Ack! Mom’s birthday is coming up! Last year you ordered a cake, and the year before that you whisked up a cake mix that you then covered with store-bought frosting. Both were yummy! This year, though, you want to create a masterpiece, something visually stunning that will simultaneously blow her mind and her taste buds. … Read more
A brown sack lunch with yet another boring sandwich isn’t very exciting. Whether your kids are bored with lunch (who can blame them!) or you need a fun way to get them to eat a little more fruits and veggies, bento boxes are the way to go. Bento boxes are pretty much the most fun … Read more
If you’re on the hunt for a skateboard for your child, look no further. We’ve got the list for you. We’ve narrowed down the best of the best to our favorite 10, and we know that no matter which one you choose off the list, your kids will be cruising in no time. However, not all … Read more
Choosing a swimsuit becomes way more complicated when you’re a mom. Do you go for fashion or function? One-piece or two? Heaven knows you probably need more bust support than you used to. How much visible skin is too much? There are so many factors to consider! No matter your shape, style, or needs, there … Read more
Body odor. It’s bound to happen. Right around the time kids enter puberty, you might start noticing that your dear darling smells a bit, which is to be expected and totally natural. It also means that it’s probably time to start using deodorant. But, your child is still a child after all, and you’re probably looking … Read more
Do you find yourself wishing your kids would do more reading? Are you tired of those long family road trips with nothing but Disney singalongs for entertainment? Or maybe you wish you had an excuse to re-read some childhood favorites without looking immature? Audiobooks! They are the answer! They’re easy to listen to, so your … Read more
These days, you can’t throw a digital rock without hitting an article about how entitled and rude the younger generations are. Whether or not this is actually true, it’s important to remember that it is the parents’ job to instill good manners in their kids — kids aren’t likely to pick up the habit of … Read more
Come in. Come in, readers of MomDot. Do you copy? Over. Walkie talkies have been used for decades by the military, police force, and even by kids just for fun. The capacity for imaginative walkie talkie play is endless, making them one of the best toy purchases for children. Most adults can recall the sheer … Read more
If your child is one of the many that have been sucked into the hoverboard craze, then you know just how eager children can be to obtain one. Hoverboards, despite the name, don’t actually hover in the air like the Marty McFly version (it’s a bummer, we know) – but they do animate in a … Read more
Autism moms know that their children are the coolest, smartest, most amazing humans in the world. Not everyone else in the world, however, understands these children the same way. Raising awareness of this developmental disability is the only hope we have that the world will love and accept autism in the same way autism moms … Read more
So your kids want a GoPro! And you’re wondering how the heck you’re supposed to navigate through all the different models, prices, accessories, and safety measures involved in a purchase like this. Just relax! It’s not as difficult as it seems, and we’ve done most of the research for you. In this article, we cover … Read more
Beautiful blue skies and a nice breeze means the perfect day for a kite! For kids of all ages (and adults too!) kites are a ton of fun and come in so many shapes, sizes, colors, and even different creatures. The choices are endless. But just because a kite looks cool, doesn’t mean it flies … Read more
Whether you and your family plan to sail the seven seas, learn a new water sport, or just simply want to go swimming with some peace of mind, then a life jacket is a must, especially for kids. In most states, children under 13 are legally required to wear a life jacket on boats and … Read more
Raising children is hard. Raising children with autism involves an entirely new set of challenges on top of the usual ones! These little ones need much more specialized care and when it comes to playtime, social interaction, and choosing toys, there are many factors that need to be considered. The individual child’s likes and dislikes … Read more
Summer is here, which means family time at the beach! We love the beach as much as you do, but the beach gets hot and the sun can be brutal. Having some sort of shelter from the hot sun, especially for little ones, is important. That’s why we rounded up a list of our favorite … Read more