When it comes to our daily activities — think cleaning, homework, or even bedtime routines — most of them could use a serious glow-up. After all, we’re spending a lot of time at home with our families these days, and routines can get a little, well, routine. So why not make the most of the everyday and turn the magic up to 11?

Mealtime can sometimes be a messy chore that’s no fun for Mom or Baby. Luckily, there are so many ways to make breakfast, lunch, or dinner more exciting. Here are six tips for parents who want to make sure their kids are both fed and happy.

Being a mom can be super stressful — some moments more than others. But what most busy, tired moms can agree on? The fact that motherhood is always worth it, especially when we consider all of the smaller moments that add up to a life with kids that’s even more wonderful than one without them (despite the sleepless nights and inevitable tantrums). Yes, as a mom, self-care is incredibly important, but it's not always easy to come by. Sometimes, we need a little help remembering the positives! Here’s what’s keeping five real moms looking on the bright side of life.

I've given birth twice. With my first, I couldn't ask for the epidural fast enough, but with my second I did it completely drug-free. My two very different births made me realize how many myths there are surrounding “natural” — that is, a drug-free vaginal — childbirth. Here are four things I used to think were true of giving birth naturally.

Good news is always in season, and the same goes for activities that will add an extra mood boost to your day. While our routines can sometimes get a little too predictable — Zoom, eat, sleep, repeat — now is a perfect time to get creative so our outlook can be a little more “glass half-full.” Sponsored by got milk?

For those die-hard fans of "spooky season," the big "ghost" in the room is this: What will happen to Halloween this year? It might not be safe enough for everyone to take to the streets in large groups, especially as kids dip their hands into the same bowl of candy all night long. So we’ve found ways to make sure that Halloween is not canceled.

We've all been there: those endless nights when our baby (or toddler) is just fussy and leaves us wondering if we'll ever sleep again. Those are the nights we inevitably cycle through the five states of parenting exhaustion.

There is so much to look forward to when a baby is born. Those cute little fingers and toes, the sweet smell of a newborn baby head, and the cries that sound like little baby animals are just a few. We often spend so much time reading up on pregnancy and labor that we forget to pay attention to the advice and notes on how to survive the postpartum period.

When my first child turned 2, I didn't know whether to call a therapist or an exorcist. My husband and I combed book after book searching for tips on how to get her to stop kicking the walls for two hours after bedtime or stop defecating in rage, and there was nothing. Nothing beyond: "Be firm and consistent." Thanks for nothing, parenting books.

Watching a movie or show with your kids can be both fun and unpredictable, whether it’s hearing them laugh at a joke they find hilarious or listening to their questions when characters or situations don’t seem to make sense. (How is George Jetson driving a flying car, Mommy?) Whatever you’re watching with your kiddos, help them to stay engaged and challenged by enriching their experience in these four ways.