadillac-escalade/) - Top NFL draft pick Teddy Bridgewater gifts his mom her dream car, a pink Cadillac Escalade and Spike Lee films the surprise reveal.
- [Fitness Gifts that Keep Giving in 2014](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/fitness-gifts-for-the-holidays-and-2014/) - Great fitness gift ideas for the holidays and into 2014 by Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks and Cool Mom Tech.
- [Mission Possible: Declutter & Donate to Goodwill](https://alphamom.com/your-life/home-your-life/declutter-donate-to-goodwill/) - I have an emotional block when it comes to decluttering. A project for Goodwill has provided a well-needed motivation Here's what I've learned about myself.
- [Must List: See Bears by Disneynature](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/bears-by-disneynature-movie-review/) - Go see Bears, it's a beautifully-made movie for kids that will teach them (and you!) about the world of the Alaskan brown bear.
- [Earth Day: Supporting Clean Drinking Water for All](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-health-safety/pg-childrens-safe-drinking-water/) - Watch me turn "dirty water" into clean drinkable water-- in minutes-- using P&G's purified water technology.
- [Best Retailers for Back-to-School Kids' Clothing](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-products-services/best-retailers-for-kids-clothing-back-to-school/) - We surveyed our regular contributors about their favorite retail stores for Back-to-School clothes shopping. Here are our favorite retailers for kids' clothing.
- [Citi ProCamps: the Ultimate Basketball Camp Experience](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/party-play/citi-procamps-the-ultimate-basketball-camp-experience/) - Have you ever heard of ProCamps? Youth athletes get to learn from and play with their favorite professional athletes. We're talking sports royalty!
- [Huggies Baby Wipes: No Glass Shards Found after Independent Testing](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-products-services/huggies-baby-wipes-no-glass-shards-found-after-independent-testing/) - Met with Huggies and discussed extensively discussed the the hows and whys behind the of glass shards mistakenly thought to be in their baby wipes.
- [Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda on The Electric Company](https://alphamom.com/parenting/resources-parenting/lin-manuel-miranda-electric-company/) - We've uncovered a gem! Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda created a number of short educational rap videos for The Electric Company years ago and they are brilliant!
- [Celebrating Pirate Night for Kids at Home](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/its-a-pirates-life-for-me-early-celebration-of-talk-like-a-pirate-day/) - You don't have to wait until September 19 to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. We celebrated in August and I plan to make it a monthly affair at my house.
- [Sweet Video of Dad and Daughter singing Home](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/sweet-video-find-home/) - Dad and daughter Jorge and Alexa Narvaez sing Home in this darling video that went insanely viral.
- [Tegu Instructional Videos and Fun Creations](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/party-play/tegu-live-where-building-block-dreams-come-true/) - Check out how a master block builder makes you your very own creation solely out of innovative Tegu magnetic wooden blocks.
- [Personalized Pencils: Be Creative](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/personalized-pencils-be-creative/) - I had the 13 values of our Family Manifesto embossed on each pencil creating a set to gift my son and husband for the holidays. Other pencil ideas included!
- [Tegu Blocks](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/family-products-services/product-launch-tegu-blocks/) - There's always room for a new eco-friendly and innovative toy that helps children's minds, like Tegu.
- ["Dirt Pie" Flowerpot Dessert](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/dirt-pie-flowerpot/) - For this no-bake dessert all you need to whip up a potted "dirt pie" is chocolate pudding, chocolate cookie crumbs, and gummy worms for garnish.
- [Gold Star Chart: iCarly Contest Promotes Creative Kids' Vegetable Recipes](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/icarly-icook-recipe-contest-by-birds-eye/) - Can't wait to see what awaits mom and kid viewers with the fun and imaginative iCarly iCook with Birds Eye recipe contest.
- [Must List: Watch "iMeet The First Lady" episode of iCarly](https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/must-list-watch-imeet-the-first-lady-episode-of-icarly-tonight/) - First Lady Obama is guest starring on iCarly. Like all iCarly episodes, it's great. This one, though, is especially thoughtful with a nod to military families.
- [Bring On the Commencement Speeches](https://alphamom.com/parenting/bring-on-the-commencement-speeches/) - It's graduation season which means the college commencement speeches are starting to roll in on YouTube. Here are two recent ones that blew me away.
- [Texas Forever: Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/travel-family-fun/hyatt-lost-pines-resort-review-texas-family-vacation-destination/) - Traveling with teenagers isn't always easy, which is why I was excited to visit Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort in Bastrop, Texas. The resort offers non-stop activities for all ages, and during our two day stay, we were able to do some of them on our own, and some together. The perfect balance.
- [Making Family Dinner Work for Picky Eaters](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/family-dinner-strategies-for-picky-eaters/) - Family dinner can be complicated if you have a picky eater, or if you're a reluctant cook. Here's how to make it work for your family.
- [LEGO LEGO Everywhere!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/family-products-services/organizing-legos-chaos/) - Got young LEGO players and lovers at home? Us too. Here's how we try to manage the chaos and avoid stepping on LEGO pieces in the middle of the night.
- [Quarantine & Isolation Parenting Survival Tips](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/coronavirus-parenting-survival-tips-quarantine/) - Parenting survival tips to living indoors with your young kids while social distancing, self-isolation, and/or quarantine during the Coronavirus pandemic. We're all in this together.
- [Vote For Our February Parenting Book Club Pick](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/february-parenting-book-club-voting/) - Vote between "Far From The Tree," "Fed Up With Frenzy," and "Playful Parenting" for the Alpha Mom Parenting Book Club Pick.
- [Simple Kids Handmade Holiday Cards](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/the-best-handmade-holiday-cards-for-kids/) - We've found four simple and festive holiday cards that you can make with your kids. Delight the grandparents with these easy works of art.
- [Building a Breastfeeding Support Plan](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/building-a-breastfeeding-support-plan/) - How to find breastfeeding advice and support immediately after giving birth and in the postpartum months without having to hire a lactation specialist.
- [DIY Kids' Halloween Treats and Crafts](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/diy-halloween-treats-and-crafts/) - We're sharing a few of our favorite Halloween treats and crafts, all of which can easily be made by kids, with a little help.
- [National Book Month: Best Online Resources for Finding Children's Books](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/family-products-services/i-always-wanted-to-be-in-the-top-reading-group-national-book-month-best-online-resources-for-finding-childrens-books/) - Some great blogs that review children's books and literature. It's not by any means exhaustive but it's a great place to start and find more blogs in this field.
- [Heirloom Recipe Box by Rifle Paper Co.](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-products-services/heirloom-recipe-box-by-rifle-paper-co/) - Usually I link to online resources that help you simplify your life, but when it comes to recipes these hand-crafted heirloom boxes are calling my name instead.
- [Celebrate National Penguin Awareness Day With Your Kid](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/national-penguin-awareness-day-celebrating-with-your-kid/) - Penguin Awareness Day is a day to celebrate the penguin. Here are five ways you can celebrate penguins and their waddling cuteness with your lil' penguin fan.
- [Kids’ Valentine’s Day Cards and Ideas](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/kids-valentines-day-crafts-and-ideas-love-is-in-the-air-or-is-that-elmers-glue/) - A bunch of DIY Valentine's Day card ideas that are simple and fun for you and the kids to make to share with friends, classmates, and loved ones.
- [DIY Flower Arrangements for Mother's Day](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/diy-flower-arrangements-for-mothers-day/) - Oh my, the sticker shock of floral arrangements. Here are some beautiful arrangements to inspire you to do-it-yourself this Mother's Day.
- [Losing It, With Your iPhone](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/losing-it-with-your-iphone/) - Like practically every other human being on Earth, I own an iPhone. It's helping me get into the best shape of my life. Here are my favorite resources.
- [New Year, New Boo: Our Family Takes the Dog Ownership Plunge](https://alphamom.com/your-life/home-your-life/choosing-family-dog-taking-plunge/) - That feeling when you decide late in life to bring a new baby home — the furry kind! Follow one mom's adventures into the wide, wild world of dog ownership.
- [Neighborhood and City Baby Quilts](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/baby-products/neighborhood-and-city-baby-quilts/) - The cutest darn baby gift I have seen in a very long time. Gift a personalized and keepsake baby quilt to your favorite new little one.
- [On Forgotten, Funky-Smelling Laundry](https://alphamom.com/your-life/home-your-life/on-forgotten-funky-smelling-laundry/) - How do you solve a common stinky laundry problems? Stinky clothes from being left in the washing machine for days and smelly drip-dry laundry.
- [Cake Lingerie for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/cake-lingerie-for-pregnant-and-nursing-mothers/) - Basically it's Agent Provocateur for pregnant and nursing moms. Rawr.
- [Well-Adjusted Teens, Sans Team Sports](https://alphamom.com/parenting/teenagers-who-arent-into-team-sport/) - Team youth sports are a fantastic way to nurture multiple avenues of personal growth, but what about when your teenager isn't into them? Relax, it's okay.
- [Report Card Time for Mom](https://alphamom.com/parenting/report-card-time-for-mom/) - What if the tables were turned and you were going to get graded on your child's report card on your parenting? How do you think you would do?
- [Making Sun Prints with Children](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/making-sun-prints-with-children-burning-daylight-sun-print-edition/) - If you have trouble filling up the time during summer like I do, read along to see how you can have some creative fun with your kids making sun prints.
- [Simple DIY Baby Shower Gifts](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/best-baby-shower-gifts-that-are-easy-to-make/) - Show up for your next baby shower with one of these easy-to-assemble handmade baby gifts — no complicated crafting involved. We promise.
- [If, When and How to Address Tween Facial Hair](https://alphamom.com/parenting/tween-facial-hair-when-how-to-address/) - A reader mustache me a question: Her tween is changing before her eyes, but sometimes those changes mean trying to decide what to bring up and what to let go.
- [How to Talk About Sexual Consent with Your Kids <small>(Educating and Empowering Children)</small>](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-health-safety/talk-sexual-consent-with-kids-educating-empowering-children/) - Why it's important to educate and empower your children and talk to them about “enthusiastic consent.” A mom shares what she will be teaching her son.
- [Make a Bird's Nest for Spring](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/make-a-birds-nest-for-spring/) - Welcome spring by making this simple bird's nest with your kids using recycled paper bags. Or, try colored pastel paper for an Easter decoration.
- [Pregnancy and COVID-19: What We Know (& a Few Things We Don't)](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-covid-19-coronavirus/) - We tackle the questions: Am I at higher risk for COVID-19 because I'm pregnant? What about my prenatal appointments? Should I change my Birth Plan? What about breastfeeding?
- [Thumbprint Art Ideas for Kids](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/burning-daylight-thumbprint-art-ideas-for-kids/) - Thumbprint art is a great craft to do with the kids because this project is really pretty simple. All you need is paper, ink pads, and inspiration.
- [Homemade Spring Soap](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/homemade-spring-soap/) - We teach you to make homemade soap bars from scratch. It's much easier than you think and a great handmade gift to give to your loved ones.
- [Helping Kids Have Their Voices Heard By Our Representatives](https://alphamom.com/parenting/kids-writing-representatives-postcards/) - Looking to teach your children Civics? The best mode of getting them involved is using their own voices. Some ideas and free postcards for them to write to their representatives.
- [Atlanta's Best Family-Friendly Restaurants](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/travel-family-fun/atlanta-best-family-restaurants/) - Want to go to a yummy restaurant in Atlanta that is also kid-friendly? Here are 9 great ones to try.
- [13 Reasons Why: The Book, the Series, the Issues](https://alphamom.com/parenting/13-reasons-why-review-book-series-issues/) - Unsure about whether 13 Reasons Why on Netflix is okay for your teen? My teen and an educator help me break it down for parents who have concerns.
- [Exploring London with Older Kids](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/travel-family-fun/exploring-london-older-kids/) - London has no shortage of things to do, but because I was there with teenagers we're highlighting activities, landmarks and restaurants that older kids enjoy.
- [Message in Teal & Blue Pumpkins (for Halloween Safety & Inclusivity)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/teal-blue-pumpkins-autism-food-allergy-halloween/) - On Halloween, pay attention to the Teal pumpkins and Blue candy buckets as they exist to make it a safer and inclusive holiday for kids with food allergies and with autism.
- [Tandoori-Style Chicken Tenders Recipe (just 3 ingredients)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/tandoori-style-chicken-tenders-recipe-3-ingredients/) - These Tandoori-Style Chicken Tenders are genuinely delicious AND ridiculously simple to make. Oven-baked with no breading, yet packed with flavor.
- [Beating the Summer Slide One Bowl at a Time](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/summer-slide-vocabulary-activties/) - Tackling the summer slide doesn't have to be a big deal. Kid(s) can practice a new vocabulary word with their breakfast. We show you how to make it fun.
- [50 Things to do with Kids in the Kansas City Area Before (or Even After) They Grow Up](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/50-things-to-do-with-kids-in-the-kansas-city-area-before-or-even-after-they-grow-up/) - Fifty things and activities to do and places to see with kids in the Kansas City area as recommended by a local been-there-done-that mom of two kids.
- [50 Things to Do with Kids in Nashville Before They Grow Up](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/50-things-to-do-with-kids-in-nashville-before-they-grow-up/) - Read our insider's guide of the events, exhibitions, playgrounds, shops, and restaurants-- all created with kids in mind-- to visit while in Nashville.
- [50 Things to do with Kids in St. Louis Before (or Even After) They Grow Up](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/50-things-to-do-with-kids-in-st-louis-before-or-even-after-they-grow-up/) - Fifty fun activities to do and places to visit with kids in St. Louis, Missouri and surrounding areas from a local been-there-done-that parent of two children.
- [50 Things To Do with Kids around Boston Before They Grow Up](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/50-things-to-do-with-kids-around-boston-before-they-grow-up/) - Whether you live in Boston or have plans to visit in the future (like who doesn't want to go there?), keep this insider's guide to activities in and around Boston handy.
- [Shapewear for the Mummy Tummy](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/shapewear-for-the-mummy-tummy/) - When you're postpartum, shapewear can be your best friend. We review three body shapers that can help tame your mummy tummy.
- [Jeans for Moms that Aren't Mom Jeans](https://alphamom.com/your-life/beauty-style/best-jeans-for-moms-jeans-have-whiskers-who-knew/) - Check out some of our favorite places to buy jeans that look good on moms of all shapes and sizes.
- [Salons and spas for little girls: harmful, or harmless?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/salons-and-spas-for-little-girls-harmful-or-harmless-2/) - The New York Times, that bastion of meaningful news, published a story yesterday on how cosmetic companies and retailers are targeting six- to nine-year-old girls. Salons for little girls are springing up around the country, apparently, with parents hosting "beauty primping parties" for daughters and their friends. The demographic the Times targets with this type
- [Best Tips for Curing Head Lice](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-health-safety/best-tips-for-curing-head-lice-the-best-reason-to-drink-in-front-of-your-kids-head-lice/) - Your kid got a note home from school that there was a lice outbreak. Now what? Read on for some tips on what you should do next.
- [Puppy Pajamas were not on my Wishlist](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/puppy-pajamas-were-not-on-my-wish-list/) - Since I have to wear puppy pajamas for at least the next few months to show my appreciation, I'm doing to do some Post Holiday Shopping for myself.
- [How to Throw a Kid-Friendly New Year's Eve Party](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/new-years-eve-with-kids/) - Include the kids in your New Year's festivities with these fun and simple crafts and activities.
- [Easter Craft: Daisy Chain Crown & Necklace](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/easter-craft-daisy-chain-crown-necklace/) - Learn to make these fabulous flower crowns and necklaces for Easter and spring. It's a perfect Spring activity.
- [Cat in the Hat Anniversary: I wanted this post to have 236 words. Oops.](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/cat-in-the-hat-anniversary-i-wanted-this-post-to-have-236-words-oops/) - At the time children's literature was somewhat "boring" and "antiseptic". The Cat In The Hat changed the way kids learned to read,
- [Family Websites and Services I'll Use In 2007](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/family-products-services/family-websites-and-services-ill-use-in-2007/) - I decided to come up with my own list of the services, products and websites I predict I'll use the most this year.
- [Butterfly Costume Wings](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/butterfly-costume-wings/) - With Spring comes beautiful butterflies. We show you how to make butterfly costume wings for the kids to enjoy outdoors!
- [Potty Training Wars: Breaking the Diaper Dependence](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/potty-training-breaking-diaper-dependence/) - A parent needs help with their toddler's dependence of holding onto its diaper. We have advice potty training power struggle.
- [Strawberry Watermelon Popsicles DIY](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/strawberry-watermelon-popsicles-diy/) - Making your own fruity popsicles is super easy. We teach you how you and your little kids can make them at home for the whole family.
- [Birdhouse Ornaments (made from Pint-Sized Dairy Cartons)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/birdhouse-ornaments-made-from-cartons/) - Upcycle used pint-sized dairy cartons into mini birdhouse ornaments for your Christmas tree. We show you how to do it yourself.
- [Doodle Art Postcards: the beauty of white gel ink on painted recycled cardboard](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/doodle-art-postcards/) - Making these Doodle Art Postcards is incredibly soothing. It doesn't take a lot of skill but it looks like it does and that is the trick!
- [All Talk, No Babble](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/toddler-doesnt-babble/) - Help! My toddler is very quiet and not even babbling. I am concerned that they should be evaluated sooner. Do you have advice?
- [Happy Rainbow Prints](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/st-patricks-day-craft-rainbow-prints/) - An easy painting craft that's perfect for St. Patrick's day. These fun prints amaze kids as they watch a half rainbow turn into a whole rainbow!
- [St. Patrick's Day Four-Leaf Clover Accessory](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/st-patricks-day-four-leaf-clover-accessory/) - To get ready for St. Patrick's Day we made a fun accessory from four-leaf clover shapes. We show you how to make your very own!
- [St. Patrick's Day & Spring Bling](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/st-patricks-day-spring-bling/) - Make some pretty necklaces out of salt dough beads that you bake in your own oven.
- [St. Patrick's Day Craft: Rainbow Friendship Bracelets](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/st-patricks-day-craft-rainbow-friendship-bracelets/) - We're celebrating St. Patrick's Day by making Rainbow Friendship Bracelets. These are easy to make and fun to give out to friends on this Spring holiday!
- [Everyone is Irish on St. Paddy's Day](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/everyone-is-irish-on-st-pattys-day/) - We found the cutest St. Patrick's Day pins on the web and are sharing them with you.
- [Shamrock Plant Gift for St. Patrick's Day](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/shamrock-plant-saint-patricks-day/) - Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and let your friend know you appreciate them with a little shamrock plant with an added sweet message on a homemade plant stick.
- [Britney Spears, Mother](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/britney-spears-mother/) - When Britney gave birth she increased her circle of critics ten-fold, because now she has to answer to the harshest and meanest critics in the world: other mothers. UGH.
