Mom Tips
1,186 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWelcome to Mom Tips, your 60-second dose of positive parenting content from the team at Mom.com. Created with your busy morning routine in mind, these hacks and motherhood anecdotes are perfect to listen to while you're scrambling to get your family up and out of the house!
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How To Overcome Baby Name Indecision
June 21, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesOf all of the decisions you’ll make as parents-to-be, choosing a name for your baby can be among the most challenging.
6 Reasons You Finally Need to Pay Attention to Juneteenth
June 19, 2024 09:00 - 3 minutesSome refer to June 19th as Freedom Day, others call it Emancipation Day, but it is most widely known as Juneteenth.
3 Tips For Teaching Kids How To Be Independent
June 17, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesIf you’re tired of doing everything for your kids, listen on for three tips on how you can teach your kids to be independent.
Should Your Child Be on TikTok?
June 14, 2024 09:00 - 3 minutesLike the internet at large, TikTok is not really considered fully safe for children. Let's cover the main risks of the app, as well as what you can do as a parent to promote TikTok safety.
9 Ways to Keep the Family Safe Around Water
June 12, 2024 09:00 - 3 minutesAccidents can happen quickly and even silently, so staying alert is key. Here are the best ways to stay water safe this summer.
Confession: I Hate Putting My Kids to Bed
June 10, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesWe've heard many moms say that bedtime is their favorite time of day with their kids.I think that's amazing and I admire them. But one mom has an honest confession about how she feels when bedtime rolls around in her family's house.
6 Father's Day Gifts to Have Delivered
June 07, 2024 09:00 - 3 minutesLooking for a gift for Father's Day while you're apart this year? Whether you're social distancing because of the COVID numbers in your community, or celebrating a Dad who doesn't live nearby or is in the military, here are some gifts for Father's Day to send Dad or Grandpa when you can't be there with them to celebrate.
6 Super Stealth Skills Every Parent Learns
June 05, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesI started thinking about all the stealth skills we parents acquire and how they could actually be life-saving if we ever find ourselves in real danger someday.
6 Ways to Celebrate Pride Month With Your Kids
June 03, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesNormally, when we think of Pride Month, it’s parades and celebrations. But it can also be an opportunity to have important conversations with our children about equality, compassion and inclusivity. Here are a few ideas on how you can celebrate Pride meaningfully with your kids this year.
7 Medical Tests All Moms Should Get
May 31, 2024 09:00 - 3 minutesMoms, you have a lot on your plate. And it's all too easy to get so caught up in taking care of everyone else that you neglect your own needs — sometimes at the expense of your health. Here's a checklist of health checkups every woman needs.
10 Things Everyone Needs in Their Summer First-Aid Kit
May 29, 2024 09:00 - 3 minutesThe weather’s warming up, and we’ll all be heading out soon for summer activities. Pack these essentials in your first-aid kit so you’re prepared for any emergencies in the coming months.
I Struggled With Anxiety for 30 Years Before a Diagnosis — Let's Do Better for Our Kids
May 27, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesWhy did it take me 30 years to be properly diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder?
What NOT to Give Your Graduate
May 24, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesHere are a few things you might want to resist buying for that favorite grad come June.
When You're Hesitating To Conceive After A Miscarriage
May 22, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesIf you are in the stage of deciding what to do next and find that you are hesitating to try again for another pregnancy, you are not alone.
6 Reasons Teens Are Better Than Toddlers
May 20, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesI keep hearing friends say, "Ugh, I'm dreading the teen years," but they're usually saying this as they're wiping gobs of baby spit-up off of their arms.
Should You Let Your Child Take a Mental Health Day?
May 15, 2024 09:00 - 3 minutesKids are not immune to the stresses of life. When kids are under a lot of stress, taking a mental health day can help them cope.
What Is Nonverbal Communication
May 13, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesTypically, children begin saying their first words around their first birthday. If they haven't reached this milestone, they could be experiencing a language delay.
How to Shrink Ovarian Cysts
May 10, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesThey may sound scary, but if you’ve recently been diagnosed with an ovarian cyst, the good news is that they are relatively common and usually harmless.
What Can I Do to Improve My Health Before Trying to Get Pregnant
May 08, 2024 09:00 - 1 minuteGetting and staying healthy is key to prepping your body for pregnancy. That can mean anything from exercising more to reducing stress levels and rethinking a not-so-nutritious diet.
5 Best Podcasts for AAPI Heritage Month
May 06, 2024 09:00 - 3 minutesMay is Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage (AAPI) month. An educational and entertaining way to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month is by supporting and listening to AAPI podcasts.
How To Talk to Kids About Mental Health
May 03, 2024 09:00 - 3 minutesIn recent years, there has been an increase in mental health issues for kids. It’s important to introduce them to the concept of mental health in ways that are non-threatening and not scary.Â
Swim Instructor Explains Why Kids Shouldn-t Wear Blue Bathing Suits in the Pool
May 01, 2024 09:00 - 1 minuteWater safety is so important, and this is just one small step you can take to keep your child safer this summer.
5 Things to Never Say to a Teenager
April 29, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesIt's inevitable: No matter how carefully you choose your words, at some point you're going to say something that will make your teen wish she was from another family. Here are a few things you should never say if you want to avoid ruining your kid's life forever.
5 Products That Can Help on the Road to Pregnancy
April 26, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesGrowing up, many of us are taught to believe that getting pregnant happens in a snap — you have sex, you get pregnant, right? Obviously, though, that’s not always the case.
4 Questions to Ask When Considering Summer Camp for Your Child
April 24, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesThe calendar has just turned over to spring, but it's summer that's on many parents' minds. Specifically: should you send your child to summer camp?
