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Jessy Emillee Bermejo

Jessy was born and raised in the Philippines and has a degree in education from one of the state universities in Manila. She is a hands-on mom to 2 fun-loving homeschoolers and 1 very curious toddler. She is still currently breastfeeding her toddler and has found the benefits of baby-wearing as well as attachment parenting. In her free time, she writes a personal blog about their homeschooling journey a special interest in intentional parenting as well as exclusive and extended breastfeeding.

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Amber teething necklaces: Are they safe?

These necklaces are supposed to calm teething babies. But there’s no scientific evidence for this. Worse, they pose a hazard to your little one and should be avoided.

Health & Safety

How we successfully co-parented without a custody agreement

Is it possible for divorced parents to put aside their differences for the good of the children they thought they’d raise together? The author and her ex share how they found common ground to co-parent after divorce. Learn how to co-parent with respect and communication.

How to leave an abusive relationship

Making the decision to leave an abusive relationship can be complex. In this article, we discuss ways to prepare for leaving an abusive relationship and measures you can take to empower yourself in this decision.

Health & Safety Lifestyle

Jobs for stay-at-home moms

Looking for a job as a stay-at-home mom? Here are the 15 best online and remote jobs every mom can do from home.

What to do if your teen hates school

Did you know it’s not uncommon for teenagers to claim they hate school? There are many different reasons why teens feel this way, and it’s important to find the root of the issue in order to get your teenager the help they need.

Behavior Learning

The How-To Cookbook for Teens: 100 Easy Recipes to Learn the Basics: Book Review

Looking to help your teen learn the basics of cooking, like how to be safe in the kitchen and make their own meals? This cookbook for teens is a great start.

Diet Reviews & Stuff

The things kids do behind your back

We can’t keep an eye on our kids 24/7. So they are bound to get themselves, and sometimes us, into trouble with their antics that they engage in while we are out of sight.

Behavior Have a Laugh

Tips for taking care of your mental health during pregnancy

Pregnancy brings physical and hormonal changes that can trigger or aggravate mental health problems. Here are practical tips to help you take care of your mental health.

Health & Safety

11 gifts that will make new parents’ lives easier

Have you been searching for a gift for a new mom/dad? Use our top-of-the-line ideas and earn yourself the title of the best gift-giver in your family.

Daily Grind Reviews & Stuff

How to discipline a child with anxiety

Disciplining an anxious child may sometimes feel like a daunting task. Four moms break down how you can make discipline easier and smoother.

Homeschooling an unwilling child

Kids generally like to learn new things, but when it comes to studying that’s a whole different scenario. Here are some great practical tips to help you get your unwilling learner to learn.

Behavior Learning

How to remain calm when your child misbehaves

It’s vital to remain calm when children misbehave, but not easy. Make it easier by upholding expectations, taking a breath, and remembering what you can control.

Ask a mom: Deciding to homeschool your kids

We reached out to mommy bloggers to share the reasons that informed their decision to invest in homeschooling their children.

Learning Lifestyle

Hide and seek with nutrients

A healthy but tasty pancake recipe that even the pickiest eaters will love eating and helping you make.

Activities Diet

Emotionally neglectful parents: How they harm their children in adulthood

Childhood emotional neglect leads to painful loneliness that can have long-term negative impacts on relationships and coping mechanisms. Find out how to identify and heal this subtle yet destructive form of child neglect.

Health & Safety Lifestyle

Snot suckers for babies: The best baby nasal aspirators

What is a nasal aspirator, and do you really need one? We explore what types are available and which ones work best.

Health & Safety Reviews & Stuff

Busting mom myths

All of us are backseat drivers before we have kids. Then we learn the difference between fact and fiction in what motherhood is really all about.

Benefits of having a doula throughout your pregnancy and beyond

Join a full spectrum doula as she breaks down what a doula does and why you need one at every stage of your reproductive journey.

Health & Safety Lifestyle

Anemia in children and teens: The importance of iron from an early age

30%–50% of anemia in children is caused by iron deficiency. Find out how to naturally increase the iron in your child’s diet to prevent pediatric anemia.

Diet Health & Safety

Why emotional regulation matters in your young child’s life

Being able to identify and control emotions are important life skills. Fostering emotional regulation in children is essential for their emotional and social well-being.

Things that need not be said to new parents

Parents already have plenty to worry about. Take a moment to reconsider what you’re about to say to them about their parenting choices or their kids.

Is your child avoiding school due to stress?

Certain triggers are a source of school stress for kids, and consequently, parents. Here’s how to deal with stressors that may lead to your child refusing school.

Behavior Learning

Early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder: How to detect

1 in 54 children in the US is diagnosed with ASD. An expert shares the early signs of autism to look out for.

Successful online learning for kids: 5 tips

Doing school work online can be difficult for children, so here are some online school tips to help them succeed, from a mom who got her own bachelor’s degree online.

Handling the fear of pregnancy after miscarriage

A guide on what to expect during a miscarriage, how to stay positive after loss, whether to try again and how to cope with the fear of miscarrying again.

Daily Grind Health & Safety