- [I am shameless: Britney Spears, Mother, Nude](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-health-safety/i-am-shameless-britney-spears-mother-nude/) - Allegations from Britney Spear’s former bodyguard of her parental nudity has become a focus over the past two weeks. The first thing that popped into my mind was that of all her supposed and actual parenting faux pas, this is the one on which I would least focus. But our puritanical and finger-wagging society cannot
- [Three Tasty Alternative Chili Recipes (That Don't Taste Like Alternatives)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/favorite-chili-recipes/) - Nothing warms up the family on a cold day like a hearty chili, but why stick to the standard? These three recipes are all very different and super delicious.
- [Teach Your Kids How to Make Bean Chili (Recipes Kids Should Know How to Cook Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/bean-chili-recipes-your-kids-should-know-cook-before-leaving-home/) - Chili is a great recipe for any new cook to gain confidence. It's incredibly forgiving and you can make it your own. A great recipe to teach kids.
- [Festive Homemade Peppermint Bark (Great Last Minute Gift!)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/last-minute-gift-peppermint-bark-in-enticing-boxes/) - Peppermint bark is an easy last-minute gift that you can make with your kids. We will show you how.
- [Holiday DIY: Gumdrop Ornaments](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/holiday-diy-gumdrop-ornaments-with-kids/) - Gumdrop ornaments are an easy holiday DIY to do with kids. Just be sure to get extra gumdrops for snacking!
- [Unique Hostess Gifts and Etiquette Advice](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/unique-hostess-gifts-and-etiquette-advice/) - What do you gift hosts and hostesses? We have etiquette advice and specific gift recommendations to for cocktail parties, dinners and holiday open houses.
- [5 Easy Holiday Gifts for Kids to Make](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/handmade-holiday-gifts-to-make-with-kids/) - Teach your kids about the joy of giving with these simple kid-friendly holiday craft ideas. They will love making their own gifts for friends and family.
- [The Holiday Open House: Five Easy Steps for Hosting](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/the-holiday-open-house-five-easy-steps-for-hosting/) - A holiday open house is an easy way to entertain friends and family — including kids! Check out these five simple tips for hosting your own holiday open house.
- [Complete Resource for the Best Advent Calendars](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/complete-resource-for-the-best-advent-calendars/) - Tis the season. Growing up the Advent Calendar tradition was not one followed by my or my friend's families. However, I am a sucker for traditions and now that my son is a preschooler, I am slowly integrating lots of them into our lives. So what is the history of the Advent Calendar? Why, thank
- [Thanksgiving Table Talk: Graces, Jokes and Holiday Trivia](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/the-best-thanksgiving-jokes-and-graces/) - Wondering what to talk about at the Thanksgiving table this year? We're sharing our favorite graces and jokes, as well as some fun holiday trivia.
- [Great Easter Egg Decorating Ideas](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/great-easter-egg-decorating-ideas-procrastination-eggs/) - A collection of creative last minute Easter Egg decorating ideas. This is fun the whole family can enjoy!
- [National Pancake Day: Celebrating Shrove Tuesday](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/national-pancake-day-you-can-have-bourbon-street-ill-have-pancakes/) - Hooray for Pancake Day! Sure it's not Mardi Gras in New Orleans, but it has its own appeal. Like, no hangover.
- [Fun Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve With Kids](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/celebrating-new-years-eve-with-kids-auld-lang-syne-is-scots-for-is-melissa-asleep/) - Make New Year's Eve festive for even the guests of all ages with these fun crafts and activities.
- [Need Help With Your Holiday Photo Cards? We're Here for You](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/family-products-services/best-holiday-family-photo-cards/) - Need help with your holiday cards? We've rounded up our favorite sources, as well as some simple tips for getting a good family photo.
- [Keep Those Little Fingers Busy With These Kid-Friendly Holiday Crafts](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/best-childrens-holiday-craft-ideas-kids-love-to-work/) - Put your kids to work this holiday season with these fun and easy crafts. Your gifts and decorations will be done in no time!
- [Best Children's Crafts Websites and Resources](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/best-childrens-crafts-websites-and-resources-tiny-hands-must-be-kept-busy/) - Maybe you want to make gifts with your kids to save money or maybe you're one of those parents who enjoys making things with kids. Here are some sites for you.
- [Best Personalized and DIY Gifts](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/family-products-services/personalized-gifts-made-really-personal-like-made-just-for-me-best-personalized-and-diy-gifts/) - If you're looking for a gift that is unique and can be personalized to make your friends and family feel special, we've got some ideas for you.
- [Dear Santa, Here's My Christmas List](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/i-wonder-if-santa-uses-emoticons-dear-santa-letter-week-childrens-stationery-resources/) - Help your kids write their letters to Santa with this simple primer. Includes Santa's mailing address and how to get a response.
- [Halloween Trick or Treat Bags and Festive Extras](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/still-talking-about-halloween-best-halloween-trick-or-treating-bags-masks-and-costumes/) - We're sharing a few of our favorite Halloween accessory ideas — including festive treat bags and versatile foam masks.
- [Texas-Sized Family Fun at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/travel-family-fun/hyatt-regency-hill-country-resort-review-family-vacation/) - The Regency Hyatt Hill Country Resort and Spa in Texas (with 5 acres of water fun!) is perfect for families who want to spend time together and some time apart.
- ["Safecation" at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country San Antonio](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/travel-family-fun/safecation-at-the-hyatt-regency-hill-country-san-antonio/) - After months of sheltering in place, my family of four recently found a change of scenery at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas. We spent some days working, attending remote school, and having fun (safely), too.
- [Parenting Resolutions: What are Yours?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-resolutions-for-2009-what-are-yours/) - I'm making some resolutions this year. And what better place to start than with some of my less-than-exemplary parenting habits?
- [Inauguration Party Ideas](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/inauguration-party-ideas/) - Planning a party for next week's Presidential Inauguration? Even if you're not, you can whip up a batch of cupcakes and decorate with these decorative toppers.
- [Is Your College Kid Vaccinated for Meningitis B?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/meningitisb-vaccine-teenagers/) - Most parents are unaware or confused about the vaccines available for meningitis. Here is more information about the important and potentially life-saving Meningitis B vaccination.
- [Christmas Tree Sun Catchers](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/christmas-tree-sun-catchers/) - We made these Christmas tree sun catchers to bring some color into our drab winter days. Follow our tutorial to make your own! Easy for all ages.
- [Paper Stained Glass Christmas Trees](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/paper-stained-glass-christmas-trees/) - Why should your windows be left out of the holiday decorating fun? We've got a great craft for young and school-aged kids!
- [Surviving Your 12-Month-Old](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/whiny-12-month-old/) - A frustrated mom needs advice on helping with her now whiny, screechy, grabby, and TOTALLY NORMALLY BEHAVING one-year-old. We have recommendations.
- [Jack O' Lantern Face Mask DIY for a Safer Halloween](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/jack-o-lantern-face-mask-halloween/) - We're incorporating this Jack O' Lantern face mask into our Halloween costume just like the CDC recommends for Halloween activities this year.
- [When It's Not "Just a Phase"](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/when-its-not-just-a-phase/) - Hi. I’m writing in regards to this article. My granddaughter learned to scream at the top of her lungs when she was 3 months old and it hasn’t stopped since then. the parents and I have been living together since she was 2 months old. The first scream I identified with as a frustration type
- [Sleep Regressions and Cry It Out](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/eliminate-cry-it-out-toddler/) - For the past two weeks, I have been letting my toddler scream himself to sleep during this 18-month regression. But, it's really not working. We need a better sleep solution for all of us.
- [A Six-Month Solid Food Reset](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/12-month-old-wont-eat-solid-foods/) - A mom needs advice on how to feed her one-year-old who refuses to try pureed, juiced, raw, or steamed pieces of fruits and veggies. We have advice on resetting the solid food-experience.
- [Everything Nobody Ever Told You About Potty-Training Boys](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/potty-training-boys/) - Help! I am clueless about potty training my 2-year-old son. Should he sit or stand at the toilet? How do I keep urine from spraying everywhere?
- [What Parents and College Kids Need to Know About Absentee Voting](https://alphamom.com/parenting/resources-parenting/absentee-voting-college-students/) - How can college students make sure they get their ballot and their vote counted? What college kids (and their parents) need to know about voting in 2020.
- [Baby & The Bride](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/baby-the-bride/) - Will having a baby in the bridal party steal a bride's thunder on her wedding day? Handling the no kids policy at weddings and not wanting a baby flower girl.
- [Beach-Themed and Sandcastle Cupcakes](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/beach-sandcastle-cupcakes/) - Learn to make beach-inspired cupcakes using crushed graham crackers over butterceam. Then, add our free beach-themed illustrations as cupcake toppers.
- [Big Kid Sleeping Troubles](https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/child-cant-fall-asleep-insomnia/) - A mom is looking for help for her child to fall asleep on her own at night. We have some advice for this once great sleeper.
- [The 10-Minute Eater](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/child-eats-dinner-too-fast/) - My toddler is highly distracted at dinnertime and will only eat for 10 minutes unless I can entertain them. I think that's a bad habit to establish. Suggestions?
- [Potty Training Wars: Reassessing Readiness](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/potty-training-reassessing-readiness/) - Help! My toddler is ready to potty train but thinks it's hysterical to pee in her pants. What do we do?
- [Playground Thunderdome](https://alphamom.com/parenting/handling-other-toddler-agression/) - What's the best way to react to toddler fights and aggression on the playground...especially if the offender isn't your child?
- [Toddlers and Hair-Trigger Tantrums](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/toddlers-short-fuse-tantrums/) - A mom has needs more ideas after trying lots of ideas to prevent him from quickly melting down into epic tantrums.
- [It's Fun to Stay at the YMCA (of the Rockies in Colorado)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/summer-ymca-rockies-colorado-estes-park/) - Looking for a family vacation this summer? This resort in the Colorado Rockies is driving distance from many cities and is set up for social distancing.
- [Your Kids Won't get Bored at this Rocky Mountain Ranch in Colorado](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/travel-family-fun/snow-mountain-ranch-review-family-vacation-winter-park-colorado-rockies/) - Snow Mountain Ranch is located near the town of Winter Park, Colorado. I'm going to go ahead and tell you why it's is the perfect family vacation spot.
- [When a Toddler (Only!) Wants Grandma](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/toddler-only-wants-grandma/) - A toddler is going through a stage preferring grandma over her own mom and it's causing tears throughout the household. Here's advice on how to handle this common phase.
- [Milk Wars](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/milk-wars/) - Is it okay to wean a baby off breastmilk if they still won't drink cow's milk? What are the food alternatives for your baby who won't drink milk?
- [Second Life For Cloth Diapers](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/second-life-for-cloth-diapers/) - Ideas and sources for recycling your cloth diapers and finding second-hand cloth diapers.
- [Teething or Growth Spurt?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/teething-or-growth-spurt/) - Baby's sleep is disturbed. How to tell the difference if the cause is teething or a growth spurt, and what to do about it.
- [Can This Bedtime Be Saved?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/toddler-bedtime-and-night-wakings/) - My 18-month-old still can't fall asleep on her own and still wakes up crying multiple times a night. Please help me figure out her sleep issues!
- [Room-Sharing Woes](https://alphamom.com/parenting/kids-room-sharing-wont-go-to-sleep/) - We moved our two young boys into the same bedroom two weeks ago and they won't go to sleep. How can I get them to settle down and SLEEP?
- [Pregnancy PTSD](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-ptsd/) - New mom suspects PTSD and postpartum depression after a traumatic pregnancy, childbirth and labor and delivery.
- [Depression & the Stay-At-Home Dad](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/depression-and-the-stay-at-home-dad/) - My new father that stays home with his son and is falling apart emotionally and looks to be depressed. Ideas and resources so his wife can help her husband.
- [What to Expect in Speech Therapy](https://alphamom.com/parenting/what-to-expect-in-speech-therapy/) - How to get the most out of early intervention services.
- [Potty Training Wars: Return of the Halfway-There Kid](https://alphamom.com/parenting/potty-training-and-not-pooping-in-the-potty/) - Seriously. WHY WON'T THEY POOP ON THE POTTY. We offer ideas on how to get a peeing in the potty kid, to poop in the potty.
- [The Daytime Caretaker vs. Nighttime Potty Training](https://alphamom.com/parenting/nighttime-potty-training-vs-daytime-potty-training/) - My mother-in-law potty-trained my twins and forbade us from using pull-ups. We've had nightly accidents ever since. Here's our advice for your nighttime potty training issues.
- [Helping a Friend Through the Loss of a Parent](https://alphamom.com/your-life/helping-a-friend-through-the-loss-of-a-parent/) - My friend's father just died after a long battle with cancer. What can I do for her and her family? How can I be a help and not a burden?
- [On Having The “Internet Talk” With Your Kids](https://alphamom.com/parenting/on-having-the-internet-talk-with-your-kids/) - Is talking about the Internet the new Sex Talk? I think about this a lot already, ESPECIALLY as a parent who blogs and uses an array of social networks and shares quite a bit about my life online.
- [Urban/Suburban Hippies, Part Two](https://alphamom.com/your-life/home-your-life/urbansuburban-hippies-part-two/) - Composting. Ew. And yay!
- [Mani/Pedi 101](https://alphamom.com/your-life/manipedi-101/) - Absolutely everything you need to know about gettin' your nails "did."
- [Should I Get Hair Extensions?](https://alphamom.com/your-life/should-i-get-hair-extensions/) - She wants to cut her hair short...but wants it long again for a wedding next year. Are extensions the answer or just Bad Idea Jeans?
- [A Family Tradition for Thunderstorms](https://alphamom.com/parenting/a-family-tradition-for-thunderstorms/) - This mom finds a creative way to help her kids make the best of a scary thunderstorm. And, a new family tradition is born.
- [On Going Commando](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/overnight-potty-trainig/) - My daughter insists she's done with diapers but I'm not so sure. How do I know when it's really time to ditch the nighttime pull-up?
- [The Lice Whisperer](https://alphamom.com/parenting/how-to-get-rid-of-lice/) - My daughter keeps getting head lice from her best friend! How do I put a stop to it without embarrassing everyone?
- [How My Family Has Good Mornings](https://alphamom.com/parenting/how-my-family-has-good-mornings/) - My family places importance on good mornings, but we are not good at mornings.
- [Good Boys vs. Bad Guys](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/good-boys-vs-bad-guys/) - My little boys just want to be the "bad guys" all the time when playing. How do I keep their play appropriate and safe?
- [The Un-United Front](https://alphamom.com/parenting/the-un-united-front/) - My husband blames ME for our daughter's whining and crying. Could it really be my fault?
- [The Time I Gave Really Bad Parenting Advice](https://alphamom.com/parenting/the-time-i-gave-really-bad-parenting-advice/) - I gave terrible parenting advice to my coworker one time. Oh, and did I mention this was years ago, long before I had any children of my own?
- [A Troll In the Family](https://alphamom.com/your-life/a-troll-in-the-family/) - My aunt is using my blog and Facebook against me, all because I didn't send a stranger a baby shower gift! What do I do?
- [Seeking Family Friends to Build a Support Network](https://alphamom.com/parenting/seeking-family-friends-to-build-a-support-network/) - I'm trying to develop friendships with other families now so our kids will have a network for support later.
- [The Ethical Nanny Diaries](https://alphamom.com/parenting/the-ethical-nanny-diaries/) - Do I have to declare my part-time nanny's earnings to the IRS? Is it really a big deal if I don't? What are the tax rules for nannies?
- [Lead By Example: Teach Your Kids About Saving Money](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/lead-by-example-teach-your-kids-about-saving-money/) - No matter how many times I try to tell her about saving money, it's my example that she'll remember.
- [When Daddy's Been Drinking](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/when-daddys-been-drinking/) - My husband is an alcoholic...but if he goes to rehab he'll miss the birth of our child. What should I do? We have some advice.
- [Disciplining Other People's Children](https://alphamom.com/parenting/disciplining-other-peoples-children/) - Where's the line when someone else's child is misbehaving?
- [Baby Shower Thank-You Notes: Better Late Than Never?](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/baby-shower-thank-you-notes-better-late-than-never/) - What's the statute of limitations on super late baby shower thank-you notes?
- [When Toddlers Play Favorites](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/when-toddlers-play-favorites/) - My daughter "hates" my mom, for no apparent reason. What can I do to fix this and minimize the hurt feelings?
- [When You Suspect The Worst](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-health-safety/when-you-suspect-the-worst/) - I can't shake my suspicions that my friend is making her child sick. What do I do? Who do I tell?
- [The Nephew's Speech](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/stuttering-child/) - I'm a preschool teacher and an aunt to a child with a very bad stutter, but his mother is in denial. What do I do? Does this child need speech therapy?
- [In Mother-in-Law We Trust](https://alphamom.com/parenting/in-mother-in-law-we-trust/) - Should we let his mother buy us life insurance...even if she's demanding control of the benefits?
- [Talking to Your Child About Their Special Needs](https://alphamom.com/parenting/talking-to-your-child-about-their-special-needs/) - At what point — when special education and speech therapy and other services are the norm in your child's life — do you explain to them that they're different? And how?
- [When Is It Okay To Leave Your Kids Home Alone?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/when-is-it-okay-to-leave-your-kids-home-alone/) - When is it okay for a parent to leave their children home unsupervised? Various issues and concerns are discussed.
- [The Friendship Facebook Death](https://alphamom.com/your-life/hurt-feelings-via-facebook/) - I just found out — thanks to Facebook — that one of my best friends is getting married. And I'm not invited. What happened??
- [Fighting the 'Big Kid' Food Wars](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/helping-an-older-child-picky-eater/) - My nephew is seven years old and is an extremely picky eater with the eating habits of a toddler. How can I help his parents improve his diet?
- [On Other People's Parenting](https://alphamom.com/parenting/on-other-peoples-parenting/) - Is there ANY way to nicely tell other parents that you think their child who misbehaves and acts wild at weekly family gatherings needs better parental boundaries and guidance?
- [The Skincare Report](https://alphamom.com/your-life/beauty-style/the-skincare-report/) - A never-ending quest to find natural, effective beauty products that WORK.
- [Gentle Care for Winter Scalps](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/gentle-care-for-winter-scalps/) - A dry, itchy, flakey scalp is even less fun when it's attached to your preschooler. Ideas on how to care for your child's eczema and scalp during the winter.
- [Labor & Delivery Room Turf Wars, Part Two](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/labor-delivery-room-turf-wars-part-two/) - My mom really, really wants to be in the room when I deliver my first baby. I really, really don't. How can I tell her without hurting her feelings?
- [How Much Do You Really Pay A Babysitter?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/how-much-do-you-really-pay-a-babysitter/) - Is there a secret formula out there other parents are using to calculate how much to pay a babysitter. What is the going pay rate for babysitters these days?
- [Toddler Sleep: From Two Naps To One](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/toddler-naps-from-two-naps-to-one/) - When do babies make the switch, and is it ever something you should make for them?
- [Toddlers & Midnight Snacks](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddlers-midnight-snacks/) - He wakes up every night begging for food. Is he really hungry, going through a growth spurt or just playing you?