I Had Postpartum Anxiety and Didn't Know It
April 22, 2024 09:00 - 3 minutesI didn’t know what was wrong with me, but I knew it was something. I know now that I had postpartum anxiety — a condition that causes you to worry, fidget, have racing thoughts, and can disrupt your sleep.
5 Signs You’re A Burnt-Out Mom
April 19, 2024 09:00 - 3 minutesIt’s all part of the fantasy of being a mom: We can do it all, and do it on our own. But it’s important — for you and your kids — to know when to say, “Enough!” and ask for help. Here are a few telltale signs you might be approaching mom burn-out.
4 Alternatives To A Baby Shower
April 17, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesWhile it could be that you just don’t like baby showers, sometimes people have other valid reasons for opting out of a baby shower. You might have time constraints, health reasons, or baby showers aren’t part of your culture.
Why I Want My Son To Be Proud He’s Autistic
April 15, 2024 09:00 - 3 minutesFor over a year now, I have celebrated his Autistic-ness because it is an integral part of who he is.
How Black Mothers Can Advocate for Themselves During Pregnancy
April 12, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesMaternal mortality is already too high in the United States, but that’s even more true for Black mothers. According to the CDC, Black women are three times more likely to die from complications in pregnancy than white women. While these statistics may be scary, let them fuel you towards becoming your own best advocate.
Why Do Your Kids Say 'Mom' All Day Long?
April 10, 2024 09:00 - 3 minutesThis is the reason your kids say "mom" all day long – and 4 expert tips on how to stop it.
5 Ways to Pamper Yourself Before Baby Arrives
April 08, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesIf you have a baby on the way, you’re probably thinking of all the things you want to do before getting lost in the throes of new parenthood. Here are five ways to pamper yourself before bringing home baby.
Here's What Happens When A Child's Backpack Is Too Heavy
April 05, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesUs parents aren’t the only ones worried about our kids (literally) doing the heavy lifting. Experts are concerned with what those backpacks are doing to our children’s bodies in the long term.
Lesser-Known Facts About Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
April 03, 2024 09:00 - 1 minuteApril is Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month, and what better time to get involved in the community and learn more about autism?
We Had Another Baby and Chose to Downsize Our House
April 01, 2024 09:00 - 1 minuteWho asks for a smaller house when their fifth baby is coming? Usually a family of seven would need a bigger house, but I was convinced the opposite was true.
How To Introduce Art to Your Toddler
March 29, 2024 09:00 - 3 minutesYou don't need to wait until your child is in school to begin their art education. The earlier you start, the better. Here are some tips to instill a love of art and creativity in your toddler.
An Easy and Adorable Trick to Help Kids Ditch Pacifiers Once and For All
March 27, 2024 09:00 - 1 minuteSome bad habits are extra hard to break, and for kids under 5 that can often involve giving up their beloved pacifier.
11 Ways To Know You're Way Doing Too Much
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesAs parents, we’re always trying to do it all, but here are some ways to know you’re probably doing way too much.
Things That Are Often Overlooked During Spring Cleaning
March 22, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesIt's that time of year again — time to stock up on cleaning supplies, rally the troops, and get to work spring cleaning your home.
5 Parenting Mysteries That Will Never Be Solved
March 20, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesKids are mysterious. When they're little, there's so much about them we can't figure out, so we look forward to the day when they grow up and all of the secrets will be revealed. Then again, that day may never come.
8 Things You Didn't Know About Women and Heart Disease
March 18, 2024 09:00 - 3 minutesAlthough both men and women are living longer than ever, heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of women worldwide. Here are 8 things you might not know about women and heart disease.
5 Spring Allergy Symptoms and How to Treat Them
March 15, 2024 09:00 - 1 minuteHere are the symptoms you can expect as allergy season begins.
How to Calm Yourself When Your Baby Won't Stop Crying
March 13, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesSince babies can’t talk, the only real barometer you have to figure out if they’re happy is if your baby is crying or not. But what happens when your newborn wont stop crying and you can’t do anything to soothe them?
I Finally Hired a Dietitian for Myself and It's Been the Best Thing for Me — and My Kids
March 11, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutesThis time, it's not the weight that prompted me to seek out a dietitian; this time, it’s more about my mood and how I feel — which is a huge mental shift for me.
Screw It — My Toddler Watches a Lot of TV and I Don't Care
March 08, 2024 10:00 - 1 minuteAs a work-from-home mom, I let my daughter watch way too much TV.
7 Things Girls Need to Know About Careers
March 06, 2024 10:00 - 3 minutesHere’s some advice to help young girls figure out “what they want to be” by supporting their aspirations and encouraging them to seek out a career that will be meaningful to them.Â
4 Ways to Encourage Your Children to Love the Skin They're In
March 04, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutesWhen children are growing up and hear comments about skin color and the differences in people with different skin colors, good and bad, many things begin to happen, and one unfortunate outcome is not loving the skin they're in.
Moms, Stop Apologizing for Being Human
March 01, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutesOne group in particular that I constantly see being shamed is moms. We’re put down for the way we choose to parent: how we feed our kids, how we discipline, how much we share of our children online, what schools we send them to, if we breastfed or bottle-fed, and the list goes on. Clearly, what we really need to normalize is letting mothers be human
How to Recover If You Say Something Insensitive to Another Parent
February 28, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutesWith so many daily interactions, it's inevitable that one or another mom in the conversation will say something silly, put her foot in her mouth, or be downright insensitive and wrong. If you’re on the giving end of the insensitive comment, then you’re starting in the right place by figuring out what to do next to repair the relationship and move forward.
How to Get Rid of Dry Winter Skin
February 26, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutesWhile some of us are welcoming the change of scenery that winter brings, it can be hard on your skin. Cold, dry conditions cause moisture to evaporate from your skin at a higher rate than other times of the year. Simply put: you’ll get dry skin.