- [Babies on (Nursing) Strike!](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/babies-on-nursing-strike/) - It's been a week since my daughter nursed! Is this a strike or the end of breastfeeding? Has she self-weaned?
- [School Day Drama](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/school-day-drama/) - My son throws a tantrum every morning about going to school! How do I make this transition easier for both of us?
- [The Numbers Game](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/the-numbers-game/) - How to deal with unsolicited opinions about family size can be tricky, but we have some advice for you.
- [Alzheimer's, Family Secrets & the Right to Know](https://alphamom.com/your-life/alzheimers-family-secrets-the-right-to-know/) - When one parent is ill and the other is in denial...when is it time to step in and start caring for the caretaker?
- [Know Your Online Baby Photo Rights](https://alphamom.com/your-life/know-your-online-baby-photo-rights/) - A quick-n-dirty primer on copyright, trademarks and mommyblogging.
- [Helping a Grieving Mother](https://alphamom.com/your-life/helping-a-grieving-mother/) - What to do or say when your friend's child dies.
- [Special Needs, The Second Time Around](https://alphamom.com/parenting/special-needs-the-second-time-around/) - How to prepare yourself when your second child also needs Early Intervention.
- [Urban/Suburban Hippies](https://alphamom.com/your-life/home-your-life/urbansuburban-hippies/) - Finding your inner crunch through a vegetable garden.
- [Bright Kids, Hot Tempers](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/bright-kids-hot-tempers/) - Why having a smart, verbal toddler isn't a Get Out Of Jail Free card when it comes to less-than-desirable behavior.
- [Dealing With a Non-Napper](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/helping-a-non-napping-baby-get-regular-naps/) - My baby's nap schedule is a mess and it's driving us both crazy. It takes forever to get my baby down for a nap. How can I get her on a regular nap schedule?
- [Silent Night, Sleepless Night](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/toddler-sleep-problems-when-traveling/) - My 14-month-old is a terrible sleeper and an even worse traveler. Can our holiday visits home to visit family be saved?
- [On Happy Spitters](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/baby-spit-up/) - Is my baby a happy spitter? What does that mean, and are you sure I don't need to worry about it?
- [Out of the Car & Into the Crib](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/toddler-napping-problems/) - Help! My young toddler will only nap in a running car or while nursing. How can I help him develop more practical napping habits?
- [Can Breast AND Bottle Be Best?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/can-breast-and-bottle-be-best/) - I can't pump enough breastmilk for my baby and I'm tired of driving myself crazy over it. Can I nurse and use infant formula...and learn to be okay with that?
- [A Chat With Myself As a New Mother](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/a-chat-with-myself-as-a-new-mother/) - I hope you understand that you’re doing the best you can right now, young mother. You really are. But all of the worrying and self-doubt? Useless.
- [Falling Asleep While Nursing: Is It Really Such a Big Deal?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/baby-falling-asleep-while-nursing-is-it-really-such-a-big-deal/) - Many infant sleep experts like to advise against letting your baby fall asleep while breastfeeding. Is it really such a bad habit? How do you break it?
- [Post-Weaning Blues](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/post-weaning-blues/) - My 14 month old just weaned. I thought I was more than ready, but I'm devastated. Is this normal?
- [Can This Daycare Situation Be Saved?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/can-this-daycare-situation-be-saved/) - I'm having second thoughts about our daycare provider. Should I listen to my gut or are my mommy instinct overreacting?
- [Don't Quit Before Your Parenting Shift is Over](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/dont-quit-before-your-parenting-shift-is-over/) - It's easy to get frustrated by the long days of parenting and want to quit before your shift is over. Don't. It's not fair to anyone. Including you.
- [Sleep Regressions & Physical Milestones](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/sleep-regressions-physical-milestones/) - My baby has learned to stand up in his crib. Now how do I get him to lie back down and SLEEP? How do I handle this sleep regression?
- [The 12-Month Milk-to-Food Transition](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/the-12-month-milk-to-food-transition/) - All milk and no solids! What to do with a newly-minted toddler who's stuck with babyish eating habits.
- [Daycare Drama & Mommy Guilt](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/daycare-drama-mommy-guilt/) - The daycare I chose for my baby turned out to be terrible and borderline neglectful. How can I ever trust my mom instincts again?
- [Adventures In Solid Food Feeding](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/adventures-in-solid-food-feeding/) - Purees vs. finger foods vs. baby-led weaning and choking and coughing...when did feeding babies get so complicated?
- [Sleep Training & the Generation Gap](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/sleep-training-the-generation-gap/) - My family is pressuring me to sleep train my three-month-old baby. Are they right that I'll do him a disservice if I wait?
- [Stinky Stinky Cloth Wipes](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/stinky-stinky-cloth-wipes/) - Help! My cloth wipes stink. What am I doing wrong? How can I save my reusable cloth wipes?
- [Postpartum Anxiety in the Year 2012](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/postpartum-anxiety-in-the-year-2012/) - I had a baby and now I can't stop worrying about the end of the world! Is this normal? Is this postpartum depression.
- [Breastfeeding PTSD](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/breastfeeding-ptsd/) - After a terrible breastfeeding experience with baby #1, how to overcome fears and anxiety about nursing baby #2.
- [When You Simply Have To Wean](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/when-you-simply-have-to-wean/) - Medical issues mean I have to stop breastfeeding my son. How can I make the process as easy as possible for us both?
- [Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/is-my-baby-getting-enough-milk/) - Mom is concerned that her eight-month old baby is not getting enough breastmilk or formula. How much should this baby be eating?
- [Bottle Shame](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/bottle-shame/) - Breastfeeding didn't work out for us, but what do I say to all these nosy strangers who want to know why?
- [Advice for New Parents: What to Keep, What to Do](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/advice-for-new-parents-what-to-keep-what-to-do/) - They already know about sleeping and diapers, here is my advice for some stuff that really matters.
- [Winning the Bottle Battle](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/baby-bottle-weaning/) - My 14-month-old won't give up her morning bottle without a fight. How do I get her fully weaned without going fully crazy?
- [Can This Breastfeeding Relationship Be Saved?](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/can-this-breastfeeding-relationship-be-saved/) - How do you know when it's time to give up on trying to make nursing work?
- [The Postpartum Guest List](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/the-postpartum-guest-list/) - Am I a difficult person and terrible family member if I don't want certain difficult relatives visiting my newborn baby?
- [Belated Breastfeeding Woes](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/belated-breastfeeding-woes/) - Boosting your milk supply after illness, separation or just plain lazy pumping. We have ideas and tips for you for these common breastfeeding issues.
- [Breastfeeding & Rheumatoid Arthritis](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/breastfeeding-with-rheumatoid-arthritis/) - Went off medication for Rheumatoid Arthritis so I could have a baby and nurse. I need to go back on my RA medicines, but the emotional pain of weaning hurts.
- [Bye-Bye, Bottles](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/transitioning-to-sippy-cups/) - How to make the baby bottle-to-sippy-cup transition as painless as possible. We've got tips for you.
- [Two Kids, One Room](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/two-kids-sharing-one-beroom/) - The pros and more pros of siblings sharing a bedroom. We go through them and share some advice.
- [Potty Training Regression](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/potty-training-regression/) - When a new sibling means potty training regression, we help you with some ideas for tackling this normal developmental hiccup.
- [Diaper Escape Artists](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/diaper-escape-artists/) - How to stop your little Houdini toddler from removing his clothes and diapers. We have some practical advice.
- [Potty Training In Cloth Diapers](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/potty-training-in-cloth-diapers/) - Is potty training in cloth diapers really all that different from disposable diapers? Can you avoid the Pull-Up phase altogether? What about those infernal snaps?
- [Daycare Bullies](https://alphamom.com/parenting/daycare-bullies/) - I love my daycare provider...but not her kid. What to do when there's a bully in the daycare group. We have some advice.
- [Keeping Toddlers In Their Beds](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/keeping-toddlers-in-their-beds/) - It's a herculean ordeal to keep our two-and-a-half-year-old daughter in her bed at bedtime. We've tried everything we can think of, so now what? We have some advice.
- [When Grandma's Been Drinking](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/when-grandmas-been-drinking/) - When a grandmother is an alcoholic is there a way to protect both the child and her relationship with her grandmother?
- [The Spoiling Boundary](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/concern-about-grandparents-spoiling-children/) - What to do when grandparents cross the line of Too Much Stuff and spoil your children, particularly with inappropriate gifts.
- [When Your Parenting Dealbreakers Are Different](https://alphamom.com/parenting/when-your-parenting-dealbreakers-are-different/) - My in-laws are absolutely, fundamentally untrustworthy caretakers for my child. But my husband is insisting we let them babysit while we travel overseas! What do I do?
- [Don't Call Me Grandma](https://alphamom.com/your-life/dont-call-me-grandma/) - My mother has announced that she will never let her (hypothetical, for now) grandchildren call her anything grandmother-related. Should I be worried?
- [Toddler Separation Anxiety & Morning Melodrama](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-separation-anxiety-morning-melodrama/) - How to get your toddler out the door without both of you losing your minds. We have specific tips on helping your toddler with her separation anxiety.
- [Showering at Night, Bedhead in the Morning](https://alphamom.com/your-life/showering-at-night-bedhead-in-the-morning/) - A working mom's hair dilemma: Showering at night simplifies the morning madness, at the expense of pretty hair.
- [Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Underwire Bras](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-breastfeeding-underwire-bras/) - Can you wear underwire bras when you are pregnant or breastfeeding?
- [Toddlers Who Pull Hair](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddlers-who-pull-hair/) - If you're looking for advice to stop your toddler from pulling your hair, we have five tips to stop the hair pulling madness!
- [The Third Trimester Freak Out](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/third-trimester-of-pregnancy-anxiety/) - I'm just weeks away from my pregnancy due date and anxiety is ruling my life. Is this normal?
- [To Have "Two Under Two"...Or Not](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/to-have-two-under-two-or-not/) - I plan to start trying for baby #2 when my first baby turns one. Am I nuts to have two children under two?
- [The Second Baby War](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/disagreement-over-family-size/) - I want another child and he doesn't, at all. Can this relationship be saved? Some things to consider.
- [In Search Of: Plus-Sized Maternity Clothes](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/in-search-of-plus-sized-maternity-clothes/) - I'm a big girl with a big shopping problem. Where can I find cute maternity clothes that don't make me look and feel like a depressed wedding cake?
- [Labor & Delivery Turf Wars](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/labor-delivery-turf-wars/) - My parents are hurt because I don't want to tell them when I go into labor. Advice on handling family drama.
- [The Overachievers](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/the-overachievers/) - My breasts are leaking at five months pregnant! And leaking a LOT. Is this normal?
- [A Note From the Other Side](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/a-note-from-the-other-side/) - It's the Most Wonderful (Former Advice Smackdown Question-Asker Update) of the Year.
- [Say No So You Can Say Yes to Something Greater](https://alphamom.com/parenting/say-no-so-you-can-say-yes-to-something-greater/) - For every time that you're willing to say no, you get the freedom to say yes to something that's a better fit for your family.
- [Sharing Happy News With Unhappy People](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/sharing-happy-news-with-unhappy-people/) - I'm pregnant, and I already know my mother-in-law is going to be angry. Is there any way to soften the blow?
- [TV and Montessori (and School, In General)](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/kids-tv-viewing-time-and-montessori-school-guidelines/) - The "official" Montessori guidelines on TV time for young kids are really strict. But are they realistic?
- [Toddlers & The Tube](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/toddlers-and-television-time/) - My toddler's obsession with the television is growing stronger by the day. How can I set reasonable television viewing time limits without driving us to tears?
- [The Mother-in-Law Con](https://alphamom.com/your-life/the-mother-in-law-con/) - Help! My mother-in-law is an honest-to-God criminal, and my husband wants her to move in with us.
- [GroupMom: Deal of the Day Offerings for Kids!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/groupmom-deal-of-the-day-offerings-for-kids/) - Kids can now make their lives easier by taking advantage of some of the great deals their moms are offering. Don't want to eat vegetables? Buy a GroupMom deal!
- [D is for Disorder](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/d-is-for-disorder/) - I know that many kids these days struggle from the alphabet soup of disorders. Why aren’t we talking about it more openly?
- [Toddler Toothbrushing Wars, Continued](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/toddler-toothbrushing-wars-continued/) - My two-year-old still refuses to let me brush his teeth. Is there any cavity-free light at the end of this tunnel?
- [Pacifier Weaning: Now or Later?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/pacifier-weaning-now-or-later/) - Is it better to wean my child from from the pacifier sooner or later?
- [Toddlers and Teens, More Alike Than Different](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/toddlers-and-teens-more-alike-than-different/) - Turns out parenting teens is a lot like parenting toddlers, and you've already done that. Let us show you the similarities.
- [I Let My Young Teens "Date"](https://alphamom.com/parenting/i-let-my-young-teens-date/) - There are valuable lessons to be learned in all of our relationships, romantic and otherwise. Here are the reasons I let my children "date."
- [Making Home in the Temporary](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/making-home-in-the-temporary/) - They say "it's not the house that makes the home." I am more convinced than ever that what they say is true.
- [The Last Time](https://alphamom.com/parenting/the-last-time/) - The lasts are hard for me to deal with because when they are happening we don't know that they are the last. It's in looking back the event has any importance.
- [Stages of Grief vis-à-vis Grounding the Teenager](https://alphamom.com/parenting/stages-of-grief-vis-a-vis-grounding-the-teenager/) - A mother's hilarious portrayal of the various stages of emotions involved for both the parent and teen when the teen is grounded.
- [Helping your Kids Understand the Value of Money and the Importance of Saving](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/helping-your-kids-understand-the-value-of-money-and-the-importance-of-saving/) - Raising kids to understand the value of money and the importance of saving money are daunting tasks. We try to break it down into some simple tips.
- [I Love Daylight Savings Time, When It Ends](https://alphamom.com/parenting/i-love-daylight-savings-time-when-it-ends/) - I did a bad thing. Maybe not so much bad, as sneaky. When it came time to turn our clocks back an hour, I simply didn't. So, how did it go? Read on to find out.
- [It Takes a Village, If We Allow It](https://alphamom.com/parenting/it-takes-a-village-if-we-allow-it/) - I want a village. These are the people I want in my village. People who think it is a moral obligation to look out for each other's kids.
- [Raising Children in a TV World](https://alphamom.com/parenting/raising-children-in-a-tv-world/) - I think television watching becomes a habit. I don’t want my children to develop that habit any more than I want them to start smoking or drinking.
- [Ten (+ one) Commandments of Motherhood](https://alphamom.com/parenting/ten-one-commandments-of-motherhood/) - We all struggle with different areas of motherhood. There is no such thing as a perfect mother. We all have different strengths. We all have our weaknesses.
- [Teenagers Make You Crazy](https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/teenagers-make-you-crazy/) - The reason some parents laughed about the dad who shot his daughter's laptop is because we all know that parenting teens makes the most sane of us act nuts.
- ["It's not extra money" and Other Things Teens Should Know About Credit Cards](https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/what-teens-should-know-about-credit-cards/) - I've volunteered to teach personal finance classes to teens. This is what I want teens to know about how credit cards work before they go off to college.
- [Raising Kind Children in a Honey Boo Boo World](https://alphamom.com/parenting/raising-kind-children-in-a-honey-boo-boo-world/) - I don't want my kids to become desensitized. I don't want them to think it is okay to make fun of other people or feel superior to other people. 
- [An Open Letter to My Teenage Sons](https://alphamom.com/parenting/an-open-letter-to-my-teenage-sons/) - I have high expectations of you. I have no doubt that you will live up to them all, but in the wake of recent news events I feel like I have to verbalize them.
- [Pregnancy Loss PTSD](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-loss-ptsd/) - Pregnancy losses are traumatic, devastating and stressful. Here is some advice for navigating the scary world of being pregnant after multiple pregnancy losses.
- [A College Education, the Key to a Happy Life or Not?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/a-college-education-the-key-to-a-happy-life-or-not/) - A realistic look at the benefit of attending a private 4-year college education versus the amount of money it will cost.
- [Does Every Parent Have a Favorite Child?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/does-every-parent-have-a-favorite-child/) - We should just remember to treat our children as individuals, celebrate their differences, and not worry much about everything being perfectly even or equal.
- [What Our Kids Will Never Understand](https://alphamom.com/parenting/what-our-kids-will-never-understand/) - There are things that were part of our collective culture growing up that our children will never understand, like phone books and pen pals. Read on for more.
- [Midnight Pumping](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/midnight-pumping/) - My baby is sleeping longer at night now. Should I pump or should I sleep? We have advice here.
- [Afraid of the Dark](https://alphamom.com/parenting/afraid-of-the-dark/) - Has your toddler developed a fear of the dark that is interfering with their ability to fall asleep? Here are some things you can do to help your child.
- [Newborn Sleep Wars: Reverse Cycling Edition](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/newborn-sleep-wars-reverse-cycling-edition/) - What to do when your baby has her days and nights completely reversed. We have newborn sleep advice here.
- [Just Say "No" (To The In-Laws)](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/just-say-no-to-the-in-laws/) - My husband won't ever say no to his parents, even when it comes to stuff that might not be good for our daughter. What can I do? We have advice.
- [Protecting Your Newborn From the Preschool Pestilence](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/protecting-your-newborn-from-the-preschool-pestilence/) - How to keep big sister and brother's back-to-school germs from infecting a new baby.
- [Cooking With Your Young Kids](https://alphamom.com/parenting/cooking-with-your-young-kids/) - Not for, WITH! How to safely inspire your young kids to get cooking in the kitchen.
- [When the School Can't (or Won't) Help Your Child](https://alphamom.com/parenting/advocating-for-an-educational-evaluation/) - I'm worried something isn't quite "right" with my child, but the school keeps finding excuses for not evaluating our concerns. Where do I turn for help?
- [Ain't No Cure for the Start of School Blues](https://alphamom.com/parenting/aint-no-cure-for-the-start-of-school-blues/) - When back-to-school feels bittersweet. Time goes so quickly and this mom isn't sure she's ready for the kids to be gone from home all day just yet.
- [Nighttime Potty Training](https://alphamom.com/parenting/nighttime-potty-training/) - Why it takes so much longer for some kids to overnight potty train, and if there's anything you can do to speed things up.
- [Bedtime Rebellion](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/bedtime-rebellion/) - Bedtime battles when a formerly good sleep starts staying up later...and later...and later.
- [What You Need to Know To Discuss Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with Your Kids](https://alphamom.com/parenting/talking-to-kids-about-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/) - Every year, when we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I find myself re-learning things I already knew and finding new information which lead me to thinking about what it is we really need to know about Dr. King.
- [And So This Is Christmas](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/and-so-this-is-christmas/) - We want our children to have a happy Christmas and to give them what they want, but how do we help our children appreciate how blessed they are?
- [8 Ways to Raise Thankful Kids](https://alphamom.com/parenting/raising-thankful-kids/) - This is the time of year when we start to think about being thankful. We share some ideas for helping your children be thankful for all they are blessed with.
- [Tips to Teach Your Kids About Household Bills and Budgets](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/tips-to-teach-your-kids-about-household-bills-and-budgets/) - Practical ways to teach kids at each age about taking care of bills and the household budget.
- [Grandma The Underminer](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/grandma-the-underminer/) - My mother-in-law watches my children during the day for free, but it's costing me my sanity! She is undermining my wishes left and right.
- [The Seven-Month Itch](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/baby-scratches/) - My baby won't stop SCRATCHING everything, including herself. And ME. Is this normal? Is she itchy or is this a developmental-grabby phase?
- [The Ultimate Summer Road Trip Playlist for Families](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/summer-road-trip-playlist-for-families/) - We all know that nothing makes the miles go by faster than some soul-lifting music, so this year we’ve put together Alphamom’s Summer Road Trip Playlist.
- [It's A New School Year For Parents, Too](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parents-school-preparation-guide/) - Kids are heading back to school and we have some helpful advice to help parents start their kids' school year off on the right foot.
- [Hostess Gifts for Baby Showers?](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/hostess-gifts-for-baby-showers/) - What's the etiquette on gifts for your baby shower hosts?
- [A Stay-at-Home Mom is NOT a Stay-at-Home Maid](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-relationships/housework-arguments-marriage/) - A stay-at-home-mom needs advice on dealing with her husband's refusal to help out at home and the ensuing arguments.
- [Sleep-Training, Room-Sharing & More, Oh My!](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/child-wont-sleep-in-bedroom/) - This parent needs help keeping their older toddler in their own bed and stop them from roaming the house during the middle of the night and disrupting everyone's sleep.
- [When CIO Is Not An Option: The Tension Increaser](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/cio-sleep-training-alternative-tension-increasers/) - Amalah helps a mom identify her baby as a "tension increaser" and figure out an alternative to the Ferber Method as a sleep training option for their family.
- [The Etiquette of Children's Clothing Hand-Me-Downs](https://alphamom.com/parenting/childrens-clothing-hand-me-downs-etiquette/) - A new mom needs help navigating the ins and outs of Hand-Me-Down etiquette. She is stressed by the details. We have advice to share.
- [Potty Training Wars: Training with a Chronic Illness](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/potty-training-when-mom-has-chronic-illness/) - Practical potty training advice for parents when one of them is challenged with a chronic illness.
- [The Toddler Who Won't Get On the Potty in the Morning](https://alphamom.com/uncategorized/toddler-wont-get-on-potty/) - Help! My toddler won't get on the potty in the morning. I have back issues and can't easily lift him. Do you have any advice?
- [Avoiding Bedtime Battles with Your Young Child](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/avoid-bedtime-battles/) - How do you handle a young child who refuses to go to sleep? Here's how to handle this common power struggle. In short, avoid the bedtime battle to win the sleep war.
- [Best Things to Do at Universal Studios Hollywood & The Wizarding World of Harry Potter](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/universal-studios-hollywood-what-to-do-kids/) - An updated review of the shows and attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles, plus what’s to love about the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter that opened last year, in 2016.
- [Your Everything Guide to Universal Orlando Resort](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/planning-guide-universal-orlando-resort-first-time/) - Everything you've ever wanted to know to plan your trip to Universal Orlando Resort and even a few things you didn't want to know! Perfect for first-time visitors and those wanting a comprehensive guide to hotels, tickets, transportation, rides and attractions, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
- [Universal Orlando: 25 Things You Must Do & See With Your Kids](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/travel-family-fun/universal-orlando-top-things-do-see-with-kids/) - Spend more time yelling, "Whee!" and less time planning your day with our handy dandy list of Universal Orlando must-dos and secret tips.
- [Universal Orlando Resort’s Rides and Attractions (excluding Harry Potter)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/universal-orlando-resorts-rides-attractions-excluding-harry-potter/) - Everything you've ever wanted to know to plan your trip to Universal Orlando Resort and even a few things you didn't want to know! Perfect for first-time visitors and those wanting a comprehensive guide to Universal Orlando Resort and the lowdown on its best rides and attractions.
- [Universal Orlando Resort: Hotels, Tickets and Transportation](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/universal-orlando-hotels-tickets-transportation-guide/) - Everything you've ever wanted to know to plan your trip to Universal Orlando Resort and even a few things you didn't want to know! Perfect for first-time visitors and those wanting a comprehensive guide to hotels, tickets, and on-site transportation.
- [What to Expect at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/best-rides-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-orlando/) - Everything you've ever wanted to know to plan your trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort and even a few things you didn't want to know! Perfect for first-time visitors and those wanting a comprehensive guide to hotels, tickets, transportation, rides and attractions.
- [Teaching Global Citizenship through Language](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/teaching-global-citizenship-through-language/) - How can you get your young child excited about different cultures and countries around the globe? We have some ideas.
- [Cousins Without Rivalry](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/young-cousins-fighting/) - A mom needs advice on how to handle the relationship between her young son and his cousin which resembles that of siblings now that they are living under the same roof.
- [Making a Sleep Schedule Course Correction (in Quarantine)](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/making-a-sleep-schedule-course-correction-in-quarantine/) - A mom needs help in understanding how to use the 2-3-4 sleep schedule help with her infant's sleep deprivation.
- [Non-Crazy Making Online Resources for Parents of Twins & Multiples](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/twin-multiples-online-resources-parents-best/) - We did some research and share the current crop of non-crazy-making general parenting websites and other online resources for parents of twins and multiples.
- [Family Experiment: Do Family Meetings Work?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/do-family-meetings-work/) - An experiment with family meetings to see if they work.
- [You Have a New Baby! Now How Do You Keep Your Sanity?!](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/new-motherhood-and-10-best-ways-to-keep-your-sanity/) - As a new mother, 10 best ways to keep your sanity when you have a newborn from a mom of five young children.
- [The Biggest Challenge of Having a Large Family](https://alphamom.com/parenting/biggest-challenge-of-large-family/) - There are challenges that come with a big family. Constant comments from strangers and lots of mouths to feed. But there is one challenge I find the hardest.
- [The Best Way to Handle a Toddler's Drop-off Anxiety](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/the-best-way-to-handle-a-toddlers-drop-off-anxiety/) - A parent needs advice on how to handle her toddler's separation anxiety while dropping her off at daycare. Amalah has advice.
- [The Eyeglasses-Grabbing Toddler](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/toddler-grabbing-throwing-eyeglasses/) - How do you help your toddler from grabbing and throwing your eyeglasses? They think it's a game. We have some advice.
- [(Slightly Older) Toddlers Who Throw Toys, Food & Other Hard Unyielding Objects](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/older-toddlers-who-hit-throw-toys/) - What do you do when a toddler over two years old has been throwing objects and hitting for over six months now?
- [Send Love with Snail Mail (and also support the US Postal Service)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/snail-mail-postcard-support-usps/) - It's hard being separated from loved ones. Kids can show them some love by sending them snail mail. It also supports the U.S. Postal Service which needs help desperately right now.
- [It Might Be ADHD. Now What??](https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/child-adhd-what-to-do-next/) - What to do when you suspect that your child has ADHD. We share our favorite resources and BTDT techniques that have worked with our families.
- [Decorate Your Own Flowery Sunnies for Spring](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/decorate-flowery-sunglasses-spring/) - Transform your sunglasses from good to great by decorating them with tiny faux flowers. Easy peasy craft and perfect for spring. Elton John will be proud.
- [How to Keep Your Kids From Killing Each Other](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/how-to-keep-your-kids-from-killing-each-other/) - Mom of four boys-- and soon a brood of five -- shares her secrets to keeping the peace between her kids and bringing out the best in them.
- [The Post-Move Sleep Regression](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/sleep-affected-by-house-move/) - What should you do when your children's sleep schedule is still wonky a month after moving into your new home? We have advice.
- [Week 22](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-twenty-two/) - What baby gear items should you buy now or put on your baby registry and what baby gear can wait until your baby is older?
- [Week 21](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-twenty-one/) - You're at Week 21 of your pregnancy. This week's focus is on pregnancy fears. Consider us your internet BFF pregnancy guide.
- [Week 20](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-calendar/week-twenty/) - Let's talk skin. Your poor skin takes such a beating during pregnancy, from itching to rashes to stretch marks to breakouts to other just plain weird stuff.
- [Week 19](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-calendar/week-nineteen/) - What kind of exercises am I allowed to do while pregnant? Consider this your internet BBF pregnancy guide.
- [Week 18](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-calendar/week-eighteen/) - Do you want to find out your baby's sex? Let's talk about ultrasounds and the possible big reveal. Consider this your internet BFF pregnancy guide.
- [Week 17](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-seventeen/) - Is it time to start a baby registry? Consider this your internet BFF pregnancy guide.
- [Week 16](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-sixteen/) - When will I feel my baby move for the first time? Consider this your internet BFF pregnancy guide.
- [Week 15](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-fifteen/) - You're 15 weeks pregnant. What are your favorite pregnancy books and resources? We share ours. Consider this your internet BFF pregnancy guide.
- [Week 13](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-thirteen/) - How to build a maternity wardrobe. We tell you where to save and where to splurge. Consider this your internet BFF pregnancy guide.
- [Week 11](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-eleven/) - We focus on Prenatal Testing this week. Consider this your internet BFF pregnancy guide.
- [Week 10](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-ten/) - Is anyone here a little...emotional? About...anything? And everything? Let's talk about pregnancy emotions.
- [Week 9](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-nine/) - You may have gained some weight already, or you may have lost some weight. Here’s how your weight gain should pan out over the next seven months or so.
- [Week 8](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-calendar/week-eight/) - You're eight weeks pregnant and you're about to have your first prenatal visit. Here's what to expect. Consider this your internet BFF pregnancy guide.
- [Week 7](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-seven/) - You're 7 weeks along and you've become besties with the toilet because of morning sickness. We've got advice. Consider this your internet BFF pregnancy guide.
- [Week 6](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-calendar/week-six/) - You're six weeks pregnant and you're feeling the classic symptoms of the first trimesterzzzzz. Consider this your internet BFF pregnancy guide.
- [Week 5](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-calendar/week-five/) - Congratulations, you're expecting! It's time to stop smoking, drinking, and licking mailboxes, if you're into that sort of thing.
- [Week 4](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-calendar/week-four/) - Onto the most popular topic ever… the Earliest Signs Of Pregnancy.
- [Week 3](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-calendar/week-three/) - Welcome to the two-week wait! This is the mind-numbingly annoying stretch of days between ovulation and peestick time.
- [Week 2](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/week-two/) - Week two of Alpha Mom's week-by-week pregnancy calendar. Sign up for our weekly email newsletter or visit our calendar each week.
- [Learning to Homeschool in the Time of COVID-19](https://alphamom.com/parenting/homeschooling-during-covid-19/) - Are you an overnight homeschooler because of the Coronavirus? Here's advice from an experienced homeschooler on how to navigate these weeks ahead.
- [Helping Kids Cope With Coronavirus Cancellations](https://alphamom.com/parenting/coronavirus-cancellations-helping-kids-cope/) - A parent is seeking advice on helping her young son deal with the disappointment of his canceled birthday party due to social distancing amid COVID-19.
- [Speech Delays in the Age of Coronavirus](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/speech-delays-in-the-age-of-coronavirus/) - Help! I think my toddler may be speech delayed. But also, we're bilingual at home. How do I get them evaluated during the COVID-19 shutdowns? What can I do?
- [Preserving the Pantry during the Time of Corona Quarantine (and Every Day)](https://alphamom.com/your-life/health-your-life/food-expiration-dates-refrigerator/) - Confused about the dates listed on your food? Is that an expiration date? Looking to keep your food safe to eat? Us, too. Here's our cheat sheet.
- [Learning for Fun (and Not Just Gaming) During Coronavirus](https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/teens-learning-for-fun-during-coronavirus/) - Help! My autistic young teen loves these stay-at-home orders for COVID and just wants to play video games. How do I keep him interested in learning?
- [Lessons From An Accidental Homeschooler](https://alphamom.com/parenting/lessons-from-an-accidental-homeschooler/) - I never thought I'd homeschool my child. This is what I have learned so far in transitioning my child from public school to homeschool.
- [The Imagination Movers Are Back! (Watch them at Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/the-imagination-movers-are-back-watch-them-at-home/) - Find the popular and beloved Imagination Movers at home and on screens now through Disney+.
- [Hand-painted Eggs for Nowruz](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/hand-painted-eggs-for-nowruz/) - For Nowruz, which is the Persian New Year and coincides with spring, we show you how easy it is to hand paint some craft eggs.
- [Mermaid Party Cupcakes and Cookies!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/mermaid-party-cupcakes-cookies/) - Looking to throw a mermaid-themed party? We've got you covered with these treat ideas and free mermaid cupcake toppers.
- [Flower Hair Scrunchies for the VSCO Girl (5 minute craft)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/flower-hair-scrunchies-vsco-girl-craft/) - Learn to add faux flowers to the ever-popular scrunchies. This super easy craft only takes minutes and will be a hit with your VSCO girls.
- [Hugs and Kisses Cookies (for Valentine's and Every Day!)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/hugs-kisses-cookies-valentines-day/) - We teach you how to make these iced XOXO and kisses sugar cookies for Valentine's Day (or any day of the year). They are super cute and relatively easy to make. No cookie cutters necessary.
- [Burning Daylight: Homemade Playdough](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/homemade-playdough-burning-daylight-going-back-to-mixing-up-fun/) - If you're playing along at home I've had some feedback on my ideas for playdough, sidewalk chalk and chalk from the comments. I'll sum them up in this post.
- [How to Make Paper Snowflakes](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/make-a-paper-snowflake-day/) - Paper snowflakes are an easy and fun craft for kids of all ages. Get started with these simple how-to's.
- [Little Green Leprechaun Footprints](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/little-green-leprechaun-footprints/) - This time of year there are always sneaky little leprechauns looking for gold. So we made these Green Footprint Clue Cards to help lead them on a hunt!
- [Spring Flower Pinwheel Craft](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/spring-flower-pinwheel-craft/) - April showers bring May flowers. In this case, flower pinwheels which are easy to make with even little kids. Check out our tutorial!
- [Here Comes The Sun! Paper Globes](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/how-to-make-paper-globes/) - This is an easy paper decoration that the kids can make for your next cook-out, baby shower, or cocktail party. Just follow our instructions!
- [Painting With Chocolate](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/painting-with-chocolate/) - We are painting with chocolate to celebrate National Candy Month. Follow these simple instructions to make your own pretty chocolate pencil pops!
- [Do You Have the Best Grandparent Hands Down?](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/do-you-have-the-best-grandma-hands-down/) - Grandparents Day is the first Sunday after Labor Day and we've got a creative and easy craft present for you to make just in time.
- [Handmade Holiday Stamps](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/handmade-holiday-stamps/) - Who doesn’t love to play with rubber stamps? The problem is they can be pricey and it’s tough to find the perfect design. So, we teach you how to make our own.
- [Plastic Berry Baskets into Glittery Snowflakes](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/plastic-berry-baskets-into-glittery-snowflakes/) - We found a simple way to re-use plastic berry baskets! With just a few supplies your house can be full of sparkly snowflakes.
- [Winter Craft: Snow Dough Men!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/winter-crafty-snow-dough-men/) - Who says you have to have snow to make snowmen? Here's a fun way to make them indoors and stay cozy while you're at it!
- [Homemade Felt Valentine Patches](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/homemade-felt-valentine-patches/) - This tutorial is a quick and easy way to make hand drawn decals that can used as is to make a badge/button for Valentine’s Day.
- [Build a Felt Cupcake](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/build-a-felt-cupcake/) - Kids can build and decorate their own felt cupcakes. Make several and when you're done, you have all the ingredients for more quiet playtime.
- [Valentine's Day Craft: Safety Pin Bracelets](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/valentines-day-craft-safety-pin-bracelets/) - Looking for a fun gift to make with your kids for Valentine's Day? These safety-pin friendship bracelets would be perfect for special friends!
- [Noodle This! March is National Noodle Month](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/noodle-this-march-is-national-noodle-month/) - It's a bird! It's a plane, it's NOOOODLE MONSTER! We've got your national noodle month crafts covered. Make sure to pencil it in your calendar and not forget.
- [Spring Craft: Make Paper Daffodils](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/spring-craft-make-paper-daffodils/) - With the first day of Spring coming up we thought we'd make some simple paper daffodils to brighten the house. We'll show you how to make your own!
- [Printable May Day Basket](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/printable-may-day-basket/) - May Day is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate! We love leaving unexpected treats on our friend's door!
- [Paper Globes for Earth Day](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/paper-globes-for-earth-day/) - To celebrate Earth Day how about a making a craft with the kiddos out of recycled paper? Check out this simple craft!
- [Spiral Streamers - DIY Party Decor](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/spiral-streamers-diy-party-decor/) - Planning a party on a budget? We show you how to make spiral streamers for some pretty party decor that is super easy and inexpensive.
- [DIY Flower Hair Clips for May](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/diy-flower-hair-clips-for-may/) - With just some scrap fabric and a hair clip, you can make a simple, stylish hair accessory for any child who loves wearing flowers in their hair!
- [Sail Into Summer With Ice Cube Boats](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/sail-into-summer-with-ice-cube-boats/) - These easy to make ice cube sail boats will keep your kids cool and entertained during hot summer days.
- [Father's Day Craft: Artwork Clipboard](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/fathers-day-craft-artwork-clipboard/) - If you are looking for a handmade gift for Dad for Father's Day look no further! This gift is a great way to preserve and display a child's artwork.
- [Milk Jug Decorative Window Crafts](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/milk-jug-decorative-window-crafts/) - We show you how you and the kids can make two different crafts using plastic milk jugs and just a few other crafting supplies.
- [Tiny Town Made from Felt and Scissors](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/tiny-town-made-from-felt-and-scissors/) - This tiny town is crafted with felt and scissors for play time long after craft time is over.
- [Sandpaper Printed T-shirt](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/sandpaper-printed-t-shirt/) - This is a super simple sandpaper printing technique that will keep your kids busy and make one cute shirt!
- [Pixel Painting](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/pixel-painting/) - How to make pixel project with a young child. It's a great way to learn about color mixing, have a messy fun time and make something really cool all at once.
- [Make a Paint Chip Board Game](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/make-a-paint-chip-board-game/) - It's time to get creative! Here is how you how you can use store sample paint chips to create a fun game to play with the family.
- [Magnetic Pencil Holder for Back-to-School](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/magnetic-pencil-holder-for-back-to-school/) - Add some bling to the kids lockers with these fun magnetic pencil holders. You'll only need a few supplies for this simple back-to-school craft!
- [Embellished Liquid Hand Soap](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/embellished-liquid-hand-soap/) - It is National Wash Your Hands week! This simple (but cute!) embellished hand liquid soap will remind everyone to wash their hands.
- [Gingerbread House Holiday Photo Card](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/gingerbread-house-holiday-photo-card/) - This craft is for kids that love to color-in and for parents that want a nice photo card for the mantle piece or for the grandparents this holiday.
- [Winter Craft: Waterless Snow Globes!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/winter-craft-waterless-snow-globes/) - Snow globes are such fun. Here's a tutorial for Waterless Snow Globes. So easy to make, even a kid could do it!
- [Snowman Bookmark Craft](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/snowman-bookmark-craft/) - Mark your page in your favorite book with a snowman bookmark.
- [Woodland Creature Masks!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/woodland-creature-masks-diy/) - Here are some cute woodland creature masks you can download and then decorate. Have fun. And remember these masks for Halloween, too!
- [St. Patrick's Day Craft: DIY Necklace](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/st-patricks-day-craft-diy-necklace/) - Everybody needs a bit of green bling for St. Patrick's Day. With this simple DIY necklace everyone can be wearing green.
- [DIY Printable May Day Basket](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/diy-printable-may-day-basket/) - I love May Day. Here is a quick little printable coloring page that you can download to help your child make a darling May Day basket.
- [Handmade Father's Day Gift: iPod Earbud Case](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/handmade-fathers-day-gift-ipod-earbud-case/) - Make an earbud case to keep Dad's iPod earbuds tangle-free for Father's Day. This easy-to-make Father's Day gift that will surely be used.
- [Kid-Friendly Activities At Your Door](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/babbabox-reviewed/) - A BabbaBox is an activity box that is delivered to you and arrives on your doorstep to help you create, explore, story tell, and connect with your kids.
- [Craft and Snack: Easy Fruit Art](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/craft-and-snack-easy-fruit-art/) - Your child will love combining a fruit snack with craft time to make these fun fruit pictures. This is a perfect summertime activity!
- [DIY Decoupage Refrigerator Magnets for Back-to-School](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/diy-decoupage-refrigerator-magnets/) - It is back-to-school time and soon all that beautiful artwork will be coming home. These personalized magnets are perfect for letting a child show off their work!
- [Monster Puppets for Halloween](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/monster-puppets-for-halloween/) - It is that spooky time of year and we are making paper monster puppets to celebrate Halloween! These simple puppets take only a few supplies to make.
- [How to Make a Paper Snowflake Tutorial](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/how-to-make-a-paper-snowflake-tutorial/) - A tutorial on how to make six-sided paper snowflakes. Use them to add some beauty to your holiday decor! Lots of easy paper snowflake designs included.
- [Celebrate National Gumdrop Day](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/gumdrop-craft-for-national-gumdrop-day/) - February 15th is National Gum Drop day. Seems like there's az holiday for everything and we like this one! Celebrate with this super easy craft.
- [Bottle Cap Bookmarks Craft for Mother's Day](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/bottle-cap-bookmarks-craft-mothers-day-gift/) - Craft up a useful gift for Mother's Day. Bottle Cap Bookmarks are the perfect handmade gift for kids to easily make for mom, grandma or other loved ones!
- [DIY Ribbon Wand Tutorial](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/diy-ribbon-wand-tutorial/) - Learn how to make a ribbon wand (or is it a ribbon stick?) for playing, dancing and twirling outside this summer!
- [Summer Craft: How to Make Terrariums with Kids](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/how-to-make-terrariums-with-kids-summer-craft/) - Terrariums are a great introductory gardening project and summer activity for kids. Here are some smart tips and a tutorial on how to make your own.
- [Custom Chalkboard Door Hanger Tutorial](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/custom-chalkboard-door-hanger-easy-tutorial/) - Encourage reading time (and some creativity!) with these chalkboard door hangers for back-to-school. They're easy to make with just a few supplies!
- [DIY Snowman Soap!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/diysnowman-soap/) - Make your own Snowman Soap. Our tutorial teaches you how to make this messy, but super fun craft. Snowmen Soap make great handmade gifts.
- [Thanksgiving Craft: Turkey Hair Clip](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/turkey-hair-clip-thanksgiving-craft/) - Time to get dressed for Thanksgiving. These little turkey hair clips are a simple but festive way celebrate turkey day.
- [Snowflake Crowns!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/snowflake-crowns-diy/) - Have kids at home who are obsessed with making paper snowflakes? How about taking it one step further with snowflake crowns? Super simple to make.
- [Easy Spring Flower Garland DIY](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/spring-flower-garland-tutorial/) - This flower garland is super easy to make from tissue paper and a great decoration to for any Spring party.
- [Bug Season is Here. Let's Craft a Bug Party!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/bug-crafts-diy-kids-jewelry/) - We thought it would be fun to make some buggy crafts that might come in handy for bug-themed birthday parties or just an afternoon of it's-almost-summer fun.
- [DIY Toothbrush Charms for Motivating Kids to Brush Their Teeth](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/diy-toothbrush-charms-for-motivating-kids-to-brush-their-teeth/) - We've developed a new gimmick to get kids to brush their teeth. It's called Toothbrush Charms. It's an easy craft to make and we've got the tutorial right here.
- [Homemade Wind Chimes for Mom (Mother's Day Gift DIY)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/homemade-wind-chimes-mothers-day-gift-diy/) - What makes these wind chimes extra special (besides that your kid(s) helped craft them) is that dangling at the bottom are "picture jewels." (pics of your kids)
- [Pretend "Bugs in a Jar" Craft](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/pretend-bugs-in-a-jar-craft/) - Pretend Bugs-in-a-Jar are great party favors for Bug-themed party or as a summer craft to keep little hands busy.
- [Marble Toss Game DIY](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/marble-toss-game-diy/) - Looking for an activity to keep kids busy? This one does double duty. First craft the game and then play it. It's easy peasy and you probably most of the supplies at home.
- [DIY Air Fresheners for Father's Day](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/diy-air-fresheners-fathers-day-gift/) - Looking for the kids to make a cute handmade gift for dad for Father's Day? We show you how to make these adorable air fresheners.
- [Morse Code Sleepover Party](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/morse-code-sleepover-party/) - Looking for a creative sleepover or party theme to keep the kids engaged in a group activity? Go back to basics with Morse Code. All you need are some flashlights and we have your handy cheat sheet free for downloading.
- [Recipes Kids Should Know How to Cook Before Leaving Home: Omelets](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/omelets-recipes-kids-should-know-how-to-cook-before-leaving-home/) - The first post in a series on recipes should know before they leave home. First recipe up - omelets!
- [Grilled Cheese (Recipes Kids Should Know How To Cook Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/grilled-cheese-recipes-kids-should-know-how-to-cook-before-leaving-home/) - How to make grilled cheese, a meal kids should know how to make before leaving home. Here's our recipe and special tips for kids.
- [Pancakes (Recipes Kids Should Know How To Cook Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/pancakes-scratch-recipes-kids-should-know-how-to-cook-before-leaving-home/) - Teaching older kids how to make pancakes from scratch is easier than you think. Our tutorial is written especially for kids.
- [Homemade Tomato Sauce (Recipes Kids Should Know How to Cook Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/homemade-tomato-sauce-recipes-kids-should-know-how-to-cook-before-leaving-home/) - Homemade tomato sauce is a great recipe to teach your kids before they leave home - here's how!
- [Spaghetti and Meatballs (Meals Kids Should Know How to Cook Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/spaghetti-and-meatballs-meals-kids-should-know-how-to-cook-before-leaving-home/) - Recipe for how to make spaghetti and meatballs, a great meal all kids should know how to make before leaving home!
- [Sautéed Chicken Breasts (Recipes Kids Should Know How to Cook Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/sauteed-chicken-breasts-recipes-kids-should-know-how-to-cook-before-leaving-home/) - How to cook sautéed chicken breasts, one of the recipes every kid should know how to cook before leaving home.
- [How to Make Salad & Homemade Salad Dressing (Recipes Kids Should Know Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/how-to-make-salad-homemade-dressing-recipes-kids-should-know-before-leaving-home/) - Tutorial for kids for how to make salad as well as an easy and delicious homemade salad dressing!
- [Teach Your Kids to Make the Best Mashed Potatoes](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/best-mashed-potatoes-recipe-kids-should-know/) - Teach your kid(s) to make the most delicious mashed potatoes; a definite life skill worth having sooner rather than later.
- [Teach Your Kids How to Roast Yummy Vegetables (Recipes Kids Should Know How to Cook Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/how-to-roast-vegetables-recipes-kids-should-know-to-cook-before-leaving-home/) - A tutorial for how to roast vegetables, one of the recipes kids should know how to cook before leaving home!
- [How to Make Macaroni Salad <small>(Recipes Kids Should Know How to Make Before Leaving Home)</small>](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/how-to-make-macaroni-salad/) - A macaroni salad will come in super handy, for home and for sharing at potluck parties. Kids should know how to make this dish before leaving home.
- [How to Make Tuna Salad Sandwich (Recipes Kids Should Know to Make Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/how-to-make-tuna-salad-sandwich-recipes-kids-should-know-to-make-before-leaving-home/) - Since tuna sandwiches are one of the first things I learned how to make, I think it's a meal that kids should know how to make before leaving home.
- [How to Make Tacos <small>(Recipes Kids Should Know How to Make Before Leaving Home)</small>](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/how-to-make-tacos-recipes-kids-should-know-how-to-make-before-leaving-home/) - Teach your kids to make tacos with vegetarian, chicken or beef fillings. It's a great dish for a kid to know how to make before leaving home.
- [Teach Kids How to Cook Delicious Carrots](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/how-to-cook-carrots-recipes-kids-should-know-to-make-before-leaving-home/) - Learn our special (and easy) cooking technique for delicious carrots (a secret recipe), a must-know dish for any kid before they leave home.
- [How to Make Lasagna (Recipes Kids Should Know Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/how-to-make-lasagna-recipes-kids-should-know-before-leaving-home/) - This lasagna recipe is specially geared for kids and is part of our series "Meals Kids Should Know How To Make Before Leaving Home."
- [How to Make Chicken Soup (Recipes Kids Should Know Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/how-to-make-chicken-soup-recipes-kids-should-know/) - Homemade chicken soup is a great way to use leftover roasted chicken. Plus who doesn't love it? You'll be able to keep your friends and family happy for years making them chicken soup! This is a meal your kids should know how to make before leaving home.
- [How to Cook Scrambled Eggs (Recipes Kids Should Know Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/how-to-cook-scrambled-eggs-recipes-kids-should-know-before-leaving-home/) - Cooking eggs is definitely a skill every one should know especially kids before they leave home. We share our tips and tricks.
- [How to Make Hard Boil Eggs (Recipes Kids Should Know Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/how-to-make-hard-boil-eggs-recipes-kids-should-know-before-leaving-home/) - Recipe for kids to learn how to hard boil an egg, an invaluable skill in the kitchen!
- [How to Make Potato Salad (Recipes Kids Should Know Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/how-to-make-potato-salad-recipe-kids/) - Teach kids how to make potato salad, a classic and handy side dish that kids should know how to cook before leaving home.
- [How to Make Chicken Salad (Recipes Kids Should Know Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/chicken-salad-how-to-make-recipes-kids-should-know/) - Chicken salad is a really great go-to meal to know how to make. It's a staple that you may want your kid to have in their recipe collection.
- [How to Make Vegetable Soup (Recipes Kids Should Know Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/how-to-make-vegetable-soup/) - Learn how to make vegetable soup, a versatile, simple and delicious meal every kid should know how to make before leaving home!
- [How to Make Pork Chops and Apples (Recipes Kids Should Know Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/how-to-make-pork-chops-apples-meals-kids-should-know/) - Recipe and instructions for kids to learn how to make pork chops and apples, a great recipe for when they leave home.
- [How to Make Banana Bread (Recipes Kids Should Know Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/how-to-make-banana-bread-recipes-kids-baking/) - Teach your kids how to make banana bread (and the basics of making quick breads) from scratch. This is a recipe we think kids should know before leaving home.
- [How to Make Vegetable Fried Rice (Recipes Kids Should Know Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/how-to-make-vegetable-fried-rice-recipes-kids-should-know/) - Learn how to make vegetable fried rice, a delicious, fast go-to recipe that every kid should know how to cook before leaving home!
- [How to Make Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken (Recipes Kids Should Know Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/slow-cooker-salsa-chicken-recipes-kids-should-know/) - Learn how to make shredded salsa chicken in a slower cooker. And because it only has two ingredients, it's a magical recipe and a meal kids should learn to make before leaving home.
- [How to Grill Hamburgers (Recipes Kids Should Know Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/grilling-hamburgers-teaching-teens/) - We share our specific tips for grilling hamburgers (outside and indoors) so that older kids can know how to make this meal once they leave home.
- [How to Cook Quinoa (Recipes Kids Should Know Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/cooking-quinoa-teach-kids/) - Before leaving home, kids should include the super-nutritious Quinoa in their staple of recipes of dishes to know how to cook. It's gluten-free, loaded with nutrients, and a great side dish to boot.
- [How to Cook Meatloaf (Recipes Kids Should Know Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/meatloaf-recipe-for-kids/) - Next in our series on meals kids should know how to cook before leaving home, we teach kids our secrets to making meatloaf.
- [How to Roast Asparagus (Recipes Kids Should Know Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/how-to-roast-asparagus-teach-kids/) - For our series on Meals Kids Should Know to Make Before Leaving Home, we include roasting asparagus which is our favorite method of cooking them and so easy to learn and execute.
- [How to Cook an Egg-in-a-Hole (Recipes Kids Should Know Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/egg-in-a-hole-recipe-teach-kids/) - Egg-in-a-hole is a super simple to make and a breakfast recipe kids should know to cook before they leave home. We show you how to teach kids how to make it.
- [How to Cook a Quesadilla (Meals Kids Should Know To Make Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/how-to-cook-quesadilla-teach-kids/) - Quesadillas are simple to make, delicious, and a great thing to know how to cook and that's why we think it's a meal kids should know how to make before leaving home.
- [How to Make a Breakfast Burrito (Recipes Kids Should Know Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/how-to-make-a-breakfast-burrito/) - Teach kids to make breakfast burritos. It's super simple to make and a delicious meal. It's a recipe we think kids should know before leaving home.
- [How to Cook Italian Gravy with Sausage in a Slow Cooker (Recipes Kids Should Know Before Leaving Home)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/slow-cooker-italian-gravy-sausage/) - Teach your kids how to make "Italian Gravy" with sausage also known as "sauce." It's a great recipe for them to learn before they leave home.
- [Make Your Own Fidget Spinners That Work!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/fidget-spinners-diy-fuse-beads/) - Yes, you and the kids can make your own fidget spinners! We show you how to do it with a little craftiness and glue.
- [Make Your Own Light-Up Fairy Jars for Kids](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/kids-make-their-own-light-up-fairy-jars-we-show-them-how/) - Capture "fairies" or fireflies forever in this light-up mason jar. We show you how you and the kids can make your own from scratch.
- [How to Repurpose Damaged Books into Purses Craft](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/repurpose-damaged-books-into-purses/) - We teach you how to repurpose damaged hard-covered books into purses for kids, tweens or yourself.
- [Heart-Shaped Bird Feeder DIY](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/heart-shaped-bird-feeder-diy/) - Homemade bird feeders not only help our feathered friends but making them is a fun family activity perfect for cold winter days!
- [Waxed-Fabric Food Wraps for School Lunches](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/waxed-fabric-food-wraps-for-school-lunches/) - A quick step-by-step tutorial post for on how to make your own reusable waxed-fabric food wrappers.
- [Upcycle your T-shirt into a Cute Potholder](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/upcycle-tshirt-potholder-craft/) - We teach you and the kids how to upcycle your colorful, but no longer used, tees into cute pot holders and mini rag rugs, too.
- [Night Wakings, Nursing & Weaning, Oh My!](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/night-wakings-nursing-weaning-oh-my/) - A mom needs help getting her baby to sleep through the night and not dependent on falling asleep to breastfeeding since she'll be weaning soon. We have been-there-done-that advice.
- [The Preschool Philosophical Debate](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/the-preschool-philosophical-debate/) - A parent tries to decide whether her preschooler needs a more academic-focused classroom setting. Amalah has some sage advice.
- [How Do You Solve a Problem Like This Nephew?](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-relationships/disciplining-my-nephew/) - An aunt needs help setting reasonable behavior expectations for her older nephew when he comes over for family dinners. What can she do without adding to existing more family drama?
- [Sharing the Work of Parenting: What I Learned By Giving My Partner Some Room](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-relationships/sharing-parenting-work/) - What I learned when I stopped hovering and started giving my partner some room to be the parent they always were.
- [I'm Registered To Vote, Are You?](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/im-registered-to-vote-are-you-stickers/) - Find out how you can get involved in registering new voters for primaries, caucuses, and the General Election in November 202. We created "I'm Registered To Vote, Are You?" stickers to get the conversations started!
- [National Pancake Day](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/national-pancake-day/) - Don't forget tomorrow is not only Mardi Gras, but also National Pancake Day. We give you the skinny on how to get FREE pancakes all day long.
- [Blast from the Past Week: Pippi Longstocking](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/family-products-services/blast-from-the-past-week-pippi-longstocking/) - We may or may not have squealed when we discovered that Lauren Child had illustrated the classic, Pippi Longstocking. We're rooting for a remake of the ill-synched 70's foreign movie series.
- [Great Children's Books](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/great-childrens-books/) - March is National Reading Month and what a better time to highlight some of our favorite books and ask for your favorites.
- [The Best Picture Frames and Ideas for Families](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/the-best-picture-frames-and-ideas-for-families-im-framing-a-picture-of-meredith-viera-for-sure/) - We share many affordable ideas to frame and display photographs of your family members.
- [Gardening with Kids: Summer Planting](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/gardening-with-kids-summer-planting/) - It's not too late to start a summer garden with your kids. We point out the easy-to-grow flowers and vegetables you can grow in containers or in your garden.
- [Gardening Week: the Root Vue](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/gardening-week-the-root-vue/) - I like to think of the Root Vue as the see-through vegetable garden. Peekaboo. 'Nuff said.
- [Gardening with Kids: Potted Flowers](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/gardening-with-kids-potted-flowers/) - An excellent way of honoring our earth is to let it help us grow things. It is remarkably easy to start flowers and plants and even vegetables from seed. This is an excellent project for parent and child.
- [This is Me Journal: a perfect keepsake gift](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/this-is-me-journal-a-perfect-keepsake-gift/) - The children's activity book is also a keepsake for mom. It encourages and captures your child's drawings, writings, dreams.
- [Third Trimester Tips & Survival Tricks](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/third-trimester-tips-survival-tricks/) - An expectant mother is trying to handle the exhaustion, new emotions, and physical discomforts during her third trimester of pregnancy. We have some been-there-done-that advice to share.
- [Preschool Breakdown](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/preschool-behavior-deterioration/) - A mom needs help now that her preschooler's behavior has started to deteriorate. Is this a serious problem yet? How can she help her child here? We have advice.
- [Potty Training Wars: School Readiness vs. Everywhere Else Readiness](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/potty-training-wars-school-readiness-vs-everywhere-else-readiness/) - Help! Why can my toddler use the potty effectively when at home and out with the family but not ready to use it at school?
- [Getting Closer to Forty, Crossing Off Items & Having Fun](https://alphamom.com/your-life/getting-closer-to-forty-crossing-off-items-having-fun/) - Reassessing my 40 Before 40 List now that I'm getting closer to... Forty!
- [Inauguration Viewing Party](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/inauguration-viewing-party/) - I had the fortune to be surrounded by friends for an historic day not only for the country but for me as well.
- [How Not to Play Your Toddler's Nighttime Games](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/toddler-night-wakings-parents-bed/) - What should you do when your toddler winds up in your bed after waking in the middle of the night? We have been-there-done-that advice on how to handle this common parenting issue.
- [Lunar New Year Craft: Year of the Rat Little Wooden Mice](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/lunar-new-year-of-the-rat-little-wooden-mice-craft/) - To celebrate this Lunar New Year of the Rat we've crafted tiny little wooden mice magnets for older kids.
- [50 Things To Do With Kids Around Detroit Before They Grow Up](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/50-things-to-do-with-kids-around-detroit-before-they-grow-up/) - Michigan is full of great museums, parks and amusement parks, but we kept our list to family destinations within an hours drive of the Detroit area..
- [Lunar New Year Craft: Year of the Rat Felt Ears and Crown DIY](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/year-of-rat-felt-ears-crown-diy-craft/) - For this Lunar New Year's celebration of the Rat, we created these ears and crown for your adorable little ones.
- [DIY Magic Shell Topping for Ice Cream](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/july-is-national-ice-cream-month-aww-yeah/) - We've got DIY recipe for Magic Shells, the instant crowd pleasing ice-cream topper. Follow our recipe to make your own homemade hard shell.
- [Alpha Mom Parenting Book Club: The Five Love Languages Of Children](https://alphamom.com/parenting/the-five-love-languages-of-children-discussion/) - We discuss The Five Love Languages of Children at The Alpha Mom Parenting Book Club.
- [(Don't) Hit Me Baby One More Time](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/stop-baby-hitting-pulling-hair/) - What to do when your baby thinks throwing toys at and hitting you and pulling your hair is SO MUCH FUN. We have some practical advice.
- [Cookie Monster Sock Puppets & Celebration](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/cookie-monster-sock-puppets/) - We think ANY excuse to celebrate Cookie Monster is a good one! Here we show you how to make a sock puppet from scratch.
- [Sleep Regression Concessions](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/sleep-regression-concessions/) - Is it ever okay to temporarily divert from sleep and bedtime routines during regressions? Yes, but beware of pitfalls and warnings!
- [Winter Fun in Colorado with Teenagers](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/travel-family-fun/vacation-colorado-rockies-denver-teenagers/) - We hit our favorite affordable and family-friendly resort in the Colorado Rockies but during the beginning of winter this time. It's just as much fun and there's plenty of activities for the teens.
- [One Room, Two Bedtimes: Update & What Worked!](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/one-room-two-bedtimes-update-what-worked/) - Helpful update from the very sleep-deprived mom who needed help with her young kids' sleeping arrangements. She tells us what advice worked for them!
- [One Room, Two Bedtimes](https://alphamom.com/parenting/siblings-one-bedroom-different-bedtimes/) - A very sleep-deprived expectant mom needs help with her kids' sleeping arrangements given that they are on different schedules and its wreaking havoc on the whole family.
- [Great Fourth Of July Crafts For Kids](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/great-fourth-of-july-crafts-for-kids/) - To give your kids a thing or two to do for the holiday I've come up with five great projects to get your yard looking "All American" for the holiday.
- [Hanukkah Traditions](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/hanukkah-traditions/) - Families typically celebrate the eight nights of Hanukkah with shared meals, often latkes are part of the meal, small gifts, and dreidel games.
- [My Kind Of New Year Celebration](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/my-kind-of-new-year-celebration/) - How to embrace a new year when you're not a resolution-making type? Maybe with some scissors and glue. Seriously!
- [Our Favorite DIY Advent Calendars](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/the-best-diy-advent-calendars/) - These simple DIY Advent calendars can help your kids track the days until Santa arrives.
- [Handmade Christmas Ornaments Make the Holidays Extra Special](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/the-best-handmade-christmas-ornaments/) - Personalize your holiday decorations with these simple kid-friendly craft ideas.
- [Is It Safe? Shampoo Edition](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/is-it-safe-shampoo-edition/) - Making sense of warnings and "natural" ingredients while pregnant.
- [Safe Way to Treat Pregnancy Pimples?](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/safe-way-to-treat-pregnancy-pimples/) - Don't fear all the zit creams, expecting mamas. We tell you what you need to know.
- [When Pregnancy Announcements Attack, Part II](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/when-pregnancy-announcements-attack-part-ii/) - More advice on navigating fertile vs. infertile friendships when you're pregnant.
- [When Your Birth Control Drives You Crazy](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/when-your-birth-control-drives-you-crazy/) - Hormonal birth control can mess with your mental health. If you're on birth control and struggling with depression or anxiety, talk to your doctor immediately.
- [Stop-Gap Jobs & Long-Term Dreams](https://alphamom.com/your-life/stop-gap-jobs-long-term-dreams/) - Is it wrong to accept a job knowing you're going to look for something better? What to do when you accept a job for all the wrong reasons.
- [The Big Green Purse](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-health-safety/the-big-green-purse/) - The Big Green Purse by Diane MacEachern is a call-to-action with a simple message: women, use the power of your purse to solve the environmental crisis, while protecting yourselves and families.
- [Mickey Snow-Cone Machine](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/mickey-snow-cone-machine/) - M-I-CCCC-K-E-WHY??? Because your kids will enjoy making snow cones with this adorable Mickey Mouse Snow Cone & Ice Shaver machine from Disney. But don’t worry, your kids won’t freeze their minnies off while making them.
- [Blast from the Past Week: The Cheeseburger Phone](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/party-play/blast-from-the-past-week-the-cheeseburger-phone/) - For some of you (ahem, you young ones), Juno may have been the first time you laid eyes on this beauty. But this cheeseburger phone takes me right back to my youth.
- [Blast from the Past Week: Snoopy Toothbrush Set](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/party-play/blast-from-the-past-week-snoopy-toothbrush-set/) - This Snoopy Toothbrush Set brings back a flood of memories. I suspect I had one. I wish I could remember that far back. Hrmhp.
- [Blast from the Past Week: The Monchichi Monkey](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/party-play/blast-from-the-past-week-the-monchichi-monkey/) - Raise your hand if you remember the adorable Monchichi Monkeys.
- [Children of the World Memory Card Game](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/party-play/children-of-the-world-memory-card-game/) - 'I Never Forget a Face' is a fabulous matching game. The sweet and colorful illustrations of children from Tanzania, India, Iraq, and Israel, to name a few, beat pixels any day.
- [Should you discipline other people's kids?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/should-you-discipline-other-peoples-kids/) - Should you discipline other people's kids? Yes. Okay, next question. No, but seriously. Liz (hi Liz!) of Mom-101 wrote about an incident that I'm still mulling over. (Such is her genius.) The incident in question took place one fateful afternoon in Target, when Liz watched two young children drop food and trash on the floor.
- [Kids' Rain Boots & Wellies](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/kids-rain-boots-wellies/) - With rain boots like these, your kids will be hoping for rainy days.
- [Best Lunch Boxes for a New School Year](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-products-services/or-you-could-just-buy-lunch-at-school-back-to-school-best-lunch-boxes/) - We are sharing some of our favorite lunch boxes for your kids to take to school.
- [Another Mercurial Finding From the CDC](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-health-safety/another-mercurial-finding-from-the-cdc/) - Whether or not thimerosal causes autism has been the cause of much debate. Let's discuss.
- [The Straight Poop on Cloth Diapers](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/the-straight-poop-on-cloth-diapers/) - Everything you wanted to know about poop and cloth, and probably a few things you could have gone through life never knowing, thank you.
- [Bubble Making, Sidewalk Chalk & Playdough](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/ideas-for-bubble-making-sidewalk-chalk-playdough-mixing-up-outdoor-fun-burns-daylight/) - Why spend money buying things like bubbles and playdough when you can have fun making your own with the kids? Here are some recipes for doing just that.
- [Fun Things To Do On Your Road Trip This Summer](https://alphamom.com/parenting/fun-things-to-do-on-your-road-trip-with-kids/) - If you’ll be taking a road trip this summer, we've got some suggestions for you. Maybe something here will help you keep your sanity during your long journey.
- [DIY Paper Bag Candy Bowls for Halloween](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/halloween-craft-paper-bag-candy-bowls/) - Serve up candy this year in these fun papier mâché Halloween candy bowls. Made from paper bags and recycled tissue paper, they are a fun project for the kids.
- [Holiday Gift Ideas for 2010 (or any year, really!)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/holiday-gift-ideas-for-2010-or-any-year-really/) - If you have been reading along with me all year, some of these gift items may not surprise you. These are items I would either buy myself or own already.
- [On Adoption: "When Are Your Real Parents Coming Back For You?"](https://alphamom.com/parenting/fathers-day-and-adoption/) - I now understand that whether we gain the parents we have through biology or biography, the end result can be the same- a happy family.
- [Five Excellent DIY Father's Day Gifts](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/five-excellent-diy-fathers-day-gifts/) - A collection of our favorite unique and creative Father's Day gifts that you and the kids can make for the dads in your lives.
- [Best Popsicle Molds-- Part 2](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/best-popsicle-molds-part-2/) - It's official. It's summer. That means... popsicle time! We found some great popsicle molds
- [Reviews of Kids' Digital Cameras](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/party-play/reviews-of-kids-digital-cameras-2/) - Children's Digital Camera Reviews: The Good, the Bad, and the Blurry By Chris Jordan I remember my first camera, way back in the Dark Ages. It was a Polaroid with a disposable flashbulb that stuck on the top. Oh, the quality was so poor, but I didn't care. There was something magical about sitting there
- [Celebrate a Summer Birthday with a Backyard Party](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/party-play/kids-backyard-birthday-party-themes/) - A backyard party is a simple and festive way to celebrate your child's summer birthday. Here are four easy party ideas.
- [Cloth Diapering in Humid Climates - New & Updated!](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/humid-weather-cloth-diapering-updated/) - A review of our advice, tips, and an update on specific recommendations for cloth diapering in humid climates and weather.
- [Worst Kids' Toys of 2007](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/melissas-anti-gift-guide-2007-edition-worst-kids-toys/) - We share four toys we think you should avoid buying your kids this holiday season.
- [Bento Box Basics for Back-to-School](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/how-to-make-a-kids-bento-box/) - Special bento box lunches are easy to create with a few supplies you probably already have on hand. Follow our techniques and create a meal kids will love!
- [Great Children's Birthday Traditions](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/party-play/great-childrens-birthday-traditions-birthdays-on-the-brain/) - I love the idea of having something you use each year to celebrate family birthdays. Here is a collection of ideas for birthday cake traditions.
- [The 2 a.m. Party Animal (actually it's an Awake Baby)](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/awake-baby-2-am/) - My six-month-old baby is wide awake at 2 a.m. and ready to party. I am ridiculously sleep-deprived because his sleep schedule is erratic thereafter. Help!
- [Santa Stress!](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/child-anxiety-over-christmas/) - My child who normally loves Christmas is very stressed out. Could it be related to the concept of Santa and having a feeling that everyone is lying?
- [No Junk. Just Awesome Stocking Stuffers!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/no-junk-just-awesome-stocking-stuffers/) - If you're not sure what to put in the Christmas stockings this year, we've got some fabulous and creative ideas for kids stocking stuffers!
- [Custom Painted Pottery Gifts (make for the best keepsakes!)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/painted-pottery-gifts-best-tips/) - We share our been-there-done-that tips before you head to the painting pottery studio to make these great handmade and personalized gifts for family and friends.
- [Your Guide to Plus-Size Maternity Clothes](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/life-style/your-guide-to-plus-size-maternity-clothes/) - We list our favorite brands and retailers for plus-size maternity clothing, as well as styling tips from our been-there-done-that mom friends.
- [The Curly Hair...Teenage Boy Method?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/curly-long-haircare-teenage-boy/) - How do I teach my son to manage his long, curly, and thick head of hair? He's very sporty and needs a good hair washing regiment.
- [To Grandmother's House We Go! These Seven Vehicles Can Handle Your Holiday Travel](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-products-services/seven-vehicles-for-holiday-travel/) - I am often asked about vehicles one can use for work and also to visit family and take a vacation with the kids. These seven vehicles fit the bill.
- [After a Miscarriage](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/after-a-miscarriage/) - After a miscarriage, our reader is looking for support on how to overcome the fear of becoming pregnant only to suffer another loss.
- [How Can I Avoid Gendered Baby Gifts?](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/baby-products/how-to-avoid-gendered-baby-gifts/) - I have strong feelings about gender norms and plan on having more than one child. Is there a way to request gender-neutral baby clothes and toys without sounding rude?
- [The Grabby, Grabby Baby (Is This Behavior "Normal"?)](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/grabby-baby-how-to-stop/) - My one-year-old nephew has started grabbing at my breasts. Is this behavior common for a baby? What should I do?
- [The Hangry Preschooler (and Fighting Off Temper Tantrums)](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/temper-tantrums-hangry-young-child/) - My young child is an attention-seeking mess during the witching hour before dinner. I need help with this behavior issue.
- [Halloween For the Pre-Trick-or-Treating Set](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/halloween-for-the-pre-trick-or-treating-set/) - Costume and activity ideas galore for babies! Just because they can't ring the doorbell doesn't mean Halloween can't be a ton of fun.
- [Shooting Star Kids' Halloween Costume (Easy Cardboard DIY)](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/shooting-star-kids-halloween-costume-easy-cardboard-diy/) - Learn how to create this handmade shooting star Halloween costume for kids from cardboard. It's super easy to make and sure to delight.
- [Baby Shark (and Family) Costume DIY](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/baby-shark-family-halloween-costume-diy/) - Learn how to make your own original Baby Shark, Mommy Shark, and Daddy Shark costumes for Halloween from cardboard. We show you how step-by-step.
- [Can I Throw a Joint Birthday Party...With No Joint Gifts?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/joint-birthday-party-no-shared-gifts/) - Help! How do I make it clear on the invitation for a joint kids' birthday party that any gifts should not be shared, without seeming gift-grabby?
- [Super-Easy Space Alien Costume DIY](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/space-alien-costume-easy-diy/) - Learn how to assemble this space alien costume for kids (or adults) from just a few special (but easy to get) items.
- [If Your Kid is Coming Out, Today or Any Day (What To Say and NOT Say)](https://alphamom.com/parenting/your-child-is-coming-out-what-to-say-not-say/) - Today is National Coming Out Day, and so I have some words of wisdom for parents with the help of my oldest.
- [The Dad Who Just Doesn't Want to Dad](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-relationships/dad-doesnt-want-to-parent/) - A mom asks for advice about her husband who doesn't help with their son and has difficulty when her toddler acts, well, like a toddler. She's concerned about now and the future.
- [Holding-off Talking to Your Child About Sex? Talk Sooner, Not Later.](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-health-safety/sex-talk-kids-sooner-not-later/) - Experts agree that when it comes to talking to kids about sex, you can't start the conversation(s) too soon.
- [The Dinnertime Dance (and Some News For Satter Fans)](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/the-dinnertime-dance-and-some-news-for-satter-fans/) - How to handle your toddler's dinnertime shenanigans when they think dinnertime is an opportunity to play in and out of their high chair.
- [Baby Shark (and Family) Jack o' Lantern DIY](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/baby-shark-family-jack-o-lanterns-diy/) - For Halloween, we teach you how to make your own Baby Shark jack o' lantern and Mommy and Daddy Sharks, too.
- [Hands Are Not For Hitting (Your Sibling)](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/advice-stop-hitting-sibling/) - How to help your young toddler understand that it's not okay to hit his older sibling for fun or to get attention. We have advice on helping both kids in this situation.
- [The Potty-Training Daycare Deadline](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/potty-training-daycare-deadline/) - My toddler is facing a potty-training deadline at daycare and both of us are stressed. What should I do?
- [Boys Will Be (Feminist) Boys](https://alphamom.com/parenting/how-to-raise-feminist-boys/) - Thoughts on raising boys in a world filled with gender-stereotypes. How to tackle biases found in baby showers, toys, and the nightly news.
- [What the Books Don't Tell You: I Can't Pee After Giving Birth!](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/cant-pee-after-childbirth/) - An early weeks postpartum mom is suffering from a severe bladder issue and is turning to our readers for some knowledge, advice and comfort.
- [Best Family Friendly (and Delicious!) Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/travel-family-fun/fort-lauderdale-best-family-restaurants-for-kids/) - A Fort Lauderdale mom highlights ten great family-friendly restaurants to visit while on a beach vacation, or even if you're local like her. These restaurants are near popular destinations or are worth the extra trip to get a great family meal.
- [7 Ways to Stay Open with Your Spouse About Finances](https://alphamom.com/parenting/7-ways-to-stay-open-with-your-spouse-about-finances/) - How I keep our finances open and organized so my husband and I can both access it anytime.
- [The Potty Training Regression of Mystery](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/potty-training-regression-mystery/) - My previously halfway potty-trained child has all of a sudden started having repeated accidents and is no longer responding to positive incentives. What caused this mysterious backsliding in toilet training?
- [Can This Potty Training Be Saved?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/can-this-potty-training-be-saved/) - A stressed-out mom is potty training her young toddler who is now getting very angry and fighting the process. Should they continue the potty training bootcamp or put it on hold?
- [Raising a Kid With Restaurant Manners (and Managing Behavior Expectations, Too)](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/kids-with-restaurant-manners-and-managing-behavior-expectations-too/) - Teaching your child to behave in a restaurant starts with taking him out to eat. Our columnist shares strategies and expectations for dining out with toddlers.
- [ISO: Soy-Free Baby Formulas](https://alphamom.com/parenting/iso-soy-free-baby-formulas/) - Soy is lurking in the ingredient list of every major formula brand. Should you avoid it? CAN you avoid it?
- [Helping a New Mom's Hands](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/safe-effective-hand-lotions-for-new-moms/) - The best skincare products for hands...when your baby uses those hands as a pacifier. We've got recommendations.
- [Stomach Sleepers & Nighttime Leaks](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/stomach-sleepers-nighttime-leaks/) - How to prevent your baby from waking up in a puddle from a nighttime leak.
- [A Terrible, Horrible, Not-So-Good, Very Bad Preschool Transition](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/hard-preschool-dropoff-with-crying/) - Some advice for a mother whose young preschooler is having a really hard time at drop-off and with separation anxiety through out the day.
- [The Sleep-Deprived Good Sleeper](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/sleep-deprived-baby/) - My 6-month old sleeps through the night but looking at sleep charts, I think he may not be getting enough sleep throughout the entire day and night. What should I do?
- [Shadowbox Frame DIY for Annual School Portraits](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/shadowbox-frame-school-portraits-diy/) - We teach you how to make your own adorable display of annual school portraits over the years using a shadowbox frame.
- [Roadbumps in the Potty Training Process](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/potty-training-process-roadbumps-sensory-issues/) - A toddler with sensory issues is facing some regression in her potty training process. Her mom needs some advice on next steps.
- [How To Get Your Potty Training Toddler Back to Sleep](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/how-to-get-your-potty-training-toddler-back-to-sleep/) - How do you help a potty training toddler go back to sleep after he wakes in the middle of the night to poop? We share some strategies.
- [Family Dinner Not Working? Try Family Breakfast](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/the-family-breakfast-2/) - We press on and continue to try having family dinners, but while our dinners are a work in progress, breakfast has become a win!
- [Picky Eating & Mom Guilt](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/picky-eating-mom-guilt/) - Having a picky eater in the family can cause some serious Mom Guilt. Change your child's eating habits — and end your own angst — with advice from Ellyn Satter.
- [On Second Helpings, Satter & Upping the Dinner Ante](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/second-meal-helpings-satter-upping-the-dinner-ante/) - Feeding expert Ellyn Satter says to trust your toddler to eat what he needs. But what if your tot wants a second helping of fruit before he's eaten any protein?
- [The Overfeeding MIL...and the Overweight Child](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-health-safety/overweight-child-overfeeding-grandmother/) - A mom needs advice on dealing with a loving mother-in-law/grandmother who is overfeeding her child who is on a healthy plan via doctor's orders.
- [The Satter Method & Sick Kids](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-health-safety/satter-method-sick-kids/) - A mother needs advice with her young child's food habits after a recent medical diagnosis.
- [Co-Parenting With a Mother-in-Law](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-relationships/co-parenting-mother-in-law/) - Family history means that I'm now a step-mother and effectively co-parenting with my mother-in-law instead of an ex-wife. Please help.
- [The Gift That Keeps On Giving: In-Law Drama](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-relationships/sister-in-law-drama-grudge/) - A mom is stuck in an awkward family situation with an in-law who is holding an unreasonable grudge. What can she do to make future family gatherings tolerable?
- [Five Best Ice Cream Shops in the Midwest](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/best-ice-cream-shops-midwest/) - We ate our way through ice cream shop to shop searching for the best all in the name of "research." Yes, our approach was unscientific. But, these are our favorite ice cream parlors and flavors.
- [The Poor Sensory Sport](https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/sensory-issues-sports/) - A mom needs advice on how to help her sensory-seeking child handle disappointment on the sports field as it's now starting to affect his relationships.
- [Insomnia & Special Needs Kids](https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/insomnia-special-needs-kids/) - A school boy with ADHD is having an extra hard time falling asleep recently and its causing lots of stress on the family. Amalah has some advice.
- [Dysfunction Junction: Improving Executive Function In Challenged Teens](https://alphamom.com/parenting/improving-executive-function-in-challenged-teens/) - A disorganized teen can make for an unhappy family. A few good coping strategies for improving executive functioning, everyone ends up happier, more productive.
- [When Autism Runs in the Family](https://alphamom.com/parenting/autism-runs-in-the-family/) - A woman knows that autism runs in her future husband's family. She's thinking about the future already and wants to better understand Asperger's in children.
- [Autism and Illness: Our Last Frontier?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/teen-autism-getting-sick/) - As my autistic son grows and matures, his awareness and coping skills grow, too. But I'm still grappling with his awareness (or lack thereof) when he's sick.
- [The Unbearable Rightness Of Being](https://alphamom.com/parenting/the-unbearable-rightness-of-being/) - One of the hardest lessons for my teens is that, sometimes, there are some things more important than being right.
- [Letting Go Of Normal](https://alphamom.com/parenting/is-my-kid-normal/) - Is normal a real thing? Should I be wishing my special-needs kids were normal? I'm not even sure it's real, and if it is, well, it's not for us.
- [To Label Or Not To Label, That Is The Question](https://alphamom.com/parenting/labeling-special-needs-older-kids/) - A reader wants to know the value of putting a label on a struggling older child, or does it even matter? I have strong opinions on this one.
- [Navigating the World of Special Education Preschool](https://alphamom.com/parenting/education-parenting/special-education-preschool-decisions/) - Helping parents who are looking into special education preschool options for their speech-delayed child.
- [Getting Help For Your ADD/ADHD Kid](https://alphamom.com/parenting/education-parenting/add-adhd-kids-and-getting-help/) - I think my second grader has inattentive ADD/ADHD. What should I do to get him the help he needs at school?
- [A Commonsense, Non-Scary Guide to Your First IEP Meeting](https://alphamom.com/parenting/education-parenting/iep-first-meeting-guide/) - My young child's eligibility/IEP determination meeting is coming up soon and I’m nervous they’re going to tell me she’s caught up enough and I'm still concerned. How do I pushback, but nicely?
- [Building the Framework for Life-long Learners](https://alphamom.com/parenting/building-the-framework-for-life-long-learners/) - Regardless of where a child's learning occurs, I believe that most parents agree about the importance of taking an active role in their child's education.
- [Outnumbered at the Airport](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/outnumbered-at-the-airport/) - How to streamline for solo air travel when one mom travels with two kids and tons of baby gear.
- [What to Do When Grandparents Play Favorites](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-relationships/what-to-do-when-grandparents-play-favorites/) - Grandma is playing favorite amongst the cousins when it comes to gifts but addressing the issue is not as straightforward as you would think.
- [First Birthday Family Drama](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-relationships/birthday-family-drama/) - A new mom doesn't want to her well-known family drama to bleed into and taint her daughter's first birthday party. How can she maintain the peace?
- [Daycare Runaway](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/toddler-runaway-daycare/) - Parents need help assessing whether they are over- or underreacting to what seems to be an isolated daycare incident with their toddler.
- [Life's Not Fair, Whether I Help My Teens or Not](https://alphamom.com/parenting/dealing-with-unfair-teacher/) - The knife-edge between encouraging my teens to self-advocate and stepping in while I still can is a precarious one, especially in a world that's unfair.
- [How To Get Your Kids To School Without Yelling. Yes, It's Possible.](https://alphamom.com/parenting/how-to-get-your-kids-to-school-without-yelling-yes-its-possible/) - School mornings can be very stressful. Here are some great mom tips on reducing stress in the morning and getting your kids to school without yelling.
- [Navigating IEPs and 504s With Older Kids](https://alphamom.com/parenting/navigating-ieps-and-504s-with-older-kids/) - The dance of special education gets a lot more complicated as kids hit the teen years; the challenge is to balance support with increased responsibility.
- ["Thank you" is Not Enough: When a Teacher is So Much More](https://alphamom.com/parenting/when-trusted-allies-leave-life-lesson/) - Even though we've been incredibly lucky to have a great teacher in our lives as long as we have, saying goodbye is never easy.
- [Why Your Teen Should Join Marching Band](https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/why-your-teen-should-join-school-marching-band/) - We list the reasons why we think every teen should join a school marching band. Hints: great way to find a great tribe, stay busy, and have a boatload of fun.
- [To Three or Not to Three, Revisited](https://alphamom.com/parenting/more-children-timing-decision/) - Weighing the practicalities versus the emotions of deciding if and/or when to add another child to your family.
- [A Big Transition: Hello, Public High School (Goodbye, Homeschool)](https://alphamom.com/parenting/transition-to-public-high-school-from-homeschooling-special-needs/) - A mother who is transitioning her high school freshman from homeschooling to public school asks for advice. I share 5 tips for helping with the transition.
- [Cooking Essentials for Your Little Chef](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/cooking-essentials-for-kids/) - Amalah's recommendations for everything you need to get your preschooler learning to cook.
- [Setting Your Kid Loose in the Kitchen](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/setting-your-kid-loose-in-the-kitchen/) - A mom needs advice on helping her kid explore an interest in cooking while keeping her own sanity. 
- [To My Daughter](https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/letter-to-my-10-year-old-daughter/) - You're nothing like me, in all the best ways possible. Where I am shy, you are confident. Where I am weak, you are strong. Where I am laid back, you are fierce.
- [Embracing the MIL Silent Treatment](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/embracing-the-mil-silent-treatment/) - An expectant mom needs advice on how to handle her overbearing MIL now that she's expecting her second baby. She doesn't want to feel emotionally bullied again.
- [College Textbooks: Saving Money and Your Sanity](https://alphamom.com/parenting/college-textbooks-savings-convenience-primer/) - Did your college student's first foray into the bookstore cause palpitations? Take heart! While there are lots of options, that means lots of savings, too.
- [The Grabby Grandparents](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-relationships/grabby-grandparents-advice/) - A mom is upset with her husband's side of the family at a recent gathering meeting the new baby. But, was the interaction overenthusiasm or boundary-crossing?
- [What to Do With a Baby Who Won't Sleep on His Back?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/what-to-do-with-a-baby-who-wont-sleep-on-his-back/) - Having your baby sleep on his back is the safest position — a baby sleeping on his tummy is at risk of SIDS. But what do you do if your baby is not sleeping on his back?
- [The Fight-to-Sleep Baby](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/fight-to-go-sleep-baby/) - A young infant is a champion sleeper once she's finally down, but sometimes she really fights it. We help a mom decode her baby's sleep signals.
- [Formula Feeding From Birth](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/formula-feeding-from-birth/) - An expectant mom has decided to formula feed her baby right after s/he is born and needs advice on handling potential aggressive behavior at the hospital.
- [Cloth Diapers & Homemade Detergent](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/cloth-diapers-homemade-detergent/) - Making your own laundry detergent is easy and economical...but is it a recipe for disaster when it comes to cloth diapers?
- [The 3-Month-Old Witching Hours](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/3-month-fussy-baby/) - A mom needs help deciphering why her 3 month old baby's witching hour is particularly problematic. Is it a sleep issue or colic?
- [From Breastmilk to Milk](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/switching-from-breastmilk-to-milk/) - BUT WHAT KIND????? We have some thoughts and advice on what to feed your baby next.
- [Car Seat Confessions: 10 Things You Might Not Know About Keeping Kids Safe](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/car-seat-confessions-10-things-you-might-not-know-about-keeping-kids-safe/) - Regarding car seat safety... Mistakes, I've made more than a few. Please learn from mine.
- [To Bra or not to Bra: With Sons, That Is The Question](https://alphamom.com/parenting/braless-at-home-with-sons/) - A reader says her husband thinks she can no longer go braless at home because their sons are growing up. I have a few things to say about that.
- [Toddlers Who Line Up Toys](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddlers-who-line-up-toys/) - Just how odd is the lining-up toys thing? Is it relatively normal for his age, or might this be indicative of other problems?
- [Cradle Cap In Older Children](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-health-safety/cradle-cap-older-children/) - Is it possible for older kids to get cradle cap? Yes, it is. And, how do you treat it? Amalah has some experience in this area.
- [Troubleshooting a Seven-Month Nap Regression](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/troubleshooting-seven-month-nap-regression/) - A new mom needs help getting her infant back on its regular sleep schedule especially during the day. We have some advice for a regular nap schedule.
- [Please Don't Feed My Baby Dog Treats (and more serious concerns)](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-relationships/grandmother-bad-judgment-with-baby-safety/) - A new mom needs help from her boundary-busting mother-in-law who continues to defy her wishes but also has terrible judgment around her baby.
- [Bottle Weaning & Dehydration in Older Babies](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/bottle-weaning-dehydration-older-babies/) - A mom is concerned that bottle weaning her older baby may lead to dehydration. What does dehydration look like and some strategies for more fluid consumption.
- ["No One Wants to Play With Me!" (and Other Preschool Exaggerations)](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/no-one-wants-to-play-with-me-and-other-preschool-exaggerations/) - A young preschooler is telling her mom that no one wants to play with her. What do you do? Go mama bear or go inquiring about facts?
- [Back-To-School Countdown Poster Printable!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/back-to-school-countdown-poster-printable/) - Hoping to transition your children back-to-school gracefully? Let your kids print and color our free countdown poster to get them ready for the new school year.
- [Grandma Has RIGHTS (and Won't Let You Forget It)](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-relationships/grandparent-threatening-custody-rights/) - Handling a mother-in-law who routinely comments about grandparental rights to take custody of a baby because she disagrees with parenting decisions.
- [11 Tips For Living Clutter-Free With Children](https://alphamom.com/your-life/home-your-life/tips-for-living-clutter-free-with-children/) - Summer is the perfect time to establish some new habits and cleaning routines that will free you up to have more time for doing things you enjoy.
- [I Hate Visiting My MIL's Filthy House. Help!](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-relationships/because-ew/) - I hate visiting my mother in law because her house is a filthy mess. Should I say something and risk hurting feelings? Help!
- [Lunchbox Napkins for Back-to-School](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/lunchbox-napkins-for-back-to-schoo/) - Follow our tutorial to make fabric napkins to pack in your kids lunches when they head back to school. These napkins are Eco-friendly and easy to make!
- [How to Cover That Littttttle Bit of Gray Hair](https://alphamom.com/your-life/beauty-style/how-to-cover-that-littttttle-bit-of-gray-hair/) - Cover the gray WITHOUT covering up any of your natural fabulousness.
- [The Salon Trap: Is My Stylist Ripping Me Off?](https://alphamom.com/your-life/beauty-style/the-salon-trap-is-my-stylist-ripping-me-off/) - I understand getting hair done professionally is a big expense. The question is, am I getting too much done and getting sucked into some salon trap?
- [How to Fix Sticky, Rubby, Blistery Leather Shoes](https://alphamom.com/your-life/beauty-style/how-to-fix-sticky-rubby-blistery-leather-shoes/) - With the trend for heels without stockings being ubiquitous now, we're sure there's an increase in the incidence of those pesky blisters. What's a woman to do?
- [Ninja Shoes](https://alphamom.com/your-life/beauty-style/ninja-shoes/) - Have a pair of shoes that you love but make too much noise? Find out what you can do to fix the problem and quiet those shoes.
- [Stopping Scratchy Shoes](https://alphamom.com/your-life/beauty-style/stopping-scratchy-shoes/) - Do you have a pair of shoes that scratch your feet? We've got some advice for how to fix that!
- [How to Care for Satin Shoes](https://alphamom.com/your-life/how-to-care-for-satin-shoes/) - Uber-delicate fabrics on shoes. This is a terrible (but oh, so pretty) idea. Here are some tips to protect and keep them looking pretty.
- [Newborn Sleep: When Everything Falls Apart at Once](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/newborn-sleep-problems-two-month-old/) - A mom needs help with her two-month old's sleep schedule. Her baby was a consistent sleeper for the first six weeks but then everything changed.
- [The Best Music Boxes: a Round Up](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/family-products-services/the-best-music-boxes-a-round-up/) - Music Boxes make excellent keepsake gifts. I remember loving mine as a child, the dancing ballerina the Swan Lake music. We've found some we think you'll love.
- [When Your Family Wants to Pick Your Wedding Party](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-relationships/nine-bridesmaids-in-blush-bashful-when-your-family-wants-to-pick-your-wedding-party/) - Oh Amy, I've been engaged a month and I can already tell my family and I are not going to be getting along until the wedding is over. My fiancé's mom is amazing and told me (and meant it) that I could do whatever I wanted, it's my day. My mom said the same thing
- [Thank-You Note Nightmares](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-relationships/thank-you-note-nightmares/) - The etiquette books vs. messy real life. A postponed, then maybe-probably canceled wedding creates a conundrum.
- [Couture, Cash & the Canceled Wedding](https://alphamom.com/your-life/beauty-style/couture-cash-the-canceled-wedding/) - If a bride cancels her big wedding (to get married in a small ceremony) is she obligated reimburse her mother and Maid of Honor for the cost of their dresses?
- [Smellovision: How To Buy Perfume](https://alphamom.com/your-life/beauty-style/smellovision-how-to-buy-perfume/) - If you need a new fragrance but haven't been shopping for one in a while, Amalah shares her tips how to buy a new perfume.
- [Because It Pays to be a Shampoo Snob](https://alphamom.com/your-life/beauty-style/because-it-pays-to-be-a-shampoo-snob/) - Dear Amalah, Lately, I have been having serious issues with my hair. It's always been the main thing I spend my time on, beauty-wise, and that time used to pay off. For most of my life, I've taken great care of my hair, and subsequently it's been beautiful and soft and shiny, even when I
- [No-Show Baby Shower Blues](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/handling-baby-shower-no-shows/) - Only three people came to my baby shower and I'm having a really hard time dealing with the disappointment. How can I make myself get over this?
- [Out-of-State Baby Shower Gift Logistics & Etiquette](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/out-of-state-baby-shower-gift-logistics-etiquette/) - Gift registry etiquette is always a sticky subject and even more so when the guest of honor is coming in from out-of-state.
- [Too Many Baby Shower Hosts!](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/too-many-baby-shower-hosts/) - An expectant mom isn't sure how to handle the invite lists for her baby showers now that there will be three of them thrown in her honor.
- [The No-Gifts Birthday Party](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/party-play/no-gifts-kids-birthday-party/) - I want my young daughter's upcoming birthday party be of the "no gifts" kind. How does that work on invitations? Will my daughter be disappointed?
- [Super-Duper Belated Baby Shower Thank-You Notes](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/relationships-pregnancy/belated-baby-shower-thank-you-notes/) - An expectant mom thinks that her friends are likely to throw her a baby shower for baby #2 but she hasn't sent thank you notes from her one. What should she do?
- [Do I Tip For a Free In-Store Make-Up Demonstration?](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-relationships/do-i-tip-for-a-free-in-store-make-up-demonstration/) - If the service is free, do you need to tip? In a land where no real tipping policy exists, Amalah decides to invent one.
- [The Etiquette of Gift-Getting](https://alphamom.com/uncategorized/the-etiquette-of-gift-getting/) - Are you obligated to keep gifts given by friends if they aren't something you normally wouldn't use or buy for yourself?
- [The Final Word on Dinner Party Wine Etiquette](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/the-final-word-on-dinner-party-wine-etiquette/) - What is the proper etiquette when you are having friends over for dinner and someone brings wine? Save it for later? Open it?
- [Is the Thank You Note Dead?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/is-the-thank-you-note-dead/) - It seems people are relying on technology for a quick way to say thank you. Here's why we need to bring the handwritten thank you note back.
- [Would It Kill You to Just Say Thank You?](https://alphamom.com/your-life/life-relationships/thank-you-note-etiquette-expectations/) - What should this mom do about her family members who chronically don't send thank you notes (or even acknowledge receipt) for the gifts she gives to the kids?
- [How to Avoid the Party Pack](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/how-to-avoid-the-party-pack/) - Tips and tricks for throwing the perfect grown-up dinner party...and getting your guests to party where you want them to.
- [Summer Vacation Map Art Keepsake](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/summer-vacation-art-keepsake/) - We'll show you and the kids how to make this wallhanging to memorialize their summer break whether you ventured far or stayed close to home.
- [Birthday Parties for the Sensory-Sensitive Child](https://alphamom.com/parenting/birthday-parties-for-the-sensory-sensitive-child/) - Is it possible to throw a birthday party for a kid who hates birthday parties with every fiber of his vestibular system?
- [How To Remove Self-Tanner Stains & Streaks](https://alphamom.com/your-life/beauty-style/how-to-remove-self-tanner-stains-streaks/) - Oompa, Loompa, Doompadee Do...
- [Overcoming Fears & Phobias](https://alphamom.com/your-life/health-your-life/overcoming-fears-phobias/) - What are you afraid of? A reader asks for help coping with her fear of doctors.
- [How To Give Makeup Advice To Your Teen](https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/how-to-give-makeup-advice-to-your-teen/) - Girls and their makeup and their mothers. The best thing for you to remember, despite your life experience, you know NOTHING so get others involved to help.
- [The Avocado Toast Bar Party for Teens](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/avocado-toast-bar-party/) - Teens hosting friends for a sleepover? Need a fun breakfast or brunch activity the next morning? The Avocado Toast Bar keeps them occupied AND fed.
- [The Lazy Mom's Guide to Baby Books](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/the-lazy-moms-guide-to-baby-books/) - We've covered pregnancy guide books, so it only makes sense that we'd help you out on first baby care books.
- [Too Many Visitors During Pregnancy](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/no-visitors-during-pregnancy/) - A third-trimester pregnant mom has a large amount of family and friends visiting and staying overnight on a regular basis. How can she say No politely?
- [Should I Forgive (or Just Forget) My Terrible In-Laws?](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/relationships-pregnancy/terrible-inlaws-forgive-forget/) - An expectant mom is grappling with whether she should forgive the in-laws who have treated her terribly for the sake of the grandparent-child relationship.
- [Preparing For a C-Section](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/preparing-for-a-c-section/) - How do you care for a newborn after a C-section while also caring for your busy toddler?
- [Baby 101: How to Dress a Newborn](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/baby-101-how-to-dress-a-newborn/) - Newborn clothing: Sizes! Styles! Onesies! Buntings! Fleece! Cotton! Pants! Pajamas! Where do you start? What do you need?
- [Stretch Marks](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/stretch-marks/) - Coming to peace with and handling pregnancy battle scars, also known as stretch marks.
- [Bumpzillas](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/bumpzillas/) - My pregnant friend has turned into a selfish jerk. What do I do? We have advice.
- [Glider Smackdown](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/glider-smackdown/) - The "YOU MUST BUY THIS" people have claimed another terrified pregnant victim.
- [The Practicality of Pink (or Blue)](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/the-practicaliy-of-pink-or-blue-baby-gear/) - I'm having a baby girl and want to splurge on adorable girly-girl pink baby gear...but what if I have a boy next? Do I have to buy all gender neutral baby gear?
- [It's a Girl! Oh, Wait...It's a Boy?](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/babys-sex-ultrasound-reveal-was-wrong/) - An expectant mom learns that her original ultrasound prediction was wrong. She's having a boy, not a girl. She needs help shifting gears and expectations.
- [Skincare Shortcuts: Facial Cleansing Cloths](https://alphamom.com/your-life/beauty-style/skincare-shortcuts/) - A good skincare routine is important. But for times you're too tired and need a quick refresh before you hit the pillow, these facial cloths will do the trick.
- [(Baby) Showers With Strangers](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/baby-showers-with-strangers/) - My mother-in-law (who now lives in the South) wants to throw me a baby shower. But the guests are her friends and only my acquaintances. I feel uncomfortable about this. What should I do?
- [Pregnancy Skin Problems: Melasma vs. Rosacea](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-skin-problems-melasma-vs-rosacea/) - A mom is thinking of having a second baby but is concerned about the severe skin condition she experienced during her first pregnancy.
- [The Gender-Neutral Clothing War](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/the-gender-neutral-clothing-war/) - A pregnant mom is very angry with her family's gender-stereotyping issues and it's causing her stress. But, we think the issues could be bigger than that.
- [Potty Training Wars: Why Won't My Kid TELL ME When She Has To Go?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/potty-training-why-wont-my-kid-tell-me-when-she-has-to-go/) - What should I expect from my newly-potty-trained toddler? When should I expect the accidents to stop?
- [As Miss Truvy Once Said: "There Is No Such Thing As Natural Beauty"](https://alphamom.com/your-life/beauty-style/as-miss-truvy-once-said-there-is-no-such-thing-as-natural-beauty/) - We have some advice for simple, understated eyes that don't look made up, using exactly three products.
- [Do I Really Really Need an Eye Cream?](https://alphamom.com/your-life/beauty-style/do-i-really-really-need-an-eye-cream/) - Dear Amalah, I only recently discovered your column, and yet I have managed to spend hours perusing the archives already (and that's saying a lot considering I have a 3-month-old daughter who keeps me on my toes!). I've become a fan overnight. Not only have you thoroughly entertained me, you have also answered a lot
- [When Your Child Can't Talk (and You Don't Know What to Say About That)](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/child-cant-talk/) - How does one handle the unwarranted comments and advice you get about your speech-delayed child? We have experience and thoughts.
- [The Second-Baby Baby Shower Question](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/the-second-baby-shower-question/) - Is it rude to have a baby shower to celebrate a second (or third or fourth) baby?
- [How To Stop the Picky Eating Monster](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/how-to-stop-the-picky-eating-monster/) - How to help the parent of a toddler who once enjoyed eating her foods at her highchair who now refuses food after food and runs from the dinner table.
- [Disposable vs. Reusable Swim Diapers](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/disposable-vs-reusable-swim-diapers/) - We look at the pros and cons of disposable versus reusable swim diapers and share our thoughts.
- [Grieving Grandpa](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/grieving-grandpa-keep-memories-alive/) - A mom needs advice on how to keep the memory of close family members, such as grandparents, alive for your kids. Amalah has some thoughtful suggestions.
- [The Solid-Foods Jungle](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/the-solid-foods-jungle/) - Weaning from the breast and introducing solid foods are two very separate things.
- [The 10-Month Breastmilk Supply Drop](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/is-10-month-baby-getting-enough-milk/) - A mom needs breastfeeding scheduling advice now that her baby is eating solids. She wants to make sure her baby is getting enough nutrients from breastmilk.
- [Helping Kids with Homework: Yes or No?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/education-parenting/helping-kids-with-homework-yes-or-no/) - Is homework a nightly battle? We tackle finding the balance between helping your children with their responsibilities and fostering independence.
- [Cooking For (& With) Kids: Citrus Sweet Potatoes, Two Ways](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/citrus-sweetpotatoes-tots-mash-recipes-cooking-for-kids/) - By popular demand, Amalah shares with us the homemade foods that are most popular with her kids and easiest to make from scratch. First up, transforming sweet potatoes into tots and a delicious side serving of mash.
- [Summertime Sanity](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/summertime-sanity-parenting/) - A teacher is home full-time this summer with two little ones and dreads the intensive parenting hours. Is there more to this than just the new summer schedule?
- [Build a Healthier Nugget for Kids: Double Cauliflower Turkey Nuggets Recipe](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/cauliflower-turkey-nuggets-kids-recipe/) - Amalah shows you how to make your own nuggets for kids that are not only packed with vitamins and low in sodium, but are less expensive than the store-bought version as well.
- [Toddler Boob Grabbing? Yes, It's a Thing.](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-grabbing-breast/) - My weaned toddler likes to grab at my breasts. Is this typical toddler behavior or should I be concerned?
- [A Skincare Routine for Tweens](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-products-services/tween-skincare-routine/) - Setting up your tween child with a good skincare routine as they approach puberty is truly a gift. We have many product recommendations to share.
- [Printable Sandwich Bag for Back-to-School](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/printable-sandwich-bag-back-to-school/) - An extra special treat for the first day of school or whenever you want to send a special message to school with your child.
- [What To Do When You Suspect Your Child Is Speech Delayed](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/what-to-do-when-you-suspect-your-child-is-speech-delayed/) - Because freaking out and drinking heavily are surprisingly ineffective.
- [The Night Leaker](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/the-night-leaker/) - Your baby is sleeping through the night, but your breasts aren't. We've got six simple strategies to help you avoid waking up in a pool of breastmilk.
- [Don't Fall into the "Let's Get Through It" Mentality](https://alphamom.com/parenting/homeschooling-get-through-it-mentaility-trap/) - Home educators should stretch toward the ultimate goal of grooming life-long learners who uphold the merits of full understanding over short-term memorization.
- [A Tale Of Two Teens Headed Back-To-School Two Ways](https://alphamom.com/parenting/a-tale-of-two-teens-headed-back-to-school-two-ways/) - When back-to-school means different things for different teens in the same family, the name of the game is making sure that everyone gets what they need.
- [Toddler Mealtime Battles: The Dinner Table Escape Artist](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/toddler-dinner-table-escape-artist-mealtime-battles/) - How do you handle a toddler who is a good eater but seeking negative attention at mealtime now that there is a new sibling in the picture?
- [12 Back-to-School Essentials You Didn't Realize You Needed (...until now)](https://alphamom.com/parenting/education-parenting/back-to-school-essentials-you-didnt-realize-you-needed-until-now/) - Back-to-school ideas for items that you might not even realize you need until you really need them! These are time-saving, must-have items for your family!
- [Back-to-Preschool Shoes: The Yay to the Nay](https://alphamom.com/parenting/best-shoes-for-preschoolers/) - I did some back-to-school shoe shopping at a kids' shoe store with my young daughter. Here I share what I found and which shoes we liked best.
- [On Tying (and Buying) Kids' Shoes](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/kids-shoes-teaching-to-tie-buying/) - How do you teach your kid how to tie their shoes?
- [Look Ma, No Pants!](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/correcting-inappropriate-child-behavior/) - How in the world do I stop my 5-year-old child from pulling his pants down on the playground?? I don't want this inappropriate behavior to continue in kindergarten.
- [Five Things I Wish Somebody Told Me About Weaning](https://alphamom.com/your-life/postpartum/five-things-i-wish-somebody-told-me-about-weaning/) - Maybe you feel relieved. Maybe you feel guilty. Whether it happens at two months or two years, it can be a really weird time.
- [When Your Toddler Say No More High Chair!](https://alphamom.com/parenting/toddler-parenting/refusing-to-sit-in-high-chair/) - A mom is wisely picking her battles with her toddler but she still wants to maintain a pleasant family mealtime arrangement. What can she do?
- [Surviving the Four-Month Sleep Regression](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/four-month-sleep-regression-survival-tips/) - A three-and-a-half-month old champion sleeper is now waking up every 2 hours during the night. Is this a sleep regression and how should the parents handle it?
- [The 2-3-4 Sleep Routine](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/the-2-3-4-sleep-routine/) - Infants and their nap schedules. Yes, it can be done. Learn about the 2-3-4 Sleep Schedule. Learn about it here.
- [Leaders of the Pack](https://alphamom.com/uncategorized/leaders-of-the-pack/) - Alpha moms and A-type 'good girls' leaving the Superwomen in the dust By Mary Butler, Camera Staff Writer for the Daily Camera Now there's Alpha Mom TV. The 5-week-old cable on-demand channel, offered through Comcast, says it's where moms "seeking excellence" can "access targeted programming whenever their busy schedules permit." The channel is free to
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- [Mermaid Party Invitations DIY](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/mermaid-party-invitations-diy/) - Looking to throw a mermaid-themed party? We've got you covered with on the party invitation front. This is an installment of Mermaid-themed Party Series.
- [Kids' Music that Won't Make You (or them) Throw a Tantrum](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/family-products-services/kids-music-adults-will-enjoy/) - We're always on the hunt for music the whole family can enjoy. Here are some artists we recently discovered on the kids' stage a very popular music festival.
- [Separation Anxiety in a 9 Month Old](https://alphamom.com/parenting/baby/separation-anxiety-9-month-baby/) - Advice and suggestions for how family members and friends can help soothe separation anxiety in an infant when babysitting.
- [Gear Up for School With a New Backpack](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-products-services/back-to-school-best-backpacks/) - Ready to start your back-to-school shopping? Send your kids back to school with one of these stylish and practical school backpacks.
- [Senior Year: The Last First Day and The First of Many Lasts](https://alphamom.com/parenting/senior-year-highschool-last-first-day/) - I thought getting my oldest off to college was the hardest transition, but now it's time for the last everything as her little brother heads into senior year.
- [Pom-Pom Crafts for Back-to-School](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/pom-pom-crafts-for-back-to-school/) - Pom-poms are an exceptionally easy to make and we show you to make them as well as some really fun back-to-school crafts you can make with the pom poms!
- [A Tale Of Two Posters](https://alphamom.com/parenting/overseeing-school-projects/) - With my teens sharing a class for the first time, the inevitable comparisons are making me wonder how I can coax the best out of each of them.
- [10 Things I Wish Somebody Had Told Me About C-Sections](https://alphamom.com/pregnancy/10-things-i-wish-somebody-had-told-me-about-c-sections/) - Okay, somebody probably did try to tell me, but I probably wasn't paying attention. PAY ATTENTION, YOU!
- [Quiz: What Type of School Parent Volunteer Are You?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/education-parenting/type-of-parent-volunteer-quiz/) - Let's talking about parent volunteering. What type of volunteer are you? Take our completely non-scientific, (kind of) ridiculous, and fun quiz to find out.
- [Printable Lunch Box Jokes](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/printable-lunch-box-jokes/) - Back to school means packing daily lunches for the kids. These free printable lunch box jokes are a great way to add some fun to your child's school day.
- [Not Just Pencils: Best Back to School Supplies](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-products-services/not-just-pencils-desk-enhancements-back-to-school-best-school-supplies/) - With back-to-school around the corner, you're thinking about school supplies. Pencils are always at the top of that list! Here are some fun pencils for kids.
- [Gardening Week: Sow and Grow Book](https://alphamom.com/uncategorized/gardening-week-sow-and-grow-book/) - In this lovely gardening book for children, the author has devised a calendar of indoor-gardening and related activities.
- [The Best of the Tooth Fairy](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/the-best-of-the-tooth-fairy/) - Ever wonder where the Tooth Fairy comes from? Do they celebrate the same traditions in other countries? We have done some leg work for you.
- [DIY Pharaoh's Mummy Costume for Halloween](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/pharaohs-mummy-costume-diy-for-halloween/) - Jazz up the popular kids' toilet paper mummy costume for Halloween with a DIY Pharaoh 3D mask. We've got the mask for you to print out and decorate.
- [Star Wars Sandwich Cutters](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/star-wars-sandwich-cutters/) - Yet another reason to look forward to back-to-school... Star Wars sandwich cutters! Lunch can be fun AND nutritious!
- [Back-to-School: Best Getting Ready for School Books](https://alphamom.com/parenting/parenting-products-services/get-your-juices-flowing-back-to-school-best-getting-ready-for-school-books/) - Going back to school can be hard for some kids — and some parents. These sweet stories about the first day of school can help everyone prepare.
- [How To Get Into the Back-to-School Swing](https://alphamom.com/parenting/young-child/how-to-get-into-the-back-to-school-swing/) - Easy steps to remove the stress associated with back-to-school and rest assured that your children are well prepared for a healthy and productive year ahead.
- [Back-to-School Lunchbox Inspiration](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/food-home/back-to-school-lunchbox-inspiration/) - Back-to-school means back to making daily lunches. Instead of defaulting to the same sandwich every day, try these simple alternatives.
- [Bug Repellents for Kids: What Should I Be Thinking About?](https://alphamom.com/parenting/bug-repellents-for-kids-what-should-i-be-thinking-about/) - There's more to think about when it come to protection from insects than just "let's spray THIS." We look at DEET and other considerations you should know.
- [DIY Under-The-Sea Kids' Halloween Costumes](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/under-the-sea-costumes-diy-halloween/) - We have a whole series of homemade kids' Under-the-Sea themed costumes for Halloween. Fun and super easy to make.
- [Easy Classroom Halloween Treats](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/classroom-halloween-treats/) - We have three ideas for easy-to-make Halloween classroom treats that kids are sure to love!
- [Halloween Craft: Spiderweb DIY Candleholders](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/halloween-spiderweb-candleholder-diy/) - Looking for something fun to make to decorate your house for Halloween? Want to keep mess and fuss to a minimum? I have got the perfect Halloween craft for you.
- [Let It Glow! DIY Frozen-themed Jack O'Lanterns](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/frozen-themed-pumpkin-jack-olantern/) - Do your kids love the movie Frozen? We show you how you can make your own Frozen themed Jack-O-Lanterns for Halloween.
- [DIY Under-the-Sea Costumes: Sea Shell](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/seashell-costume-under-the-sea-for-kids/) - This pretty sea shell Halloween costume is the first in a series of Under-the-Sea themed costumes for kids. Follow our tutorial to make one of your own!
- [DIY "Frozen" Movie-Inspired Costumes for Halloween](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/anna-elsa-olaf-costumes-halloween-diy/) - Inspired by the Disney blockbuster, we show you how to make your own Anna, Elsa and Olaf costumes (for Halloween and every day) using a plain white t-shirt .
- [Father's Day Craft: Golf Cover Sock Puppets](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/fathers-day-craft-golf-cover-sock-puppets/) - Is it "Golf or Go Home" at your house? Then these fun and friendly sock puppets are the perfect cover for Dad's golf clubs this Father's Day.
- [Kids' French-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/french-inspired-halloween-costume-for-kids/) - Do you love all things French? You've come to the right place! Here are 4 French inspired Halloween costumes you can make with the kids.
- [No-Sew Leaf Girl Halloween Costume](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/no-sew-leaf-girl-fairy-costume/) - We've got the easiest Halloween costume for you if you're looking something shredded and leafy. It's fun to make and best part? No sewing needed.
- [DIY Under-The-Sea Costumes: Octopus!](https://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/octopus-costume-kids-under-the-sea/) - Next up from our Under the Sea costume series comes the Octopus. It's so easy to make, especially if you have pool noodles from the summer that can be used.

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- [glucose screen test](https://alphamom.com/tag/glucose-screen-test/)
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- [birth plan](https://alphamom.com/tag/birth-plan/)
- [ninth month of pregnancy](https://alphamom.com/tag/ninth-month-of-pregnancy/)
- [month 9](https://alphamom.com/tag/month-9/)
- [bloody show](https://alphamom.com/tag/bloody-show/)
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- [newborn](https://alphamom.com/tag/newborn/)
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- [Nutrition](https://alphamom.com/tag/nutrition/)
- [pregnancy diet](https://alphamom.com/tag/pregnancy-diet/)
- [Child Development](https://alphamom.com/tag/child-development/)
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- [emotional health](https://alphamom.com/tag/emotional-health/)
- [Family Issues](https://alphamom.com/tag/family-issues/)
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- [WOHM](https://alphamom.com/tag/wohm/)
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- [new mom style](https://alphamom.com/tag/new-mom-style/)
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- [Erica Lyon](https://alphamom.com/tag/erica-lyon/)
- [Realbirth](https://alphamom.com/tag/realbirth/)
- [prenatal education](https://alphamom.com/tag/prenatal-education/)
- [childbirth education](https://alphamom.com/tag/childbirth-education/)
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